Turn Up the Cool: Live Music Across Northern Indiana
Posted on April 29, 2025 by Dina Miller
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.
Map of Top Food Festivals
- Nappanee Apple Festival
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair (Goshen)
- Bristol Corn Dog Festival
- Taste of the Gardens, Wellfield Botanic Garden
- Farmed & Forged Sunday Market, LaPorte
- LaPorte County Fair
- Farmed & Forged Saturday Market, Michigan City
- Red, White & Brews at Shoreline Brewery
- Chesterton’s European Market
- Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
- Porter County Fair (Valparaiso)
- Kouts Pork Fest
- Taste of Crown Point
- Festa Italiana, Schererville
- Kielbasa Fest (East Chicago)
- Whiting’s Pierogi Fest