Schedule:

Thursday, July 6, 2023 -- Launch Party
18th Street Brewery, 5417 Oakley Avenue,

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Festival of the Lakes are excited to announce the Festival of the Lakes Launch Party from 5pm – 8pm at 18th Street Brewery with live entertainment by the Rusted Strings Band. This is a party you won’t want to miss. Free entry, 18th street craft brews, Sizzle Box food truck and good music!

Saturday, July 8, 2023 -- Roadie Run 5K
Wolf Lake Park, 2938 S Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite walkers and runners of all ages to compete in the Kathleen Pucalik Memorial 5K Roadie Run leading up to the Annual Festival of the Lakes.

The Roadie Run is a flat and fast 5k that starts and ends at The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, IN. (USATF Certification No. IN20019TDK)

Packet pickup/race day registration will open at 6:30. Race day registration will end at 7:30.

5k Run Open Division begins at 8:00am
5k Run Clydesdale/Athena Division (Not eligible for age group awards) begins at 8:00am
1 Mile FREE Children’s Race begins at 8:05am
1 Mile Walk begins at 8:05am

Register by June 22nd to guarantee your race shirt.
 
Cost:

Only $25 now through June 30th. Price increases to $40 on July 1st.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

10:00am - 12:00pm -- Special Person's Day
Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2938 S Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Join us for a special time set aside for those with permanent disabilities.

Free Lunch (Hot Dog, Chips and Pepsi)
Free Carnival Rides
Free Goody Bags (while supplies last)

For additional information call 219-853-6378.

10:00am - 1:00pm -- Senior Day
Pulaski Park Senior Center, 3703-3839 S Grover Avenue, Hammond

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 19th Annual Festival of the Lakes ensures everyone is included in the event’s fun and excitement by offering Senior Day to the community. Senior Day, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pulaski Senior Center. Calumet, invites seniors aged 55 and older to come enjoy an afternoon of dancing, a free lunch provided by Steve’s Lounge (Catering by Steve’s), and music by the Pete Carlo Band. This event is free and offers goody bags to everyone in attendance while supplies last. Vendors will also be available with information pertaining to various senior services.

Headline Entertainment:

7:00pm - 11:00pm CST -- Ashanti and Ja Rule

Ashanti and Ja Rule will kick off this year’s Festival of the Lakes on Wednesday, July 12! With duet hits like Always on Time and Mesmerize along with their numerous stand-alone hits, Wednesday at the Festival of the Lakes is not to be missed!

Opening act begins at 7:00pm. Headliner takes the stage around 9:00pm.

Cost: FREE (VIP Experience passes available for purchase)

Wednesday, July 13, 2023

Park opens @ 5:00pm
VIP Gate opens @ 6:00pm

Headline Entertainment:

7:00pm - 11:00pm CST -- Brothers Osborne

Brothers Osborne will headline Festival of the Lakes! With hits like “It Ain’t My Fault” & “Stay A Little Longer”, you won’t want to miss one of country music’s hottest acts.

Two sons from a working-class family, John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in their father’s shed. John moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ joined him. It was then they formed Brothers Osborne as a duo that blends equal parts country and rock into one of the freshest, most identifiable sounds to come out of Nashville in recent years. Standing as nine-time GRAMMY nominees, the singer/songwriter siblings recently took home their first trophy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Younger Me”) at the 64th GRAMMY Awards. The duo scored their fourth Vocal Duo of the Year trophy at the 55th annual CMA Awards, in addition to being named ACM Duo of the Year three times. Overall, Brothers Osborne have collected five CMA and six ACM trophies. Additionally, they received the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2019 recognizing artists whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music.

Brothers Osborne’s deluxe edition of their GRAMMY nominated third studio album, Skeletons, is out now. Originally released in October 2020, Skeletons features their recent single “I’m Not For Everyone,” as well as their Top 25 hit “All Night.” Included on Skeletons Deluxe, “Younger Me” was released in response to the overwhelming support TJ received after sharing his personal story. John and TJ wrote and produced the track, with Kendell Marvel serving as an additional co-writer. Initially breaking through with their debut album Pawn Shop, the Gold Certified project featured three GRAMMY-nominated tracks including the 2X Platinum Certified No. 1 smash hit “Stay A Little Longer,” Top 10 Platinum Certified hit “It Ain’t My Fault,” and Gold Certified Top 25 hit “21 Summer.” Their sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, was nominated for Best Country Album at the 61st GRAMMY Awards and includes the Top 40 GRAMMY-nominated singles “Shoot Me Straight” as well as “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).” Brothers Osborne just wrapped their headlining WE’RE NOT FOR EVERYONE TOUR and have previously toured with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and more.

Opening act begins at 7:00pm. Headliner takes the stage around 9:00pm.

