What’s Happening AT THE LAKES IN JULY

Elkhart County

JULY 1, 2023

Independence Day Flotilla Cruise, Elkhart River Queen, Elkhart The Queen will sail up stream to the Six Span Bridge where she will start and lead the flotilla downstream past Martin’s landing to the Queens dock where prizes for the best decorated boats will be awarded. Live Music by Memphis Underground https://historicelkhartriverqueen.ecwid.com

JULY 14, 2022

Friday Fest, Nappanee

Food Trucks, Crafts, Art Walk, Live Music, and so much more! https://visitnappanee.com/nappanee-events/2023/6/16/friday-fest-stc2l

LaGrange County

JUNE 30 – JULY 1, 2023

Horse Progress Days, Shipshewana Field, Produce, Hay Demonstrations and Breed Presentation Seminars. Draft Animal Power is possible, practical, and profitable. https://www.michianaevents.com/event/horse-progress-days

JULY 3-5, 2023

Independence Day Flea Market, Shipshewana

Shipshewana Trading Place / Shipshewana Auction Inc. is a destination in Indiana’s Amish Country famous for hosting the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market with over 700 vendors. 8am-4pm https://shipshewanatradingplace.com/flea-marketz

JULY 4, 2023

Topeka 4th of July Celebration, Topeka Parade, basketball/softball tournaments, food vendors, Topeka Road Run 5K and fireworks. https://visitshipshewana.org/events/topeka-4th-of-july-celebration-2

JULY 8-15, 2023

LaGrange County Fair, LaGrange Food vendors, fair rides, and grandstand. https://www.lagrangecounty4hfair.org

Kosciusko County

JULY 1, 2023

Annual Bug Catch, Syracuse https://www.wacf.com/event/annual-bug-catch

Learn how from our fantastic educators, grab a net, head to the lake to catch a few, and make some observations of your own. Bring the kids and grandkids, water shoes, a life jacket, and nets! Prepare to get wet! This FREE event is WACF’s most popular of the summer.

JULY 1, 2023

Salute to America Concert Fireworks Festival, Winona Lake

The Symphony of the Lakes presents Salute to America! This is a free concert at the circle fountain park in Winona Lake. Come out early for this free show before the Winona Lake fireworks display at dusk. The concert will begin at 8pm. Fireworks at 10pm. https://villageatwinona.com/events/fireworks-festival

JULY 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 31, 2023 https://www.lakecityskiers.org/calendar

Lake City Skiers Home Shows, Hidden Lake, Warsaw Indiana’s only competitive water ski show team. Approximately 80 members ranging from 4-65 years old, 30 shows throughout the summer Sunday & Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. FREE!

JULY 15, 2023

Tour de Lakes, Syracuse

A leisurely bike ride around 8 beautiful lakes in Kosciusko County. 3 route options: 30k, 55k and 100k. The 100k is the most popular touring Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee, Papakeechee Lake, Webster Lake, Tippecanoe, Chapman Lake and Winona Lake. There will be SAG stops for a quick healthy snack and drink, then lunch when you return to the Syracuse Community Center. Food Trucks, Beer Garden and Live Music. https://www.tourdeslakes.com

JULY 15 & 29, 2023 https://indianabeach.com/skishow

Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana.

The Lake City Skiers Water Ski Show Team will be doing two ski show performances at 12pm noon & 3pm in front of the boardwalk at Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana.

JULY 9-15, 2023

Kosciusko County Fair, Warsaw Food vendors, fair rides, and a wide variety of family fun activities. https://www.kcfair.com

JULY 22, 2023

Breaking a Guinness World Record Event for Anje’s ALS Fundraiser, Winona Lake https://www.facebook.com/events/1311108869756648

Join the fun while we attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chain of floating inflatables on Winona Lake, raise ALS awareness and money for Anje’s ALS Fund.

JULY 22, 2023

Syracuse/ Wawasee Walk Down Memory Lane

Syracuse Community Center 2PM- 3:30PM https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/wawasee-walk-down-memory-lane-project/

JULY 28-29, 2023

Pierceton Days Festival “Rockin’ Around the Clock”, Brower Park, Pierceton Car & Truck Show will take place on Friday at 5pm and the Parade on Saturday at 5pm. http://www.piercetonchamber.com/events.html

JULY 29, 2023

Dixie Day Festival, North Webster

Something for everyone, 10am-4pm extra cruises on the Dixie Sternwheeler, a 5k, artisan arts/crafts booth, open-air market, antiques, food court, car, truck, bike & tractor show, plus an area boat dealer show. https://www.northwebster.com/events

Noble County

JULY 9-15, 2023

Noble County Fair https://noblecountycommunityfair.weebly.com

Harness racing, farmer Olympics, truck pull, rodeo, demolition derby, rides, food, entertainment.

JULY 29-30, 2023

Roar N Snore https://www.bpsanctuary.org/event/roar-n-snore-3

Pack up your tent, sleeping bags, camping chairs & flashlight and join us for a night of camping at the sanctuary. Dinner, breakfast, and a snack are provided along with a movie after dark, sanctuary tours, scavenger hunt, games and activities. This family-oriented event has something for everyone. Begins at 6pm Saturday evening and ends at 9am Sunday morning.

St Joseph County

JULY 8, 2023

The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm, South Bend

Premier celebration of automotive design and styling in northern Indiana. Programming for all ages and a selection of unique and rare vehicles of many marques. https://www.concoursatcopshaholm.org

JULY 24-27, 2023

America’s Youth on Parade Baton Twirling Nationals, Notre Dame Baton twirling’s most prestigious event of the year. Best baton twirlers, teams and corps in the world for a series of National and World Open Championship contests. http://www. batontwirling.com/AYOP/index.htm