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.

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  1. Nappanee Art Path
  2. Teaberry Wood Products, Middlebury
  3. RV / MH Hall of Fame and Museum, Elkhart
  4. National NY Central Railroad Museum, Elkhart
  5. Chessie Trail, and trails at Clear and Stone Lakes, LaPorte
  6. Garwood Orchard, LaPorte
  7. Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City
  8. Friendship Botanic Garden, MichiganCity
  9. Schoolhouse Shop, Chesterton
  10. Broken Wagon Bison, Hobart
  11. Dunn’s Bridge County Park and Kankakee River, Kouts
  12. Hebron, and South Porter County
  13. Sandy Oak Ranch, Lake Village
  14. The Museum at Lassen’s Resort, Cedar Lake
  15. The Shine of Christ’s Passion, St John
  16. Community Veteran’s Memorial, Munster