(La Porte, IN) - The 25th annual Sunflower Fair in La Porte is this weekend.
A large number of people, as usual, are expected to attend the Saturday event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
La Porte Special Events Coordinator Brett Binversie estimated the turnout last year at about 10,000 people.
“The crowds never seemed to slow down,” he said.
Most of the vendors offering food and a variety of other goods like arts and crafts along with a huge display of antique motor vehicles will be on Michigan Ave for several blocks south of Lincolnway.
Binversie said there will be well over 100 artisan vendors and around a dozen food trucks not at the Sunflower Fair last year will also be here.
“We think everyone is going to enjoy it,” said.
There will be a Friday night kick-off to the Sunflower Fair featuring the regional rock band, “NAWTY”, performing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Michigan Ave. between Jefferson Ave. and Lincolnway.
“Looking forward to a great weekend. Hopefully, we get great weather as we’ve had,” La Porte Park and Recreation Department Superintendent Mark Schreiber during his Sunflower Fair announcement before the city’s Board of Public Works & Safety this week.
Other attractions Saturday will include bounce houses and carnival rides for children, face painting and a rib cook-off.
“If you’re looking for it, you should be able to find it at the 2024 Sunflower Fair,” he said.
