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.
Map of Top Food Festivals
- Nappanee Apple Festival
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair (Goshen)
- Bristol Corn Dog Festival
- Taste of the Gardens, Wellfield Botanic Garden
- Farmed & Forged Sunday Market, LaPorte
- LaPorte County Fair
- Farmed & Forged Saturday Market, Michigan City
- Red, White & Brews at Shoreline Brewery
- Chesterton’s European Market
- Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
- Porter County Fair (Valparaiso)
- Kouts Pork Fest
- Taste of Crown Point
- Festa Italiana, Schererville
- Kielbasa Fest (East Chicago)
- Whiting’s Pierogi Fest
