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!
Timeless Wooden Crafts at Teaberry
Teaberry Wood Products in Middlebury is a family-run woodworking shop making handcrafted hardwood goods with Amish-Mennonite roots. Their products include wooden baskets, scroll saw puzzles, cutting boards, and seasonal decor like nativities. They also do shop tours and demonstrations and have a second location in Shipshewana.
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- 79 Minutes to Michigan City
- 87 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 112 Minutes to South Shore
