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.

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1. Porter County Fair (July 21-30, 2022)
2. Corkscrew and Brew (June 18, 2022)
3. Chesterton Art Fair (August 6-7, 2022)
4. Great Lakes Grand Prix (August 4-7, 2022)
5. LaPorte Lakefest (July 29-31, 2022)
6. LaPorte 4th of July Parade (July 4, 2022)
7. Taste of the Gardens  (August 28, 2022)
8. Elkhart County 4-H Fair (July 22-30, 2022)
9. Middlebury Summer Fest (June 24-25, 2022)
10. Shipshewana Quilt Festival (Jun 22-25, 2022)