Events for September 2018
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
Sep 1    Taste of Duneland featuring the European Market
Taste of Duneland featuring the European Market

This summer the Duneland Chamber of Commerce is hosting Taste of Duneland featuring the European Market on Saturday, September 1, from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, in beautiful Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton. 

Taste of Duneland featuring the European Market is a day of fun for the entire community, attracting hundreds to downtown Chesterton Labor Day weekend. With the European Market participating the event features food tastings, a variety of vendor booths, bouncy houses, live entertainment, dancing, children’s activities, and a beer/wine garden.   

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office directly at 219.926.5513.  Thank you in advance for your support of Taste of Duneland, a celebration of the Duneland community. 

If you are interested in being a vendor, click here for an application.
Date: September 1, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Thomas Centennial Park
Chesterton, IN
Contact: Duneland Chamber of Commerce 220 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304 219.926.5513
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 1
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
Sep 1    Chesterton's European Market

Join us for a special Chesterton’s European Market this Labor Day weekend in historic downtown Chesterton. From 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.

Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.

Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Date: September 1, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 1
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sep 5    B.A.S.H. (Business Associates Social Hour)
BASH
Business Associates Social Hour

We have partnered with SCORE, a business mentoring organization, to put on this program. There will be tastings, heavy hors d'oeuvre, and a cash bar. We will have time for networking and also have a panel discussion with our speakers.


Speakers:
Denna Fyock - Anderson's Winery

Bill McCarel and Joe Juarez(219) Taproom

Carlos Chabes - Sweenie Todd's Smoked Meats

More to be announced...

Who: Everyone is welcome!
Tickets: $10
RSVP: Please click the registration button above, or call the Chamber at 219.926.5513.

 

Date: September 5, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Sand Creek Country Club
1001 Sand Creek Dr. S.
Chesterton, IN 46304
Contact: Duneland Chamber of Commerce 220 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 5
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $10 per person
Sep 5    Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square
Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square features a unique mixture of regional eateries and family-friendly activities at events held throughout the summer and fall and NOW includes a special space for European Market vendors everyone has come to love.

Picnic tables are available to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, if desired.
Date: September 5, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org/burns-harbors-european-market
Location: Located on the historic former site of the Westport Community Club — at the corner of Haglund and Westport roads, off of S.R. 149.
Contact: Jacqueline Thomas
EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Cost.
Sep 8    Chesterton's European Market

Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.

Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.

Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Date: September 8, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sep 8    Extreme Cowboy Race Fundraiser
Extreme Cowboy Race Fundraiser
Visit our website for more information or call 
219-841-1311
 
Date: September 8, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://truenorthtrainingstables.com
Location: Midwest Saddle & Bridle Association
25 North 450 East,
 Valparaiso, In
Contact: 219-928-1514 info@waterbirdevents.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 8th
Sep 12    Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square
Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square features a unique mixture of regional eateries and family-friendly activities at events held throughout the summer and fall and NOW includes a special space for European Market vendors everyone has come to love.

Picnic tables are available to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, if desired.
Date: September 12, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org/burns-harbors-european-market
Location: Located on the historic former site of the Westport Community Club — at the corner of Haglund and Westport roads, off of S.R. 149.
Contact: Jacqueline Thomas
EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Cost.
Sep 13    Heal Your Life Meet up
This group is for anyone interested in the work of Louise L. Hay, You Can Heal Your Life. I am a Licensed Heal Your Life Teacher and Coach and I truly enjoy sharing this work. You can use this group as an introduction to this work, a way to stay connected with like minded people, or a monthly pick me up. During our meetup each month we will do some activites and meditations that will help us to love ourselves more....which is the foundation for healing our lives. Come join me in a comfortable home setting and experience the uplifting, freeing work of Louise L. Hay! You will gain wonderful insight regarding all aspects of your life.
Date: September 13, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.bonniethanos.com/
Location: 108 Washington AVE, Chesterton, IN
EMail: bonnie.thanos@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: second Thursday of every month through November 2018
6:30-8:30pm
Fees/Admission: $10/person
 
