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Summer Events
Don't miss the South Shore's summer-time festivals and events including the world-famous Pierogi Fest, enjoy the amazing musical lineup at Hammond's Festival of the Lakes, relax in the sun and sand while watching amazing acts perform in the sky above at the South Shore Air Show or come out to any of the other family-friendly events throughout the summer.
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Signature Event
Festival of the Lakes
July 17, 2013 to July 21, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Admission: $15 per vehicle parking
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Join us for the City of Hammond Festival of the Lakes! 5 days and 6 nights of fun on Wolf Lake, George Lake and Lake Michigan. Rides, live entertainment, Polka Party, fishing derby, vendors, games and more! Visit the website for directions and list of live entertainment. More
Pierogi Fest
July 26, 2013 to July 28, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: City of Whiting
- 119th St.
- Whiting, IN 46394
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 219-659-0292
- Website | Email
Visit Whiting, IN for food of all sorts, the Pierogi Parade, games, beer garden, musical entertainment and just plain fun for all ages. Admission is FREE so make sure you bring the whole family to enjoy the festivities! Where else can you see grown women dressed up like our grandmothers (bushas, as we say) in housecoats and babushkas? Or the lawnmower brigade strut throu... More
Special Events
Taste of the Region and Arts and Crafts Festival
June 21, 2013 to June 22, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: City of Crown Point
- Downtown
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- Times: 11am to 10pm
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 219-663-1800
- Website | Email
Join family, friends and neighbors for lunch, dinner or both from some of the local's favorite restaurants and vendors. Each evening will also feature great live musical entertainment! Also don't miss the Corn Roast, too, in downtown Crown Point June 14-15! More
A Celebration of the 60s, 70s & Beatles! Sidewalk sale featuring a wide array of vendors, Fab Four contests (singing, look-a-Like, trivia), live music, vintage cars, yummy food and much more!. Beatles, Elvis, and 60s-70s merchandise available for sale at It's Just Serendipity, 5630 Hohman Avenue, corner of Hohman and Williams. Hosted by the Downtown Hammond Council. More
Public Enemy Festival & 5K
June 23, 2013
- Venue: Lake County Fairgrounds
- 889 S. Court St
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- Times: 10am to 2pm
- Admission: Festival is free (donations accepted). See below for 5K fees.
- Phone: 219-662-9840
- Website
Join in this themed family event as we use our past to benefit many NW Indiana's charities and organizations. It starts with a timed 5K Run & Walk or 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk. Throughout the day there will be food and merchandise vendors, live music, and activities for the kids. Have your mug shot taken, walk among vintage cars and come as a gangster, flapper ... More
Garden Walk
June 29, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (Recurring daily)
Tour several unique gardens including the owner of Gardens On The Prairie, Wayne Gruber's, personal home garden. Tickets for the walk are $10 and are available at Gardens On The Prairie in Lowell, Leo’s Feed and Garden Center in Cedar Lake, The Artful Garden in Crown Point, and Martin Landscape in Cedar Lake. A Garden Luncheon will be available for $10 at Gardens O... More
Highland 4th of July Fest
July 03, 2013 to July 07, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Venue: Highland 4th of July Fest
- 3001 Ridge Road
- Highland, IN 46322
- Phone: 219-838-0114
- Website
Downtown Hobart -July 4th
July 04, 2013
- Venue: City of Hobart
- 111 E Ridge Road
- Hobart, IN 46342
- Phone: 219-942-4511
Thomas Paine to speak
July 07, 2013
“Thomas Paine - The Voice of the American Revolution.” America’s first best-selling author, Thomas Paine (R.J. Lindsey), tells his story of rising from working class roots to the pinnacle of world fame. His pamphlet “Common Sense” inspired the people to support independency. His words, “These are the times that try men’s souls,”... More
Greek Fest
July 12, 2013 to July 14, 2013
- Venue: Saint Constantine and Helen Cathedral
- 8000 Madison St
- Merrillville, IN 46410
- Phone: 219-769-2481
- Website
Jasper County Fair
July 13, 2013 to July 19, 2013 (Recurring daily)
- Location: Jasper County Fairgrounds
- State Road 114
- Rensselaer, IN
- Website
The annual fair includes rides, games, demolition derby, food vendors, craft vendors and more! More
Festival of the Lakes - Smokey Robinson
July 17, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Admission: Free, Parking $15
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson performs. Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. Their single "Shop Around" became Motown's first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. Robinson penned other hits for the group including "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "I Second That Emotion." More
Festival of the Lakes - Bruce in the USA
July 18, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Admission: Free, Parking $15
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Bruce in the USA is the world's #1 tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band show. More
Festival of the Lakes - Lifehouse
July 19, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Admission: Free, Parking $15
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Lifehouse has created such hits as "Hanging By a Moment," "You and Me," "First Time," "Whatever It Takes" and "Halfway Gone." More
Festival of the Lakes - Senior Day
July 19, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Times: 12pm to 3pm
- Admission: FREE
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. presents the Festival of the Lakes 10th annual Senior Day! Seniors 55+ come and enjoy a day just for you with LIVE MUSIC from "The Don Manin Quartet" & FREE goody bags! More
Festival of the Lakes - 5K Run and Walk
July 20, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Times: Registration 7am, Race 8am
- Admission: Early registration- $15 / Day of Registration- $20
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Festival of the Lakes' 10th annual 5K Run! Complimentary t-shirts will be presented to all race participants and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards to different age groups. FREE children's race starts at 8:15. More
Festival of the Lakes - Fishing Derby
July 20, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Times: 8am to 12pm
- Admission: $1.00
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. presents the 10th annual Festival of the Lakes' Fishing Derby! Come learn to fish with the Mik Lurch Boys including a FREE kids seminar at 10am, fishing poles and live bait for sale, and prizes. Bring the whole family! (no boats) More
Festival of the Lakes - LL Cool J
July 20, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Admission: Free, Parking $15
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
LL Cool J is an entertainment icon. A two-time Grammy Award-winner and NAACP Image Award winner, LL Cool J has championed every possible field, from music, film, television, author, fashion designer and philanthropist. More
Festival of the Lakes - Special Person's Day
July 20, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Times: 10am to 12pm
- Admission: FREE
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. presents the Festival of the Lake's 10th annual Special Person's Day for those with permanent disabilities. Enjoy a FREE lunch, rides, and goody bags! More
The Grape Escape
July 20, 2013
- Venue: Centennial Park
- Calumet Avenue
- Munster, IN 46321
- Times: 12pm to 8pm
- Phone: 219-836-7275
- Website
Munster Parks and Recreation Department will host the town's wine festival. Sample a selection of wines, enjoy food from around the region, listen to live music, and enjoy a fine arts fair and ethnic market. More
Festival of the Lakes - Car Show
July 21, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Times: Registration 9am to 12pm. Show starts directly after.
