Join Us for the
22nd
fest in the first
Please fill out an application and send your payment by
Monday, September 15, 2025.
Make all checks out to the MBACD
Send to
P.O. 2405
Gary, IN 46403
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Saturday, September 20, 2025, all eyes will be on Lake Street Lake Street, home of the 22nd
Fest in the First Festival from 3-8pm: This year, Fest in the First will offer a variety of
entertainers including children’s entertainment, jazz, R&B and rock-&-roll.
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The goal of our festival is for our visitors to enjoy quality food, arts and craft vendors, libations, and live entertainment all along Gary's newest complete street.
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Applications
food trucks, soaps, fashion...
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If you are a nonprofit that serves families
in Gary and the greater NWI region,
please fill out this application.
If you are an artist interested in being part of our Fest in the first Artist Corridor, please fill out this application.