Sep 14    Cowboy Church
Join us for Cowboy Church. Dinner provided
Date: September 14, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://truenorthtrainingstable.com
Location: True North Training Stables
927 N 150 W
Chesterton
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 10th starting at 6pm
Sep 14    A Dunes Affair
Our annual fundraising gala celebrates excellence in environmental education with the presentation of the Green Apple award during a festive evening with food, friends and fun to raise funds for our scholarship fund. Registration TBD – Save the date!
Date: September 14, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: https://duneslearningcenter.org/
Location: Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton
Contact: Michelle Krueger 219.395.9555
EMail: mkrueger@duneslearningcenter.org
Sep 15    Chesterton's European Market

Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.

Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.

Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Date: September 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sep 15    Port-A-Pit Barbeque Chicken or Pork
Come eat Port a pit chickena and/or pork.
Get some SHREDDING done at 1st Source too!
Date: September 15, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 150 S. Calumet Rd. Chesterton, IN 46304
Date/Time Details: 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $6.75
Sep 19    CHS Block Party
CHS Block Party: Come celebrate Chesterton High School’s Homecoming and the Duneland School Corporation’s 50th Anniversary at the 4th Annual Block Party on Wednesday, September 19 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the CHS Soccer/Music Parking Lot. Come see the specially made wooden benches celebrating the Duneland School Corporation’s 50th Anniversary. Also a silent auction, bounce house, face painting, kids’ games, a dunk tank and more. Refreshments available for purchase. For more info visit www.duneland.k12.in.us
Date: September 19, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/
Location: Chesterton High School CHS Soccer/Music Parking Lot 2125 S. 11th Street Chesterton, IN
Contact: Bridget Martinson
EMail: bmartinson@duneland.k12.in.us
Date/Time Details: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Admission is $1 per person and all admissions earn one ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased. Events range from $1-$5
Sep 19    Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square
Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square features a unique mixture of regional eateries and family-friendly activities at events held throughout the summer and fall and NOW includes a special space for European Market vendors everyone has come to love.

Picnic tables are available to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, if desired.
Date: September 19, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org/burns-harbors-european-market
Location: Located on the historic former site of the Westport Community Club — at the corner of Haglund and Westport roads, off of S.R. 149.
Contact: Jacqueline Thomas
EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Cost.
Sep 20    Dash + Dine
Dash & Dine - SOLD OUT
What: Unique dining experience
When: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Meet Up:
Anderson's Winery & Vineyards
Who: Chamber Members & Guests
Tickets: $65
RSVP: Please click the registration button above, or call the Chamber at 219.926.5513.


You and your team will race around to complete challenges being transported by Epic Limo. Only one team can be the winner. Finish off with food, drink, and live music where the winners will be announced.

Are you up for the challenge? Reserve your spot today for this exciting and delectable event!
Date: September 20, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Anderson's Winery & Vineyards
Pottawattomie Country Club
Journeyman Distillery

 
Contact: Duneland Chamber of Commerce 220 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304 219.926.5513
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 20
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $65 per person
Sep 22    Chesterton's European Market

Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.

Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.

Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sep 22    The 7th Annual Hooked on Art-Live Street Art Festival
We welcome you to experience the Midwest in the Fall with a festival celebrating live street art in progress!

Join us at Thomas Centennial Park in historic Downtown Chesterton, Indiana for the Hooked on Art-Live Street Art Festival! Watch live street artists use a variety of mediums to express their creativity; completing a work of art from start to finish over the course of a day. Delicious food, unique shopping, live music, and art activities for all ages are a few of the highlights that will welcome you at the event!

Frontline Foundations, Inc. is a nonprofit substance abuse treatment center in Porter and LaPorte County, IN. We host the Festival not only to support our mission to provide hope, support, & treatment to those we serve, but to bring the community together for art, music, and family fun. 

