A Taste of Indiana’s Cool North at Flavorful Festivals
Posted on June 13, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana’s Cool North serves up flavor all summer long at its mouthwatering food festivals. County fairs in Elkhart, Porter and LaPorte counties deliver deep-fried favorites and local treats. Savor the smoky links at Whiting’s Kielbasa Fest or sweet apple delights in Nappanee. The Kouts Pork Fest celebrates all things pork with small-town charm. And Farmed and Forged in LaPorte County blends farm-fresh ingredients with culinary creativity. From heritage eats to chef-crafted fare, food lovers will be full and happy with these 16 festivals to explore!
Local Eats and Live Beats at Taste of Crown Point
July 18-19, 2025
The Taste of Crown Point is a free, two‑day food festival held mid‑July at Bulldog Park’s Franciscan Health Pavilion. Local restaurants and food trucks showcase signature dishes while attendees enjoy live music, a beer garden, splash pad access, and family-friendly fun under the summer sky
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- 39 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 53 Minutes to Michigan City
- 101 Minutes to Elkhart County
