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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.

Welcome to the Michigan City Summer Festival! Enjoy the fun all year long!


  Summer Fest Meltdown - January 16, 2010
The Summer Fest Meltdown will be held on Sat, Jan 16th...more!

St. Patricks Day Parade - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival St. Patricks Day Parade - March 13, 2010
Erin Go Brah! Long Live Ireland! Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the annual parade that begins at 10th Street and continues north on Franklin Street...more!

  Hoosier Coho Club Pro/Am - April 24, 2010
The Hoosier Coho Club Pro/Am Fishing Tournament is set for April 24 in Michigan City with headquarters inside the tent at Washington Park...more!

  Hoosier Coho Club Classic - May 1-2, 2010
The Hoosier Coho Club Classic is May 1-2 in Michigan City. $10,000 first place ($7,500 Pro, $2,500 Am) and $45,000 in total prizes awarded...more!

  Armed Forces Day Celebration - May 15, 2010
Parade, Army Flyover, USCG Water Rescue, SF Jump Team & Awards Ceremony....more!

  MC Fireman's Ball - June 5, 2010
Join us in Washington Park as the Fireman's Ball serves up great food, great music, and fabulous fun! Raffles, giveaways...more!

  Flag Day Ceremony - June 13, 2010
This annual event is held at Millennium Park...more!

  Kiddie Parade - June 19, 2010
The Michigan City Summer Festival Kiddie Parade is held in Washington Park on...more!

  Baton Twirling - June 19, 2010
Baton twirlers, pompon groups, color guards and dance teams will join in the Kiddie Parade and then...more!

Luau Fish Fry - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Luau Fish Fry - June 25, 2010
The Summer Festival Luau Fish Fry will be held Friday evening, June 25, at the Senior Center in Washington Park...more!

  Mud Bog Trials - June 26-27, 2010
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  The Big Parade & The Big Show - July 3, 2010
Michigan City's 55th annual Summer Festival Parade will step off at 1 p.m. and travels along Franklin Street...more!

  Skamania Mania Fishing Tourney - July 3-4, 2010
20th annual big steelhead contest organized by the Northwest Indiana Steelheaders.  The 13 largest steelhead caught over the two days receive gift certificates starting with $100 for first place....more!

  Patriotic Program - July 4, 2010
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!

  Pro-Am Beach Volleyball Tourney & Beach Jam - July 4, 2010
Beach volleyball teams from Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Detroit compete in the...more!

Spaghetti Dinner at the Senior Center - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Spaghetti Dinner at the Senior Center - July 8, 2010
The Michigan City Senior Center again offers its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30-7:30pm on Thursday, July 8th.  Stick around for the FREE weekly Municipal Band Concert held at the Guy Foreman Amphitheatre at 8:00pm...more!

  Cardbaord Boat Dash - July 10, 2010
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  Canoe & Kayak Race - July 10, 2010
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Lakeview Fun Days Lakeview Fun Days - July 10-11, 2010
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Fly-In Pancake Breakfast - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Fly-In Pancake Breakfast - July 11, 2010
The Michigan City Aviators Chapter 966 of the Experimental Aircraft Association sponsors its annual Fly-in Pancake Breakfast at Michigan City Airport...more!

Fireworks - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Fireworks - July 11, 2010
The Michigan City Summer Festival fireworks will be at dusk Sunday, July 11, capping several days of activities in Washington Park. Fireworks will be launched...more!

  Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise - July 17, 2010
The annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise will travel Michigan Blvd to Washington Park on Saturday, July 17, where it will be followed by the Street Dance...more!

Skateboard Competition - July 18, 2010
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  LaPorte County Symphony - July 18, 2010
The LaPorte Symphony returns to the Michigan City Summer Festival performing in concert at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park...more!


Soul Stepper's Drill Team Competition - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Soul Steppers Show Up & Show Out Competition - July 24, 2010
The Soul Steppers Drill Team Inc. in conjunction with the Michigan City Summer Festival will be hosting a Drill Team/Drumline competition...more!

Poker Run/ Party by the Lake - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Party By The Lake & Poker Run - July 31, 2009
The Kick-Off Parade leaves from the Michigan City Harley-Davidson Shop on US 421 just south of I-94.  Sign in at 10am, Ride leaves at 11am sharp...more!

Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix - August 5-8, 2010
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  DCI World Championship - August 8-10, 2010
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  Labor Dayz Festival - September 3-6, 2010
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!

Oktoberfest - Michigan City Summer Festivals - family friendly activities, michigan city, michigan city Indiana, summer festival Oktoberfest - October 9-10, 2010
The third annual Authentic Oktoberfest occurs October 11 and October 12. This family festival features authentic German food, entertainment...more!

For additional information on the Michigan City Summer Festival, please call 219-874-3630 or e-mail us at info@michigancityfestivalsinc.com.

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