12 Big Events for 2023 in Indiana’s Cool North

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.

Pierogi Fest

Pierogi Fest ® - A Celebration of the Stuffed Dumpling
July 28-30, 2023

The Pierogi Fest is a celebration of Whiting residents heritage while having a lot of fun at their own expense.

Besides the traditional pierogis there are other food vendors, and a parade you don’t want to miss!  The grandmothers in their housecoats, and the lawn mower brigade with men in their socks and sandals make it one of the wackiest festivals in the midwest.

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  • 36 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 50 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 88 Minutes to Elkhart County

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