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.

Timeless Wooden Crafts at Teaberry

 

 

 

Teaberry Wood Products in Middlebury is a family-run woodworking shop making handcrafted hardwood goods with Amish-Mennonite roots. Their products include wooden baskets, scroll saw puzzles, cutting boards, and seasonal decor like nativities. They also do shop tours and demonstrations and have a second location in Shipshewana.

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  • 79 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 87 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 112 Minutes to South Shore

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