South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

Heroes to be Celebrated at Indiana Welcome Center December 7

Heroes to be Celebrated at Indiana Welcome Center December 7 Special event welcomes first responders, military and their families The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will host Holiday for Heroes on Thursday, December 7 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Holiday for Heroes is open to the...

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The Stage is Set for America’s Crossroads Bowl

The Stage is Set for America’s Crossroads Bowl College Football Returns to the South Shore The Ashland University Eagles and McKendree University Bearcats have been selected to participate in the fourth annual America’s Crossroads Bowl on Friday, December 1, in Hammond, Ind. Ashland (8-3, 8-1)...

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Upcycled Holiday Family Workshop

Upcycled Holiday Family Workshop Art Barn instructor and Master Recycler Sharon Angelina will help you turn your trash into treasures in this fun-for-the-family workshop. Using materials including discarded holiday cards, ribbon, scrap paper, and small boxes and containers that...

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Calling All Hospitality Businesses in NWI

Calling All Hospitality Businesses in NWI The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is inviting the hospitality industry to their Annual Partnership Summit at the Indiana Welcome Center (7770 Corrine Dr, Hammond) on November 15. Whether you are an attraction, accommodation,...

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Midwest Region Crossover Volleyball Tournament Returns to Hammond

Midwest Region Crossover Volleyball Tournament Returns to Hammond The largest NCAA volleyball tournament in the country is once again coming to the Hammond Sportsplex. The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)...

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15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony

15 Recognized with Hospitality Award During the South Shore CVA’s Annual R.O.S.E./R.I.S.E. Ceremony On Thursday, September 21 the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority celebrated hospitality heroes at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana during their annual awards ceremony. The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards honor...

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Cal Ripken World Series Brings International Team to Crown Point

Cal Ripken World Series Brings International Team to Crown Point Baseball fever will be taking over Crown Point August 5-12 for the Cal Ripken 10U World Series! 24 teams from around the world will travel to Indiana to showcase their skills. Teams will be competing from, IN, PA, KY, FL, ID, MA, CA, MN, FL, HI, AR,...

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Pierogi Fest – Just Like Celebrating Christmas in July!

Pierogi Fest – Just Like Celebrating Christmas in July! When you think of the Christmas season you think of dressing to stay warm as you take in the sights and sounds of the season, good cheer, great food and giving gifts. These are also aspects of Pierogi Fest! The comparison of Christmas and Pierogi...

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Thousands Set to Arrive Next Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series

Thousands Set to Arrive Next Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series More than 170 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 played throughout the region at fields in...

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PBA50 South Shore Classic at Olympia Lanes in Hammond this Week

PBA50 South Shore Classic at Olympia Lanes in Hammond this Week Tournament play begins tomorrow; finals on Thursday. The PBA50 South Shore Classic will take to the lanes July 11 through July 13 at Olympia Lanes in Hammond. 130 of the greatest bowlers in the world aged 50-and-over will compete for the PBA50 South...

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