Downtown La Porte Serves as the Unofficial Capital of Northwest Indiana for 4th of July Celebrations
If you are from Northwest Indiana, you know La Porte is the place to be for the 4th of July weekend. The lakes are nonstop busy, the restaurants are delicious, the music is great, and the parade is a day to remember. The La Porte Jaycee's have a plethora of activities going on including the parade on the 4th at 10am, beer barns, and a huge raffle. Downtown will be featuring a Sidewalk Sale July 6th from 10am to 5pm so come down for your weekend away and do a little shopping in great downtown La Porte!
2nd Annual Taste of La Porte
Applications to be a food vendor and sponsorships are now available for the 2nd Annual Taste of La Porte! Sponsorships and donations are welcome to assist in making this event great for the downtown community. Last year, we saw well over 1,000 people and 8 food vendors. Enjoy music, food, fun, and a free shuttle to and from the Blues Fest of La Porte County and around downtown!
2nd Saturdays Music Mix!
La Porte continues its 2nd Saturday season in the Downtown area of State, Lincolnway & Jefferson Avenues with the theme Music Mix. Many businesses will feature great tunes, deals, discounts and refreshments. Enjoy your evening out on the town from 5pm to 7pm, July 13.
Rocco’s Classic Gallery located on the 500 block of Lincolnway will be featuring Nashville solo pedal steel guitarist Eddie Gossien. Eddie has been playing professionally for over 30 years in Nashville and has toured with numerous major artists including Mel McDaniel, Wade Hayes, Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, Darryl Worley, and Tim McGraw. Stop by and meet Eddie and listen to some one-of-a-kind steel licks!
The Music Mix continues at Temple News Agency on Jefferson Avenue with the sweet singing (and playing) duo of Genna & Jesse. Traveling in from San Francisco for their 3rd visit to Temple, their mix of original music, spectacular harmony and friendly interaction with the audience is something you won't want to miss.
Volunteer for a Better Main Street-Come for the coffee, stay for the ideas!
Downtown La Porte is now an official Main Street community which means it is crucial to have the volunteerism of great people like yourself. Focusing on the four point approach of Design, Organization, Economic Restructuring and Promotions, the Downtown Coordinator will be meeting up with downtown business owners, volunteer and general public to discuss these topics and move forward on the efforts of the community. The next meet up is July 17th at 8am at B & J's American Cafe. Come for coffee, stay to share ideas!
Downtown Calendar
The La Porte Farmers Market -Brought to you by the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association. Every Saturday, 8am to 1pm in the Monroe Street Parking Lot
Jaycee's Arts & Crafts Fair June 22, 2013 -9am to 1pm, Herald Argus Lot
First Friday Movie & Car Show July 5, 2013 -Sponsored by Horizon Bank, showing The Lorax. Car Show at 6pm, Movie at dusk at State & Monroe Streets.
July 6, 2013 -Saturday Sidewalk Sale for the 4th of July Weekend! 10am-5pm
2nd Saturday! Music Mixer July 13, 2013 -Downtown 5pm to 7pm
First Friday Movie & Car Show August 2, 2013 Journey to the Center of the Earth -Sponsored by LPUEA. Car Show at 6pm, Movie at dusk at State & Monroe Streets.
2nd Saturday ART Walk August 10, 2013 -Downtown 5pm to 7pm
Taste of La Porte August 17,2013 3pm to 9pm -Chamber Square! Music. Food. Fun
2nd Saturday September 14, 2013 -New event! Dog Days Downtown with Rescue Avenue Rescue booths, dog-themed vendors, puppy family photos, downtown businesses offering treats. 3pm to 7pm
Sunflower Fair! September 21 8am to 4pm -Food, crafts, car show, family fun, rides, businesses enjoy the Sunflower theme with specials and unique dishes.
2nd Saturday Downtown Trick or Treat! October 12, 2013 -Downtown 5pm to 7pm