Events & Festivals

ARTour
Chesterton | Sponsored by the Chesterton Art Center, the ARTour features a variety of artist …

Chesterton Hometown Christmas Celebration
Chesterton | Get in the holiday spirit during Chesterton's traditional Hometown Christmas Cel…

Duneland Heritage Days
Porter | Duneland Heritage Days (formerly Duneland Harvest Festival) will take visitors o…

Duneland Winter Bird Days
Chesterton | Enjoy this weekend of special park programs focusing on winter birds of the Dune…

European Market
Chesterton | The European Market takes place every Saturday from the beginning of May through…

Holiday Lights Festival
Valparaiso | Enjoy a beautiful display of holiday lights at Sunset Hill County Park. The Fes…

Indiana Audubon Society Fall Birding Festival
Chesterton | Birding festival held each fall at the Indiana Dunes State Park. A weekend of e…

Iris Festival
Porter | The Iris Festival draws people from all around the region. It's a kid friendly …

Maple Sugar Time
Porter | Maple Sugar Time in early March is one of the most popular seasons at the Indian…

Mistletoe Market
Chesterton | The Mistletoe Market is an indoor market associated with the European Market. S…

Popcorn Festival
Valparaiso | Valparaiso's Popcorn Festival offers family-fun activities with over 200 food an…

Porter County Fair
Valparaiso

SELF Christmas Bazaar
Valparaiso | The annual SELF Bazaar takes place each November and includes over 100 vendors w…

Taste of Duneland
Chesterton | Sample food from our many local restaurants and pubs. There is live entertainme…

Westville Pumpkin Festival
Westville

Wizard of Oz Festival
Chesterton | The Wizard of Oz Festival returns to Chesterton. Events include the Oz Parade, …