Lubeznik Arts Festival

August 17 - August 18, 2019

The 2019 Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF) returns for its 38th year. LAF takes place on our grounds to connect festival-goers to our dynamic programming and exhibitions. This event features fine art and fine craft exhibitors alongside contemporary art galleries, food and interactive family activities. All proceeds from this event are invested back in the community.

Summer in Michigan City means the return of the popular Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF), currently in its 38th year. The 2019 festival will take place on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LAF is held on the grounds of Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) to connect festival-goers with LCA’s dynamic programs and exhibitions. This family-friendly event features fine arts and crafts by artists from the Midwest and beyond. Festivalgoers can browse jewelry, photography, paintings, drawings and more, plus enjoy delicious food and family artmaking activities. Inside the center, the The Chicago Imagists: Before and After exhibition will be on view during the festival.

Admission to LAF costs just $5.00 per person. Entry is FREE for LCA members, all children ages sixteen and under, veterans and active duty military personnel. Free and convenient off-site parking and shuttle service will be available. All proceeds from this event are used to support LCA programs and exhibitions, helping to ensure the center is able to remain free and open to all, seven days a week.

2019 LAF sponsors include 1st Source Bank, McDonald’s of LaPorte County, Michigan City Public Art Committee, and NIPSCO. In-kind sponsors include Bulk Equipment Co., the City of Michigan City, Current Electric, Haas & Associates. Media sponsors include 95.1 FM/AM 1420 WIMS, 102.5 FM/AM 1060 WHFB, GreatNews.Life, The News Dispatch, South Shore CVA, The Times Media Company and Visit Michigan City LaPorte.