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.

The Berry Patch & Mitzner Meats: Farm Fresh Finds

 

 

The Berry Patch at Mitzner Farms in Wanatah is a charming, family-owned blueberry farm—formerly Grandma’s Berry Patch—where visitors can pick blueberries alongside blackberries, raspberries, and gooseberries. Complementing the sweet harvest, Mitzner Farms offers farm-raised meats including chicken, pork, beef, and sausages. It’s a delightful, wholesome destination celebrating generations of local, sustainable farming.

📸: Mitzner Farms

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    • 28 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
    • 50 Minutes to South Shore
    • 65 Minutes to Elkhart County

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