12 Big Events for 2023 in Indiana’s Cool North
Posted on February 20, 2023 by Dina Miller
There are some big events in Indiana's Cool North; the ones you look forward to every year! We made a list of our biggest events so you can plan ahead. Everything from the county fairs to the favorite festivals and those popular weekly markets are on our list! Make sure you don't miss your favorite -- or make a date to explore something new.
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)
