For over fifty years, Michigan City Festivals, Inc. has been providing top-quality family friendly activities to the residents and visitors of Michigan City, Indiana. With events planned throughout the summer – and in key months during the year too! – you’ll find something fun for everyone!
Below is a summary of our events throughout the year. To obtain additional details, location information, and fees (if applicable) for each event, simply click on the event name.
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Hoosier Coho Club Classic - April 26-27, 2008
This is the Pro-Am tune-up tournament leading up to the Hoosier Coho Club Classic
Tourney on May 3-4...more! |
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Dreamweaver Coho Club Classic - Pro Am - May 3-4, 2008
Big payouts, low entry fees and free slip rentals will be featured at the 34th
annual Dreamweaver/Hoosier Coho Club Classic to be held May 3-4, 2008 in
Michigan City...more! |
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MC Fireman's Ball - June 7, 2008
Join us in Washington Park as the Fireman's Ball serves up great food, great music, and fabulous fun!
Raffles, giveaways...more! |
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Flag Day Ceremony - June 14, 2008
This annual event, always held on June 14 (Flag Day) is held in Millennium Plaza next to the Franklin Street Bridge in Washington Park.
Flags from each period in American History...more! |
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Poker Run/ Party by the Lake - June 14, 2008
The Kick-Off Parade leaves from the Michigan City Harley-Davidson Shop on US 421 just south of I-94. Last bike out by 12:30 to enjoy 100 miles of Northern Indiana's finest riding...more! |
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Kiddie Parade - June 21, 2008
The Michigan City Summer Festival's Kiddie Parade is Saturday, June 21. The lineup begins at 10:15 a.m. at Washington Park..more! |
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Perch
Fishing Contest -
June 21, 2008
Catch exciting Perch fishing action...more! |
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Luau Fish Fry - June 27, 2008
The Summer Festival Luau Fish Fry will be held Friday evening, June 27, at the Senior Center in Washington Park...more! |
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Try it Again Mud Bog - June 28-29, 2008
The Summer Festival's popular Try It Again Mud Bog race has been expanded from one to two days this year. The event will be staged on Saturday and Sunday...more! |
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Skamania Mania Fishing Tourney - June 28-29, 2008
The area's largest free fishing contest - Skamania Mania '08 - is set for June 28-29 ....more! |
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LaPorte
County Symphony - June 29, 2008
The LaPorte Symphony returns to the Michigan City Summer Festival, performing in concert in the Guy Foreman Amphitheater...more! |
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Baton
Twirling Competition - June 29, 2008
The Summer Festival presents the second annual Twirling Competition Sunday, June
29.
Baton twirlers, pompon groups, color guards and dance teams will....more! |
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Patriotic Program - July 4
The annual Patriotic Program takes place again this year at Millennium Plaza, on the west side of the entrance to Washington Park, at the Franklin...more! |
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Pro-Am Beach Volleyball Tourney & Beach Jam - July 4-5, 2008
Beach volleyball teams from Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York will compete in the ninth annual Michigan City Pro-Am Beach Jam volleyball...more! |
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The Cavaliers 60th Anniversary Show - July 5, 2008
The 7th Celebration of Music at Ames Field featuring the Cavaliers 60th Anniversary Corps...more! |
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LULAC Breakfast - July 6, 2008
The LULAC breakfast of burritos and other treats is served by the League of United Latin American Citizens next to Virk's BP Amoco on Saturday...more! |
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Chalk Drawing Contest - July 6, 2008
Children age 12 and under are invited to compete in the Chalk Drawing Contest
in front of the reviewing stand starting at 10 a.m. Chalk and prizes are provided...more! |
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The BIG Parade - July 6, 2008
Michigan City's 53rd annual Summer Festival Parade will step off at 1 p.m. and travels along Franklin Street...more! |
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DCI Regional Competition "The Big Show" - July 6, 2008
The 48th Annual Pageant of Drums (THE BIG SHOW) at Ames Field at 6:00pm...more! |
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Spaghetti Dinner at the Senior Center - July 10, 2008
The Michigan City Senior Center again offers its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. July 10. Stick around for the FREE weekly...more! |
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Lakeview Fundays - July 12-13, 2008
Lakeview Fundays in Washington Park begins July 12th and runs through July 13, when the weekend is concluded with fireworks over Lake Michigan...more! |
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Sandcastle Contest - July 13, 2008
The annual Sand Castle Contest takes places at noon Sunday, July 13, on the Washington Park beach. Registration for the Sand Castle Contest is free, and sand castles...more! |
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Fireworks - July 13, 2008
The Michigan City Summer Festival fireworks will be at dusk Sunday, July 13, capping several days of activities in Washington Park. Fireworks will be launched...more! |
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Fly-In Pancake Breakfast - July 13, 2008
The Michigan City Aviators Chapter 966 of the Experimental Aircraft Association sponsors its annual Fly-in Pancake Breakfast at Michigan City Airport...more! |
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Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise, Car Show & Swap Meet - July 19, 2008
The 12th annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise will travel Michigan Boulevard
to Washington Park on July 19th, where it will be followed by the Street Dance....more! |
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Skateboard Competition - July 20, 2008
Click here for info! |
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Bicycle Race for Cystic Fibrosis - July 26, 2008
Click here for info! |
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Perch
Fishing Contest -
July 26, 2008
Catch exciting Perch fishing action...Cmore! |
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Soul Stepper's Drill Team Competition - July 26, 2008
The Soul Steppers Drill Team Inc. in conjunction with the Michigan City Summer Festival will be hosting a Drill Team/Drumline competition...more! |
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The Great Lakes Museum of Military History Event - August 2-3, 2008
Experience two days of historical enjoyment in front of the Museum located at 360 Dunes Plaza (in front of Hobby Lobby)...more! |
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Opening Ceremony for DCI World - August 4, 2008
Experience an exciting evening of music and more! more... |
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DCI World Competition - August 5, 2008
2008 DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETITION BEGINS - Twenty three corps from around the world will compete in ...more! |
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150th Anniversary of the Lighthouse - August 9, 2008
To be celebrated at the Old Lighthouse Museum. For
more information, please contact the Old Lighthouse
Museum at 219-872-6133...more! |
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Perch
Fishing Contest -
August 16, 2008
Catch exciting Perch fishing action...more! |
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Labor Dayz Festival - August 29 - September 1, 2008
Three stages of entertainment, arts and crafts, a large variety of food, and amusement rides await you at the Labor Dayz Festival. The festivities...more! |
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Karstens Scholarship 5K Run/Walk - August 31, 2008
This 5K Run/Walk benefits the Jerry Karstens Athletic Scholarship Fund...more! |
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Oktoberfest - October 11-12, 2008
The third annual Authentic Oktoberfest occurs October 11 and October 12.
This family festival features authentic German food, entertainment...more! |
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For additional information on the Michigan City Summer Festival, please call 219-874-3630 or e-mail us at info@michigancityfestivalsinc.com.
