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.
Victorian Charm in the Heart of Nappanee
Built in 1887 for Frank and Katherine Coppes, Market St. Manor (formerly Victorian Guest House) showcases Queen Anne elegance—stained glass, original woodwork, intricate tiles—and continues its legacy as a bed & breakfast. Located in the Nappanee Eastside Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 71 Minutes to Michigan City
- 78 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 95 Minutes to South Shore
