The Best Summer Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Dina Miller

Indiana's Cool North hosts a variety of vibrant summer events that draw visitors from near and far. Here are some of the best summer events to experience in the region; everything from our fairs and festivals to our 4th of July celebrations.  Be sure to mark your calendar with your favorites or find a new one to explore.

Pumpkinfest at Fair Oaks - See the Largest Pumpkins!

 

October 12-13, 2024

See some of Indiana’s largest pumpkins and carve your own at Fair Oaks Farms! Enjoy pumpkin-themed games, taste delicious pumpkin treats, and witness the Indiana Pumpkin Grower’s Association Weigh Off on October 12th. Weighing starts at 10 AM, with pumpkin weigh-in from 11 AM to 2 PM. Giant pumpkins on display until October 19th!

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• 52 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 68 Minutes to Michigan City
• 107 Minutes to Elkhart County

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