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.

Art Meets Nature Along the Nappanee Art Path

 

 

 

The Nappanee Art Path showcases the community’s creativity with sculptures that guide visitors on a journey of discovery, featuring over 125 stumming sculptures. From a Flower Garden to Woodland Creatures and an Apple Orchard, each theme delights. Thoughtfully integrated into Nappanee’s largest park near McCormick Creek Golf Course, it’s an inspiring outdoor experience.

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  • 73 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 81 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 109 Minutes to South Shore

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