2012 photo by Mike Kellems
Find your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and mini flags — the LaPorte Jaycees’ 67th annual 4th of July Celebration is less than a month away!
The Jaycees have released their calendar of events surrounding the famous 4th festivities in LaPorte:
– June 22: 40th annual Arts & Crafts Festival. 9 am – 1 pm at the corner of State and Monroe streets, in conjunction with the LaPorte Farmers Market. Local vendors, handcrafted items, kids’ games and more! Booths still available; $50 with electric, $35 without electric. Call (219) 413-0644.
– June 29–July 3: Beer Barns at LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Entertainment schedule: Saturday, June 29, Jim Post & The Highnoon Band (8 pm – midnight); Sunday, June 30, Justified (4–8 pm); Monday, July 1, Middle of the Road (8 pm-midnight); Tuesday, July 2, Beer Olympics (7pm – ?); Wednesday, July 3, Pfreak Show (8 pm-midnight). Doors open 1 hour before shows start. Must be 21 to enter; bring ID. No cover except on July 3, when there will be a $7 cover. Snacks available; free pop for designated drivers.
– June 30: Poker Run. Registration is 11 am at Western Inn, 610 J St. First bike will be out at noon and end around 4:20 pm at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. “Where Justified” will play at the Beer Barns. Cost: $25/driver; $15/rider; $10/extra poker hands. Brunch will be provided.
– July 4: 67th Annual 4th of July Parade. Theme: “Blast From The Past,” Honoring History In LaPorte. Starts at 10 am RAIN OR SHINE!
– July 4: Fireworks Show. Put on by Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions (madbomberfireworks.com). Mad Bomber was one of the companies that participated in the big Pyrotechnics Guild International show last summer in LaPorte. Gates open at 6 pm at LaPorte County Fairgrounds; fireworks start around 9:30 p.m. $5 a carload! Food vendors and entertainment will be featured.
For more information on all of these events, call (219) 413-0644 and visit the La Porte Jaycees on Facebook.