Events for the month of August 2012 in Porter County
Art Exhibits
 | 4th Annual ARTOUR - 08/25/2012 An afternoon of sharing art crafts. Artist are placed in local businesses for an afternoon. This year over 25 artists and 17 local businesses are participating! |
 | 54th Annual Chesterton Art Fair - 08/04/2012 - 08/05/2012 Features the original artwork of over 130 artists from across the United States. Also features artist demonstrations. |
Car Show
 | Corvette & Chevy Show - 08/11/2012 - 08/12/2012 Annual exhibit for the auto enthusiast. |
Community
 | Baptist Children's Home 32nd Bike-a-thon - 08/11/2012 Ride 20 miles or walk 2 miles on the beautiful Prairie Duneland Trail - Fundraiser. |
 | Party in the Park - 08/18/2012 Held in Thomas Centennial Park, Party in the Park is an annual summer celebration for the Duneland communities of Beverly Shores, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Dune Acres and Porter. |
 | Summer Rhapsody Music Festival - 06/16/2012 - 08/26/2012 The event that opened the park last year is back and we've added 9 additional concerts to make this a summer long event! We will open the season with the Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra on Saturday, June 16 at 7pm with a tribute to American fi |
Educational
 | It's a Girl's World Science Club at Hageman Library - 07/12/2012 - 09/27/2012 A science club for girls in grades 4-6. |
 | Perseid Meteor Shower - 08/10/2012 Join fellow sky watchers as they count the meteors from the annual meteor shower. |
 | Perseid Meteor Stargaze - 08/11/2012 Annual meteor shower star gaze from the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park. |
Exhibits
 | First Friday Reception - 07/06/2012 - 08/03/2012 Start your First Friday tour at the The Depot Gallery in Beverly Shores, IN. |
 | Watch & Clock Convention - 08/03/2012 - 08/04/2012 Annual convention of watch & clock enthusiasts. |
Fairs
 | 4th Annual Taste of Porter County - 08/25/2012 - 08/26/2012 Delight your taste buds with friends and family, and enjoy creations from food establishments in Porter County and beyond!! |
Farmers Markets
 | Chesterton's European Market - 05/05/2012 - 10/27/2012 Chesterton’s European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping and live entertainment within a festive community experience. |
 | Portage Community Farmer's Market - 06/03/2012 - 09/30/2012 The Portage Community Farmer's Market is a great place to buy fresh picked produce, breads, jams, jellies, hand made pastries and much more. |
 | Schoolhouse Shop Farmer's Market - 05/04/2012 - 10/06/2012 Labriola artisan bread, gourmet foods, gifts; candies, contemporary apparel at Dune Clothiers, cards & stationery, floral shop, toys & games, home accents, patio plate lunches. |
Food / Beverage
 | Eat Up Wine Down - First Thursdays - 11/03/2011 - 12/06/2012 $5 Food and Drink Specials at Valpo Dining Restaurants the First Thursday of EVERY Month. |
Historical
 | Aukiki River Festival - 08/25/2012 - 08/26/2012 Imagine a time during the 1900's when the Baum's Bridge - along the Kankakee River - was bustling with activity. |
 | Beaches and Resorts - 06/15/2012 - 08/15/2012 The Beverly Shores Historical Museum and Art Gallery will feature a new exhibit. |
 | Wolf Mansion Tours - 04/27/2012 - 12/23/2012 Wolf Mansion Victorian Italianate, built in 1875, is listed on the national historic register. |
Performing Arts
 | Lunchtime Cabaret: The Music of Henry Mancini - 08/22/2012 Henry Mancini is one of the world's most awarded and respected composers. |
 | Music in the Park - 06/19/2012 - 08/27/2012 Music in the Park Concert Series. Come out to a free concert at Woodland Park starting June 17th and continuing every Tuesday till the end of August. |
 | Portage Summer Music in the Park - 06/12/2012 - 08/28/2012 Summer Music in the Park will be presented each Tuesday night. |
 | Summer Bandstand Concert and Family Film Series - 06/08/2012 - 08/10/2012 An old-fashion concert series featuring a variety of traditional music, followed by a movie suitable for family viewing. |
| Summer Rhapsody Music Festival - 08/18/2012 Summer Rhapsody Festival Orchestra highlighting musical selections from some of Hollywood's classic and modern film scores. Food, Beer Tent and VIP Area will be available Additional Don't miss the final c |
 | Triumph of Love - 08/03/2012 - 08/12/2012 A romantic place and time, a secret garden setting in 18th century France, the hilarious musical comedy Triumph of Love. |
