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July 28 - July 30, 2023

City of La Porte, Indiana

Pine, Stone and Clear Lakes

P1 AquaX Jet Ski Races

Presented by Visit Michigan City La Porte

Date:

  • Saturday, July 29 @ 10AM – 4PM
  • Sunday, July 30 @ 10AM – 4PM

Location:

Stone Lake Beach

Details:

AquaX is largest and fastest growing watercraft championship in the world! Enjoy all of the FREE action as the top racers from across the nation compete, as well as opportunities for local jet ski enthusiasts to try the course. Delicious food trucks and beer garden available. New for 2022! Kids interactive games and inflatables by NWI Party Rental. Stop out and watch ‘em tear up the surf all weekend long!

Sand Volleyball Tournament

Presented by Dunes Volleyball Club

Dates:

  • Friday, July 28 @ 3PM – High School doubles
  • Saturday, July 29 @ 9AM – Adult Quads
  • Sunday, July 30 @ 9AM 

Location:

Dunes Event Center

110 Clear Lake Blvd, La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Can you dig it? Yes, we can! Bring your “A” game, because if the sand ain’t flying, you ain’t trying. Divisions offered for middle school, high school and adults (days and times TBD).

The Collective Artisan Market

Presented by The Collective/The City of La Porte

Date:

Saturday, July 29 @ 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location:

Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park

Truesdell Ave, La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Shop with 40+ artisan vendors while supporting 4 local nonprofits! 
-All ages welcome / dog friendly
-Free admission
-Live music all day by George Matthew & Neil Allesse
-Art by LPHS Students
-Craft beer by Burn ‘Em Brewing
-Local Food
-Nonprofits supported; Future Cycle Breakers, OutCenter of SWMI, Play for Jake Foundation, Dunebrook. All funds raised will roll over to the Brewers Olympics Nonprofit Fund to be handed out to the 4 nonprofits at this year’s Olympics! More info can be found HERE.

Apply to be a vendor!

5K Run / Walk

Presented by Kiwanis Club of La Porte

Date:

Saturday, July 29 @ 8AM

Location:

Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park

Truesdell Ave, La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

The Kiwanis Club of La Porte is proud to put on another fun community 5k run / walk.  All proceeds will go to help the Kiwanis Club fund projects that benefit the youth of our community.  The run will be a simple and scenic out-and-back style course that follows the Chessie Trail here in La Porte.  

The start of the race will be off of Truesdale Road, near the Fox Park Amphitheater.

The race will begin at 8 AM central time.  Registration and packet pick up will be the morning of the event, starting at 7 AM.

Come out and help us celebrate the city of La Porte’s Lake Fest weekend and support the Kiwanis Club!!

Downtown Market & Street Dance

Presented by Co-ops Shops/The City of La Porte

Date:

Friday, July 29 @ 5PM – 10PM

Location:

La Stitch

Monroe Street & Lincolnway

Details:

Food trucks, vendors and family fun, followed by dancing to the Middle of the Road Band.

Concert

Presented by Mayor Tom Dermody/The City of La Porte

Date:

Friday, July 28 @ 6PM

Location:

Stone Lake Beach

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Kids Fun Zone

Presented by City of La Porte and Recreation Department/La Porte County Family YMCA/La Porte County Public Library

Date:

Saturday, July 29 @ 9AM – 11AM

Location:

Unity Park

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Fun, fun, fun on the shore of Pine Lake! Games, arts & crafts and the return of the FOAM MACHINE. Bring you kids down for a morning of laughs and play.

Concert and Fireworks

Presented by Mayor Tom Dermody/The City of La Porte

Date:

Saturday, July 29

Location:

Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Venetian Boat Parade

Presented by La Porte Area Lakes Association/La Porte Yacht Club

Date:

Saturday, July 29 @ 8PM

Location:

Pine Lake/La Porte Yacht Club

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Decorate your vessel and parade around Pine Lake. Prizes awarded. Yacht Club open all day for music, food and fun. More details to come.

  • Boats must be signed up at Hubers Marina on Pine Lake Av to have a chance to win prizes.
  • Line up starts at 7:30PM on lake at ski beach for the parade, there will be a lead boat to follow.
  • Cost is $25 per boat payable when signing up at Hubers.
  • Theme must be all ages appropriate.
  • Judging will be done from Docks of La Porte Yacht Club at 8PM.
  • La Porte Yacht Club will be open to the public to enjoy the parade, with music and food.
  • Winners will be notified on Facebook, La Porte Lake Association page & personally notified.
  • Prizes will be available to pick up Aug 2nd at Hubers.
  • Sponsored by La Porte Lake Association & La Porte Yacht Club
  • For questions email Jeff Matusik at: info@laportelakeassociation.com

Cornhole Tournament

Presented by La Porte Young Professionals
& Sponsored by Laura K All Day (Laura Konieczny - REALTOR)

Date:

Sunday, July 30 @ 11AM, Registration @ 10AM

Location:

Stone Lake

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Show off your bags skills while enjoying the P1 AquaX Jet Ski Races. Food trucks and beer garden available. More details to come.

Join the La Porte Young Professionals for the LakeFest Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 31st beginning at 11 a.m. on Stone Lake Beach by the Beach House.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. and is $30/2-Person Team. Questions can be directed to LindsayJ@laportepartnership.com

Cash bar available.

Kids Nerf Gun Battle

Presented by La Porte County Family YMCA

Date:

Sunday, July 30 @ 1PM – 2PM

Location:

Fox Park – Shelter #4

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Bring your Nerf gun and the YMCA will provide ammo. Free to play!

Fiesta del Lago Concert

Presented by Mayor Tom Dermody/The City of La Porte

Date:

Sunday, July 30 @ 1Pm- 4PM

  • 1:00 – 1:20 Soloist/Pianist
  • 1:20 – 2:00 Folkloric Dancers
  • 2:00 – 2:45 Los de San Rafael
  • 2:45 – 3:00 DJ 
  • 3:00 – 4:00 Fuerza de Michigan

Location:

Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater

La Porte, IN 46350

Details:

Enjoy Latin music and dancing, along with food trucks and a beer garden. More details to come.