Indiana’s Cool North in Full Bloom
Posted on May 10, 2025 by Dina Miller
Spring and summer in Indiana’s Cool North bring vibrant gardens and colorful blooms to life. From tulips and daffodils in early spring to roses, coneflowers, and lilies in full summer, the region bursts with natural beauty. Botanical gardens, wildflower trails, and community parks offer serene escapes. Garden centers and farm markets overflow with fresh flowers, plants, and local produce, making it easy to bring the season home. Festivals and floral displays celebrate nature’s charm across this northern Indiana haven.
Map of Top Summer Events
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Goshen
- Middlebury Summer Fest
- Ekhart Jazz Festival
- Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail
- LaPorte 4th of July Parade
- LaPorte Lakefest
- Singing Sands Sculpting Sand Festival, Washington Park Beach, Michigan City
- XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix
- Indiana Dunes State Park Sand Sculpting Contest
- Festival of Magic (Aftermath, Chesterton and Running Vines, Valparaiso)
- Houses of the Holy (Memorial Opera House)
- Porter County Fair, Valparaiso
- Gary Air Show, Marquette Park
- Cedar Lake Summerfest
- Decades Music Festival, Munster
- Pierogi Fest, Whiting
