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May 2008
3 - 4 Dreamweaver Coho Classic Fishing Tournament
16-18 Karstens BPA UMP Appreciation Scholarship Tourney
17 Jerry Karstens' Banquet
18 Cruisin' For a Cure
23 Beach & Water Safety Expo
24-25 NSA Memorial Madness

June 2008
6-8 Patriot Park BPA Mid-Summer Classic NIT
7 Fireman's Ball
12 Municipal Band Concert
14 Flag Day Ceremony
  Poker Run/ Party by the Lake
19 Municipal Band Concert
21 Kiddie Parade
  Circus
  Perch Fishing Contest
26 Municipal Band Concert
27 Luau Fish Fry
28 "Tune and Test" Mud Blog
28 - 29 Skamania Mania Fishing Tourney
29 "Try it Again" Mud Blog
  LaPorte County Symphony Concert in the Park
  Baton Twirling Competition

July 2008
3 Municipal Band Concert
4 Patriotic Program
  Beach Jam
4 - 5 Pro-Am Beach Volleyball Tournament
5 The Cavaliers 60th Anniversary Show
6 DCI Show
  LULAC Breakfast
  Chalk Drawing Contest
  Big Parade
10 Municipal Band Concert
11-13 BPA Lighthouse Classic
12 - 13 Lakeview Fun Days in the Park
13 Fly In Pancake Breakfast
  Sandcastle Contest
  Spectacular Fireworks Show
17 Municipal Band Concert
19 Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise, Car Show & Swap Meet
  Soul Steppers Event
20 Skate Board Competition
23-27 13U BPA World Series
24 Municipal Band Concert
26 Perch Fishing Contest
  Bicycle Race for Cystic Fibrosis
31 Municipal Band Concert

August 2008
2-3 The Great Lakes Museum of Military History Event
4 Opening Ceremony at DCI World Championship Competition
5 DCI World Championship Competition
7 Municipal Band Concert
9 150th Anniversary of the Lighthouse
14 Municipal Band Concert
16 - 17 Lakefront Art Festival
21 Municipal Band Concert
21 - 24 In Water Boat Show
23 Smooth Jazz at South Shore
29 Perch Fishing Contest
29 - 31 Summer Festival Labor Dayz
31 Jerry Karstens Scholarship 5K Walk/Run Race

September 2008
1 Summer Festival Labor Dayz

October 2008
11 - 12 Oktober Fest

December 2008
6 Washington Park Official Holiday Lighting Ceremony
6 Chili Cook-Off
6 - 31 Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights

January 2009
1 - 11 Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights

May 3 - 4
Dreamweaver Coho Classic Fishing Tournament
Big payouts, low entry fees and free slip rentals will be featured at the 34th annual Dreamweaver/Hoosier Coho Club Classic. Click here for more information!

May 16 - 18
Karstens BPA UMP Appreciation Scholarship Tourney
Boys Baseball 9U-14U
BPA World Series Qualifier
Tourney Brackets: 9U PDF/XLS
10U PDF/XLS
11U PDF/XLS
12U PDF/XLS
13U PDF/XLS
14U PDF/XLS


May 17
Jerry Karstens' Banquet
The winner of the 2008 Jerry Karstens' Athletic Scholarship will be announced at The Jerry Karstens' Banquet, held ast Immanuel Lutheran Church in Michigan City.

May 18 - 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Cruisin' For a Cure
(All vehicles welcome) Lineup at LaPorte Co. Fairgrounds and be escorted for over 30 miles ending at the MC Senior Center. Dance to a DJ after the cruise.

May 23 - 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Beach & Water Safety Expo
The Beach & Water Safety Expo is a multi-agency/multi-county effort to promote a safe and enjoyable time at the beach and Lake Michigan. If you are raising a family in the LaPorte County area, a visit to the Expo is a must!

Both children and adults will learn about beach safety and emergency procedures as well as lighthouse and pier safety. Rip current precautions and survival also will be emphasized. Several programs, activities, and demonstrations are planned as well.

