The Culver Lakefest team is an all-volunteer, non-profit group committed to giving back to the Culver Community by raising funds to plan and host a weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, and by offering opportunities for community groups, civic organizations and businesses to raise funds to help them achieve their goals.  

Schedule:

Friday, July 18, 2025

4:00 p.m: Food, Arts, Crafts, Commercial Booths, and Games - Until 10 pm

4:00 p.m: Kids Zone - Kids games and activities, snacks, changing station and more. 
Coordinated by the Culver Community Elementary PTO Sponsored by: Ted and Julia Dunn

4:30 p.m: Flag Ceremony - Salute The Troops - Outside of the Lions Club Depot Building
A salute to those who have served, are currently serving, and prepare to serve in the U.S. Military, keynote speaker, a 21 Gun Volley, and our current VFW Post 6919 members and Auxilary. Sponsored BY First Farmers Bank and Trust

5:00 p.m: Online Registration for Waves of Freedom Run Ends

6:00 p.m: Miss Maxinkuckee Pageant - Damore amphitheater
Flowers and decor by: The Garden By Elizabeth 

7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Miss Maxinkuckee Pageant Crowning

5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Beer Garden between West Pavillion and Depot Building 
Special thanks to Sellers Services for set up and decor

7:30 p.m: Live Entertainment 
Walker's Creek and the Hound Dogs - West Pavilion Stage 
Sponsored by: The Roy Shepard Memorial Fund 
The Roy Shepard Memorial Fund was established in 2024 to honor the legacy of Roy Shepard, a beloved and deeply involved member of the Culver community. Roy played a vital role in revitalizing Culver, helping to attract new businesses and serving as the first president of the Culver Lakefest an event he helped found and which has become a cherished local tradition. His passion for community extended far beyond economic development; Roy was also a talented musician who performed in several bands and contributed for many years as a percussionist in the Maxinkuckee Players theatre productions. The Roy Shepard Memorial Fund celebrates Roy’s enduring love for music and his lasting contributions to the cultural and civic life of Culver.

9:30 p.m: Live Entertainment Ends – West Pavilion Stage

10:00 p.m: Vendor booths close

Saturday, July 19, 2025

8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m: Lion's Club All You Can Eat Pancakes inside the Depot Building

8:00 a.m: 5K Run/ Walk - Waves of Freedom Run 
Either register online by 5 p.m: July 14th OR 
Day-of registration opens at 6:30 a.m: and ends at 7:45am
Awards to take place at the Damore amphitheater

8:00 a.m: 1/2 Mile Sparkler Run (Ages 3-10)
Either register online by 5 p.m: July 14th OR 
Day-of registration opens at 6:30 a.m: and ends at 7:45am
Awards to take place at the Damore amphitheater

9:00 a.m: Waves of Freedom Run Awards - Damore amphitheater 

9:00 a.m: Parade Registration – at the corner of College and Slate - Closes at 9:30 am

9:00 a.m: Food, Arts, Crafts, Commercial Booths, and Games - Until 11 pm

10:00 a.m: 41st Annual Culver Lakefest Parade - "Make A Splash" 
Parade Marshals - The Kornblith Family and Culver Community Swim Team
How do you "make a splash" in your community Celebrate the difference You make, and what makes you, your family, or your business Stand Out, in this year's Lakefest Parade "Make A Splash"at the 41st Annual Lakefest Parade. 

11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m: Live Entertainment
Ain't Ryte  - Performing at West Pavilion Stage
Sponsored by: Steve and Haley Stannish

12:00 p.m: The Kornblith Kids Games 
The new title for this event is a tribute to Josh Kornblith and the hard work he put into everything he did for Lakefest, the Culver community, and the Culver Community Swim Team. We will remember and honor you, always.

Coordinated by the Culver Community Women's Wrestling Team
12:00 p.m: Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Contest - Beach
12:40 p.m: Penny Find - Beach
1:20 p.m: Turtle/Frog Race - Grass by East Pavilion (must provide own turtle/frog)
2:00 p.m: Watermelon Eating Contest - East Pavilion (watermelons donated by Park N Shop)
Medals Awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age group competing Sponsored by: Centier Bank

1:00 p.m: Bingo Inside Depot Building Sponsored by: Mirar Custom Homes
First come, first serve Bingo. $10 to play 10 rounds. Additional cards $1/each. 50 players at a time.
Coordinated by and proceeds to benefit the Culver Community Cheerleading Team

1:30 p.m: Fireman's Waterball Contest - Culver Union Township Fire Department Building

3:00 p.m: Registration: Corn Hole Tournament - Basketball Courts/West End of Park

3:00 p.m - 4:30pm Live Entertainment
Live Band Entertainment - The Night Shift Performing at West Pavilion Stage
Sponsored by: Marshall County Fiber

3:30 p.m: Hot Dog Eating Contest - Rootbeer Stand
Competitors names to be announced soon. 
Coordinated by, and proceeds to benefit, the Culver Community Athletic Boosters
Sponsored BY The Rootbeer Stand

4:00 p.m: Corn Hole Tournament Begins - Basketball Courts/West End of Park

5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m: Live Entertainment - Talent Show - Damore amphitheatre 

7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Live Entertainment
Bottoms Up - Performing at West Pavilion Stage
Sponsored by: In Tribute To Dave “Shooter” Pitera

8:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m: Lakefest Fireworks Show broadcasted Live on MAX 98.3 - outside of the Beach Lodge
Tune in at 8:30pm to hear the full broadcast, pre-show, interviews, and more. 
Show music will begin at approximately 10pm - Listen to fireworks show music Here.

10:00 p.m: Spectacular Fireworks Display Presented by Mad Bombers Fireworks
Tune into MAX 98.3 to hear the show Live
Pre-Show Sponsored by: Click Here for the Sponsorship Form

Sunday, July 20, 2025

8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Lion's Club All You Can Eat Pancakes inside the Depot Building

9:00 a.m: Car Show - Town Park until 3:00 pm
Sponsored by: Plymouth O'Reilly Auto Parts

9:00 a.m: Food, Arts, Crafts, Commercial Booths, and Games - open until 3:00 pm

9:00 a.m: Free Community Yoga - Inside Culver Beach Lodge
Sponsored BY Culver Pediatrics Center and civvies

10:00 a.m: Citizens Church Service in the park (Non-Denominational) - The Damore amphitheater 

10:00 a.m: Free Throw Contest – Pre-Registration Form coming soon.
Basketball Court at the Culver Town Park
Sponsored by: First National Bank of Monterey

11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: Live Entertainment
The Evans Family Band - Performing at West Pavilion Stage
Sponsored by: Sellers Services

12:00 p.m: Free Throw Contest Begins - Pre-Registration Form coming soon. 
Basketball Court at the Culver Town Park
Sponsored by: First National Bank of Monterey

3:00 p.m: Car Show Awards presented at the Information Booth

Date: July 18 - 20, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Culver, IN 46511

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