Experience the Best of 2025: Must-See Events in Indiana’s Cool North
Posted on June 14, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana's Cool North offers an array of must-see summer and fall events in 2025. Music and art lovers can enjoy vibrant events like art festivals, the Elkhart Jazz Festival, the Festival of the Lakes, and the Elvis Fantasy Fest. For thrill-seekers, the excitement of the Great Lakes Grand Prix and the energy of county fairs offer unforgettable experiences. Here are 16 events that highlight the region's vibrant culture and community spirit.
Taste the Tradition: Festival Eats at the Porter County Fair
July 17-26, 2025
Porter County Fair offers over 80 concession stands serving beloved festival and fair food—corn dogs, funnel cakes, elephant ears, and lemonade shake-ups—plus hearty eats like Italian beef, brisket, deep-fried cheeses, shish kebabs, gourmet apples, bubble tea, walleye sandwiches, and Amish pies. Fairgoers enjoy endless, crave-worthy, classic flavors all week long.
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