Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana
Posted on January 17, 2023 by Indiana's Cool North
History, festivals, and exquisite dining collide in Indiana’s Cool North. We asked locals to list their favorite attractions, events, and activities so you can get the most authentic experience possible on your visit to Northern Indiana. Whether you take in one or go for the full 15, you’ll learn just what makes our corner of the country so special.
Aukiki River Festival and PorkFest
Visit two festivals on Saturday; they are not far apart….and the Aukiki River Festival is also on Sunday.
Aukiki River Festival: August 28-29, 2021
Experience life as it was from the mid 1700s to the 1930s at the Aukiki River Festival. Interact with more than 35 encampments, see blanket traders, and the Collier’s General Store.
PorkFest: August 28, 2021
Porter County has been going hog wild over the annual Porkfest in downtown Kouts for over 40 years. Events will be happening all day.
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