South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

Pierogi Fest, that wacky, nutty festival, organized by hundreds of volunteers is less than a month away, and will be held Friday July 28th (11AM to 11PM), Saturday July 29th (11AM to 11PM) and Sunday July 30th (11AM to 5PM) in Downtown...

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is seeking service award nominations for their 17th annual R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards. The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) awards honor front-line employees while the R.I.S.E....

We're excited to have the tournament back along the South Shore! Here you'll find information including field locations and things to do while you're here. We hope you enjoy your stay and good luck in the series! 

The South Shore CVA is celebrating 40 YEARS serving the region! To celebrate this milestone and National Tourism Week, we’re giving you 40 things to do this summer. To download & print, visit this link:...

May 7 thru 13 is National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry. The week spotlights the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and innovation.“The travel...

Do you have a favorite chili or salsa recipe? A local chili spice mix business, Man’s Man Chili, LLC is hosting a professionally sanctioned 2-day chili cook-off that is inviting cooks from around the country to compete for the best chili and salsa...

Lincoln’s Birthday Bash Volleyball Tournament returns to the Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center after selling out in 2022. They are expecting a full house with teams from 11 clubs across four states, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and...

Elite Fight Night (EFN) announced this week that they will kick off the New Year in a new state-of-the-art indoor multisport venue in Merrillville, Indiana – The Dean & Barbara White Community Center. This will be the EFN’s first visit to the...

Calling all restaurants! The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is seeking restaurants to participate in the annual culinary adventure known as “Savor the South Shore” Restaurant Weeks.  This 2023 promotion will run...

Savor the South Shore will take place Feb. 27-Mar. 12 Calling all restaurants! The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is seeking restaurants to participate in the annual culinary adventure known as “Savor the South Shore”...