- Admission: Spectators FREE - Registration $20
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Festival of the Lake's 10th annual Rod and Custom Show! Dash plaques, door prizes, awards, food, and games will be available. More
Festival of the Lakes - La Original Banda El Limon
July 21, 2013
- Venue: Wolf Lake Memorial Park
- 2324 Calumet Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Admission: Free, Parking $15
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
La Original Banda El Limon is originally from the village of El Limon Peraza, hence the name. The bands's hits include "Qué se te olvidó." More
Festival of the Lakes - Polka Party
July 21, 2013
- Venue: Hammond Marina
- 701 Casino Center Drive
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Times: 2pm to 6pm
- Admission: FREE
- Phone: 219-853-6378
- Website
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. presents the 10th annual Festival of th Lakes' Polka Party with musical guest "D Street Band." Refreshments and authentic polish food prepared by the Cavalier Inn will be available. Please bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs. More
The Neverly Brothers
July 26, 2013
- Venue: Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
- 450 West 100 North
- Valparaiso, IN 46385
- Times: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Admission: $30 online/$33 at the door
- Phone: 219-462-0025
- Website
Enjoy a great concert by the Neverly Brothers along with food and beverage service. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Concert's profits benefit Taltree's projects including the Children's Adventure Garden, wetland restoration and a new roof for the Meyer Memorial Pavilion! More
Meet Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln as History Speaks
August 04, 2013
The last in the four part series features Max and Donna Daniels as the 16th President and Mrs. Lincoln. The Lincolns are in the White House at the end of the Civil War (April 1865). As the President and Mrs. Lincoln reflect on the events of the past four years and their plans for the future, they remember the beginning of their lives together - their courtship and early m... More
Northwest Indiana’s very own candy factory boasts the world’s best gummies! Tour the factory and experience your favorites being made, see the world’s tallest chocolate waterfall and sample some of the best candies around!…more
What began as a local newspaper’s effort to tell the compelling stories of Northwest Indiana men and women who sacrificed during the Civil War has evolved into a large-scale historical preservation effort. The joint partnership of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Calumet Region Civil War Preservation Project seeks to carry forward on hundreds of hours of community service that already have taken place. …more
Conveniently located between Chicago and Indianapolis, Fair Oaks Farms offers a fun family playground that everyone will enjoy! From the Dairy Adventure and Birthday Barn, to the Cheese Factory and Mooville, Fair Oaks Farms will keep the family entertained, and well-fed, for a full day of education and fun!…more
When a guest visits a hotel, restaurant, bank, or gas station, they rarely meet the manager or owner of the establishment. It's up to the front-line employee to make the customer's visit enjoyable.The R.O.S.E. Awards were created to recognize these "directors of first impression" who consistently work hard to make our lives easier. Guests & managers are able to nominate an employee who consistently "goes the extra mile."…more
Heavy industry carried the South Shore economy for decades. Now, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority tells a story about a community: it’s been built by steel but changing from tourism. Northwest Indiana’s appeal is its devotion to ensure new & already existing businesses succeed. Area leaders have teamed together to revitalize the mill towns and make Northwest Indiana the place people want to live & work. …more
Experience the journey of the Passion of Christ as never before in this interactive trail featuring 40 life-sized bronze statues. Experience the various Stations of the Cross with audio descriptions as you walk the winding pathway.…more
With five different casinos, Northwest Indiana offers much excitement and action along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! With decadent restaurants, world class entertainment and floors (and floors) of slots and table games, your night is just getting started when you test your luck at one of our casinos.…more
Pierogi Fest, the pride of Whiting, is an opportunity for the residents to celebrate their heritage while poking a little fun at themselves at the same time. The one of a kind parade and festival have received countrywide recognition having been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.…more
This holiday season, The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond will feature 6 animated displays featuring scenes from "A Christmas Story". The displays include: Higbee’s Department Store Window, Flick’s Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare, It’s a Major Award, Santa’s Mountain at Higbee’s, the Bumpus Hounds, and the Parker Living Room. The displays were first showcased in 2003 in the windows of the Herald Square Macy’s in New York City. …more
