Celebrate summer with an evening on the water! Join fellow WPOA members for a memorable evening aboard the S.S. Lillypad for a relaxing sunset cruise featuring hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and two relaxing hours of conversation, laughter, and spectacular lake views. Whether you're reconnecting with longtime neighbors or meeting new members, this annual cruise is the perfect way to celebrate another wonderful summer on the lake. We hope you'll plan to join us!

Book your tickets NOW to reserve your spot - limited seating available. *1 ticket per person.

Please arrive around 6:30-6:45 p.m. to check in. We will have a list of everyone who paid online. Check in will be at the Frog Tavern around the side of the building where the Lillypad boards. Boarding will start at 6:45 pm.

Questions? Call or Text 574-457-7172

Please RSVP for Cruise by Aug 8th.

Please note: This is not a dinner cruise, it will be strictly hors d’oeuvres

This is a WACF Event.

For more information : https://wacf.com/events/farm-tour-at-anderson-farms-3/

This is a Trails Event.

For more information please visit:

‍ ‍https://www.syracusewawaseetrails.com/annual-celebration-fundraiser-2026/

This is a WACF Event.

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/lillypadcruise/

Boater Education Course (Open Session)

Saturday, August 1, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Syracuse Community Center
1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse

Cost: Free (donuts and light lunch provided)

Pre-registration required: Register HEREThis session is open to everyone, including:New boatersTeens operating personal watercraftLongtime lake residents who want a refresherChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information: https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/indiana-boater-education-course-syracuse/

For decades, the Wawasee Property Owners Association (WPOA) has staged an Independence Day fireworks show that rivals many of the best. Because of extraordinary community support, we’ve now secured a brand‑new 12‑barge fleet and are building a one‑time, expanded show for America’s 250th birthday!

The 2026 display will be launching from seven positions instead of three and using all twelve new barges, each with new rigging and equipment. The expanded fleet will improve safety, increase capacity, and enhance viewing coverage around the entire lake, while supporting the large 8‑, 10‑, and 12‑inch shells that define the Wawasee show.

The WPOA Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show is 100% paid for by donations. All donations are tax deductible.  To Donate to Wawasee250: https://www.wawaseeassociation.org/donate

For more information: https://www.wawaseefireworks.com/

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/lake-talk-and-eats-bug-catch-2/

To unite our lake community in celebration, education, and pride

as we prepare for America’s 250th.

The Wawasee 250 Festival celebrates the spirit of Lake Wawasee by bringing our community

together to honor our Fireworks Barge Replacement Campaign Community Donors & Founders,

showcase the new barge fleet, educate families about the art and science of pyrotechnics, and

build anticipation for America’s 250th birthday. Rooted in safety, gratitude, and community

pride, the festival creates a shared experience that strengthens our connection to the lake and to

one another.

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/

Please join us for our annual pancake breakfast to kick off the summer season at Lake Wawasee!

Time: The breakfast will begin at 8:30 am Saturday June 20th at the Oakwood Resort. You can come at any point during the breakfast. We will be serving until 10:30am.

Location: The breakfast will be held just inside the main Oakwood entrance in the conference room.

What does the breakfast include? The buffet will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon & fruit. There will also be coffee & juice offered.

Cost: $12 adults & $6 for children under 6

Dress: Lake Casual :)

Just for fun: The Syracuse Fire Department will have the firetrucks outside the Oakwood for children to view, possible bucket rides (weather permitting). We will also have Kens Balloons & Magic inside making balloons for children free of charge.

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/

For more information:

https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/events/pawasee-dog-parade-2026/

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/lake-talk-and-eats-native-plant-sale-2/

For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/

Ladies Boater Education Course

Saturday, May 30, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Syracuse Community Center
1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse

Cost: Free (donuts and light lunch provided)
Pre-registration required: Register HERE

This special ladies-only session is designed to encourage open questions in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Conservation Officers from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will lead the course, covering:

• Boating laws

• Navigation rules

• Emergency procedures

• Safe operation practices

Girls and women of all ages are welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Upon successful completion of the course and exam, each participant will receive an official Indiana Boater Education Card.

Mark your calendar for one of the most anticipated early summer events in northern Indiana-the 12th Annual Wawasee Fine Arts Festival returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana.

Hosted by Chautauqua-Wawasee, this free, family-friendly festival brings together art lovers, families, and visitors for a full day of creativity, entertainment, and lakeside charm.

For more information please visit: https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/wawasee-fine-arts-festival-2026/

For more information:

https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/lake-wawasee-historical-cruise-2026/

Taps Across the Water Wawasee: Syracuse Program Details

In Syracuse, more than 40 trumpet players will continue the tribute on Lakes Wawasee, Syracuse, and Papakeechie.

• A trumpet ensemble concert will be held from 8:10 to 8:30 p.m. at the gazebo at Oakwood Resort

• Musicians will then move to designated locations around the three lakes to perform Taps following a one-minute silence beginning at 9:08 p.m
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  For more information please visit: https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/taps-across-water-wawasee/

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Sign up is required. Meeting location is at the Public Ramp Parking Area on Hatchery Road. 9124 E Hatchery Road Syracuse, IN 46567

For more information please visit: WACF https://wacf.com/events/canoe-trip-3/