About

The annual Loogootee Summerfest is a popular community event that takes place each year in the city. It typically features a variety of activities and entertainment for people of all ages, including live music, carnival rides and games, food vendors, and craft and merchandise vendors.

Summerfest celebration often includes events, such as a 5k race, a petting zoo, pickleball, volleyball, and family-friendly games and activities. These events are designed to bring the community together and provide a fun and enjoyable experience for all.

Overall, the Loogootee Summerfest is a great opportunity for residents to come together, have fun, and celebrate the community. It is a much-anticipated event each year and is a great way to spend a summer day in Loogootee.

2024 Loogootee Summerfest

Schedule of Events

This entertainment is all FREE to the public. All are welcome!

Alcoholic beverages will be available in the basement area of the K of C, VFW, and the Legion

Day 1: Thursday, June 20th, 2024

  • 5:00 - 10:00 PM: Lark's Ranch Carnival Rides
  • 5:00 - 10:00 PM: Craft Booths / Food Stands
  • Pony Rides (Body Shop Gym)
  • 5:00 - 7:00 PM: Face Painting
  • 6:15 PM: Opening Remarks, Mayors Welcome (Main Stage)
  • 6:30 PM: Queen Contest (Main Stage)
  • Master of Ceremony - Brian Whitney
  • 7:30 - 9:00 PM: MCL (Main Stage)

Day 2: Friday, June 21st, 2024

  • 5:00 - 10:00 PM: Lark's Ranch Carnival Rides
  • 5:00 - 10:00 PM: Craft Booths / Food Stands
  • Pony Rides (Body Shop Gym)
  • 5:00 - 7:00 PM: Face Painting
  • 6:15 PM: Opening Remarks, Mayors Welcome (Main Stage)
  • 7:00 PM: Eighty Sixt Band
  • 9:00 PM: Boys in the Band

Day 3: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

  • 8:00 AM: 5K Walk/Run (West Boggs Park - Start/Finish Line located down by the beach house)
  • 8:00 AM: Golf Tournament (Lakeview Golf Course)
  • 10:00 AM: Volleyball Tournament (City Park)
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Community Action Leading Loogootee CALL Farmer's Market
  • 3:30 - 6:00 PM: Park & Spark Car Show (On the Square)
  • 4:00 PM: Tri-Kappa Kids Sidewalk Chalk Contest (Faith Baptist Church)
  • 4:00 PM: Foam Homies Bubble Party (Faith Baptist Church)
  • 5:00 - 10:00 PM: Lark's Ranch Carnival Rides
  • 5:00 - 10:00 PM: Craft Booths / Food Stands
  • Pony Rides (Body Shop Gym)
  • 5:30 PM: Line up for Parade at High School
  • 6:30 PM: Patriotic Parade
  • 7:00 PM: Opening Remarks, Mayor's Welcome-Main Stage
  • 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
  • 9:00 - 11:00 PM: Van Halen Invasion
  • 11:00 PM: Fireworks
2024 Loogootee Summerfest Schedule of Events Flyer

Proud sponsors

Special thanks to our sponsors and friends for this year's Summerfest!

Local vendors

  • TK's Take - Handmade Jewelry, Hair Accessories, Decorated Sunnies/Glass Cups, Embroidered Hats, Stickers, Gibits, Patches
  • Creations by Crystal - Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bath Bombs, Pet Bandanas, Muffins, Apple Crisp
  • Denos - Corn Dogs, Funnel cakes, pulled pork BBQ, Nachos, FF,
  • Loogootee Baseball - Steak Sandwiches
  • RTC - Information
  • 3D Lyon
  • RMJC Equestrian - Pony Rides
  • Firefly Farms Botanical Wonders - Elderberry & Hemp Products
  • Frequent Fryers - Funnel Cakes, Hot Dogs, BBQ Nachos, Drinks, Fried Oreos, Nachos, BBQ Sandwich
  • El Jefe Mexican Food Truck - Mexican Food
  • Karens Custom Candies & More - Candy & Treats
  • American Legion - Fish & Fries
  • Tinas Crafts 2005 - School Themed Magnets/Keychains, Wood Round Door Hangers and Home Décor, Wood Tic Tac Toe Boards
  • Kate’s - Baby & Mom Boutique Items
  • MPM Enterprises - Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, Polish Sausages, Chips, Drinks
  • A Taste of Joy - Waffles, Ice Cream, Sundaes/Splits
  • Tastefully Simple - Easy to Prepare Easy to Make Food & Bags
  • Tracy Lynns Candies, Etc. - Baked Goods/Treats
  • Speakeasy Pizza - Pizza
  • Marilyn Rodgers - Hand Towels, Duck Cloth, Cloth Pen Bag, Bibs
  • Behind The Wire Ministries Inc. - Books, DVD, Shirts
  • Thainamite - Thai Food
  • Paper Pie - Books, Puzzles, Stem, Toys`
  • Loogootee Volunteer Fire & Aux - Fried Bologna Sandwiches
  • LUMC Youth Group - Lemon Shake Ups
  • Bickel Family Farms - Candles, Room Sprays, Wax Melts/Warmers
  • Tumblers N' Tees - Snow Globe Tumblers, Beaded
  • DTF Apparel - Lanyards/Pens/Wristlets
  • Jan Martin - Roseries
  • Crystal Clark - Jewelry, Crystals, Candles
  • Earth Angels' Homemade Crafts - Jewelry, Crystals, Candles
  • Wagler's Bakery - Kettle Corn, Cotton Candy, Donuts, Fried Pies
  • VFW Aux - Hamburgers, Brats, Hotdogs, Drinks
  • Kimmy Fruits - Wax Bars, Warmers, Car Scents
  • Williams Watering Well - Canned/Bottled Pop, Water, Tea, Sunny D
  • Freshie Chic - Car Fresheners and Car Charms
  • Mimi's Sugar Shack - Baked Potatoes, Nachos, Pretzels, BBQ, Walking Tacos, Slushies, Kettle Corn, and Cotton Candy
  • Tupperware by Kristine - Tupperware
  • Hubby & Stephie K's Wood Crafts
  • Midwest Best Concessions - Chinese Cuisine
  • White River Lodge - Cotton Candy and Snow Cones
  • Redeeming Grace CWM - Baked Goods/Treats
  • Bellbrook’s Crafty Corne - Beaded Wristlets / Keychains / Pens / Luggage Tags, Wrapped Glass Cups, and T shirts.
  • St John’s Lutheran Church - Ice Cream, Cobbler, Drinks
  • Connie Lanham - Puppets and Crafts
  • Loogootee Choir - Marinated Turkey, Baked Potato Bar, Desserts
  • Martin Co. Cancer Services - T-shirts and Bracelets
  • Loogootee Pickleball - Pickles and Pickle Juice
  • Kate Designs - Porch Signs, Embroidery Patches, Custom Gift Items
  • KP Kreations - Shirts, Tumblers, Koozies, Bracelets, Keychains, Wind Spinners
  • Poplar Care Strategies - Marketing Game with Prizes
  • Sweet Treat King - $1-$20 Toys

If you are a Summerfest Vendor and do not see your name on this list, please contact brianna.greene04@gmail.com so we can make sure to add you!

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