July 4 - 8:00AM
Patriotic Program
Millennium Plaza in Washington Park. If rain the program will be at the M.C. Senior Center.

July 4
Beach Jam
An evening of music and fun at the Washington Park Beach. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

July 4 - 5
Pro-Am Beach Volleyball Tournament
Held on Washington Park Beach. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

July 5
The Cavaliers 60th Anniversary Show
Click here for more information!

July 6 - 6:00PM
DCI Show
Held at Ames Field on Franklin Street. Come see a great Drum & Bugle show.

July 6 - 7:00AM - 12:00PM
LULAC Breakfast
Latino American Breakfast at 1210 Franklin Street by Virk's BP Amoco.

July 6 - 10:00AM
Chalk Drawing Contest
Along the Big Parade route. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

July 6 - 1:00PM
Big Parade
This year’s theme, “The Beat Goes On!” is in honor of Michigan City as the host site for the first time for the Drum Corps International World Regional Competition in August.  The theme is a reflection upon how proud we are as a city to have such an honor.

July 11 - 13
BPA Lighthouse Classic
Boys Baseball 14U-16U
BPA World Series Qualifier
Team Brackets:
14U (XLS) | 15U (XLS) | 16U (XLS)

July 12 - 13
Lakeview Fun Days in the Park
Food and kiddie rides, arts and crafts venders, and loads of entertainment. Click here for complete event details. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

Jaycee Stage:
Michiana Clowns  Noon
Kids Games 1-3pm
Moose Baton Corps 3pm
Cloggers 4pm
The Great Kalita Magician 5pm
Gone 2 Paradise (A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band) 7:00pm

July 13
Fly In Pancake Breakfast
At the MC Municipal Airport. Click here for event details. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

July 13 - 12:00PM
Sandcastle Contest
Held at Washington Park Beach.

July 13
Spectacular Fireworks Show
Held in Washington Park and starting around dusk. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

Entertainment Schedule:
The Boogiemen 2-5pm
SpellBound 6-9pm

July 19
Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise, Car Show & Swap Meet
Featuring a car cruise, car show, and dance at the JC Stage in Washington Park. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

The 12th annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise, Car Show & Swap Meet, sponsored by Sullair, will travel Michigan Boulevard to Washington Park where it will be followed by the Street Dance.

July 20
Skate Board Competition
Held at the MC Skate Park from 11AM to 5PM - call Ed Beutner at 872-6294.

July 23 - 27
13U BPA World Series
Youth Girls Fast Pitch Softball (13U)
Team Brackets: 13U

July 26
Bicycle Race for Cystic Fibrosis
Click here for more information!

July 26
Soul Steppers Event
The Soul Steppers Drill Team Inc. in conjunction with the Michigan City Summer Festival will be hosting a Drill Team/Drumline competition on July 26, 2008 at the Michigan City High School.

The theme is "Show Up & Show Out", and this will be the largest competition of its kind to be held in the state of Indiana! There will be between 10-15 drill teams accompanied by drumlines competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies and cash awards, with a special performance by Michigan City's own award winning Soul Steppers Drill Team. 

The teams will be traveling from as far away as Tennessee, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois with each bringing between 25-70 members. This is sure to be another summer explosive event filled with fun entertainment for everyone!!

Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at City Hall, Senior Center, Parks & Rec, or  by calling (219) 874-2607. Children 5 and under free.

Doors open at 4:00pm
Show Starts at 5:00pm

For Sponsors or more info contact: Lyn Isbell at 874-2607
email: westep@hotmail.com
web: www.michigancitysoulsteppers.zoomshare.com

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August 2-3
The Great Lakes Museum of Military History Event
Saturday, August 2, 2008, starts at 10 am
Sunday, August 3, 2008 ends at 4 pm

In front of the Museum-360 Dunes Plaza & in front of hobby lobby
Michigan City, Indiana - 60 miles east of Chicago

Trophies for Best Pre-WWII, WWII & Post-WWII vehicles
(judging by MVPA rules)
Food & Beverages available
Entertainment by "Homemade Jamm"
Military History Book Sales
Military Vehicle memorabilia & parts Swap Meet
"Stump the Historian"-bring your artifacts for FREE identification
Sat. night Dance
AND MORE!!! - Vendors welcome!

Living Historians welcome to camp! Those who pre-register will be provided dinner on Sat. & continental breakfast on Sun. Pre-registered vehicle owners will be provided dinner on Sat., free admission to the Dance & a Sun. continental breakfast

$20 for each 30" x 8' Swap Meet, Vendor or Book Sale table (no electricity) PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE! To register, call (800) 726-5912 or (219) 872-2702 Credit cards accepted!

Click here for more information!

August 4 - 6:30PM
Opening Ceremony at DCI World Championship Competition
Click here for more information!

August 5
DCI World Championship Competition
25 -30 Corps from around the world will be competing at Ames Field. Contact Mike Pease at 872-1601 for more information.

August 9
150th Anniversary of the Lighthouse
Click here for more information!

August 16 - 17
Lakefront Art Festival
Washington Park, contact the Lubeznik Center for the Arts 874-4900.

August 16 - 6:00AM-NOON
Perch Fishing Contest
For more information call 219/ 874-4086.

August 21 - 24
In Water Boat Show
Held on Trail Creek at the Yacht Club. Times to be announced. Contact the Port Authority for more information.

August 23
Smooth Jazz at South Shore
A great jazz concert held at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park. For more information and tickets visit www.smoothjazzatsouthshore.com

August 29 - 31
Summer Festival Labor Dayz
Held at Washington Park. Enjoy a variety of foods, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Times to be announced. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

Guy Foreman Amphitheatre Harbor Lights 6:30pm The Platters 8:00pm "Only You", "The Great Pretender", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and so much more!!! Tickets are available at the Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department or Sullair.

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September 1
Summer Festival Labor Dayz
Held at Washington Park. Enjoy a variety of foods, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Times to be announced. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

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October 11 - 12
Oktober Fest
Held at the Michigan City Senior Center located in Washington Park. Come out to a great event. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, October 11th
Eddie Korosa & the German Boys from Illinois 12:00 noon-4:30pm
Linda Lee & The Golden Aires 6:00pm-11:00pm

Sunday, October 12th
Ein Prosit (a 25 piece complete w/alphorns) 2:00pm-6:00pm

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