Cedar Lake Summerfest

Stars & Stripes

Up Dated 9-6-08

To the left: Boom and Jonathon Koskela, Age 6
from Jane Ball, Mrs. Vanmeter's class. He won
the contest of naming our mascot. Our newest
addition to the fest. He also won $50.00, a t-shirt
with boom on it and he got to ride in the float with
Boom in the parade.

To the right: Boy Boom can really get down and
dance. Dancing with people that attend the
Cedar Lake Summerfest to the music of
Charissa & Auburn Sky Band singing Hannah
Montana / Miley Cyrus Tribute & Country
Hits on Stage.

Teen And Adult Citizen Of The Year

Matt Spurr as the Teen Citizen of the Year	Bob Whisler as the Adult Citizen of the Year

Land Parade Winners 2009
Land Parade chaired by Nick Mager of the Cedar Lake Fire Volunteer Fire Department. Judges: Robert Eberle, Bill Missal, Dana Griner, Chad Wilson, and Chief Roger Patz

Senior Color Guard
1st Place – Amvets Post 15
2nd Place – American Legion Post 261

Youth School Group
1st Place Girls Schouts 454
2nd Place Boy Scouts 105

Church Group
1st Place Knights of Columbus
2nd Place Crown Point church of God

Commercial
1st Place South Side Pizzeria
2nd Place Jim’s Repair Service

Marching Band
1st Place Hanover Central

Non-Profit
1st Place Kinderhome LLC
2nd Place – Cedar Lake Summerfest

Motorized
1st Place – Cedar Lake Volunteer Fire Department
2nd Place Police Department

Bathing Beauty Contest Winners 2009

Ages 0-6 Months
Isabella Cheault, 3 Months, Cedar Lake, IN

Ages 7-12 Months
Nancy Nagel, 8 Months, Cedar Lake, IN

Ages 17-24 Months
Addison Lee, 24 Months, Lowell, IN Lilyann, 24 Month, Cedar Lake, IN

Ages 3-4 Years
Hailee Pickett, 4 years, Lowell, IN
Naomi Martin, 4 years, Crown Point, IN
Autumn Davids, 3 years, Cedar Lake, IN
Lexi Stone, 4 years, Lowell, IN

Ages 5-6 Years
Molly Kubal, 5 years, Cedar Lake, IN
Blake Stender, 5 years, Lowell, IN

Ages 7-8 Years
Kara Katic, 8 years, Lowell, IN
Alexis Eurick, 7 years, Hebron, IN
Megan Davids, 7 years, Cedar Lake, IN
McKenna James, 7 years, Cedar Lake, IN

Checkers Tournament Winners 2009

Junior League Jacob Herron Sabrina Gonzalez	Senior League Ben Blevins Scott Caldwell

23rd Annual Car Show Winners 2009

Best of Show Overall
Dave Kirchhoff’s 1960 Tasco Turquoise Corvette

Aron’s Choice
Mike and Carolyn Zenole’s 1969 Mustang GT

Director’s Choice
Mike Breedlove’s 1969 Silver Cutlass

Most Unique
Ken Ippolito’s 1936 Chevy Road Master Deluxe

Judge’s Choice
Mike and Cindy Unland’s Hupmobile

Best of Show Buick
Robert Goff, of Florida, 1st,
Gil Balboa, of Hobart, 2nd

Best of Show Camaro
Ron Hardesty, of Demotte, 1st,
Dave and Cathy Bartucci, of Steger, 2nd,
Lester Cook , 3rd

Best of show Chevelle
Bob Sullivan, of Crown Point, 1st
Bill Davies, of Crown Point, 2nd

Best of Show Corvette
Dave and Carol Kirchoff, of Crown Point, 1st
Jerry Golvidis, 2nd
Greg Leek, of Wheatfield, 3rd

Best of show Chevy
Larry Pempek, of Cedar Lake, 1st
Rich Champman, of Lowell, 2nd
Matt Bolger, of Cedar Lake, 3rd

Best of Show Nova
Lara Gerald of Dyer, 1st

Best of Show Chevy
Ken Ippolito, of St. John, 1st
Roy Murphy, 2nd
Randy Miller, 3rd

Best of Show Dodge
Brian and Maureen Bly of Crown Point, 1st
Mike Nagy of Cedar Lake, 2nd

Best of Show Full Size Dodge
Ken Ochs, of Cedar Lake, 1st

Best of Show Ford
Larry Boger, of Hobart, 1st
Robert Goff, Sr., of Lake Village, 2nd

Best of Show Mustang
Dave Serben, 1st
John and Carolyn Zenale, of Cedar Lake, 2nd
Carolynne Conley, of Cedar Lake, 3rd

Best of Show Fairland
Aron Serivrks, of Lowell, 1st
Bob Costello, of Dyer, 2nd

Best of Show Torino
Kenneth Board, of Cedar Lake, 1st Chris Andoff, of St. John, 2nd

Best of Show T-bird
Mike Griffin, of DeMotte, 1st

Best of Show Full Size Ford
Jack Conley, of Cedar Lake, 1st Frank Hawks, of DeMotte, 2nd

