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.

Fall Festivities in Door Village

 

 

September 6-7, 2025

The Door Village Harvest Festival celebrates autumn with family-friendly fun, seasonal foods, and local crafts. Enjoy hayrides, live music, and games amid a charming small-town setting. The weekend includes classic car show, horse and wagon rides, cemetery tours, a petting zoo, and tractor pulls.  With colorful fall decorations and community spirit, this festival offers a warm, festive way to welcome the harvest season in Door Village.

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    • 28 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
    • 48 Minutes to South Shore
    • 55 Minutes to Elkhart County

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