Summer Festivals in Northwest Indiana
2026 Summer Festivals Roundup | Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana knows how to do Summer. We're talking live music, local food, good people, and no shortage of reasons to get outside. This season, the whole region is showing up- from Cedar Lake, Crown Point, and Dyer to Valparaiso, Chesterton, Munster, and Michigan City. Here's every summer festival worth adding to your plans!
June
Red, Wine & Brew Festival - La Porte, IN
June 25-28
2110 N 500 W, La Porte, IN 46350
Details here
Sand + Steel Art Festival - Valparaiso, IN
June 26-28
Central Park Plaza (Bank Amphitheater) to Valpo Creates Center (256 Indiana Ave)
Details here
Lavender Festival - La Porte, IN
June 27-28
273 W Johnson Rd, La Porte, IN 46350
Details here
Region Eats Festival - Munster, IN
June 27
Centennial Park, 900 N Centennial Dr, Munster, IN 46321
Details here
July
Freedom Fest - St John, IN
July 2
10600 White Oak Ave, Dyer, IN 46311
Details here
Featured: St. John Fest is Back!
Join us July 9–12 for four days of family fun at St. John Fest! Enjoy carnival rides, live music, delicious food, a beer and wine garden, kids' games, raffles, and entertainment for all ages. Bring your friends and family and make some summer memories at one of Northwest Indiana’s favorite community festivals!
📍 St. John the Evangelist Parish, 11301 W. 93rd Ave, St. John, IN 46373
🎟️ Learn more and view the full schedule: https://www.stjohnfest.org/
Highland 4th of July Festival - Highland, IN
July 1-5
3001 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322
Details here
Cedar Lake Summerfest - Cedar Lake, IN
July 2-5
7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Details here
LaPorte County Fair 180th Anniversary - La Porte, IN
July 11-18
2581 West State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350
Details here
Festival of the Lakes - Hammond, IN
July 15-19
2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
Details here
“Singing Sands” Sand Sculpting Festival - Michigan City, IN
July 17-19
6 On the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360
Details here
Porter County Fair - Valparaiso, IN
July 24 - Aug 1
217 East Division Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Details here
Lake County Fair - Grayslake, IL
July 29 - Aug 2
1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake IL 60030
Details here
Lake County Fair - Grayslake, IL
July 29 - Aug 2
1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake IL 60030
Details here
August
Fusic Fest - Grayslake, IL
July 31 - Aug 2
3301 Aldis Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
Details here
Chesterton Art Fair - Chesterton, IN
Aug 1-2
115 S 4th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
Details here
Air Supply - Gary, IN
Aug 2
5400 West 29th Ave, Gary, IN 46406
Details here
Lubeznik Arts Festival - Michigan City, IN
Aug 15-16
101 W. 2nd Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Details here
Pints in the Park - Highland, IN
Aug 22
Wicker Memorial Park, 2215 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322
Details here
Gary Air Show - Gary, IN
Aug 21-23
Marquette Park, 1 North Grand Boulevard, Gary, IN
Details here
October
Featured: Celebrate St. John Oktoberfest
Experience the Oktoberfest tradition right here in St. John! Enjoy authentic German food, live music, a bier garden, football on big-screen TVs, and family-friendly activities all weekend long. Whether you're coming for the schnitzel, the music, or the festive atmosphere, there's something for everyone.
📍 St. John the Evangelist Old Parish Parking Lot, 9400 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN 46373
🎟️ Learn more and view the full schedule: https://www.stjohnoktoberfest.com/
