Cool North, Hot Festivals: From Sand to Songs
Posted on May 26, 2025 by Dina Miller
Summer in Indiana’s Cool North bursts with unforgettable activities for all ages. Dive into fun at sand-filled festivals like Michigan City’s Singing Sands or the Indiana Dunes sand sculpture contest. Savor local flavors at tasty celebrations like Pierogi Fest and the Festival of the Lakes. County fairs and 4-H exhibitions bring classic charm, while music takes center stage at festivals from Elkhart to Munster. It’s a season packed with sunshine, community, and creativity.
Map of Farm to Fork
- Miller’s Orchard, Nappanee
- Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard, Goshen
- Goshen Farmer’s Market
- Elkhart Farmer’s Market
- Farmed and Forged, LaPorte
- Farmed and Forged, Michigan City
- Fiddlehead Restaurant, Michigan City
- Mitzner Farms, Wanatah
- Valparaiso Market
- Coffee Creek Farmers Market, Chesterton
- Market on the Square, Portage
- Bon Vie, Hobart
- Provecho, Crown Point
- Farmers Market on Madison, The Design Barn, Hebron
- Farmhouse Restaurant, Fair Oaks Farms
- Farm to Fork Road Trip Along the South Shore