Cost: FREE (VIP Experience passes available for purchase)

Wednesday, July 14, 2023

Park opens @ 5:00pm
VIP Gate opens @ 6:00pm

Headline Entertainment:

7:00pm - 11:00pm CST -- Stone Temple Pilots

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the first Festival of the Lakes headliner, Stone Temple Pilots! STP will perform a FREE show, on Friday, July 14, at The Pavilion at Wolf Lake!

With hits like Plush, Interstate Love Song, and Creep, you won’t want to miss these rock icons for FREE at Festival of the Lakes.

Don’t miss Stone Temple Pilots on Friday, July 14 at Festival of the Lakes!

About Stone Temple Pilots:

With over 70 million albums sold, Stone Temple Pilots roared on to the scene in 1992 with their raucous debut, Core. A breakout success, the album peaked #3 on the Billboard 200 chart, and dominated radio waves with hits like “Sex Type Thing,” “Wicked Garden,” and the Grammy- Award winning smash single, “Plush.” STP quickly distinguished themselves as a band beholden to no trend. Boasting the inimitable riffs of guitarist Dean DeLeo, the propulsive rhythm section of bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz, and the charismatic baritone of frontman Scott Weiland, STP ruled airways, video playlists and charts alike over their legendary career. The band released their latest studio album, Perdida in 2020 with new lead singer, Jeff Gutt. Paste magazine described Perdida as the most sonically rich experience that Stone Temple Pilots have offered fans to date. www.stonetemplepilots.com

Opening act begins at 7:00pm. Headliner takes the stage around 9:00pm.

Cost: FREE (VIP Experience passes available for purchase)

Saturday, July 15, 2023

8:00am - 12:00pm -- Fishing Day
Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2938 S Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the return of the Festival of the Lakes Fishing Day at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Avenue.

 Children 15 and under will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize
 No boats. Onshore fishing only.
 Must bring your own poles and bait.
 Fishing licenses not required while fishing (during the event only).

8:30am - 10:00am -- Morning Praise on the Lake
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the return of Morning Praise on the Lake at Festival of the Lakes.

This free event runs from 8:30am to 10:30am on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30am with praise beginning at 9am. This year will feature Northgate Choir, Butter the Preacher, and Elder Karen L. Dade.

All are welcome for praise and fellowship at this free event. Parking is also free.

10:00am - 3:00pm -- Kids Day at the Aquatic Play Center
Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake, 2100 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Kids ages 12 and younger can cool off at the Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake! Bring your child and enjoy a FREE day at the Splash Pad.

Cost: Free

Headline Entertainment:

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Lil Wayne
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
Park opens @ Noon
VIP Gate opens @ 6:00pm

Rap icon Lil Wayne will headline Festival of the Lakes on Saturday, July 15! With Weezy’s mega hits like Love Me, A Milli, and Lollipop, it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening with one of rap’s most influential artists of all time.

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce Lil Wayne coming to the Festival of the Lakes at Wolf Lake Pavilion on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

You MUST have a ticket to be admitted to Festival of the Lakes for the Saturday July 15, 2023 Lil Wayne event. You will be required to have a ticket for entry to all sections, including FREE GENERAL ADMISSION.

Persons without tickets WILL NOT be admitted to the festival grounds, including the carnival, for the Saturday Lil Wayne event.

GOLD section tickets will be available at the price of $125.00 (plus taxes and fees) until sold out. Once the GOLD section is sold out, a SILVER section, farther from the stage may be sold.

Due to high demand, FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS will be made available on a limited basis to Hammond residents. A future date will be announced for the distribution of these tickets. There is NO GUARANTEE a FREE General Admission ticket will be available to all; to ensure admittance, tickets are available for purchase at FestivalOfTheLakes.com

Opening act begins at 7:00pm. Headliner takes the stage around 9:00pm.

Cost: FREE (VIP Experience passes available for purchase)

Sunday, July 16, 2023

9:00am - 3:00pm -- Hot Rod & Custom Bike Show

Registration: 9:00am – Noon
Show: 12 Noon – 3:00pm

Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake, 2100 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are excited to announce the return of the Festival of the Lakes Hot Rod & Custom & Bike Show.

Head to the Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake on Sunday, July 16th for all things cars! Registration begins at 9am and the fun starts at Noon.
 
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Vehicle Entry Fee: $15 ($20 after July 16th)

2:00pm - 6:00pm -- Polka Party with LIVE Polka music
The Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320

7:00pm - 11:00pm -- Luis Angel "El Flaco"
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Luis Angel, “El Flaco,” will headline Festival of the Lakes on Sunday, July 16! With hits like Y Si Se Quiere Ir & Un Julio 70, you won’t want to miss the return of Luis Angel!

Opening act begins at 7:00pm. Headliner takes the stage around 9:00pm.

Cost: FREE (VIP Experience passes available for purchase)

Dates: July 12 - 16, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Hammond, IN

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