(La Porte, IN) - The 23rd annual Sunflower Fair in La Porte is tomorrow, but the festivities begin this evening with live music downtown.
More than 100 craft and non-profit vendors and a classic car show and food will be among the attractions. The always heavily attended event will also feature a rib cook-off, entertainment, kids' activities, and a kid's fun zone.
Other attractions include the La Porte Farmers Market and the Artists Gallery Walk.
The Sunflower Fair will be in the area of Michigan Ave. in the city's downtown from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The main sponsor this year for the Sunflower Fair is American Licorice.
"Their participation in our community is so welcomed and recognized and appreciated," said La Porte Events Coordinator Brett Binversie.
Live music this evening will serve as a kick-off to the festivities. "Small Town," a John Mellencamp tribute band, will perform on an outdoor stage on Monroe St. north of Lincolnway. The event featuring food and beverage vendors begins at 6 p.m.
Binversie said Small Town would start playing between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
