EVENT SCHEDULE

This schedule will be updated for 2026, stay tuned!

Culver's 2025 Lakefest Schedule

Friday, July 18th

4:00 PM

Food, Arts, Crafts, Commercial Booths, and Games - Until 10 PM

4:00 PM

Kids Zone - Kids games and activities, snacks, changing station & more!

Coordinated by the Culver Community Elementary PTO

SPONSORED BY: Ted & Julia Dunn

4:30 PM

Flag Ceremony - SALUTE THE TROOPS - Outside of the Lions Club Depot Building

A salute to those who have served, are currently serving, and prepare to serve in the U.S. Military, keynote speaker, a 21 Gun Volley, and our current VFW Post 6919 members and Auxilary.

SPONSORED BY First Farmers Bank and Trust

5:00 PM

Online Registration for Waves of Freedom Run ENDS

6:00 PM

Miss Maxinkuckee Pageant - Damore Amphitheater

Flowers and decor by: The Garden By Elizabeth

7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Miss Maxinkuckee Pageant Crowning

5:00PM - 10:00PM

Beer Garden between West Pavillion and Depot Building

Hosted by Fridas Mexican Grill

Special thanks to Sellers Services for set up and decor

7:30PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Walker's Creek and the Hound Dogs - West Pavilion Stage

SPONSORED BY: The Roy Shepard Memorial Fund

The Roy Shepard Memorial Fund was established in 2024 to honor the legacy of Roy Shepard, a beloved and deeply involved member of the Culver community. Roy played a vital role in revitalizing Culver, helping to attract new businesses and serving as the first president of the Culver Lakefest—an event he helped found and which has become a cherished local tradition. His passion for community extended far beyond economic development; Roy was also a talented musician who performed in several bands and contributed for many years as a percussionist in the Maxinkuckee Players theatre productions. The Roy Shepard Memorial Fund celebrates Roy’s enduring love for music and his lasting contributions to the cultural and civic life of Culver.

Click Here to Donate to the Roy Shepard Memorial Fund

9:30 PM

Live Entertainment Ends – West Pavilion Stage

10:00 PM

Vendor booths close

Saturday, July 19th

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Lion's Club ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES inside the Depot Building

8:00 AM

5K Run/ Walk - Waves of Freedom Run

*Either register online by 5 PM July 18th OR

Day-of registration opens at 6:30 AM and ends at 7:45AM

Awards to take place at the Damore Amphitheater

8:00 AM

1/2 Mile Sparkler Run* (Ages 3-10)

*Either register online by 5 PM July 18th OR

Day-of registration opens at 6:30 AM and ends at 7:45AM

Awards to take place at the Damore Amphitheater

9:00 AM

Waves of Freedom Run Awards - Damore Amphitheater

9:00 AM

Parade Registration – at the corner of College and Slate - Closes at 9:30 AM

9:00 AM

Food, Arts, Crafts, Commercial Booths, and Games - Until 11 PM

10:00 AM

41st Annual Culver Lakefest Parade - "Make A Splash"

Parade Marshals - The Kornblith Family & Culver Community Swim Team

How do you "make a splash" in your community? Celebrate the difference YOU make, and what makes you, your family, or your business STAND OUT, in this year's Lakefest Parade!

"Make A Splash"at the 41st Annual Lakefest Parade.

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

SPONSORED BY The Lakehouse Grille and The Original Root Beer Stand

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Ain't Ryte - Performing at West Pavilion Stage