October 25 - 27, 2024
Culver Fall Fest is an annual event in October that takes place on Main Street in Culver. Friday evening kicks off with the opening of the Fall Fest Haunted House located inside the Culver Union Township Public Library, music, and kids games on Main Street, followed by a day full of activities on Saturday, including a art and food vendors, pet costume parade, beer garden, pumpkin painting, s’mores and kids’ activities. We round out Saturday evening with a performance by P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend! Sunday includes a casual 5K run/walk, a free yoga class at the Beach Lodge, non-denominational church service, and musical duo Star Heart.
To keep Culver Fall Fest an event, The Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center relies on donations, sponsorships and volunteers. Reach out to findculverevents@gmail.com to get involved today!
2024 Fall Fest Schedule (check here for updates)
Friday, October 25
5:00 pm: School Groups & Non-Profit booths open Fill Out Non-Profit Form Here
Kids Zone Open On Dicke Lot
Featuring a bounce house, pumpkin painting, games, Halloween Movie Marathon, smores and concessions
The Kids Zone is Sponsored & Coordinated by the Culver Elementary PTO
6:00-8:00 pm: Haunted House OPEN Inside of the Culver Union Township Public Library
6:00 pm: Live wood carving show featuring Jeremy Brongel in the Kids Zone on Dicke Lot
6:00PM: Wine & Spooky Canvas at Handmade Happenings (limited seats available, inquire here!)
6:30 PM: Star Heart Live on Main St. Stage
9:00PM: The Lakehouse Grille 12th Annual Halloween Party featuring awesome prizes for costume contest winners, a photobooth, drink specials and SCARE-E-OKE
Saturday, October 26
8:00 am – 11:00 am: Lions Club Breakfast at the Depot Building on Lake Shore Dr.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Farmers Market in the Park
Between the Culver Town Park and Main Street, use the interactive walking path to find your way to the park, and learn a bit about Culver’s history.
Scan the QR code on signage along the walking path to access Culver’s Walking Tours or CLICK HERE to access.
11:00 am-8:00 pm: Food and art vendors open, Fall Photo Op. CLICK HERE to fill out an ART vendor application CLICK HERE to fill out a FOOD vendor application.
10:00 am: Pet parade - dress your pet up in their favorite costume and parade them around town! LINK COMING SOON for the pet parade.
11:00 am: Kids Zone Open On Dicke Lot
Featuring a bounce house, pumpkin painting, games, Halloween Movie Marathon, smores and concessions
The Kids Zone is Sponsored & Coordinated by the Culver Elementary PTO
11:00am - 3:00 pm: Haunted House OPEN Inside of the Culver Union Township Public Library (follow the trail from the Kids Zone)
12:00 pm: Beer garden opens (Hosted By: Studebaker Brewing)
12:00 pm: Firemen Relays BEGIN in Beer Garden area on Main St. More information coming soon!
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: The Culver Lions Club Children’s Halloween Party – located at the Depot Building on Lake Shore Dr.
5:00 pm: Announce Scarecrow Contest Winner, and Announce Adult & Group Costume Contest Winner on Main Street Stage
Sign up for the Scarecrow Contest HERE or pick up a form from the Culver Union Township Public Library front desk! (Entries are due by October 1st)
More information coming soon for the costume contest!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend Performance on Main Street Stage
9:00 pm: Halloween Party, Costume Contest, Drink Specials and DJ at the VFW 108 E Washington St.
10:00 pm: Live Band to perform at Lakehouse Grille on E. Lake Shore Dr.
Sunday, October 15
9:00 am: Non-Denominational church service located on the Fall Fest stage on Main Street Please bring your own chair.
9:00 am: 5K casual run/walk starting and ending at the Culver & Union Township Public Library. No registration required! Maps will be provided at the start of the run/walk.
9:00 am: Yoga at the Beach Lodge - all levels welcome and be sure to bring a mat.
Free Yoga is Sponsored by Civvies & Culver Pediatrics
10:30 am: Cookies & Canvas (lead by Heather) – At Handmade Happenings
11:00 am: Star Heart live performance on Main St. Stage
Refreshments & Snacks for purchase provided by PTO & Boosters