South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority

NWI Welcomes Thousands of Athletes and VisitorsFor Major Sporting Events Happening This Week

NWI Welcomes Thousands of Athletes and VisitorsFor Major Sporting Events Happening This Week Northwest Indiana will be buzzing with sports excitement as the region welcomes a series of large youth sporting events from July 15–20, bringing in more than 6,500 athletes and spectators, with an estimated economic impact of $10.5 million.NSA...

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Honor the Best in Hospitality: Nominate for Service Excellence Awards

Honor the Best in Hospitality: Nominate for Service Excellence Awards Deadline for nominations is August 4 The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is now accepting nominations for the 19th annual R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards, recognizing outstanding hospitality professionals across Northwest Indiana.The...

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WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee launches statewide All-Star Scavenger Hunt 

WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee launches statewide All-Star Scavenger Hunt  Register now to join women’s basketball-themed scavenger hunt across 17 cities for All-Star tickets, prizes  The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee announced a statewide scavenger hunt today inviting fans across Indiana to join an interactive,...

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Five For Fighting to Play Pierogi Fest

Five For Fighting to Play Pierogi Fest Pierogi Fest® is thrilled to announce this year’s marque event- a free concert by Five For Fighting a/k/a John Ondrasik on our main stage on Saturday, July 26th at 8:30 PM, sponsored by Hard Rock Casino! The songwriter and performer is...

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South Shore CVA Launches Summer Fun Challenge to Boost Regional Tourism

South Shore CVA Launches Summer Fun Challenge to Boost Regional Tourism The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is excited to announce the launch of their Summer Fun Challenge, a brand-new passport within the popular South Shore Passport app. Designed to inspire exploration and reward adventure seekers,...

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Bass Open Tournament Returns to the South Shore

Bass Open Tournament Returns to the South Shore Presented by Horseshoe Casino Hammond Anglers from across the region will hit the waters of Lake Michigan this summer for the second annual South Shore Bass Open, taking place August 2–3 at the Hammond Marina. Presented by Horseshoe Casino Hammond,...

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New South Shore Area Guide Drops – Stop at Welcome Center & Receive FREE Swag Bag

New South Shore Area Guide Drops – Stop at Welcome Center & Receive FREE Swag Bag Lake County residents and beyond, your summer just got a major upgrade! The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is thrilled to announce the release of the 2025-2026 South Shore Area Guide--your all-in-one handbook to unforgettable...

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Local Students Win Big at Chili Cook-Off, Headed to World Championship in Indianapolis

Local Students Win Big at Chili Cook-Off, Headed to World Championship in Indianapolis The air was full of spice and excitement at the I.U.O.E. Local 150 Hall in Merrillville this past weekend as chili lovers from across the country came together for the professionally sanctioned 2-day chili cook-off hosted by Man’s Man Chili, LLC....

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Chili Cook-off Brings Cooks from Around the Country

Chili Cook-off Brings Cooks from Around the Country Third Annual NWI & I-65 Chili Cook-off Get ready to spice things up at this ultimate chili cook-off, where bold flavors, friendly competition, and a great cause come together for a sizzling good time! The cook-off will be held on Saturday, May...

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