When it comes to summer along the South Shore, there’s nothing quite like a festival! Boasting everything from the amazing food to thrilling carnival rides, the Region knows how celebrate.
We’re now half-way through the 2017 summer season and that means your chances to enjoy some of the Region’s best summer concerts and festivals are dwindling! While thousands have travelled to fairgrounds, venues, and amphitheaters across Northwest Indiana so far, there’s still a lot to look forward to this festival season!
Each year, the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority puts together an amazing list - South Shore Rocks! Summer Concerts in Northwest Indiana - that includes all of the great festivals and concerts that are happening along the South Shore during the summertime. With time running out, check out all of the great entertainment yet to come to the region in 2017!
Wicker Park Summer Concert Series
2215 Ridge Road, Highland, Ind.
This Summer Concert Series is for 21 years and older and costs $7 per person. Learn more at: www.wickermemorialpark.com.
- July 20, 2017; 7:30 p.m. - Rumours, A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- July 27, 2017; 7:30 p.m. - Five Guys Named Moe
- Aug 3, 2017; 7:30 p.m. - Kashmir, the Led Zeppelin Show
- Aug 10, 2017; 7:30 p.m. - Echoes of Pompeii, a Tribute to Pink Floyd
- Aug 17, 2017; 7:30 p.m. - Deacon Blues, a Tribute to Steely Dan
- Sept 7, 2017; 7:30 p.m. - Mexican Independence Concert with Together
Festival of the Lakes
Wolf Lake Memorial Park, Hammond, Ind.
Don’t miss the Festival’s headliners each night as well as the Hot Rod and Custom Bike Show, food vendors, a beer garden and carnival rides. Details available at www.festivalofthelakes.com.
- July 19, 2017; 9:00 p.m. - Kool & The Gang
- July 20, 2017; 9:00 p.m. - Bush
- July 21, 2017; 9:00 p.m. - Limp Bizkit
- July 22, 2017; 9:00 p.m. - Flo Rida
- July 23, 2017; 9:00 p.m. - Intocable
Porter County Fair
July 21, 2017; 7:30 p.m. Toby Keith 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso, Ind.
Tickets range from $35 to $70 and are available online at www.portercountyfair.com. Porter County Fair takes place July 20 - 29, 2017.
FUSIC Fest
Aug 4-6, 2017 Jeorse Park Beach, East Chicago, Ind.
This festival is a fusion of food, fun and music. Enjoy activities throughout the festival and musical acts by Visions of Santana, Antones Motown, Together Band, Sheila E., Infinity Rock Tribute and more! Check out the facebook event here for more information.
Touch of Dutch
Spender Park, DeMotte, Ind.
The DeMotte Chamber of Commerce brings live entertainment, crafts, giveaways and a parade to Spender Park. Find out more at: www.demottechamber.org/touch-of-dutch.
- Aug 11, 2017; 7:00 p.m. - Hot Rod Heathens
- Aug 12, 2017; 2:30 p.m. - Johnny DeMotte, The Highway Band & Nawty
Goodstock Music Festival
Aug 19, 2017; 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Foster Park, Goodland, Ind.
All proceeds for the Annual Goodstock Music Festival benefits Mary T. Klinker Veterans Resource Center – helping the homeless and veterans in need. Live entertainment provided by Rodney Watts & Soldiers Pride, Jason Wells Band, Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel, Madrigal – The Ultimate Santana Tribute and Jack Russell’s Great White. Fine more info at www.goodstockmusicfestival.com.
Popcorn Festival
Sept 9, 2017; 5:00 p.m. BoDeans Downtown Valparaiso, Ind.
The BoDeans will perform at the39th Annual Popcorn Festival. This free festival begins at 7:00 a.m. and includes free entertainment, food, specialty vendors and a parade. Visit www.valparaisoevents.com for details.
Brews and Blues Festival
Sept 16, 2017; 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Festival Park, 111 East Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Ind.
Don’t miss the performance by The Kinsey Report, unlimited beer sampling and more. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com.
To find out more about all the great things happening in the Region, visit: www.southshorecva.com/!
