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The Lowell Labor Day Festival has been a staple of the Labor Day weekend celebrations for almost 75 years. The Labor Day weekend in Lowell is a state institution since it includes the state's longest-running Labor Day Parade and the Festival, which opens off the weekend with entertainment. The Festival is a three-day event hosted by The American Legion Post 101. The grounds are on State Rd. 2 on the west edge of town.
This year's parade is traditionally hosted by the City of Lowell, along with other all-ages events in Liberty Park. The Labor Day Festival Committee previously held these activities.
This year, the activities have changed a little bit.
Saturday, September 3rd 2022
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Labor Day Weekend 5K- Hosted by: Tri-Creek Education Foundation
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8am start
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KIDZ ZONE BOUNCE HOUSES 11am-11pm (Unlimited Wristbands $9)
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Craft & Direct Sale Vendors 11am-7pm
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Food Vendors 11am-11pm
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Animal Quest – Exotic Animals and Mini Petting Zoo
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Shows @ 12pm, 1pm, 4:15pm and 5:15pm
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Free Petting Zoo from 2pm to 4pm
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Mill Street Car Show- Hosted by: The Lowell Lions Club
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5pm to 9pm
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Free Live Entertainment- VIP tickets/Tyler Braden Experience VIP
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Eliana Weston
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Nate Venturelli
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Tyler Braden
Tyler Braden VIP Experience Tickets
Sunday, September 4TH
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Sunday Worship on the Lawn- Hosted by HOPE Church
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From 10am to 11am
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Bring your chairs and blankets
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KIDZ ZONE BOUNCE HOUSES 11am-11pm (Unlimited Wristbands $9)
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Craft & Direct Sale Vendors 11am-7pm
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Food Vendors 11am-11pm
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Visit with BLUEY 12pm
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Corn Hole Tournament 12pm
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18 & older
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$40 per team
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80% payout
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FREE Mr. D's Magic Show
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Shows at 3:30pm and 5pm
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Fireworks @ dusk- hosted by: the Town of Lowell
Entertainment
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Cody Daniels Band
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The Aftermath
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Dick Diamond and the Dusters
Monday, September 5th
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103rd Lowell Labor Day Parade (hosted by: the Town of Lowell)- 10am
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KIDZ ZONE BOUNCE HOUSES 11am-5pm (Unlimited Wristbands $9)
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Craft & Direct Sale Vendors 11am-3pm (limited booths)
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Food Vendors 11am-5pm
Free Live Entertainment
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Jason Drake (Acoustic set)
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FLOOD PLANE
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Listen Betty
Rock N Rail Music and Street Fest
Every Labor Day weekend, Griffith hosts the Rock 'N' Rail Street Festival to commemorate its railroad heritage. The festival offers a wide selection of food and street vendors, arts and crafts, family entertainment, and nonstop live music on two entertainment stages inside the Family Beer Garden and the Live Band music Beer Garden.
KidZone
Bounce houses, train barrel rides, princess and superhero days, face painting, and other activities are available. Many more surprises still!
Car Show
The first 100 participants to pay the $20 entrance fee for the car show will get a dash plaque. The Griffith Fire Fighters Assoc. will receive 100% of the revenue. Please call GFFA President Steve Cope at (219) 616-1986 if you have any questions.
5K – 1K Run:
10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Benefiting the Griffith Family YMCA's scholarship program is the 5th Annual Rock 'N' Rail event. Did you know that the Y never turns anybody away due to financial hardship? The YMCA's scholarship program benefits from the funds generated by this event. Low-income individuals and families are provided those scholarships so they can take part in activities and membership. Stay for the festivities after the race! Following the race, Griffith's Rock 'N' Rail Street Festival will take place!
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY:
5:30 – Small Town – Tribute Band
7:30 – Fleetwood Mac Mania
9:30 – Marrakesh Express Tribute Band
FRIDAY:
4:00 – Little Giant – Doors tribute
6:00 – Infinity – Journey Tribute
8:00 – Kashmir – Led Zepplin Tribute
10:00 – Echoes of Pompeii – Pink Floyd Tribute
SATURDAY:
4:00 – Bonfire – AC/DC Tribute
6:00 – American English – Beatles Tribute
8:00 – Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger Tribute
10:00 – Elton Rohn – Tribute
SUNDAY:
4:00 – Gospel Hour
6:00 – Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute
8:00 – Midwest Big Band with Jim Bulanda
10:00 – Shawn Klush – Elvis Tribute
Come hang out at these two awesome Indiana Labor Day events!
