Cedar Lake Summerfest

The Cedar Lake Summerfest is a vibrant annual festival held from July 3 to July 6, 2025, at the Cedar Lake Town Complex, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, Indiana. It features two nights of fireworks on the lake and a broad range of activities including a carnival, cardboard boat race, land and lake parade, beer garden, live entertainment, car show, multiple food and merchandise vendors, bingo, horseshoe and cornhole contests, and special events for children and teens. The festival is family-friendly, accessible, and offers on-site parking for $10 per car and $5 per motorcycle[1][3][5].

The event atmosphere is lively, festive, and inclusive with music genres ranging from rock, country, pop, to blues performed daily on the main stage. Highlights include a cardboard boat race at the lakefront, a cornhole tournament in the beer garden (21+), game show activities with prizes, and engaging live tribute bands such as Totally Taylor and The Boy Band Night with hits from popular boy bands. The festival's vibe is one of community spirit, fun, and summer celebration with ample entertainment and recreation for all ages[4][5].

The rough daily schedule is:

• Thursday, July 3 (5 PM to 11:30 PM): Opening night activities with live music and carnival-style fun.
• Friday, July 4 (Noon to 11:30 PM): Daytime events including the land and lake parade (gathering at Dairy Belle for walkers), carnival rides, games, and the beer garden. Evening fireworks on the lake.
• Saturday, July 5 (Noon to 11:30 PM): Events continue with the cardboard boat race registration and race at 1 PM, cornhole tournament registration at noon, game show sessions at 1, 3, 5, and 7 PM, and live entertainment performances in the evening.
• Sunday, July 6 (Noon to 8:30 PM): Final day with continued festivities winding down in the evening[1][2][5].

The history and founding details reflect a community-driven effort supported by the Cedar Lake Summerfest Committee, which meets monthly and manages various aspects such as entertainment bookings, vendor coordination, and event setup. Volunteers and board members come together annually to sustain and grow this well-loved summer tradition, now in its 43rd year, emphasizing local involvement and family-friendly fun[6].

In summary, Cedar Lake Summerfest combines classic summer festival attractions—parades, fireworks, food vendors, live music, and contests—with a strong community vibe in the scenic setting of Cedar Lake, creating a memorable experience for all attendees.