Events Details 2023

CORNHOLE Tournament - Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 12:00pm (21 and older in the beer garden)
Registration at 12:00pm, in the Beer Garden. - Hosted by The Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce

Citizen and Teen of the Year, Sunday July 2, 2023 at 3:15pm (Main Stage)
The Cedar Lake Summerfest is totally operated by volunteers. As an organization we treasure the large number of people who come together during the 4th of July holiday to showcase our community. During the festival we take the time to honor a Citizen of the Year and a Teen of the Year. These people are Cedar Lake residents who have stepped up and given of themselves unselfishly to the community of Cedar Lake. Take a moment to nominate that special neighbor, club member, or dedicated person that you know deserves to be honored.

Cedar Lake Summerfest Parade Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00am
Parade lineup will begin at 8:30am at Hanover Central High School, 10120 W. 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake. Theme: America! Walkers should meet at the Dairy Belle 13146 Lakeshore Dr. Pre-judging will begin at 9:00am. Parade ends at the Cedar Lake Summerfest. Contact Tracy Haskell at tracylhaskell@gmail.com questions or to register.

36th Annual Cedar Lake Summerfest Car Show Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 8:00am to 3:00pm
The event is held at the Park of the Red Cedars, 7408 Constitution Ave. Cedar Lake, IN. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 11:00 am sharp, when judging begins. Trophies awarding will begin at 3:00 p m Registration for judging will be $20.00. The first 100 vehicles registered will receive a raffle ticket and a dash plaque with their completed registration. Individuals wishing to show a car, but not register it for judging will be assessed a fee of $5.00, which will go directly to the show’s charities. Trailers will be parked at a designated area, located within the show. Judging categories will be announced so that the car’s owners may be present or designate a stand in to be present during the process. Cedar Lake Summerfest, Inc. takes no responsibility for personal belongings or the vehicles entered in the show, but rest assured security will be present on the grounds and will be called as needed.
Band TBA Noon to 3 – Band for Car Show

Talent Show Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 1:00pm
The Cedar Lake Summerfest Talent Show was organized more than 30 years ago to showcase amateur talented children and adults who might enjoy performing on stage. Organizers hoped to give someone who might have that undiscovered talent a chance to appear before the public in a hometown setting. Competition has been in 5 age categories, ages 5 thru 9; 10 thru 14; 15 thru 19: 20 thur 25 and 25 and over, plus Ensemble. Anyone hoping to appear on stage needs to fill out the talent show form. Entry fee is $5.00 per act. A first place cash prize is $50.00 and first, second and third place winners also receive a trophy.

Cardboard Boat Race Saturday, July 1, 2023. Registration at 12:00pm, Race at 1pm
Age groups - Kids 8 to 12, 13 to 17 and 18 and over
The Great Cardboard Boat Race is accepting entries. The race takes place on July 2nd at the Annual Cedar Lake Summerfest, located at 7408 Constitution Avenue in Cedar Lake. Are you up for a little friendly competition? You can be an individual competitor or you can gather a team together and utilize all your creative talents.
The list of acceptable tools and building materials for building your cardboard boat include Adhesives, Cardboard, Chalk line, Cloth (for a possible sail), Glue gun & glue rods, Hot air gun, Knives, Levels, Paint (for above the waterline), Paper & pencil for designing, Protractor, Ruler, Saw horses, Squares, Straight edge, String or ropes, Tape (all kinds), Tape measure ,Water line equation, Wax (for sealing below the waterline) and Wood (for mounting non-gas, non-electric propulsion device, i.e., oars, paddle wheel, sail, etc.) Your local merchants will be happy to assist in finding the material needed for this project.
The cost for entering the Cardboard Boat Race without entering the Land Parade is $10.00 per boat. The cost for entering the Cardboard Boat Race and along with the Land Parade is $5.00 per boat. Race registration will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the lakefront. The Boat Race begins at 1:00pm. Prize money will be awarded to the winner(s). Interested individuals may download the entire race rules and entry forms.