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!
Zorn Brew Works: Reviving a Brewing Legacy
Zorn Brew Works Co., located in Michigan City, revives the historic P.H. Zorn Brewery (circa 1871–1938) with a modern craft twist—serving hazy IPAs, stouts, lagers, and seasonal brews on 24 taps. Set in a revitalized brewery complex, it features a kitchen with pizza, wings, mac‑n‑cheese, and more, plus a spacious 15,000‑sq‑ft dog‑friendly beer garden and live music four nights a week
For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 19 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 44 Minutes to South Shore
- 57 Minutes to Elkhart County
