Thursday: July 2nd
      
Hours: 5:00 pm to 11:30 PM

2 pm SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES
(age 50+ only) at the Bingo Tent. Price is Right, Scavenger Hunt, and One Hour of 
FREE
Bingo for Prizes. (Seniors Only) - Sponsored by Centier Bank

5 pm FLAG RAISING – Boy Scouts Troop and Cub Scouts 129
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER – Jeremy Huppenthal
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival, Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garden
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5:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Blooze Brothers Band - For over three decades, the Blooze Brothers has been one of Chicagoland’s most in demand show bands. We not only honor the music made by the original Blues Brothers in movies, TV, and recording, but the spirit in which they played – from Dan Aukroyd’s love of traditional blues and soul to John Belusi’s love of classic rock. Like Aukroyd and Belushi, we fuse those great musical traditions into a stage show that energizes and delights hundreds of thousands of music fans across the greater Chicago area and beyond every year. For overs across the greater Chicago area and beyond every year.

8:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm – The Boy Band Night Out - 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!

9:30 p.m.     FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE ​- RAIN OR SHINE!
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Friday: July 3rd
       
Hours: NOON to 11:30 p.m. ​
NOON FLAG RAISING – Knights of Columbus
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER – Gloria Rivera-Welsh
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival, Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garden
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2:00 pm LIVE ENTERTAINMNET – At the Main Stage

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4pm - 8pm WRIST BAND DAY Four Hours of Rides for One Low Price - TBA ​

6 pm TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT - Lots of Prizes and Cash ​​

5:30 pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Pawz - Pawnz music takes you from the Current Top 40 music, back to the 60s.​

8:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the main Stage
8:30 pm – RCP Band - 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. ​

9:00 pm FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE - RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday: July 4th
       
Hours: Noon to 11:30 PM ​
10 am - 4TH OF JULY PARADE – THEME - Happy 250th Birthday USA: 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
NOON – Day of the Dinosaurs – Dino Digs, Dino Rides, Baby Dinos and of course Raptor 
NOON – REGISTRATION FOR CORNHOLE TOURNMENT        
NOON - THE GREAT CEDAR LAKE CARDBOARD BOAT RACE - Registration at the Lake Front
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1 pm - THE GREAT CEDAR LAKE CARDBOARD BOAT RACE ​
1 pm - CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION - In the Beer Garden 21+

5:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM The Yellow Creek Wild Dogs - Play a little bit of country

8:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
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8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Tritt McGraw Tribune Band - When you come see the Tritt/McGraw Tribute Band, you’re getting more than just great music – you’re getting an incredible band behind it all! These talented musicians, being the energy, heart, and authenticity that make unforgettable instruments, know how to light up a stage and keep the crowd on their feet. If you’re ready for a night full of country hits, good vibes, and top-tier talent, don’t miss this show. 

Sunday: July 5th
Hours: Noon to 8:30 p.m. ​

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
On hill      
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11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. THE CEDAR LAKE SUMMERFEST ANNUAL CAR SHOW ​

NOON FLAG RAISING – Amvet’s Post 15
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER – Samanatha Corey and Katie Thompson 
MIDWAY OPENS - BAJA (Beers & Jessop Amusements) Rides and Carnival, Food, Games, Bingo, Merchandise, Crafts and Beer Garden
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1:00 PM TALENT SHOW
(5yrs and up) Cash Prizes - Main Stage - Fee $5.00 - 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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3:15 p.m.  CAR SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED - On the Hill
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CITIZEN OF YEAR AND TEEN OF THE YEAR announced at Main Stage.

5:30 p.m. - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - At the Main Stage
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Dick Diamond and the Dusters 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.​​​​
 

Questions call 219-776-619