A taste of what’s local
Area events and activities

MAY

Remodeler’s Showcase Tour

Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Builder’s Association of Northeast Indiana sponsors a free remodeled home tour in Steuben and nearby counties. Call (260) 665-8921 for information.
www.ba-ni.com

Woodland Indian Encampment Re-enactment

Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, 6975 N. Ray Rd., Fremont.

Re-enactment of a Woodland Indian camp with Indian hogans, warpaint, cooking with rocks and skins and bow and arrow demonstration. Call (260) 495-0137 for information.
www.wildwindsbuffalo.com

Spring Rendezvous

Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, 6975 N. Ray Rd., Fremont. Re-enactment of an old-time Rendezvous with buckskinners in period camp gear. Call (260) 495-0137 for information.
www.wildwindsbuffalo.com

Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales

Friday, May 23-Monday, May 26, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Prime Outlets at Fremont, 6245 N. Old 27, Fremont. www.primeoutlets.com

JUNE

Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday June-August, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 314 W. Maumee St., Angola. Call (260) 665-9362 for information.
www.angolaucc.org

Story In Concert

Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m., Commons Park, Angola. Bring the family to this free concert with dancing to the oldies in the park. Call (260) 665-7165 for information.

Townwide Garage Sales

Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout Hamilton. More than 75 individual sales will be held in town and around the lake. Call (260) 488-3128 for information.

Summer Program

Sunday, June 22, 7 p.m., Powers Church, nine miles east of Angola on U.S. Highway 20. Turn north onto Old Road 1. Non-denominational summer service in historic church restored to atmosphere of 1876. Call (260) 665-5498 for information.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops Concert

Wednesday, June 25, 7 p.m., Potawatomi Inn front lawn. This free concert at Pokagon State Park features a 70-piece orchestra performing classical and popular patriotic songs. Call (260) 833-2012 for information.

Satek Winery Second Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, June 28-Sunday, July 6, Satek Winery, 6208 N. Van Guilder Rd., Fremont. Free daily wine tasting, along with other activities, at northeast Indiana’s only winery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (260) 495-WINE for information. www.satekwinery.com



JULY

Music Americana

Thursday, July 3, 7 p.m., Community Center Auditorium, 317 S. Wayne St., Angola. This free concert features patriotic music and showcases local talent. Call (260) 665-7165 for information.

Fourth of July Celebration

Friday, July 4, beginning with an 11 a.m. parade in downtown Angola. At Commons Park following the parade, enjoy musicians, concessions and an auction. Fireworks are scheduled at dusk. Call (260) 665-7165 for information.

Fun Spot Amusement Park and Crooked Lake Fireworks Celebration

Friday, July 4, 9:20 p.m., Fun Spot Amusement Park, 2365 N. 200 W., Angola. All-day ride tags are $5 after 5 p.m. Call (260) 833-2972 for information. www.funspotpark.com

Hamilton Fourth of July

Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6, town of Hamilton. A July 4 flotilla is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Hamilton Lake. A road race, 2 p.m. parade and fireworks at dusk are set for Saturday, July 5. For more information on additional activities, call (260) 488-3435 or (260) 488-2249.

MusicFest IX

Saturday, July 5, all day, downtown Fremont. Enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, parade, crafts and food vendors. Call (260) 495-9010 for information. www.fremontchamber.org

Lake James Fireworks

Saturday, July 5, 9:15 p.m., Pokagon State Park, Angola. Fireworks will be shot off from the Potawatomi Inn front lawn. Call (260) 833-2012 for information.

Steuben County 4-H Fair

Friday, July 18-Friday, July 25, Steuben County Fairgrounds at Crooked Lake. Daily livestock judging, auction, horse pulls, volleyball tournament and street legal truck pulls. A rodeo is scheduled for July 18 and 19 and a craft show for July 18-20. Call (260) 668-1000 extension 1400 for information. www.ces.purdue.edu/steuben/fair/fair.html

Spike and the Bulldogs Concert

Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m., Commons Park, Angola. Call (260) 665-7165 for information.

Vermont Settlement Festival

Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, all day, Orland Town Park, Orland. Primitive village, 5-K run, musical entertainment, parade, mud volleyball tournament, kids games, car show and more. Call (260) 829-6411 for information.

Summer Program

Sunday, July 27, 7 p.m., Powers Church, nine miles east of Angola on U.S. Highway 20. Turn north onto Old State Road 1. Non-denominational summer service in historic church restored to atmosphere of 1876. Call (260) 665-5498 for information.

