Bass Lake community: the festival board has had to make a difficult decision in regards to the 2020 festival. Due to State guidelines, volunteer uncertainty, and permit delays, we feel it is best to cancel this year with the intention of coming back next year stronger and bigger. A firework display is still in the works at this time ( waiting on permit) and T shirts will be available all summer long. ( I'm writing " Covid casualty " on mine!) PLEASE consider volunteering so we can have a successful 2021!
Thank you for all your support, be safe! BLF Board
Thank you for all your support, be safe! BLF Board
Welcome to Bass Lake Festival, Indiana
Every year, we all look forward to the BIG WEEKEND at the end of July; our very own Bass Lake Festival! This year's festival is quickly coming together with a lot of people getting involved. Sponsors continue to take on many of our traditional events, and we look forward to even more. If you have an idea for an event, would like to sponsor an event, or just volunteer a few hours, please let us know!
The festival was officially formed in the 70's, but many of the events were formed long before then. This is one of many Bass Lake tales where many of the details are known by some of our long time residents and visitors. Dig for more details on this on some of those late summer night sitting around the fire!
The Bass Lake Festival is a long tradition that solely relies on monies generated from fundraisers, corporate sponsors and community support!! Your financial support allows us to offer a festival full of events for all ages. Therefore, we need your help and support to keep this tradition going! If you are interested in donating, go to our CONTACT US page for our address.
The festival was officially formed in the 70's, but many of the events were formed long before then. This is one of many Bass Lake tales where many of the details are known by some of our long time residents and visitors. Dig for more details on this on some of those late summer night sitting around the fire!
The Bass Lake Festival is a long tradition that solely relies on monies generated from fundraisers, corporate sponsors and community support!! Your financial support allows us to offer a festival full of events for all ages. Therefore, we need your help and support to keep this tradition going! If you are interested in donating, go to our CONTACT US page for our address.
Grand Marshal - earl mcguire
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Grand Marshal of Festival Parade— The 2019 Bass Lake Festival Grand Marshal is Earl McGuire. Earl and his family have a long history with Bass Lake and Knox. In fact, Earl's father and mother were also grand marshals. Born in 1932, Earl remembers his grandmother who owned five restaurants in the area. He is an Army vet and has been married to Martha for 62 years. They have six children, including Mary Topelian who serves on both the BLPOA and the Bass Lake Festival Boards. Earl taught high school accounting in Hobart, lived in Valparaiso. He enjoyed golf and bowling; ask him about winning the Mr. and Mrs. International Doubles Bowling Tournament. He and his wife currently live at Bass Lake. Earl's claim to fame at Bass Lake it his long history as the
Treasurer of the BLPOA. Under his 21-year Board tenure, the firehouse was converted into the BLPOA Community Center. He enjoys reading spy novels, watching sports and spending time with his 6 kids, 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Give Earl a big round of applause in the parade festival! Written by: Kathy Carrier |
Pictured: Earl & Martha McGuire
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Get happy @ bass lake
Bass Lake......it makes us happy. Thank you Abriella Caravette for putting this video together!
