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!
Map of 2025 Top Events
- Nappanee Apple Festival (Sept)
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair (July)
- Elkhart Jazz Festival (June)
- Quilt Gardens (May 30-Sept 15)
- LaPorte Lake Fest (July)
- LaPorte County Fair (July)
- Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival -Washington Park, Michigan City (July)
- XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix – Washington Park, Michigan City (July-Aug)
- Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival (Sept)
- Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (Sept)
- Chesterton Art Fair (Aug)
- Elvis FANtasy Fest (Oct)
- Gary Air Show (Aug)
- Fusic Fest (Aug)
- Pierogi Fest (July)
- Festival of the Lakes (July)
