(La Porte, IN) - The annual LakeFest in La Porte will kick-off today with a big splash at Fox Park.  Park Department Superintendent Mark Schreiber said there will be fitness classes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. along with a contest to see who can hit a floatable golf ball the longest distance over Clear Lake.

 

“They’ll be driving them out into the lake,” he said.

 

Other activities this evening at Fox Park include wiffle ball, a home run derby and “Futboleros,” nicknamed the Harlem Globetrotters of soccer, demonstrating their skills.  There will also be music from a D.J. and live musicians.

 

Schreiber said coming out this evening is also a chance to see the recent improvements to that area.

 

“We want people to come out to Fox Park and see all of the great renovations we’ve made and, really, just have a big celebration of community,” he said.

 

The highlights Saturday will include professional jet-ski racing that will also occur on Sunday at Stone Lake.

 

For a complete listing of the happenings and schedule, click here to be taken to the event website.