

Cedar Lake Summerfest 2025
Cedar Lake Summerfest is packed with exciting events for everyone to enjoy! On this page, you’ll find all the details for the various events, along with their respective sign-up forms. Be sure to check them out and sign up for your favorite activities to make the most of your Summerfest experience. We can’t wait to see you there!
Thursday: July 3rd
Hours: 5pm to 11:30 PM
2 pm - SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES (age 50+ only) at the Bingo Tent
Price is Right, Scavenger Hunt, Name That Tune and One Hour of FREE Bingo for Prizes. (Seniors Only) Sponsored by Centier Bank
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5pm
FLAG RAISING – Boy Scouts Troop Cub Scout 129
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER – Gloria Rivera Welch
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival,
Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garde
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5pm and 7pm
Game Show Gurus
TV Game Show Fun for all Ages
Prizes for all participants​
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5:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
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Pawnz - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Pawnz music takes you from the Current Top 40 music, back to the 60s.​
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8:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
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Dick Diamond and the Dusters - 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. ​
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Dick Diamond and the Dusters is a 6-member, retro-inspired, ridiculously entertaining cover band that’s been winning over crowds throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana since 2010.​​​​
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9:30 p.m.
FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE
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Friday: July 4th
Hours: NOON to 11:30 p.m.
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NOON
FLAG RAISING – Knights of Columbus
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER – Dominick Kortokrax
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival,
Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garden
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3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm
Game Show Gurus
TV Game Show Fun for all Ages
Prizes for all participants
​2:00 pm LIVE ENTERTAINMNET – At the Main Stage
Phoenix RiZing 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
NWI Classic Rock, Blues and a little bit more
4pm - 8pm
WRIST BAND DAY
Four Hours of Rides for One Low Price - Carnival Ride Bracelets $25
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6 pm TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT - Lots of Prizes and Cash - Meet in front of Park Office Building
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5:30 pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
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Jessi and Fizz - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Jessi and Fizz is a dynamic band from Northwest Indiana known for our effervescent energy! ​​​
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8:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the main Stage​​
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RCP - 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.​
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What truly sets the RCP apart is the unmatched energy they bring to the stage, widely regarded as the most electrifying live band in Chicago. ​
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Saturday: July 5th
Hours: Noon to 11:30 PM
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10:00 a.m.
4TH OF JULY PARADE - Theme: Celebrating Boom
Starts at Hanover Central High School, 10120 W. 133rd Ave, and ends at the Cedar Lake Town Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave. All walkers in the Parade will join at the Dairy Belle: 13134 E. Lakeshore Dr.
Noon
FLAG RAISING - American Legion Post 261
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER - Brenda Roberts
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival, Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garden
BINGO
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NOON - THE GREAT CEDAR LAKE CARDBOARD BOAT RACE - Registration -
At the Lake Front
​1 pm - THE GREAT CEDAR LAKE CARDBOARD BOAT RACE
​12 pm - CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION - In the Beer Garden 21+
1pm Cornhole Tournament Begins
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1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm
Game Show Gurus
TV Game Show Fun for all Ages
Prizes for all participants
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5:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
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Totally Taylor - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Totally Taylor Finally a tribute band Taylored to giving you the ultimate Swiftie experience, ARE YOU READY FOR IT??
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8:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage​
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The Boy Band Night - 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. ​
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ALL LIVE | FULL BAND | BOY BAND TRIBUTE from Chicago! All the HITS All the MOVES from Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, NKOTB, One Direction, Jonas Brothers and MORE! The Boy Band Night is a can't miss BOY BAND PARTY! See ya at the show!
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9:30 p.m.
FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE
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Sunday: July 6th
Hours: Noon to 8:30 p.m.
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8 am
CEDAR LAKE SUMMERFEST 37th ANNUAL CAR SHOW - Registration - At the
Town Complex on the Hill
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10 am CHURCH SERVICE – (Cedar Lake United Methodist Church) At the Main
Stage
10 am THE HAROLD BREWER MEMORIAL HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT located on the hill
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11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
THE CEDAR LAKE SUMMERFEST ANNUAL CAR SHOW
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NOON
FLAG RAISING – Amvets Post 15
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER – Bella Angarone; Holy Name Youth Choir
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival,
Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garden
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TALENT SHOW (5yrs and up) Cash Prizes - Main Stage
No Entry Fee - Prizes Awarded - See Fest Details Page for more info.
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2 pm
4TH OF JULY BOAT PARADE - Meet in front of the Cedar Lake Town Grounds.
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2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm
Game Show Gurus
TV Game Show Fun for all Ages
Prizes for all participants
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3:15 p.m.
CAR SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED - On the Hill
315 pm Citizen and Teen of the Year Announced at Main Stage
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5:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
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Latin Satin Soul - 5:30 p.m.
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Latin Satin Soul is not just the Most Dynamic Band of the Decade!!! "Latin Satin Soul"...is the force, a presence!!
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