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!
Taste the Season at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
August 24, 2025
Taste of the Gardens at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart, showcases dozens of local restaurants and food trucks serving small‑plate tastings—savory and sweet—including BBQ, gourmet sliders, craft desserts, and wine or beer pairings. Guests purchase tasting tickets, sample competing dishes, and enjoy seasonal flavors amid live music and beautiful botanical surroundings
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- 65 Minutes to Michigan City
- 72 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 87 Minutes to South Shore
