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Annual August Tea at International Friendship GardensAnnual August Tea is a mid-summer highlight event. Symphony garden tables are set for high tea and wonderful music to enjoy. Major fundraiser for Friendship Gardens. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website
Annual Garage Sale International Friendship GardensUnique and useful items in giant garage sale sponsored by garden volunteers. Proceeds go to keeping the gardens open. Held at the service center. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website
Annual Plant Sale at International Friendship GardensPlants chosen by Master Gardeners. New and unique plants. Master Gardeners will answer questions. Robust plants at excellent prices. Gift items, drinks, treats available. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website LaPorte County
Applefest at Garwood OrchardArts, crafts, free live music, u-pick apples and pumpkins, horse and tractor-drawn wagon rides, full bakery, Garwood Grille concession stand. T: 219.362.4385 E: garwood13@comcast.net W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Arts in the Parkenjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. Most Wednesday evenings the LaPorte City Band is featured. On Thursday evenings, a different band is featured each week throughout the summer...jazz, pop, blues, country, ...more T: 219.363.9317 E: artsintheparklaporte@yahoo.com W: View Website 
Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic HomesPrivate homes in LaPorte's historic district are decorated for the holidays and open to the public for self-guided touring. Includes carriage ride, musical entertainment and refreshments. Sponsored by People Engaged in Preservation. T: 219.324.5087 E: ruminskipep@yahoo.com W: View Website LaPorte County
Door Village Harvest FestivalVillage Harvest Festival celebrating the period between 1830 to 1930. History comes alive! Entertainment, tours, demonstrations, food and crafts. Visit Grandpa's barnyard and Grandma's parlor. re-live Door Viallage in 1831 and enjoy 1860 ...more T: 219.362.4757 E: ken1077@comcast.net W: View Website Michigan City Area
Fall Fest at International Friendship GardensFall Fest will include mini-hayrides, guided tours, plant sale, music, arts and crafts vendors and petting zoo. Children’s art projects. Food and drinks available. Pets on a leash are welcome. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website
Fathers Day at International Friendship GardensBring your dad to enjoy the music and walk by the lake. Master grillers cooking, drinks and snacks available. Special fee concert. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website 
Great Lakes Super Boat Grand PrixThe LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the Fifth Annual Great Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix powerboat race on Lake Michigan off the shores of Washington Park. T: 800.634.2650 E: jason@laportecountycvb.com W: View Website Rolling Prairie Area
Harvest Bicycle Century TourBicycle Tour is always the third Sunday in August. Enjoy a tour of Northwest Indiana's best bicycle roads and scenery on one of four routes: 25 mile, 40 mile, 62 mile or 100 miles. Ride starts at the Rolling Prairie Elementary School's ...more W: View Website LaPorte County
Hometown DaysThree day weekend of fun-filled activities. Whiffle ball contest, food, craft vendors, entertainment and a parade on Saturday at noon. Fireworks Friday at dusk. T: 574.276.8962 E: nchtd@aol.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
Labor Dayz in Washington ParkLive entertainment, beach parties, carnival, food, crafts and activities for all ages. Indiana's only festival located on the shores of Lake Michigan. T: 219.874.3630 E: info@michigancityfestivals.com W: View Website LaPorte County
LaPorte County Draft Horse Owners ClubThis group makes their horses and wagons available for parades, reunions, outings, demonstrations, & special events. Don's miss "Plow Days" in April. Call for details. T: 219.608.0963 
LaPorte County Fair168th LaPorte County Fair at LaPorte County Fairgrounds. 4-H exhibits, open class, drafthorse, horse & pony, Pioneer Land, carnival rides, grandstand events, free entertainment, food venders. T: 219.362.2647 E: laportefair@csinet.net W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
