Pierogifest in Whiting Indiana is one of the midwest's most acclaimed and popular festivals. It's one of the largest food festivals in the country and one of the most popular festivals in Chicago. Whiting Indiana is located in Northwest Indiana on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The town was populated mostly by workers of the Amoco oil refinery, now BP Oil Refinery, and remains a strong community with Polish heritage. The festival is organized by the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce. It has been described as the best festival in Indiana and the best food festival in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.