May 9^th 2013, Michigan City, IN---The Michigan City Summer Festival is bringing a brand new event to the region with the Southern Shore Music Festival. The event will take place on June 15^th at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Michigan City and fill an entire day with music starting at 12pm. We'll be featuring the electro-funk band “Ghosthouse” which has been played on Chicago's WXRT and Vocalo radio stations as well as an episode of Jersey Shore. We're also bringing special guest “Big Once” - the 2011 Red Bull Thre3style U.S. Champion DJ to round out a late night of partying.

Hoosier Coho Club Classic

May 4-5, 2013
Michigan City, Indiana
www.hoosiercohoclub.org

Counting down to one of the great spectacles of Indiana fishing - the 39th annual Hoosier Coho Club Classic. The Michigan City Summer Fest event is the longest-running salmon tournament on the Great Lakes, doles out $50,000 in prizes and features a $10,000 top prize in the Professional division.
Some 70-plus fishing boats will blast-off from within one-half mile of the Lighthouse at 7 a.m. each day, then return to weigh the day's catch by 1 p.m. The drama-packed, final-five weigh-in, where nobody knows who wins until the last fish is weighed, takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the big tent in Washington Park.
The 2013 Classic will again be featured as the opening episode in the 13-part Salmon Showdown television series which airs nationwide in January. New this year, the Hoosier Coho Club will sponsor a Youth Fishing Team, consisting of local teenagers, in the Classic.
And as always, plenty of food and beverages will be available at the weigh-ins, which are open to the public.

Complete rules, registration forms and more information is available at
www.hoosiercohoclub.org.

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The BIG Parade

The Michigan City Summer Festival Parade runs along Franklin Street from 10th Street to Ames Field. Crowds are often four and five deep on the sidewalks along the parade route. Spectators arrive early to get choice spots.

The parade usually has around 180 entries and will include a number of drum and bugle corps units that will perform that evening in the Annual Drum Corps International Pageant of Drums competition at Ames Field.

Parade units will line up on Washington Street from the Post Office to Ninth Street, with some units on side streets around 10th and Franklin Streets. The parade line-up will be listed in The News-Dispatch a day or two before the parade. Show starts at 11am.  Every year, the parade will have a theme which we ask participants to use their creativity in expressing.  See the calender of events for the current theme.

• Summer Festival BIG Parade Application - 2013 Deadline is June 15th!
• Summer Festival BIG Parade Route Map

22nd Annual Festival of Lights Parade

Schedule of Events

Festival of Lights Parade - 3:30pm-4pm
Bundle up and pick the perfect spot along Parker Parkway to watch the parade.
Santa will the lead the parade from the main parking lot along Parker Parkway past
the Senior Center and in to Fedder's Alley.

• Download a parade application

Horse & Wagon Rides - 4pm-6pm

Take in the beautiful holiday lights old-fashioned style. Hop on the horse drawn wagons in front of
the Senior Center. There is no fee for this attraction but donations of money and non-perishable food
items will be collected to help those in need in our community.

Chili Cookoff - 4pm-6pm (or while supplies last)

Sample a variety of tasty chilis which are donated and prepared by local non-profit organizations
and City departments. Vote for your favorite and help to decide who gets to take home the coveted
traveling trophy. Hot dogs will also be sold by Michiana Resources.

Complimentary Hot Chocolate & Cookies - 4pm-6pm (or while supplies last)

Once you've had your fill of chili, top it off with complimentary steamy hot chocolate and yummy
cookies donated by Michiana Resources and the Michigan City Senior Center.

Pictures With Santa - 4pm-6pm

Santa will be availabe for photos in the Senior Center for a small fee.
Be sure to bring your wish list and your best smile!

Official Lighting of The Holiday Lights - 4:30pm

Countdown to the official lighting which instantly transforms Washington Park into
a magical wonderland! Nearly 30 acres are decorated with over 40 displays and millions of lights.

Lights will be on every night from Saturday, December 1st through Sunday, January 13th.

Toys For Tots collection boxes are located in the Michigan City Senior Center and at City Hall

2012 Michigan City Oktoberfest

Authentic German Festival

Presented by:

Michigan City Festivals
October 6 & 7

Entertainment:

Saturday: Eddie Korosa & The Boys from Illinois 12:30-4:30pm & Ein Prosit 7:00-10:00pm
Sunday: Jim & Teri German Band 12:00noon-5:00pm

German & Austrian Food & Spirits

Saturday - 11:00am-11:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am-6:00pm

At the Michigan City Senior Center in Washington Park, Michigan City, Indiana

Sponsored By:

Blue Chip Casino, The News-Dispatch, WEFM, MC Parks & Recreation, Pepsi, LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Horizon Bank, United Beverages, Comcast, Buffalo Wild Wings, NIPSCO

Announcing Labor Days Festival in Washington Park

August 22, 2012, Michigan City, IN --- The Michigan City Summer Festival is bringing four days of fun to the community with Labor Days Festival in Washington Park. Get ready for rides, music, food, arts, crafts and plenty of entertainment for the entire family over Labor Day Weekend.