AUGUST

Ashley-Hudson Festival

Saturday, Aug. 2, all day, throughout Ashley and Hudson. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, parade, food, crafts, games and musical entertainment. Call (260) 351-2539 for information.

Pleasant Lake Day

Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to midnight, Steuben Township Community Park, Pleasant Lake. Enjoy a parade, crafts, kids games, food and dance. Call (260) 475-5638 for information.

Annual All-Night Star Spectacular

Saturday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. until dawn, Pokagon State Park’s C.C.C. Shelter. The Astronomical Society of Hillsdale County and Pokagon Interpretive Services host all-night deep sky viewing through telescopes plus regular viewing of stars and star legends and lore. Call (260) 833-2012 for information.

Parade of Homes

Saturday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 17. This scattered-site parade features new homes that showcase new products and services. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Passport admission books are available at various locations. Call (260) 665-8921 for information.
www.ba-ni.com



Summer Program

Sunday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., Powers Church, nine miles east of Angola on U.S. Highway 20. Turn north onto Old Road 1. Non-denominational summer service in historic church restored to atmosphere of 1876. Call (260) 665-5498 for information.

Labor Day Sidewalk Sales

Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Prime Outlets at Fremont, 6245 N. Old 27, Fremont. www.primeoutlets.com

SEPTEMBER

Fiesta Latina
Sunday, Sept. 7, noon, Commons Park, Angola. Experience cultural diversity with a celebration of Hispanic arts and foods. Call (260) 665-1414 for information.

FallFest

Friday, Sept. 26, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, all day, downtown Angola. Arts, crafts, musical entertainment, concessions and a bedrace. Call (260) 665-6348 for information.

Archaeology Day

Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pokagon State Park Nature Center. A representative of the Division of Archaeology and Historic Preservation will speak. Call (260) 833-2012 for
information.

Autumn Harvest Hoedown

Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Pokagon State Park south beach parking lot. Enjoy an evening of music, square dancing and a catered cookout. No dancing experience necessary. Call (260) 833-2012 for information.

OCTOBER

Columbus Day Sidewalk Sales

Friday, Oct. 10-Monday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Prime Outlets at Fremont, 6245 N. Old 27, Fremont. www.primeoutlets.com

Potawatomi Snowmobilers Grass Drags

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, Fun Spot Amusement Park, 2365 N. 200 W., Angola. Snowmobile races begin at noon on the grass, along with Kiddy Kat and Junior Racers. Call (260) 833-3053 for information. www.pscsnowmobiler.com

Fremont Autumn Fest

Saturday, Oct. 18, all day, downtown Fremont. Parade, farmer’s market, chili cookoff, children’s activities and downtown merchant sales. Call (260) 495-9010 for information.

Fall Rendezvous

Saturday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, 6975 N. Ray Rd., Fremont. Experience the old time Native American life. Call (260) 495-0137 for information. www.wildwindsbuffalo.com

NOVEMBER

Miss 101 Lakes Scholarship Pageant

Saturday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Angola High School auditorium. The seventh annual prelude to the Miss America pageant is open to women who reside, work or attend school in Steuben County. Call (260) 665-5363 for information.

4th Annual Turkey Run

Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m., Breeden YMCA, Angola. A family fun run, 5K and 10K. Call (260) 668-3607 to pre-register.



DECEMBER

Country Christmas Boutique

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, Sycamore Hill Bed and Breakfast, 1245 S. Golden Lake Rd., Angola. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Hand-crafted and home-baked holiday items for sale. Call (260) 665-7298 for information.

Bethlehem Marketplace

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, 1 to 5 p.m., Fairview Missionary Church, 525 E. 200 N., Angola. A cast of more than 200 depicts the streets of Bethlehem the day after Christ’s birth in this walk-through drama. Call (260) 665-8402 for information. www.fairview-missionary.org

Polar Bear Plunge

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m., Hamilton Lake public beach. Take the plunge into the frozen waters of Hamilton Lake. This fund-raiser benefits the Hamilton Lions Club. $5 ‘weenie’ badges sold to those who prefer to watch. Call (260) 488-3128 for information.



For more information and updated lists of events and activities, please call:
Steuben County Tourism Bureau
(800) LAKE-101
Information is provided courtesy of the sponsoring organization
and may be subject to change without notice.