LaPorte Jaycees 4th of July Parade and FireworksThe 67th annual LaPorte Jayeee's 4th of July Parade, July 4, 2013, at 10am downtown LaPorte. July 4th Fireworks and Festival at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Gates open 6pm, $5 per car load. Fireworks start approximately 9:30pm. T: 219.324.5828 W: View Website
LaPorte Service League Arts in the ParkConcerts by the City Band and others on Wednesday; varied arts performances from jazz to opera on Thursday. Paintings and other works of art are exhibited under the canopy adjacent to the bandstand. T: 219.326.9600 W: View Website Rolling Prairie Area
Leprechaun Hunthunt for 33 elusive leprechauns begins at high noon with horns piping and the crowd cheering for an 18th year. This family tradition is a day in the country for celebration complete with hayrides, fishing, row boats, musicians, enjoying all you ...more T: 219.778.2585 E: kconroy@sharefoundation.org W: View Website Michigan City Area
Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival32nd annual juried outdoor art festival features photography, sculpture, wearable, 2 & 3 dimensional art and fine craft, children's activities and food vendors. Free offsite parking and shuttle. T: 219.874.4900 E: artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org W: View Website
Lyric in the Gardens at International Friendship GardensOpera music will be performed in the lovely Symphony Garden beginning at 4pm. A quartet will be performing. A fundraising event for Friendship Gardens. Two performances, two different Sundays with different music. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website 
Mainstreet Winter Wonderlandthe fun in Historic Downtown Michigan City! Experience Winter Wonderland near the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan as you, visit with Santa while you enjoy holiday music and free hot chocolate, take a tour of the historic downtown in horse-drawn ...more T: 219.363.1407 E: info@mcmainstreet.com W: View Website State of Indiana
Maple City Blues Festival21st year, one great tradition! The Annual Maple City Blues Fest believes that everyone should be part of the show and understand the universal message of the Blues. Cash Bar and great BBQ. Come hungry and ready to dance! LaPorte is on Chicago Time. T: 219.326.8294 Michigan City Area
Maple Sugar Weekend at International Friendship GardensTake a nature hike; visit our sugar-making camp and sample maple syrup. Demonstrations. Pets on a leash are welcome. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website City of LaPorte Area
Michiana Antique Auto ClubAnnual car shows at Sunflower Fair and Scarecrow Festival. Meetings on the second Wed at the Swanson Activity Center in LaPorte starting at 7pm. This is a club for old car owners or lovers. T: 219.362.6316 E: whedge@comcast.net W: View Website Michigan City Area
Michiana Humane Society Holiday House WalkSelf guided tour of private beach area homes decorated with holiday themes by home owners, local decorators and florists. $35. adviance; $40 day of event Location: See www.michianahumanesociety.org for home description and address. T: 219.872.4499 E: humane@michianahumanesociety.comcastbiz.net W: View Website
Michigan City In-Water Boat ShowThis is the largest in-water boat show on Lake Michigan and one of the largest in the Midwest. Celebrating 32 years. The 2011 show will feature all the newest sailboats, powerboats and personal watercraft on six piers in Trail Creek. T: 440.899.5009 E: lemta@aol.com W: View Website
Michigan City Municipal BandExperience live musical performances under the stars near the shores of Lake Michigan in Washington Park. Seating available or bring your own chair. T: 219.873.1506
Michigan City RV Showwill be one of the first shows in the country to feature 2014 model year RVs, with brand new 2013 and 2014 RVs and all types of RVs will be represented including pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth-wheels and motor homes. All RVs will be for ...more 
Michigan City Summer FestivalAnnual Michigan City Summer Festival 2013. Eighteen big weekends with car cruise, drum corp show, parade, and Fun Days in the Park. Kiddie parade, fish fry, spaghetti dinner, fly-in pancake breakfast, fireworks, Oktoberfest, Labor Dayz ...more T: 219.874.8213 E: info@mcsummerfest.org W: View Website
