Culver Lakefest

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The official social media page of Lakefest Culver, Inc 501(c)(4) - Culver Lakefest is a 3-day, fun-filled community event taking place during the 3rd weekend in July each year.

👑 MISS MAX SIGN-UP IS NOW OPEN! 👑We’re excited to announce a NEW format for Miss Max in 2026!✨ The Senior Division (Ages...
05/04/2026

👑 MISS MAX SIGN-UP IS NOW OPEN! 👑

We’re excited to announce a NEW format for Miss Max in 2026!

✨ The Senior Division (Ages 15–19) will now compete before the festival and will serve as an official representative of Culver Lakefest at community events leading up to Lakefest.

👉 Registration ends May 23rd!

📣 Please note:
This update applies to the Senior Division ONLY.
Little Miss, Princess, and Junior Miss Max will still compete during Lakefest in a streamlined one-day pageant format (no practices.)

👉 Ready to sign up or learn more?
https://sites.google.com/culver.k12.in.us/lakefest-culver-inc/forms/miss-max?authuser=0

LAKEFEST ANNOUNCES “FUND THE FESTIVAL” CAMPAIGNCulver, it’s time.We’re officially kicking off our “Fund the Festival” ca...
04/29/2026

LAKEFEST ANNOUNCES “FUND THE FESTIVAL” CAMPAIGN

Culver, it’s time.

We’re officially kicking off our “Fund the Festival” campaign for the 42nd Annual Culver Lakefest — July 17–19, 2026.

This year’s theme, “Always On Duty,” honors the Police, Fire, and EMS personnel who serve our community every day.

Lakefest is 100% funded by our community. It takes approximately $60,000 each year to bring the festival to life — from fireworks and live entertainment to the essentials that make it all possible.

We have the next 80 days to make it happen — and we need your help.

👉 Every dollar matters
👉 Every donation makes a difference
👉 Every supporter keeps this tradition alive

“Lakefest has always been and will always be about this community and the people in it. But traditions don’t sustain themselves. They are carried forward by people who care enough to give their time, their energy, and their support — and we couldn’t do this without each of you.”

Visit www.LakefestCulver.com to give today!

We’re excited to officially launch our brand new website:👉 www.lakefestculver.comThis is your one-stop hub for everythin...
04/27/2026

We’re excited to officially launch our brand new website:
👉 www.lakefestculver.com

This is your one-stop hub for everything Lakefest:
• Event updates & schedules
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Ways to get involved
• Festival news & announcements

As we gear up for the 42nd Annual Culver Lakefest (July 17–19, 2026), this site will be your go-to source to stay connected and in the know.

Take a look, explore, and get ready — Lakefest is coming.

04/26/2026

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL… LAKEFEST IS BACK 🚨

The 42nd Annual Culver Lakefest is set for July 17–19, 2026 — and we’re ready to bring the community back together for another unforgettable weekend.

This year’s theme:
“Always On Duty”
Honoring the men and women who serve and protect our community every single day — Culver Police, Fire, EMS, and School Resource Officers!

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL… LAKEFEST IS BACK 🚨The 42nd Annual Culver Lakefest is set for July 17–19, 2026 — and we’re ready to brin...
04/26/2026

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL… LAKEFEST IS BACK 🚨

The 42nd Annual Culver Lakefest is set for July 17–19, 2026 — and we’re ready to bring the community back together for another unforgettable weekend.

This year’s theme:
“Always On Duty”
Honoring the men and women who serve and protect our community every single day — Culver Police, Fire, EMS, and School Resource Officers!

🎉 Mark your calendars.
📅 July 17–19, 2026

07/20/2025

Festival updates‼️
🥞 Pancake breakfast is still going on inside the depot building until 11 
🚗 The remaining time of the car show is now canceled.
🎵 The Evans Family Band will be playing rain or shine!
⭐️ Bingo is still on as scheduled inside of the depot building at 1 PM.
🏀 free-throw contest has been delayed. Registration is at 12p with a start time of 1:30p
🌭 the hot dog eating contest is still on for 1:30 PM but will update if cancellation is needed 

07/19/2025

The fireworks ARE still on! We will continue to monitor and update of any changes.

07/19/2025

Due to the weather, the Hot Dog Eating Contest has moved to tomorrow (Sunday) at 1:30PM

07/19/2025

Don’t worry about traffic tonight! Park at the high school and the cheerleaders will shuttle you directly to the park and back to your car afterwards for just $5. No hassle, no sweat (literally).

07/19/2025

What’s happening today at the festival:
🥞 8AM-10AM- AUCE Pancake breakfast at the Lions Building
🏃🏻‍♂️8AM- Waves of Freedom 5K and 1/2 mile Sparkler Run the Beach Lodge
🖼️🍔9AM- Vendors Open in the park
🥁 10AM- 41st Annual Lakefest Parade
🎵11AM- Ain’t Ryte playing on the West Pavilion Stage
🛺 12PM- OOBER carts start running from the CCHS Parking lot ($5 to park and shuttle)
🎯12PM- Kornblith Kids Games at the beach
🎤1PM- Bingo at the Lions Building
🚒1:30PM- Waterball at the Fire Department
🎵 3PM- The Night Shift performing on the West Pavilion stage
🌭3:30PM- Hotdog Eating Contest at the Original Rootbeer Stand
🌽 4PM- Co****le Tournament on the Basketball Court
🎵7PM- Bottoms Up performs on the West Pavilion Stage
🎆10PM- Fireworks Spectacular over Lake Max

Reminder! The shuttles will run AFTER the parade tomorrow!Even if you don’t park at the school and just need a ride to y...
07/19/2025

Reminder! The shuttles will run AFTER the parade tomorrow!
Even if you don’t park at the school and just need a ride to your car or home (inside the town of Culver) we have you covered! Call 574-527-8569 to request a ride!

Address

819 E Lake Shore Drive
Culver, IN
46511

Telephone

+15742160763

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