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!
More Than Just a Market on Friday Nights at Founders Square
The Market on the Square in Portage is a vibrant, family-friendly farmers market held every Friday evening from June 6 to September 19, 2025, plus a special session on September 27, typically 4 PM–9 PM at Founders Square Park. Expect fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, movies after dusk, and a beer garden—all with free admission and parking.
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