Park Board Regular Meeting
2026-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360

Public Art Committee Regular Meeting
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Mayor’s East Conference Room, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

"Singing Sands" Sand Sculpting Festival - 2026
2026-07-17 10:00 - 2026-07-19 20:00 | Washington Park, 6 On the Lake, Michigan CIty, 46360, United States
The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival is a multi-day celebration of Michigan City’s iconic lakefront and beach, taking place at Washington Park from July 17 – 19th, 2026. The centerpiece of the festival is a professional sand sculpting competition and exhibition, featuring some of the world’s most talented and renowned sand sculptors creating incredible works of art in Michigan City’s famous “Singing Sands.”
Admission $5 per person.
Children age 6 & younger enter free with a paying adult.
Standard Washington Park parking rates apply.
2026 Schedule
FRIDAY, JULY 17
10 AM — Festival opens & competitions begin
10:30 AM — National Anthem
11:30 AM & 3 PM — Sand Sculpting Demonstrations
1 PM & 5:30 PM — Quick Sand Shows
8 PM — Festival closes
SATURDAY, JULY 18
10 AM — Festival opens & Community Challenge begins
10:30 AM — National Anthem
11:30 AM & 3:30 PM — Sand Sculpting Demonstrations
1 PM & 5:30 PM — Quick Sand Shows
3 PM — Community Challenge ends
4 PM — Community Challenge Awards
8 PM — Festival closes
SUNDAY, JULY 19
10 AM — Festival opens
10:30 AM — National Anthem
11:30 AM & 2 PM — Sand Sculpting Demonstrations
3 PM — Competition ends & judging begins
4 PM — Quick Sand Championship
5 PM — Masters & Semi-Pro Awards
7 PM — Festival closes

Board of Public Works and Safety Regular Meeting
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-03 08:30 - 09:30 | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360

Port Authority Commission Regular Meeting
2026-07-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Port Authority Conference Room, 200 Heisman Harbor Road, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Licensing Board Regular Meeting
2026-07-20 17:00 - 18:00 | ALCO Meeting Studio, 301 E. 8th St., Michigan City, 46360, United States

Urban Enterprise Association Regular Meeting
2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | ALCO Meeting Studio, 301 E. 8th St., Michigan City, 46360, United States

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
2026-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Housing Authority, 621 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Commission for Women Regular Meeting
2026-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 | ALCO Meeting Studio, 301 E. 8th St., Michigan City, 46360, United States

City Council Financial Committee Meeting
2026-07-21 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 18:30 | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360

City Council Regular Meeting
2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360

Sanitary Board Regular Meeting
2026-07-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Sanitary District Office, 1100 E 8th St, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Board of Aviation Commissioners Regular Meeting
2026-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Terminal Building Conference Room, 1300 North Highway 212, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360

City Council Workshop
2026-07-28 17:30 - 18:30 | EOC Room, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Planning Commission Regular Meeting
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360

Great Lakes Grand Prix - 2026
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | Washington Park, 6 On the Lake, Michigan CIty, 46360, United States
The 17th Annual Award-Winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix returns to Michigan City for a week of high-speed excitement July 27–August 2, 2026, at Washington Park. This premier offshore powerboat racing event showcases some of the world’s fastest and most powerful boats as they race along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with incredible viewing from Washington Park Beach and the surrounding shoreline.
In addition to thrilling races, this free, week-long celebration features community events including a boat parade, block party, golf outing, live entertainment, brewfest, family-friendly activities, festival food and drinks, meet-and-greet opportunities, VIP experiences, and dramatic flyovers. Fans can also get up close with boat owners, racers, and teams throughout Washington Park for an unforgettable motorsports experience.
XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix: Schedule of Events 2026
See park map, detailed schedules, live stream and more at: https://greatlakesgrandprix.com/
*Some events in the itinerary below may be paid or VIP restricted.

Fire Merit Special Meeting
2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Fire Administrative Offices & Training Center, 2510 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Fire Merit Commission Regular Meeting
2026-08-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Fire Administrative Offices & Training Center, 2510 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting
2026-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Michigan City Police Department, 1201 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States

Community Enrichment Corporation Regular Meeting
2026-08-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Mayor’s West Conference Room, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Park Board Regular Meeting
2026-08-05 17:00 - 18:00 | EOC Room, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Tree Board Regular Meeting
2026-08-05 17:30 - 18:30 | ALCO Meeting Studio, 301 E. 8th St., Michigan City, 46360, United States

Common Council Labor Relation Committee
2026-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 | EOC Room, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Redevelopment Commission Executive Meeting
2026-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Planning Conference Room (East), 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, 46360, United States

Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting
2026-08-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Council Chambers – City Hall 100 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City IN 46360
