October 24 - 26, 2025
Culver Fall Fest is an annual event in October that takes place on Main Street in Culver. Friday Night, enjoy local shops and restaurants around town! Saturday, our SPOOK-tacular weekend is in FULL swing with the Pet Parade, Scarecrow Contest, Beer Garden and Vendors, Trunk or Treat, Live Band Entertainment by the Time Travelers, AND MORE! Sunday, take things easy, relax and unwind, soaking up all the small-town vibes.
SIGN UP:
Sign up for the Scarecrow Contest HERE
VENDORS:
Click HERE for the NON PROFIT VENDOR FORM
Click HERE for the CRAFT & COMMERCIAL VENDOR FORM
Click HERE for the FOOD VENDOR FORM
To keep Culver Fall Fest an event, The Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center relies on donations, sponsorships and volunteers. Reach out to findculverevents@gmail.com to get involved today!
2025 Fall Fest Schedule (more information coming soon)
Friday, October 24
3:00PM – 5:00PM GAME-ON - Come enjoy Switch games, Virtual Reality, and Classic Board Games! (Ages 12-17) at the Culver Union Township Public Library (107 N Main St, Culver, IN 46511)
5:00PM – 8:00PM Friday night dinner at the VFW (108 E Washington St, Culver, IN 46511)
9:00PM: The Lakehouse Grille offers scary-good drink specials and SCARE-E-OKE! (620 E Lake Shore Dr, Culver, IN 46511)
More information coming soon!
Need a place to stay at the end of the night? Book your Culver stay HERE
Saturday, October 25
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Lions Club Breakfast at the Depot Building (615 E Lake Shore Dr, Culver, IN 46511)
Between the Culver Town Park and Main Street, use the interactive walking path to find your way to the park, and learn a bit about Culver’s history.
Scan the QR code on signage along the walking path to access Culver’s Walking Tours or CLICK HERE to access.
8:30AM – 1 Mile Run/Walk - starting and ending at the Culver & Union Township Public Library (107 N Main St, Culver, IN 46511). No registration required! Maps will be provided at the start of the run/walk.
9AM – Yoga in Downstairs Library (107 N Main St, Culver, IN 46511) Free Yoga is Sponsored by Civvies & Culver Pediatrics
9:30AM – PET PARADE LINEUP BEHIND LIBRARY (in parking lot)
10:00AM -10:00PM: Food, non-profit, commercial and art vendors open
(Click HERE for the NON PROFIT VENDOR FORM)
(Click HERE for the CRAFT & COMMERCIAL VENDOR FORM)
(Click HERE for the FOOD VENDOR FORM)
10:00AM: Pet parade - dress your pet up in their favorite costume and parade them around town! LINK COMING SOON for the pet parade.
10:30AM: PUMPKIN PATCH & PAINTING OPEN at the Culver Union Township Public Library Courtyard
Pick your pumpkin from the patch, paint it, and let your creative spirit soar! Come take part in this fun Fall activity while supplies last.
10AM– 11AM – TRUNK OR TREAT LOAD-IN
11:00 am: Kids Zone Opens
Featuring a bounce house, pumpkin painting, games, Halloween Movie Marathon, smores and concessions
The Kids Zone is Coordinated by the Culver Elementary PTO
Special thanks to the Culver Chamber of Commerce for the s’mores!
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: TRUNK OR TREAT - Decorate your car, truck, golf cart, tractor or any vehicle, and hand out candy to our trick-or-treaters. Prizes will be awarded to the best. most creative, trunks! CLICK HERE to sign up your trunk!
Presented and sponsored by Culver Fire Auxiliary & Kiwanis Club of Culver
12PM – DJ Tim Begins at festival stage, Presented by Absolute Entertainment
12:00PM - 10:00PM: Beer garden opens Hosted By: Studebaker Brewing
1:00PM – Announce Trunk or Treat Winner
1:30PM - 5PM – CHILI COOK-OFF at the VFW (108 E Washington St, Culver, IN 46511) Stop in to taste all the delicious entries, and vote on your favorite chili!
2:00PM: Cornhole Tournament BEGINS! on Main Street Presented by, and Proceeds to Benefit Culver Community Cheerleading
2:00PM - 5:00PM: Culver Lion’s Club Halloween Party on the Dicke Lot
5:00 pm: Announce Scarecrow Contest Winner, and Announce Adult & Group Costume Contest Winner on Main Street Stage
Sign up for the Scarecrow Contest HERE or pick up a form from the Culver Union Township Public Library front desk! (Entries are due by October 7th)
More information coming soon for the costume contest!
6:30PM - 9:30PM: The Time Travelers Performance on Festival Stage (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIME TRAVELERS)
The Time Travelers play a large variety of familiar classic rock songs that all have one thing in common…
…you can DANCE to them!
Family friendly classic rock for ALL occasions!
10:00PM: Beer Garden Closes
10:00 pm: Late Night Entertainment: Drink Specials and DJ at the VFW (108 E Washington St, Culver, IN 46511)
Need a place to stay at the end of the night? Book your Culver stay HERE
Sunday, October 26th
More information coming soon!