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.

Market Mornings at Kardzhali Park in Elkhart

 

 

The Elkhart Farmers Market in downtown Elkhart springs to life every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM, May through September, at Kardzhali Park. Visitors browse fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, plants and flowers, while enjoying live music, food trucks, and community-friendly events

📸:  Elkhart Parks and Recreation

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  • 68 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 75 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 94 Minutes to South Shore

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