Some of the participating agencies include the M.C. Fire Department, M.C. Police Department and Dive Team, the LaPorte County Sherriff’s Department and Dive Team, M.C. Port Authority, M.C. Park Department and Lifeguard Team, U.S. Coast Guard, American Red Cross, M.C. Emergency Management Agency, and the LaPorte County Emergency Medical Service.

Michigan City Beach & Pier Safety Month is celebrated from May 1 through May 31, and National Beach Safety Week is celebrated from May 19 to May 25.

The beautiful beaches of Northern Indiana represent a world renowned recreational resource, and the citizens of Michigan City and visitors alike are drawn to the Michigan City lighthouse, pier and catwalk each year to go fishing, take photos, or simply to enjoy a casual stroll and beautiful sunset. Lake Michigan has dangers that can be effectively managed through public awareness and the vigilance of professional lifeguards, parents, caregivers and knowledgeable bathers.

May 24 - 25
NSA Memorial Madness
Girls Softball 12U & 14U
NSA World Series Qualifier
Tourney Brackets: 12U PDF/XLS
                            14U PDF/XLS

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June 6 - 8
Patriot Park BPA Mid-Summer Classic NIT
Boys Baseball 9U-14U
BPA World Series Qualifier

June 7
Fireman's Ball
JC Stage in Washington Park. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

June 12 - August 21 - 8:00PM
Municipal Band Concerts
Washington Park at the Amphitheater.

June 14 - 6:00PM
Flag Day Ceremony
Held at Millennium Plaza in Washington Park. Call Summer Festival for more information.

June 14
Poker Run/ Party by the Lake
Held at the Jaycee Stage in Washington Park, times to be announced. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

June 21 - 10:00AM
Kiddie Parade
Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

June 21
Circus
Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

June 21, July 26 and August 29
Perch Fishing Contest
Click here for more information!

June 27
Luau Fish Fry
Click here for more information!

June 28 - 2:00PM - 7:00PM
"Tune and Test" Mud Blog
Held in Washington Park.

June 28 - 29
Skamania Mania Fishing Tourney
The 17th annual Skamania Mania Fishing Tournament takes place in the Trail Creek basin.

June 29
"Try it Again" Mud Blog
In Washington Park. Registration is at 10:00am and the start time is 12:00pm. For more information call Darren or Jeff at 873-1518.

June 29 - 8:00PM
LaPorte County Symphony Concert in the Park
Come listen to the LaPorte County Symphony as they play at the Amphitheater in Washington Park. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

June 29
Baton Twirling Competition
Click here for more information!

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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
Along Franklin Street from 10th street to Ames Field. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

July 11 - 13
BPA Lighthouse Classic
Boys Baseball 14U-16U
BPA World Series Qualifier

July 12 - 13
Lakeview Fun Days in the Park
Food and kiddie rides, RV show, and helicopter rides. Contact Summer Fest at 874-3630 for more information.

July 13
Fly In Pancake Breakfast
At the MC Municipal Airport. 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.

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.

July 19
Soul Steppers Event
Held at Michigan City High School.

July 20
Skate Board Competition
Held at the MC Skate Park - call Ed Beutner at 872-6294.

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

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

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August 2-3
The Great Lakes Museum of Military History Event
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 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.

August 31
Jerry Karstens Scholarship 5K Walk/Run Race
For more information call Jeremy at 873-1524.

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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.

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December 6 - 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Washington Park Official Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, carolers, and the official lighting of the Holiday Lights. Lighting at 5:00PM. Call 873-1506 for more information.

December 6
Chili Cook-Off
Support the Mayor's Fight against Cancer and taste some great chili made by various City departments. Call 873-1506 for more information.

December 6 - 31
Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights
Come and drive through this beautiful display of holiday lights.

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January 1 - 11
Washington Park Festival of Holiday Lights
Come and drive through this beautiful display of lights.

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