Turn Up the Cool: Live Music Across Northern Indiana

Indiana’s Cool North offers an unforgettable live music experience year-round, with concerts and festivals across charming towns and scenic venues. From lakeside stages and historic theaters to buzzing downtown parks, the region showcases local talent and national acts in every genre. Events like summer concert series, music festivals, and intimate performances bring communities together through rhythm and melody. Whether you're into jazz, rock, country, or blues, Indiana’s Cool North delivers the soundtrack to your getaway.

Taste the Tradition: Festival Eats at the Porter County Fair

 

July 17-26, 2025

Porter County Fair offers over 80 concession stands serving beloved festival and fair food—corn dogs, funnel cakes, elephant ears, and lemonade shake-ups—plus hearty eats like Italian beef, brisket, deep-fried cheeses, shish kebabs, gourmet apples, bubble tea, walleye sandwiches, and Amish pies. Fairgoers enjoy endless, crave-worthy, classic flavors all week long.

📸: Porter County Fair

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  • 23 Minutes to South Shore
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