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 Top Food Festivals
- Nappanee Apple Festival
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair (Goshen)
- Bristol Corn Dog Festival
- Taste of the Gardens, Wellfield Botanic Garden
- Farmed & Forged Sunday Market, LaPorte
- LaPorte County Fair
- Farmed & Forged Saturday Market, Michigan City
- Red, White & Brews at Shoreline Brewery
- Chesterton’s European Market
- Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
- Porter County Fair (Valparaiso)
- Kouts Pork Fest
- Taste of Crown Point
- Festa Italiana, Schererville
- Kielbasa Fest (East Chicago)
- Whiting’s Pierogi Fest