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One of the best parts of summer is outdoor summer live music and Hampton in the Highland has you covered with the Wicker Park Summer Concerts!
Summer Concert Series June through August
The Summer Concert Series in North Township is one of the summer's highlights. Every Thursday through early August, North Township presents some of the area's top musicians in the Wicker Park Social Center Gazebo beginning in early June. The summer concerts draw large numbers from the municipality and nearby areas. The sounds of summer are always better at Wicker Park, from classic and modern rock to Latin soul.
***EXTRA PARKING & BUS SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED FROM ULTRA FOODS PARKING LOT TO SOCIAL CENTER FOR THE RESIDING CONCERTS ***
Presented By:
North Township Trustees Office
When:
June 23, 2022 – August 25, 2022
Price:
$10 general admission
Time:
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Recurrence:
Recurring weekly on Thursday
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8554 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland, IN 46322
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(219) 313-3934
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]]>As blankets are stretched out on the grass and coolers brim with melon, salads, and sandwiches, a breeze blows in from Lake Michigan.
Beer streams from kegs, drinks are served ice-cold and crisp. Children play on playgrounds while vendors converse with park visitors. It's a beautiful day filled with laughter and joy. As the sun sets, all of a sudden –
The night is bathed in shades of red, blue, yellow, and green as the dark sky erupts over the trees and reflects off the lake.
Sparks fly, whistle, fizzle, and swirl, creating a spectacular display of bright light, and people look up in awe. The energy is great, and the eyes are drawn skyward to take in the splendor.
This is the setting for one of our favorite American traditions – the Fourth of July.
Fourth of July Fireworks
We want to make sure that our people in Highland, Indiana, enjoy a spectacular Independence Day by bringing them the best fireworks displays in the area. Check out these links for more details:
Here in Highland, you can enjoy your holiday! There will be arts and crafts stalls, food sellers, live music, and entertainment at the renowned July 4th Festival. At Main Square Park, there will be carnival rides and a parade (3001 Ridge Rd.). The Twilight Parade will take place at 6:30 pm on Sunday, July 3rd. On July 4th, at 9 pm, fireworks will be held in Homestead Park (7918 S Fifth St.). Get your wristband by clicking the link above!
On July 3rd, from 1 pm to 11 pm, Ross Township and Merrillville will have their Independence Day Festival at Hidden Lake Park, just down the road from us (6355 Broadway). Vendors and a beer garden will be on hand, as well as live music from Mud Shark. At 9 pm, the stunning fireworks show will begin. Vehicle fees are charged as usual.
On July 4th, the city of Hobart will hold its annual Independence Day Parade, concert, and fireworks east of Hampton at Highland. The parade begins at 12 pm. They'll start on 8th Street (at the Middle School) and finish on Cleveland. Festival Park (111 E Old Ridge Rd) will begin their festivities at 5 pm, with live music from Mud Sharks beginning at 6 pm At 9 pm, the fireworks begin.
If you have any queries or know of any other shows in the region, please leave a comment!
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]]>How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year?
2022 Brunches
Fair Oaks Farms
Brunch or Dinner
Make your reservation for a Mother’s Day getaway at Fair Oaks! Enjoy the day with or without the kiddos with a stay at the Fairfield by Marriott® and an amazing brunch or dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant.
754 N 600 E, Fair Oaks
Call 219-394-3663
Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Champagne Brunch Buffet
There are two seatings for the Center for Visual and Performing Arts' annual brunch available. Bring the whole family to this family-friendly event complete with an amazing buffet.
1040 Ridge Road, Munster
219-836-1930
Speakeasy at The Spa
Brunch
Treat your mom to a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch at The Spa Special Event Center.
333 N Mineral Springs Rd., Porter
(219) 934-7677
Signature Banquets
Champagne Brunch
Get your tickets before Signature Banquets' event sells out! You can enjoy an amazing brunch with both breakfast and lunch options, paired with champagne.