The Music
This year, the music starts at 5pm on Friday, August 31 and doesn’t end until after 6pm on Labor Day. Joining us are local favorites Duke Tomatoe, The Together Band and Spellbound. New this year is Paige DeChausse and the Reverant Few. DeChausse was featured on season 5 of American Idol. (See bottom link for more information.) The bands will be playing on two stages throughout the weekend. Download the press release for the full lineup or see our previous post "2012 LABOR DAYZ ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP".

The Food and Rides
Vendors from all over the area will be in Michigan City to help make Labor Dayz Festival 2012 a great one. From ribs to the famous elephant ears and fried veggies, you can expect all your favorites to be in attendance. This year, the Summer Festival welcomes back Gelsosomos Pizza, Dr. Veggie and more. Rides will be provided by Vertical Edge Entertainment. Ride information will be released soon.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2012 Labor Dayz Festival in Washington Park.

About the Organization
The Michigan City Summer Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit organization tasked with providing and overseeing family activities and events during Michigan City's busiest season. The organization is made up of volunteers and headed by the Mayor of Michigan City.

Joe Doyle
Chairman, Michigan City Summer Festival Board of Directors
(219) 874-8213
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• Download the 2012 Labor Dayz Press Release
• Download Paige DeChausse And The Reverant Few Bio

The announcement everyone has been waiting for!  In addition, we'll have food, arts & crafts, rides for the kids, and lots more!  Be sure to like this on Facebook and tell your frends.  See you there!

Friday 8/31

JC Stage
5:00pm On the Rocks -- Michigan City, IN
8:00pm Midnight Crisis -- Gary, IN

Oasis
6:00pm High Noon -- Hammond, IN
9:00pm Smokin' Guns -- Chicago, IL

Saturday 9/1

JC Stage
12:00pm Moose Baton Corps -- Michigan City, IN
1:30pm Soul Steppers -- Michigan City, IN
3:00pm The Difference -- Merrillville, IN
8:00pm Spellbound -- Michigan City, IN

Oasis
3:30pm Lounge Clowns -- Michigan City, IN
7:30pm Aftermath -- LaPorte, IN

Sunday 9/2

JC Stage
12:00pm Eddie Korosa & The Boys From Illinois -- Chicago, IL
4:00pm Marrakesh Express -- Crown Point, IN
8:00pm Together -- Munster, IN

Oasis
3:30pm Downtime -- Frankfort, IN
7:30pm Pointin' Fingers -- Michigan City, IN

Monday 9/3

JC Stage
11:30am (American Idol season 9 contestant) Paige deChausse And The Reverent Few -- Coal City, IL
3:00pm Duke Tumatoe -- Chicago, IL

Oasis
11:00am Downtime -- Frankfort, IL
3:00pm Elwood Splinters Blues Band -- Michiana

Miss the show this year?  We've got you covered!

2012 Michigan City BMX Jam

In Conjunction with AGA Nation

July 15th 2012

HELMETS MUST BE WORN BY ALL CONTESTANTS

Registration and event times:

Pro registration 2:30-2:45PM contest 3PM
Advanced registration 3:30-3:45PM contest 4PM
Beginner registration 4:30-4:45PM contest 5PM

Admission Fee:

$2 general admission fee for spectators and contestants
No additional fee for Advanced or Beginner registration

Format:

Pro-5 minute jam style heats. Top 10 finalists will have 1 minute individual runs
Beginner and Advanced-5 minute heats

PRIZES:

1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies, gift certificates and T-shirts for contest winners and finalists
Pro Registration fee:
$8 Pro registration fee plus $2 general admission fee equals $10

CASH PRIZES FOR PRO CLASS:

1st $500
2nd $250
3rd $150
4th $100
5th $25
6th $25
7th $25
8th $25
9th $25
10th $25

Sponsored by:

Michigan City Summer Festival
Michigan City Park Department
WIMS AM 1420
Captain Ed’s 5 Stores in One
My Bike of Michigan City
AGA Nation

• Download the BMX Jam flyer