Michigan City TriathlonMichigan City Triathlon consists of swimming, biking and running events. We offer two separate races for adults-Olympic and sprint. There is also a kid’s triathlon. The swimming event will take place in Lake Michigan/Washington Park with the ...more T: 219.873.1506 W: View Website LaPorte County
Mill Pond Festival26th Annual Mill Pond Festival. Live entertainment, beer garden, food crafts, canoe rides, cornhole, skeet shoot, car show, kids games and more. Come enjoy a hometown festival! T: 219.767.2275 W: View Website Michigan City Area
Native American Festival and Education Day at International Friendship GardensNative Americans were the first visitors to the Gardens. Celebrate with drumming displays, educational programs, native food, games and crafts. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website
Native American Heritage Day at International Friendship GardensCelebrate the heritage of the Original People and learn the history of First Americans. Tours, crafts projects, demonstrations and food will be available. Free admission. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website
OktoberfestAn authentic German festival with live German/Bavarian music, food and beverages. No parking fees. Held Columbus Day weekend. T: 219.874.3630 E: info@michigancityfestivalsinc.com W: View Website
Opening Day & Mothers Day at International Friendship GardensHome to ethnic gardens and wooded trails opens for the season. Bring your mother to visit the Gardens. Free admission for all mothers. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website
Pioneer Days at Creek Ridge County Parkinto the past at LaPorte County Parks annual Pioneer Days. Bring your family out on the 4th weekend in September. Experience wagon rides, outdoor cooking, crafts, food and more. Visit with historically clad demonstrators and enjoy hands-on ...more T: 219.325.8315 W: View Website
Polish Heritage Festival @Water's EdgeCome and enjoy an afternoon of Polish Pride featuring authentic Polish cuisine, lively Polish tunes and award-winning Polish dancing. Stop by the cultural tent or relax in the beer garden. Fun for the whole family. For more information call Mark. T: 219.873.1788 W: View Website
Queen of All Saints FestivalFun-filled family event with quality amusement rides, food, music, dancing, bingo, beer tent and much, much more. T: 219.874.8213 E: joedoyle4you@yahoo.com City of LaPorte Area
Rumley Historic Apartmentsmaintenance-free living for independent seniors 55 and older. Spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes. All basic utilities included. Monthly rent specials and pet friendly. Located on historic Michigan Avenue; home of the Annual ...more T: 219.324.2001 
Sunflower FairLaPorte's Annual Sunflower Fair, Sept 21, 2013. Crafts and collectibles, food, rides and live music. Rib cook-off, sunflower contest, art gallery walk, antique auto show, train rides and much more! T: 219.362.2084 W: View Website LaPorte County
The Wall Gang IncWe Ride For Those Who Can't". We are motorcycle enthusiasts who exist to honor our American Veterans. We provide funds to Vet groups, needy Vet families and the Military Museum. We also ride to the Vietnam Memorial every Memorial Day to pay our respects. T: 219.872.3738 E: wallgangsecretary@yahoo.com W: View Website Michigan City Area
Turkey Walk at International Friendship GardensA local tradition. Donations of people or pet food gathered. Stroll the grounds, see live turkeys. Children hunt the woods for paper turkeys. Drinks, snacks available. T: 219.878.9885 E: internationalfriendshipgardens@yahoo.com W: View Website Wanatah Area
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival19th Annual Scarecrow Festival, Sept 27-29, 2012 in Wanatah on US Hwys 30 and 421. Crafts, scarecrow sculpting, parade, races, 3 on 3 tourney, car show, entertainment, food vendors and meals. Fun for the entire family. Brought to you by the Wanatah ...more W: View Website Michigan City Area
Washington Park Festival of Lightsthan five million individual bulbs light up a variety of holiday and traditional displays that are truly a sight to behold! The largest free drive-through light exhibit in the Midwest. Voted by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 ...more T: 219.873.1506 W: View Website Westville Area
Westville Pumpkin FestivalA celebration of the pumpkin harvest in true Midwestern style. A family event. Come and enjoy pumpkin pie along with food and craft booths, tractor pull, parade, run/walk and live entertainment. T: 219.879.8280 |