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.

A Hog-Wild Day at Kouts Pork Fest

 

 

 

August 23, 2025

Kouts Pork Fest is a free, family-friendly festival held each August in downtown Kouts, Indiana. The day includes a Country Classic 5K run/walk, parade, arts and crafts, about 100 food vendors, a pork burger eating contest, cornhole tournament, pig‑weight guessing, live entertainment, and a fire department pork‑chop dinner.

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  • 44 Minutes to South Shore
  • 46 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 94 Minutes to Elkhart County

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