Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana
Posted on January 17, 2025 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.
Map for 2023 Top Big Things
- Pierogi Fest (Whiting, July 28-30)
- Festival of the Lakes (Hammond, July 12-16)
- Rock ‘n’ Rail Music & Street Festival (Griffith, Aug 31-Sept 3)
- Maple Sugar Time (Indiana Dunes National Park, Mar 11-12)
- Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival (Indiana Dunes National Park, Sept 9-17)
- Chesterton’s European Market (Chesterton, Saturdays, May-Oct)
- Great Lake Grand Prix (Washington Park, Michigan City, Aug 2-6)
- LaPorte Lake Fest (LaPorte, July 28-30)
- LaPorte County Fair (LaPorte, July 8-15)
- Elkhart Jazz Festival (Elkhart, June 22-25)
- Quilt Gardens (Elkhart County, May 30-Sept 15)
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair (Goshen, July 21-29)
