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!
Walk the Passion Path at The Shrine of Christ's Passion
The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, offers a powerful spiritual journey through a half-mile path featuring 40 life-size bronze statues depicting the Passion of Christ. Visitors can listen to meditations at each station, enhanced by original music and immersive audio, creating a reflective experience. The pathway is illuminated for evening visits and is open year-round, weather permitting. The shrine also includes the Our Lady of Guadalupe Plaza, Moses and Mount Sinai exhibit, and a 6,000-square-foot gift shop. It attracts visitors from all 50 states and over 40 countries.
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