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SATURDAY, JULY 5th   Lowell Annual Duck Race,  11am, race is at 2pm, food, entertainment, family fun, tickets ate $10, Evergreen Park on Route 2, Lowell Indiana, presented by the Lowell Chamber of Commerce, 696-0231.
THURSDAY, JULY 10,   Polka Fest, 2008, Highland, From 7 to 9 pm, Enjoy an outdoor Music Festival in Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Road, the concert is featuring Eddie Blazoncyk's Verotones,  838-0114.
JULY 10-13th, 2008 Nativity Summer Festival, Portage, 2949 Willowecreek Rd., moonwalk, rides, games, food, music, bingo, 5 -K run, beer garden, dinners, Texas Hold 'em, 762-4858.

SATURDAY, July 12, 2008, Sand Sculpture Contest, Chesterton at the Indiana Dunes State Park, Ind. 49 north of U.S. 12. Come and play in the sand with the Indiana Dunes State Park and The Friends of Indiana Dunes. Registration is 9 to 9:30 am, 9AM-1PM, just west of the Beach Pavilion. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Park entry fee is $4 for Indiana plates, $8 for out-of-state plates, 926-1390.
THRU JULY 17th
   Lakeview Fun Days in the Park 2008 Michigan City Summer Festival 2008,  July 12-13: Lakeview Fundays: music, food, entertainment, RV show, helicopter rides, parking fee July 10: Spaghetti Dinner & Municipal Band Concert, Senior Center & Amphi-theatre 4pm, July 13 Sand Castle Contest, (Noon) Fly-In Pancake breakfast, Fireworks at dusk,  July 19-20th: Shake Rattle & Roll Car Cruise (Line-up at10am at Sullair) & Street Dance 4pm, door prizes, DJ,  6pm 861-5055, 874-3630.
SAT. & SUNDAY JULY 12 – 13th Blues, Jazz and Fine Arts Festival, Munster 2008, Hours vary www.munster.org Munster Town Hall Grounds, 1005 Ridge Road, Munster 836-7275 Tap your toes to the music, feast on favorite foods, browse fine arts, and enjoy the national blues and jazz acts, 836-7275.
FRI – SUN. JULY 11th - JULY 13:
23rd Annual 2008
Antique Power Steam Show, Crown Point, Fri.-Sat. 9am to 6pm; Saturday, 9am to 5pm www.oldfarmshow.org Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point Steam engines, tractors, agricultural equipment and tools, saw mills, flea market, large model railroad display, and more!  663-4359.
JULY 11-13th: Greekfest, Merrillville, 2008 Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison Avenue, Merrillville, Free Greek food, beer garden, kiddy rides, and Greek and American music by a live band. Free parking on grounds.  Call for more information, see ad inside, 769-2481.
SATURDAY JULY 12 & 13th, 2008 Gary's South Shore Air Show, 12:00,4:00pm, FREE Admission, FREE Parking, FREE Shuttles to and from Parking Lots, Amazing Aerobatics, Delicious Food, Interactive Displays Air Show Merchandise, Beer Garden, 989-7770, http://www.garyairshow.com
JULY 11, 12 & 13th, 2008 Open Gardens at StarZ Gardens, see hundreds of Day Lillies in bloom and tour gardens, Noon-6:30 (Fast time) every day, light refreshments, lots of decorative plants Touch-Of-Color KNOWtes artwork on display, 10072 N 650 E., New Carlisle, Indiana, 574-654-9124. JULY 11, 12 & 13th, 2008 Sacred Heart Polish Fest, Fri: 6-12, Sat 2-12, Sun: 2-8pm; Special dinner each day, up to $5,000 drawing, Games, Food, Gambling, Bingo, Beer Garden, Rides, 2 Tents of Entertainment all 3 days, Bach & Pulaski Streets, LaPorte, 362-2815.
JULY 13-14:
Native American Heritage Days 2008,
International Friendship Gardens, Michigan City, 10am-4pm, 2nd annual "all-groups" art show sponsored by the Michigan City Art League. Hundreds of pieces to see in this beautiful setting.  charge, free package. Refreshments and entertainment, Highway 12, 1-1/2 miles East of Blue Chip Casino, 2055 E US Hwy 12,  872-6468.
JULY 17-20:  St. John Festival, Ethnic delicacies and traditional festival foods abound. Entertainment includes Kids rides (wristband on Thursday) and games; main stage professional events including String Fever, Meet the Beetles, Sinatra Tribute, Relics Band, Tom Foolery Improv Group, and more. Special Texas Hold’em Tournament, Gambling Casino, Beer Tent, Bingo, Hooligan, Money Tree and Big Ticket – something for everyone and all located at the corner of Route 41 and W. 93rd Avenue in St. John.For more details, call 365-5678; website www.stjohnparish.org .
FRIDAY AUGUST 1
  
First Annual Dyer Corn Roast,
4-6pm, $6 adults, $3 children,  All the corn you can eat, vendors, inflatables, face painting, kids games, Northgate Park, Now Seeking VENDORS, (contact Ruben Calvin at 864-1458) For more info call 865-1045, presented by the St. John Chamber, www.townofdyer.com 4-6pm, $6 adults, $3 children, 

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LAKE COUNTY FAIR: SATUR
DAY, AUGUST 2nd: Molly Hatchett, MONDAY, AUGUST 4th: Blake Shelton with Nicole Jamrose, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH: Pink Floyd Laser Show, Lake County Fair, Crown Point, www.lake-county-fair.com

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
    Downtown Hammond Council's 3rd Annual Bizarre Bazaar, from 10am-5pm in downtown Hammond, An event for the entire family...including your dog! Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Concert, Kid's Tent: Art Activities and Games, Car Show, Bean Bag Tournament, Canine Costume Contest, Pie Baking Contest, Food vendors, Chess Tournament, Stuff a Poolza Garage Sale, Wacky Hat Contest, Imagine Salon and Day Spa Cut-a-Thon for Charity, Dance Troupes, Arts and Crafts Vendors, NOW Seeking Vendors. 219.512.4298

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