1908 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell
219-696-7696
Gamba Ristorante
Brunch Buffet
Celebrate and indulge with your mom at Gamba's brunch buffet. Don’t forget a reservation!
455 E 84th Dr., Merrillville
(219) 736-5000
2022 Mother's Day Events
Music in the Tea Room
Enjoy a proper Mother's Day tea at the Merrillville Florist & Tea Room with live piano music and amazing food. Call to reserve your table ahead of time.
Merrillville Florist and Tea Room
7005 Madison Ave., Merrillville
Bluebirds Jr. Canvas Paint
Children ages 5-10 can paint their very own piece of art for mothers at this painting event. This work of art will feature bluebirds.
Lincoln Center
2450 Lincoln St., Highland
Mother's Day Bonanza
Shop local vendors, enjoy live music and celebrate all the moms in your life! This event is completely free and will take place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway, Merrillville
Tea Party and Yoga
Treat your mom, step-mom or mother-figure to a much-needed evening of pampering and relaxation during a Salt Cave Yoga session followed by a reception with tea and finger foods!
The Salt Cave and Wellness Spa
8241 Wicker Ave., St. John
Mother's Day Gifts
At Albanese Candy locations you can find all kinds of treats for mom – from chocolates and nuts to factory-fresh gummis and retro candies.
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]]>The holiday season is upon us! Whether you have years old traditions or want to add something new to your holiday happenings, here are some events and things to do this Thanksgiving Week along Lake Michigan's South Shore.
Outdoor Activities
When you’re preparing to eat your weight in food on Thanksgiving, sometimes you want to go on a little (or long) walk before! If you're looking for an easy walk to get out of the house for a while, check out these trails for the lazy hiker. Enjoy the autumn landscapes at Gabis Arboretum and the Indiana Dunes Great Marsh Trail or spend some time strolling the streets of Rensselaer to check out art by muralists from around the world.
This year, Friendship Botanic Gardens is hosting their Gobble Gobble Turkey Walk on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids will get to have fun walking the trails and embarking on a paper turkey scavenger hunt for a prize at the end!
Another location to hike mentioned in the blog is Kankakee Sands, where you'll also find a herd of roaming bison! The bison were introduced to the area in 2016. Recently, the herd gained 10 new members from Wind Cave National Park! A viewing area is set up just off US Highway 41. The staff suggest planning to stay for a few hours. Start at the viewing area and you might get a good sighting. If not, drive around the pasture. If you still aren’t able to see the bison, maybe take that hike along a trail for an hour or two, and then return to the viewing area to try again.
Speaking of wildlife viewing, the number of Sandhill Cranes migrating to Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area is almost at its annual peak. Last fall there were 30,000+ cranes counted at peak time! Grab your binoculars and head out to the elevated platform to watch the cranes enjoy spending the holiday week with each other.
Celebrate the Holidays
Take-in the Holiday Lights Trail at Fair Oaks Farms beginning November 19! Stroll through their nature path with all the trees and tractors lit up for the holidays. They have warming stations where you can enjoy bonfires, s'mores and hot chocolate. You can purchase your tickets at their Holiday Market where you can also pick up some fresh baked goods and festive décor. Admission to Holiday Lights is $10/person.
Plan a lunch or dinner with your household in their private, heated igloos right in The Farmhouse Restaurant's backyard. The igloos are all decorated with their own themes and are a great setting for small family get-togethers, date nights, or a fun night with friends!
Make a mini-vacation out of it with a stay at the on-site Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott.
Harvest Tyme Farm Park will also be bringing back their Christmas Tyme Lights display this year from November 26 to December 30, 2021! You can drive through the beautiful lights while you sip hot chocolate and even catch a glimpse of Santa Clause himself. Reservations will be available on their website here.
On Saturday after Thanksgiving, head to downtown Crown Point to see the Santa Parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. Santa will be arriving by helicopter and will be there to say hello to all the children and families before boarding Molley the Trolley to be escorted around the Square!
It’s a German Christmas at the LaPorte Christkindlmarket! Happening the weekend after Thanksgiving at the LaPark, the market will feature an ice-skating rink, curling, German food & pastries, art, Christmas trees and so much more. You can find the schedule of events here.
