Top 10 Winter Events in Indiana’s Cool North

The holidays are nearly over, but there is still plenty to do in northern Indiana.  There are some wonderful winter activities that you need to do as soon as the weather is right (because it might change tomorrow!).   There are also traditional events that happen, and we want to make sure you get them on your calendar.  Here's our Top 10 list of winter activities, everything from  ice to the warm theatre.

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  1. Pierogi Fest (Whiting, July 28-30)
  2. Festival of the Lakes (Hammond, July 12-16)
  3. Rock ‘n’ Rail Music & Street Festival (Griffith, Aug 31-Sept 3)
  4. Maple Sugar Time (Indiana Dunes National Park, Mar 11-12)
  5. Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival (Indiana Dunes National Park, Sept 9-17)
  6. Chesterton’s European Market (Chesterton, Saturdays, May-Oct)
  7. Great Lake Grand Prix (Washington Park, Michigan  City, Aug 2-6)
  8. LaPorte Lake Fest (LaPorte, July 28-30)
  9. LaPorte County Fair (LaPorte, July 8-15)
  10. Elkhart Jazz Festival (Elkhart, June 22-25)
  11. Quilt Gardens (Elkhart County, May 30-Sept 15)
  12. Elkhart County 4-H Fair (Goshen, July 21-29)