Our Top Summer Events in Indiana’s Cool North

Get ready for the ultimate experience in Indiana's Cool North! The summer season is brimming with a splendid lineup of events, both familiar favorites and hidden gems you may not have discovered yet. Mark your calendar for these twelve incredible attractions that you definitely don't want to miss.

Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail for 2023

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May 30-September 15, 2023

Experience the unparalleled fusion of quilting, gardening, and art at the renowned Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail. This extraordinary event, celebrated annually and recipient of prestigious awards, showcases over a million dazzling blooms spread across expansive Quilt Gardens.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of gardens inspired by quilts, adorned with magnificent, larger-than-life murals featuring quilt motifs. Traverse the captivating communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Wakarusa, where this extraordinary display of color unfolds

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  • 60 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 65 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 89 Minutes to South Shore

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