For more information, visit www.hookedonartfestival.com. Proceeds from the event support affordable substance abuse treatment in the community.
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.hookedonartfestival.com
Location: Thomas Centennial Park, 109 Broadway, Chesterton, IN. 
Contact: Frontline Foundations, Inc.: (219) 728-1638
EMail: crinchak@frontlinefoundations.con
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 22, 2018
9am-4pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission!
Sep 22    DEF 5K Homecoming Hustle
The Duneland Education Foundation (DEF) will host the DEF Fun Run/Walk 5K Homecoming Hustle on homecoming weekend, Saturday, Sept. 22. The run/walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Chesterton High School (CHS), 2125 S. 11th Street in Chesterton. The registration cost of $20 includes the race and a t-shirt. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 12 to guarantee a shirt. After Sept. 12, registration remains at $20 with no guarantee of a t-shirt. Registration on race day will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at CHS.
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chesterton High School (CHS), 2125 S. 11th Street in Chesterton.
Contact: Visit dunelandeducation.org for a registration form or to register online. Visit dunelandeducation.org for a registration form or to register online. Please email Allison Kroft at director@dunelandeducation.org for more information.
EMail: director@dunelandeducation.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Sept. 22 registration 7:30-8:30 a.m. Race kicks off at 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $20 (The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 12) After Sept. 12 (t-shirt not guaranteed)
Sep 22    Super Soul Saturday Holistic Health Expo featuring Green Balance Hemp & Wellness
Green Balance will be participating in this fabulous event! 
There are exhibits, demonstrations, inspirational speakers and workshops.  
Please join us in learning about CBD products and how to live a healthier and green lifestyle.

 
 
Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.unitynwi.org
Location: Unity of NWI
740 River Drive 
Hammond, IN
Contact: (219)931-5284
EMail: www.fabulousover50.com/events
Date/Time Details: Saturday September 22, 2018
10a-3p
Fees/Admission: $10 Admission at Door

Proceeds to benefit the Capitol Campaign for Unity of NWI
 
Sep 25    Coffee with the Chamber
Coffee with the Chamber
This is a short meeting and demonstration featuring useful member marketing tools, many of which are inexpensive or free! Join us at the Duneland Chamber office.
  • Coffee & breakfast snacks
  • Networking
  • Training for online marketing tools
  • Events & programs
Date: September 25, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Duneland Chamber of Commerce
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
EMail: info@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 28
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 26    Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square
Burns Harbor's European Market on the Square features a unique mixture of regional eateries and family-friendly activities at events held throughout the summer and fall and NOW includes a special space for European Market vendors everyone has come to love.

Picnic tables are available to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, if desired.
Date: September 26, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org/burns-harbors-european-market
Location: Located on the historic former site of the Westport Community Club — at the corner of Haglund and Westport roads, off of S.R. 149.
Contact: Jacqueline Thomas
EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: No Cost.
Sep 29    Chesterton's European Market

Join us at Chesterton’s European Market every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October in historic downtown Chesterton. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, visit us at Broadway and Third Street, next to Thomas Centennial Park. We’re located two miles south of the Indiana Dunes at Lake Michigan, and our Market is easily accessible from Interstate 94 to exit 26A or via the 80/90 Toll Road to exit 31.

Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment and a festive community experience. Our artists, chefs, merchants and farmers travel to our Market from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

Come visit us, and delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers. Spend the day, and enjoy live performances from the best of Duneland’s professional musicians.

Join us, and support our commitment to nurturing healthy, sustainable lifestyles within our Duneland community. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dunelandchamber.org
Location:

Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304

EMail: jacqueline@dunelandchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday
May 5 - October 27
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sep 29    Green Balance Hemp & Wellness European Market DEBUT!

Pure, natural, legal CBD products for pain relief and much more!
SHOP LOCAL with Green Balance Hemp & Wellness at the European Market 9/29 - 10/27.
Stop by to visit us and learn more.  

www.GreenBalanceHW.com 

Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EMail: karen@greenbalancehw.com
Sep 29    We Love Duneland 5K
We Love Duneland 5K Benefit Run for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Duneland Club. Hosted by: EXPANSION CHURCH and community sponsors. Tshirt guaranteed if you sign up by September 10th. All proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Indiana in Chesterton, IN.
Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.weloveduneland.com
Location: Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve Chesterton, IN
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Race Start: 9:00 am Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 am at the Pavilion.
Fees/Admission: Cost $25 Pre-register at www.weloveduneland.com