A tradition for many in the region, sign up for the annual Valparaiso Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! The race will be held a little differently this year, but still a great way to burn some calories before getting extra full of turkey and mashed potatoes later in the day.
“A Christmas Story” Comes Home is back at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. You can stop in to see the seven animated window displays depicting scenes from the holiday movie from November 13, 2021 to January 2, 2022! Don’t forget to schedule a time to get your photo taken with Santa on most weekends starting right after Thanksgiving. You can also enjoy the holiday gift shop full of perfect gifts for everyone.
However you decide to fill your Thanksgiving Week along the south shore of Lake Michigan, stay safe and we hope you enjoy it! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hampton in Highland.
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]]>Highland Main Street continues its popular Downtown Restaurant Crawl from 5-9 pm on the last Tuesday of every month. The concept is simple: participating restaurants feature a special for $5 or less so that visitors can “eat their way through downtown,” stopping at their usual haunts and discovering new favorites along the way. Several retail businesses will also be open late so diners can shop in between courses or while waiting for carryout. Upcoming dates include:
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Tuesday, July 27
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Tuesday, August 31
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Tuesday, September 28
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Tuesday, October 26
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Tuesday, November 30
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Tuesday, December 28
It's Back!
Highland Main Street and the Highland Redevelopment Commission are pleased to bring you the next MONTHLY Downtown Restaurant Crawl of 2021!
We've once again enlisted our fabulous downtown restaurants to offer an item for $5 or less as a one-night special! This event will be happening on the last Tuesday from 5-9 pm, every month.
The following restaurants are participating:
Dan's Pierogies: Loaded Pierogi Lasagna- $5/Cheesy potato pierogi lasagna version- $4.50
Growlers On Highway: Loaded Chili with Fritos on the side- $5
Langel's Pizza Highland: Steak tacos, w/ onion, cilantro, and spicy salsa on side- $5.
Jose's Family Restaurant: Cheese Ravioli w/ choice of Alfredo or Marinara Sauce and Homemade Garlic Bread- $5
Sakura Bowl: 8-piece Octopus Ball (deep-fried octopus served w/ eel sauce & mayo)- $5
Tradition's Restaurant & Pub: 4-piece Buffalo shrimp appetizer- $5.
Sip Coffee House 2: “Cabin Fever” latte (white chocolate, marshmallow, caramel) and a giant chocolate chip cookie- $4.50.
The Green Witch Cafe: Vegan sun-dried tomato wrap with assorted grilled vegetables and dressed greens, with a side of sweet potato chips- $5.
The following businesses will be open with extended hours during the Crawl: Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear, Miles Books, 2 Chicks, Hoosier Highlander & The Primitive Peddler.
Tags: local events, restaurant crawl, downtown highland
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]]>Starting today, The Lake County Fair will feature a rodeo Aug. 9 – 10.
A Time-Honored Tradition
For many members of the community, the Lake Country Fair is a sign of home, good people and loved ones, and local fun and flavor.
Arlene Marcinek has is 30 years into helping with the fair, and still loves it dearly.
“It feels like getting together with your family every year,” Marcinek said. “It’s like a reunion because everybody comes. We catch up with each other year to year. Whether it be the carnival, the vendors, or the fairgoers, we keep in touch.”
The Events
The fair kicked off this weekend and will go through August 15th with tons of events, food, local businesses, and more.
One of the most exciting events, Aug. 12 – 13 is the West Creek Mud Runners Mud Drags. Drag racing in the mud is quite a unique experience!
To cap off the event and go out with a big bang, the International Demolition Derby will take place at 5 pm on August 14 and 15.
Daily horse shows highlight an array of animals, including bulls, goats, cattle, dogs, and more. There are even live births happening in the dairy barn, and last year there was a birth every day!
Besides the typical farm animals, the safari zoo is open daily and includes the opportunity to pet llamas, zebras or even kangaroos.
Pedal pulls, hot wheels racing, and tons of carnival rides with a full pass are available as well.
Learn more at www.lake-county-fair.com.
Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court St., Crown Point, Indiana
Parking is available for $5 onsite.
Due to limited parking on the fairgrounds, there is FREE parking and a FREE shuttle bus service that runs from Crown Point High School, S. Main Street and 125th Ave. (Burrell Dr.), to the gate. This will help you avoid long lines and delays in traffic. They run starting at noon daily.
