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
Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival
Central Park, Griffith
June 25, 2022
Colors of the World Culture Fest
Centennial Park, Munster
June 25, 2022
Rhythm and Soul Fest
Washington Park, East Chicago
July 1-4, 2022
Cedar Lake Summerfest
Cedar Lake Town Complex
July 8-10, 2022
38th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point
July 13-17, 2022
Festival of the Lakes
Wolf Lake Memorial Park, Hammond
July 15-16, 2022
Taste of Crown Point
Bulldog Park, Crown Point
July 29-31, 2022
Pierogi Fest®
119th Street, Whiting
August 5-14, 2022
Lake County Fair
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point
August 6-8, 2022
FUSIC Fest
Jeorse Park, East Chicago
August 18-21, 2022
Hobart Lakefront Festival
Festival Park, Hobart
September 1-4, 2022
Rock ‘N’ Rail Music & Street Festival
Downtown Griffith
September 10, 2022
Popcorn Festival
Downtown Valparaiso