Best of Show Custom Import
Justim Vandrusen, of Cedar Lake, 1st
Cory Illum, of Illinois, 2nd
Melinda Juhus, of Indianapolis, 3rd

Full Size Olds
Ron Patterson, of Munster, 1st,
Raudel Gonzales, 2nd
Terry Neal, 3rd

Full Size Olds
Larry Surowiec of Valparaiso, 1st

Best of Show Cutlass
Mike Griffin, of Demotte, 1st
Flynn Archer, of Dyer, 2nd
James Schuhrke, of Hammond, 3rd

Pontiac-Stock
John Miller of Valparaiso, 1st

Custom Pontiac
Dan Gouweus, of St. John, 1st
Dave Sides, of Dyer, 2nd

Best of Show Trans Am
Forest Clemens, of Cedar Lake, 1st

Best of Show Firebird
Aaron Ulrhammer, of DeMotte, 1st Richard Clemens, of Cedar Lake, 2nd
Tim Tarka, of Griffith, 3rd

Best of Show GTO
Dave and Sue Talmadge, of Crown Point, 1st
Jeff Fraze, of Cedar Lake, 2nd
Rose Sides, 3rd

Best of Show Classic Truck
Gerald Rietman, of Cedar Lake, 1st
Ray and Janice Flanigan, of Demotte,
2nd
Wes Jenkins, of Cedar Lake, 3rd

Best of Show Contemporary Truck
Scott Schreiber, of Lowell, 1st
Ken Novak, of Lowell, 2nd
Paul Mathes, of Hammond, 3rd

Motorcycle Contemporary
S. Kyzniar, of Crown Point, 1st
Todd Stades, of Cedar Lake, 2nd Jimmy Mckee, of Illinois, 3rd

Classic up to 1930
Terry Goltz, of Cedar Lake, 1st
Mike and Linda Upland , of Wheatfield, 2nd
Darrell Cook, of Hammond, 3rd

Best of Show- Classic
1931-1956
Richard Dickey, of St. John, 1st
Bob Gulan, of Dyer, 2nd
Peg and Dave Hohner, 3rd

Rat Rod
Brian Nelson, of Hebron, 1st
Jamie Janeczko, of Lowell, 2nd

Cardboard Boat Race Winner 2009

Best Design Juniors 10 to 17
Boat Name PINK
Captain and Crew Rachel Reyster

Best Design : Senior 18 and up
Boat name Crazy Al
Captain and Crew Corine Rasmussen

Best Theme junior 10 to 17
Boat Name 9
Captain and Crew Kyle Royster /
Conner Morrisky

Best Theme Senior 18 and up
Boat Name Hot Dig it Tee Dog
Captain and Crew Rick Wilson and
Crystal Wilson

Fastest Time race
Boat Name Pink
Captain and Crew Rachel Reyster

Most people on Boat
Boat Name Rubber Ducky you’re the one
Captain and Crew Ken Rasmussen, Bob
Mary , Joe, and Jay Jay

Schedule Final
Use Of Fireworks Prohibited On Town Property
Cedar Lake Historical Association Tours
July 2 thru 5 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Download Schedule

Thursday July 2, 2009

Friday July 3, 2009

2:00 P.M. to Midnight

Noon to Midnight

9:00 A.M. to Noon
Indoor Track & Foolish Field Events (Ages 50+)
(Hanover Central High School 10120 W. 133rd Ave)
Indoor Track & Carnival Games
Lunch - Cookout (At the Town Grounds)
2:00 P.M.
Senior Citizen Activities (only 50 & Over)
In the Bingo Tent - Apple Peeling Contest,
Price Is Right - Name Your Label,
Name That Tune – Scavenger Hunt
One Hour of Free Bingo (For Senior Citizen only)
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Summerfest Sport Cups Stacking Tournament
Flyer & Gateway Cup Stacking
(Park Office Deck)
5:00 P.M.
Flag Raising – Boy Scout Troop 105
Star Spangled Banner - James Brandon
Midway Opens - Anderson Amusements Rides
Food - Games - Bingo - Beer Garden
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
“Shuddup & Drive”
Classic Rock/Blues/Country
(Stage)
8:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.
“Midnight Special”
A Tribute to 70’s Classic Rock
(Stage)
9:30 P.M.

Fireworks

Noon to Midnight
Flag Raising - Cedar Lake Police Color Guard
Star Spangled Banner - Sara Jessica Reeves
Midway Opens-Anderson Amusements Rides
Food - Games - Bingo - Beer Garden
Noon to 8:00 P.M.
Summerfest Sport Cups Stacking Tournament
Flyer & Gateway Cup Stacking
(Park Office Deck)
3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Charissa & Auburn Sky Band
Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus Tribute &
Country Hits (Stage)
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
“X-Rock DJ Tom Lounges”
“Shannon Raye & the Diamondback Band”
Country Hits & Favorites (Stage)
9:00 P.M. to Midnight
“Bernie Glim & Country Roads Band”
Country Hits & Favorites/Classic Rock
(Stage)
9:30 P.M.