Come see and enjoy one of the best local events!
What is your favorite part of the fair? Tell us in the comments!
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]]>A Gorgeous Indiana Afternoon
Ahhh…
The breeze flutters in from Lake Michigan as blankets are laid on the grass, and coolers abound with melon, salads, and sandwiches.
Splash!
Drinks are poured ice-cold and frosty as beer gardens pour from kegs. Vendors talk to people in the park and kids play on playgrounds. It’s a gorgeous day full of laughter and fun. Suddenly, as the sun sets…
Pow! Pop!
The dark sky ignites over the trees and reflects off the lake, showering the night with shades of red, blue, yellow, and green.
People look up in wonder as sparks fly, whistle, fizzle and swirl, creating a glorious scene of brilliant light.. Energy is high and eyes turn upwards, absorbing the beauty.
This is the setting for one of our most savored American events –
Fourth of July Fireworks!
Here at Hampton in Highland, we want to bring our residents the best fireworks displays near Highland, Indiana, to make sure you have a fantastic Independence Day!
Check out the links below for more details:
Celebrate your holiday right here in Highland! The popular July 4th Festival will have arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live music and entertainment. There will be carnival rides and a parade, all at Main Square Park (3001 Ridge Rd.). The Twilight Parade is on Saturday, July 3rd at 6:30pm. Fireworks will be held at Homestead Park (7918 S Fifth St.) on July 4th at 9pm. Grab your wristband at the link above!
Just down the road from us, Ross Township and Merrillville will be having their Independence Day Festival on July 3rd from 6pm-11pm at Hidden Lake Park (6355 Broadway). There will be vendors and a beer garden, as well as live music from the band Mud Shark. The spectacular fireworks show will launch at 9pm. Regular vehicle fees apply.
To the east of Hampton at Highland, the city of Hobart will have their annual Independence Day Parade, concert, and fireworks on July 4th. The parade starts at 12pm with the theme Hobart Turns 100! They will stage on 8th St. (at the Middle School) and end on Cleveland street. Festival Park (111 E Old Ridge Rd) kicks off their celebration at 4pm and includes live music from Chronic Flannel at 6pm. Fireworks start at dusk.
Leave us a comment if you have any questions or know of other shows in the area!
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]]>With summer in full swing, we are also in the heart of farmer’s markets season. When it comes to food, nothing beats fresh, local produce from local farms. Farmer’s markets provide small businesses and farmers to showcase their items to the community, and it feels good knowing your money is going directly into your community.
To highlight these people and all of their hard work, we wanted to inform our residents about farmer’s markets happening right here in Naperville. From fruits and veggies to cheeses, honey, baked goods, sweets, and more, these are the best local markets for you to enjoy!
Miller Beach Farmers Market
667 S. Lake Street, just south of Route 12 in Gary, Indiana
219-238-6758, or by emailing [email protected]
May – September, Sundays, 11 am – 1 pm
Just 20 minutes north of Whitcomb Terrace, and within walking distance of Marquette Park Beach, Miller Beach Farmers Market is one of the best. This is a great way to get out on a weekend and see both a fantastic market and get out on the water!
This market features a vast range of local foods and craft goods, including farm-fresh produce, baked goods, ethnic foods, honey, plants, fresh-cut flowers, handmade soaps and body butter, cheese, jewelry, and art. Outreach and education are important, which is why we also sponsor local nonprofits and feature them in the market.
This not-for-profit market relies on vendors and fundraising. Volunteers are a huge part of our organization, an extension of the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District.
Come enjoy the sunshine!
2021 Hobart Summer Market on the Lake
Festival Park
111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342
219-942-CITY
Thursdays, May 28 – August 27, 4 pm to 9 pm
The Summer Market on the Lake is a great place to enjoy outdoor marketplaces featuring local, fresh produce, baked items, unique foods, crafts, jewelry, local beer, and live music!
The Festival Park Bandshell begins at 6 pm the same evening, with bands scheduled into August.
We love getting out and enjoying the community and all our local vendors have to offer. We hope you’ll join us this summer/fall!
Know of any other great markets? Support your local community and let us know in the comments below!
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