(Michigan City, IN) - Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), is partnering with Michigan City Special Events as a Gold Level Sponsor of two major events in Michigan City this summer.

 

The Inaugural Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival, being held June 3-5 in Washington Park, will kick off the summer in grand style, and the Michigan City Oktoberfest makes its return to Labor Day weekend.

 

“NIPSCO has been such a big part of Northwest Indiana for so long, and they continue to show great support for our community events,” said Terry Greetham, Special Events Coordinator for the city.

 

“We are so excited that they have decided to sponsor our newest event, The Singing Sands Festival, as well as helping us to bring back a Michigan City favorite, Oktoberfest,” he said. 

 

“NIPSCO is extremely excited to support the inaugural Singing Sands Sand Sculpture Festival event for 2022.  This event will surely attract many to the beautiful beaches within Washington Park,” said Denise Conlon, Manager Public Affairs & Economic Development for NIPSCO.

 

The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival is a three-day celebration of Michigan City’s lakefront and beach. The centerpiece of the event is a professional sand sculpting exhibition and competition, drawing some of the world’s most talented and well-known sand sculptors who will create incredible works of art in the City’s famous “singing sands”.

 

Greetham said Michigan City has partnered with The Sand Lovers, LLC, a professional sand sculpting and event management company, who specializes in major sand sculpting events.

 

Local businesses wishing to learn more about Michigan City Special Event sponsorship opportunities can contact Greetham at tgreetham@emichigancity.com.