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.

Brewed for the Journey: Byway Brewing

Byway Brewing - It's About the Journey

 

 

It’s all about the journey at Byway Brewing in Hammond, a family-friendly microbrewery offering hand‑crafted ales, lagers, guest drafts, wines, spirits, and draft cocktails. Enjoy chef-driven cuisine—burgers, poutine, fish tacos—inside a spacious industrial taproom or on the sunny patio. It hosts events, caters off-site, and celebrates the journey through quality and community

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  • 24 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 39 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 81 Minutes to Elkhart County

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