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!
Poppin’ Fun at the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
September 6, 2025
The Valparaiso Popcorn Festival is a one‑day, family‑friendly celebration held downtown each September, honoring Orville Redenbacher. It features the nation’s oldest Popcorn Parade, Popcorn Panic runs, a Lit’l Kernel Puff kids’ race, live music, a beer garden, over 300 vendor booths, carnival-style activities, and classic small-town charm
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