JULY 15-19, 2026
Wednesday, July 15th
FREE EVENT - FREE PARKING
The Ultimate Freestyle Experience
PLUS: Hearty Har
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FREE FESTIVAL ADMISSION
FREE CONCERTS WITH VIP UPGRADES AVAILABLE
CARNIVAL
FREE BOAT RIDES
FREE TRAIN STATION SHUTTLE
REGION FAVORITE FOODS
Universe.com is our ticket vendor. Tickets are emailed IMMEDIATELY after purchase.
If you are not able to find your ticket in your email inbox, please check your spam/junk/promotions folder, or any alternative email addresses you may have used. Tickets are sent from tickets@universe.com
You can retrieve your tickets from Universe.com.
To access your tickets online:
1. Log in to your Universe account using the email address associated with the order. If you checked out as a guest and did not set a password, or if you do not remember your password, you can reset it HERE.
2. Once you are logged in to Universe.com, select the dropdown to the top right of your screen, and select 'My Tickets'.
3. All tickets and orders associated with your account will show here. To view your ticket or order information, select the 'view ticket' button beside the ticket or order you'd like to view
More information about the process to access your tickets online can be found here.
Wednesday, July 15th
Park/Carnival Opens: 5:00pm
VIP Gate Opens: 6:00pm
Opening Acts: 6:30pm*
Headlining Act: 9:00pm*
Close: 11:00pm
Thursday, July 16th Ticketed Show
Park/Carnival Opens: 5:00pm
Gold Gate Opens: 5:00pm
Silver Gate Opens: 5:00pm
Opening Acts: 6:30pm*
Headlining Act: 9:00pm*
Close: 11:00pm
Friday, July 17th Fireworks Night
Park/Carnival Opens: 5:00pm
VIP Gate Opens: 6:00pm
Opening Acts: 6:30pm*
Headlining Act: 9:00pm*
Close: 11:00pm
Saturday, July 18th Fireworks Night
Park/Carnival Opens: Noon
VIP Gate Opens: 6:00pm
Opening Acts: 6:30pm*
Music Concert: 9:00pm*
Close: 11:00pm
Sunday, July 19th
Park/Carnival Opens: Noon
VIP Gate Opens: 6:00pm
Opening Acts: 6:30pm*
Headlining Act: 9:00pm*
Close: 11:00pm
*All main stage entertainment times subject to change.
Saturday, July 11th
Roadie Run 5k
When: Registration @ 6:30am, Race begins @ 8am
Where: The PAV (Festival Main Stage)
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Wednesday, July 15th
Senior Day
When: 10am - 1pm
Where: Pulaski Senior Center @ Pulaski Park
Friday, July 17th
Golf Scramble
When: Registration 8am, Shotgun 9am
Where: Lost Marsh Golf Course
Saturday, July 18th
Fishing Derby
When: 8am - 12pm
Where: FOTL GROUNDS Along Shore
Kid’s Day @ Splash Pad
When: 10am - 3pm
Where: Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center
Persons with Disabilities Day
When: 10am - 12pm
Where: FOTL CARNIVAL Area
Sunday, July 19th
Car Show
When: 12pm - 3pm Show (Registration: 9am - 12pm)
Where: Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center
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You can retrieve your tickets from Universe here: https://support.universe.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002596612-Find-your-tickets
Yes, for access to the VIP Experience area all guests, regardless of age, must have a valid pass.
All ages are welcome to the Festival of Lakes general admission section.
Yes, for access to the Gold & Silver area all guests, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
To ensure the safety of all guests, the City of Hammond reserves the right to inspect persons, parcels or clothing capable of concealing or carrying prohibited items into the festival.
Festival of the Lakes provides a wide range of food and beverage choices for purchase inside the festival grounds. No outside items are allowed to be brought in, except one sealed plastic bottle of water per person.
Items found will likely be turned into our Guest Information booth.
Guests are welcome to bring cell phones and/or small point-and-shoot cameras (no detachable lenses) to take photos.
Music concerts are held rain or shine, but we are committed to making guest safety our top priority on inclement nights.
Umbrellas are prohibited at the festival. However, you may bring your own poncho or purchase a poncho at the Guest Information booth for $5.00 each.
Yes. ATM's are available at 3 locations:
- attached to select carnival ticket booths
- near the Guest Services Information Booth located near the Food Court
- near the Main Bar located in the General Admission Area