Extravagant Fireworks

Saturday July 4, 2009

Sunday July 5, 2009

Noon to Midnight

7:00 A.M. To 10:00 P.M.

10:00 A.M.
Land Parade
(Starts at Hanover Central High School
10120 W. 133rd Ave.
Ends at Town Grounds
7408 Constitution Ave.)
Sponsored by: Cedar Lake Fire Department
Registration Form
11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Registration of the Great Cedar Lake Cardboard
Boat Race (Lake Front)
Download Flyer & Registration Form
Noon
Flag Raising - American Legion Post 261
Star Spangled Banner - Brenda Roberts
Midway Opens-Anderson Amusements Rides Food - Games - Bingo - Beer Garden
Noon to 8:00 PM
Summerfest Sport Cups Stacking Tournament
Flyer & Gateway Cup Stacking
(Park Office Deck)
12:30 P.M.
The Great Cedar Lake Cardboard Boat Race (Lakefront)
Download Flyer & Registration Form
3:00 P.M.
Kiddie Games Ages 0-12 Yrs.Prizes for All (Stage Area)
0-2 years old - Candy Hunt
3-4 Years old - Candy Hunt
5-6 Years old – Shoe Relay
7-8 Years old – Balloon Pop
9-10 Years old – Bean Seed Spitting
11-12 Years old –Bubble Gum Blowing
Prizes for all participants
3:30 P.M.
Bathing Beauty Contest Prizes for All
Ages 0-10Yrs.
Sponsor: C. L. Park Dept. (Stage Area)
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Wrist Band Day with the Carnival Rides Bracelet
$15.00
6:00 P.M. . to 8:30 P.M.
“Cascade of Stars”
50’s-60’s Tribute - Wolfman Jack, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, Big Bopper, Beatles & More
(Stage)
9:00 P.M. to Midnight
“Fox”
Classic Rock & Originals
(Stage)
9:30 P.M.
Extravagant Laser Light Show
(Stage Area)

7:00 A.M.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast (Bingo Tent)
Adults $6.00 – Kids $3.00 - Family $17.00
Proceeds go to Cedar Lake Boys & Girls Club
Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus
9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
23rd Annual Car Show Registration
(On the Hill)
Sponsorship & Registration Form
10:00 A.M.
Horseshoe Contest (On the Hill)
10:00 A.M.
Community Bible Worship Service –
Praise Band (Stage Area)
11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
24th Annual Car Show Registration
(On the Hill)
11:00 A.M. to Noon
Stars & Stripes Ride For Vets
Registration Poker Run
Sponsored by: American Legion Riders Post 261
(Starts & Ends at Town Complex)
Download Flyer & Registration Form
11:00 A.M. to Noon
Checker Tournament Registration
(Museum Porch)
Noon
Flag Raising - Amvets Post 15
Star Spangled Banner
Midway Opens-Anderson Amusements Rides
Food - Games - Bingo - Beer Garden
Noon
Checker Tournament (Children and Adults)
Noon to 1:00 P.M.
Stars & Strips Forever Poker Run
Bikes Out
12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Summerfest Sport Cups Stacking Tournament
Flyer & Gateway Cup Stacking
(Park Office Deck)
1:00 P.M.
Talent Show (All Ages) CASH PRIZES
(Stage Area)
Download Flyer & Registration Form
Dead Line July 1, 2009 (4:30 P.M.)
At The Chamber Office
Historical Ice Cream & Pie Social on the
(Museum Porch)
3:00 P.M.
Citizen and Teen of the Year Announced
Nomination Deadline June 20, 2009
P.O. Box 188 Cedar Lake, IN. 46303
Teen of the Year Form & Citizen of the Year Form
3:15 P.M.
Talent Show Winners Encore Performance
(Stage Area)
4:00 P.M.
Car Show Winners announced (On the Hill)
4:15 P.M.
Summerfest Sport Cups Stacking Tournament
Flyer & Gateway Cup Stacking
(Park Office Deck)
Top 10 Finalists (Stage Area)
5:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.
“The Bones”
Classic Rock & Originals
(Stage)
5:45 P.M.
Teen Scavenger Hunt Registration in front of
Park Office
(13-18 years old –first 50 Teens CASH PRIZES)
6:00 P.M.
Teen Scavenger Hunt Starts in front of
Park Office
8:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
“Marrakesh Express”
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute
(Stage)
9:30 P.M.
Extravagant Laser Light Show
(Stage Area)
10:00 P.M. Ending Celebration
Enjoy Your Summer

We would like to thank everyone of you for coming and hope you enjoy your summer.
We hope to see you next year, Friday July 2, 2010 through Monday July 5, 2010.
Join us at Hometown Fest the Last Saturday in September

P.O. Box 188, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
cedarlakesummerfest@yahoo.com
Cedar Lake Parks & Recreation 219.374.4444 | Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce 219.374.6157
Indiana South Shore CVA