Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend a county fair, a brewers brawl, art events, music festival, disc golf clinic, theatrical productions, old car show, hog roast, and more are all on tap for a fun weekend in Northwest Indiana!
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The Porter County Fair runs through this weekend, celebrating its 163rd season through 4-H projects, fair rides, grandstand events, free entertainment, delicious food, and more! The grandstand events will cap off the 10 day run with motorcycle racing and a demolition derby!
Inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl
The inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl will be hosted at the Washington Park Pavilion. Attendees will enjoy several of the region’s most delicious craft brews while enjoying the serene beauty of the Lake Michigan waterfront; as well as live music, a 50/50 raffle, and several other tasty treats. Regional brewers will be showing off their best brews, competing to win Best in Class awards for best stout, best IPA and best wheat beer as well as the coveted “Best of Brawl” award.
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The third in a "kids teach kids" series, a clay class will be taught for kids on July 26. Create your own adorable clay charms for a keychain or pendant!
All Day Music Festival Featuring Blue Oyster Cult!
The Summer Jam Music & Food Festival on Saturday, July 27 will include three live bands: Josh Holmes, M & R Rush, and Blue Oyster Cult. The Miller Beer Tent and Valpo Dining Restaurants will be on site with a variety of beverage and food options.
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Lake County Parks and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will be offering a disc golf clinic on Saturday, July 27. Beginning at the Lemon Lake Flight Center, attendees will learn the basics of disc golf from a professional player.
A Comedy of Errors
The performance of William Shakespeare's most satirical play and one of his earliest writings will continue at Chicago Street Theatre for its last weekend. It’s a case of mistaken identity as two sets of identical twins are separated at birth and we follow them through a series of hilarious scenarios.
6th Annual Old Car Show & "Meet the Tuckers!"
The La Porte County Historical Society is hosting its 6th Annual Old Car Show on Saturday, July 27. Nearly one hundred classics, muscle cars, and collectible cars of all eras will be on display outside the museum the day of the show. As a special added attraction this year, there will be a visit from the Tucker family. They will be on hand to greet the public next to Tucker #12, which is on permanent display at the museum as part of the Kesling Automobile Collection.
Ross Summer Music Theatre Presents Les Miserables
Ross Summer Music Theatre is proud to announce the NWI premiere of (the full version) of Les Misérables as it’s Summer production. Les Misérables will ring in the 50th season of Ross Summer Music Theatre’s existence and promises to be one of our best shows ever.
Dewey Decibel Stand-up Comedy Tour
The Dewey Decibel Stand-up Comedy Tour featuring sidesplitting comedians Bill Hildebrandt and Kevin Kramis, will be coming to the La Porte County Public Library on Saturday, July 27. Their 60-minute, high-energy, side-splitting act will showcase quick wit and quirky fun for all ages.
Annual Hog Roast
The annual WVLP Hog Roast will again take place this year at Butterfield Pavilion, on Friday, July 26, 2013. This year's roast is catered by Strongbow, with a menu featuring roasted pork, chicken, various sides and desserts, and beverages, along with vegetarian cuisine for the non-meat eaters.
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