South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

Macedonian Convention Celebrates 50 Years

Macedonian Convention Celebrates 50 Years More than one thousand people will descend on Lake County for the 50th Annual American Canadian Macedonian Orthodox Diocese Convention. The conference is scheduled from August 30th – September 2nd at Sts. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox...

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Gary Air Show Weekend – August 17th and 18th

Gary Air Show Weekend – August 17th and 18th National and International Aviators and Aerial Aerobics On Saturday August 17th and Sunday August 18th, the City of Gary, the Gary / Chicago International Airport (GCIA) and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA)...

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Crown Point Set to Host the Cal Ripken 10U World Series

Crown Point Set to Host the Cal Ripken 10U World Series 25 teams to compete including four international teams Crown Point is set to host the Cal Ripken 10U World Series for the second year in a row! Twenty-five baseball teams from around the world will travel to Indiana to showcase their skills and...

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Inaugural South Shore Bass Open Aug 3-4

Inaugural South Shore Bass Open Aug 3-4 The Inaugural South Shore Bass Open is set for August 3-4, at the Hammond Marina; presented by Horseshoe Casino. Fishing the waters of southern Lake Michigan in Indiana and Illinois, teams of anglers will be in pursuit of the plentiful smallmouth and...

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R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. award nominations due August 1

R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. award nominations due August 1 The R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Award nominations are due AUGUST 1, 2024, and the dinner is coming up September 26th! Nominate Exceptional Customer Service Are you ready to show someone how much you appreciate their passion for providing first-rate...

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Thousands Set to Arrive This Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series

Thousands Set to Arrive This Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series Games to be played throughout the region More than 150 softball teams from across the Midwest will arrive in northwest Indiana to compete in the National Softball Association (NSA) Even & Odd North World Series – NW Indiana. Games will be...

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The Wackiest Fest of the Summer is Weeks Away – Celebrating Pierogi Fest’s 30th Anniversary!

The Wackiest Fest of the Summer is Weeks Away – Celebrating Pierogi Fest’s 30th Anniversary! Pierogi Fest, that wacky, nutty festival, organized by hundreds of volunteers, and draws hundreds of thousands of people, is just weeks away and will be held Friday July 26th (11AM to 11PM), Saturday July 27th (11 AM to 11 PM) and Sunday...

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Seeking Nominations for Service Excellence Awards

Seeking Nominations for Service Excellence Awards Deadline for nominations is August 1 The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is seeking service excellence award nominations for their 18th annual R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards.The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) awards honor...

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Hundreds to Gather to Welcome National Eucharistic Procession

Hundreds to Gather to Welcome National Eucharistic Procession For the first time since before World War II, a Eucharistic Congress is being held in the United States. As part of that historic gathering, more than 500 people are expected to gather in Whiting, Indiana, Monday July 1st at 6:30 PM to welcome the...

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