Fall for Indiana’s Cool North
Posted on September 3, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana’s Cool North comes alive each fall with festivals celebrating the season’s beauty and bounty. From charming small-town harvest fairs to lively music events, visitors can enjoy pumpkin patches, artisan crafts, seasonal foods, and family-friendly activities. Crisp air, colorful leaves, and festive decorations set the perfect backdrop for hayrides, corn mazes, and community fun. These fall festivals offer a warm, welcoming way to savor autumn while exploring the region’s local culture, flavors, and traditions.
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.
For information on nearby lodging and Trip Ideas. Request a destination guide for the South Shore.
- 42 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 57 Minutes to Michigan City
- 95 Minutes to Elkhart County
