South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority
Get out and explore
The South Shore along Lake Michigan in Indiana is an exciting place, with no shortage of outdoor activities and places to explore, fun community events to enjoy, unique attractions to visit and so much more. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, the region offers a wonderful quality of life with plenty of green space including the Indiana Dunes National Park. There are also more than 80 different cultures represented in the area, which can be seen in the variety of restaurants and annual festivals.
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Regional Events
Dyer Summer Fest
Pheasant Hills Park, Dyer
June 9
Singing Sands Sculpting Festival
Washington Park, Michigan City
June 10
Kevin Hart
Hard Rock Casino, Gary
June 10
Crown Beer Fest
Crown Brewing, Crown Point
June 15
Hometown Jams Presents: Warren Zeiders
Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso
June 17
Rhythm & Soul Fest
Washington Park, East Chicago
June 17-October 1
American Adventure by Minotaur Mazes
Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond
June 18
Kevin James
Hard Rock Casino, Gary
June 19
Juneteenth Celebration
Martin Luther King Park, Hammond
June 23
Valpo Blues and BBQ Festival
Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso
Art Bash: All You Need is Love
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City
June 24
Atlantic City Boys
Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso
June 24
Laughs by the Lake Comedy Night
Mascot Hall of Fame, Whiting
June 24
South Shore Roller Derby
Bulldog Park, Crown Point
June 25
Hometown Jams Presents: Chris Janson
Bulldog Park, Crown Point
July 6
Hometown Jams Presents: Elle King
Bulldog Park, Crown Point
July 8-July 15
177th Annual LaPorte County Fair
LaPorte County Fairgrounds, LaPorte
July 9
Weezer
Hard Rock Casino, Gary
July 12
Ashanti & Ja Rule at Festival of the Lakes
The PAV (the Pavilion at Wolf Lake), Hammond
July 13
Brothers Osborne at Festival of the Lakes
The PAV (the Pavilion at Wolf Lake), Hammond
Stone Temple Pilots at Festival of the Lakes
The PAV (the Pavilion at Wolf Lake), Hammond
July 14
Ultimate Eric Church Experience Tribute
Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City
July 14
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
Chicago Street Theatre, Valparaiso
July 15
Lil Wayne at Festival of the Lakes
The PAV (the Pavilion at Wolf Lake), Hammond
July 15
Red Not Chili Peppers
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso
July 15
Region Eats Food Festival
Centennial Park, Munster
July 15
Tennessee Whiskey: A Tribute to Chris Stapleton
Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City
July 16
Luis Angel “El Flaco” at Festival of the Lakes
The PAV (the Pavilion at Wolf Lake), Hammond
July 21
Jelly Roll
Porter County Fairgrounds, Valparaiso
July 22
Wine Festival
Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso