Experience the Best of 2025: Must-See Events in Indiana’s Cool North

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.

A Hog-Wild Day at Kouts Pork Fest

 

 

 

August 23, 2025

Kouts Pork Fest is a free, family-friendly festival held each August in downtown Kouts, Indiana. The day includes a Country Classic 5K run/walk, parade, arts and crafts, about 100 food vendors, a pork burger eating contest, cornhole tournament, pig‑weight guessing, live entertainment, and a fire department pork‑chop dinner.

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