Chesterton Indiana Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Hometown Christmas Celebration
  Thomas Centennial Park
  219-926-5513
  An old fashioned hometown Christmas event, held annually on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, this celebration features a twilight Christmas parade, horse-drawn buggy rides, carolers, homemade baked goods, and Christmas shopping.  more...

Art Exhibits

• Chesterton Art Fair
  PO Box 783 • Chesterton, IN 46304
  Hawthorne Park, Porter
  219-926-4711
  Two day juried, fine arts fair featuring over 140 artists exhibiting art work in all types of media. Food and refreshments available. Held in August. more...

Festivals & Fairs

• Wizard of Oz Festival
  P.O. Box 2138 • Chesterton, IN 46304
  Located in Downtown Chesterton
  219-983-1691 or 219-712-1812
  Meet the original Munchkins from the 1939 classic film "The Wizard of Oz" during this three day, two night Oz fantasy event in September. Other activities include celebrity autograph parties, a children's lunch with costumed characters, craft & food booths, a fantasy parade, and a look-a-Like contest. Held in September. more...

• Porter County Fair
  215 East Division Road • Chesterton, IN 46304
  Located at the Porter County Expo Center
  219-462-0321
  A ten day family fair featuring a wide range of attractions, entertainment, exhibits, food, and refreshments. Held in July. more...