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.
Step Back in Time at Buckley Homestead’s Fall Fest
October 11-12, 2025
Fall Fest at Buckley Homestead brings rural history alive each October. Visitors enjoy historic games, pioneer-era demonstrations, crafts, live music, artisan vendors, cowboy camp fun, and hands-on activities like corn grinding and syrup making—all on a living history farm for just $5 per person.
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- 42 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 57 Minutes to Michigan City
- 95 Minutes to Elkhart County
