Wawasee Fine Arts Festival
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/
Chautauqua Plein Air Workshop
Have you ever wanted a painting of your cottage, favorite shoreline view, or a meaningful location around Syracuse Lake or Lake Wawasee?
The Third Annual Plein Air Paint Out, taking place Friday and Saturday, May 22–23, 2026, offers a special opportunity to commission an original work of art through a purchase award.
For more information please visit: https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/2026-plein-air-programs-at-chautauqua-wawasee/
Ladies Boater Education Course
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.
WACF : Wetland Adventures
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/
WACF : Wetland Adventures
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/
WACF : Wetland Adventures
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/
WPOA Annual Pancake Breakfast
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, sausage, bacon & fruit. There will also be coffee & juice offered.
Cost: $12 adults & $6 children under 6
Dress: Lake Casual :)
Just for fun: The Syracuse Fire Department will have the firetrucks outside the Oakwood for children to view. We will also have Kens Balloons & Magic inside making balloons for children free of charge.
WACF : Wetland Adventures
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventure/
WPOA WAWASEE 250 FESTIVAL
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.
WACF: Bug Catch
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/lake-talk-and-eats-bug-catch-2/
Wawasee 250 Fireworks Display
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/
Boater Education Course
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/
Taps Across the Water
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
.For more information please visit: https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/taps-across-water-wawasee/
WACF Canoe Trip (Copy)
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/
Farm Tour at Anderson Farms
For more information please visit: https://wacf.com/events/farm-tour-at-anderson-farms/
WACF Annual Lake Celebration
For more information please visit:
https://wacf.com/events/annual-lakes-celebration-at-between-the-lakes/
Kiwanis Triathalon
For more information & to sign up please visit: http://www.wawaseekiwanis.org/
WACF Canoe Trip
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/
WACF Canoe Trip
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/
WACF Canoe Trip
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/
Lake Wawasee Annual Fireworks Display
On July 5th, a multi-location launch site will dramatically improve the visual effect of the 2025 Lake Wawasee fireworks celebration but require some knowledge on where best to watch the show.
There are two “fronts” to the Wawasee Fireworks display. The best place to watch the show will be from one of two fronts. Of course, a view from any angle will offer an experience like no other.
The WPOA is still seeking monetary donations to the 2025 Fireworks Fund.
For more information visit: wawaseefireworks.com
Wawasee Flotilla
Bring your boat to the Spink Condominiums
Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Organize at Noon, Parade starts at 12:30 PM
The Wawasee Flotilla will be celebrating its 64th boat parade this 4th of July weekend, and the theme is “Sounds of Summer!”-Music has played an incredible role in making Wawasee a special place. Everyone has a song or band that takes them immediately back to the lake. What music takes you back? Maybe it’s a memory of dancing at the Waco Pavilion, bobbing to the beats of a pier concert or a live band on the SS Lillypad! Perhaps favorite tunes while wakeboarding or smooth evening jazz while grilling lakeside.
Get your set list ready to set sail for the ultimate summer Jam. Join us for a vibrant, music-themed flotilla parade as we cruise the waters of Lake Wawasee in style, bringing the sounds of summer to life! Decorate your boat (or pier), blast your favorite summer tunes. or your favorite summer jams and enjoy a day of fun in the sun with friends, family, and fellow boaters. What’s your jam? Classic rock? Country? Jazz? Rap? Your favorite Movie track? Maybe even Travis Kelce’s girlfriend. Maybe Jimmy Buffett, Beach Boys, reggae, there are no wrong answers. Gather your crew and decorate your boat, pier or yard to reflect your musical love of the lake.
The Flotilla Parade will be on Saturday, July 5th @ 12:30 PM, starting at the Spink Condominiums moving counterclockwise around the lake. You need to register to be eligible for an award/prize (no charge). Registration forms will be available online at: www.wawaseeflotilla.com, at local retailers, Team Tuttle Mortgage, LLC, or you can call 574.457.3775 or email wawaseeflotilla@gmail.com.
Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts will be available online at: flotilla.sgpromostore.com.
WACF Bug Catch
This FREE event is perfect for kids and grandkids. Don’t forget to bring water shoes, a life jacket, and nets!
For more information please visit: https://wacf.com/events/lake-talk-and-eats-bug-catch/
Fish with the DNR
For more information please visit: https://wacf.com/events/fishing-with-the-dnr-at-between-the-lakes/
Patriotic Pops Concert
For more information please visit:
https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/events/patriotic-pops-concert-2025/
Patriotic Speaker: Teddy Roosevelt
For more information please visit:
https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/teddy-edith-roosevelt-chautauqua-wawasee-2025/
WACF Canoe Trip (Copy)
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/
WACF Wetland Adventure
Wetland Adventures happens at the WACF every Tuesday in June at 10 AM! This exciting program is designed for kids up to 5th grade and invites participants to explore the wonders of wetlands.
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventures-2/
Mudtastic Classic
For more information please visit Syracuse Parks & Recreation
https://www.syracusein.org/departments/parks/special_events/index.php
WACF Canoe Trip
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/
WACF Trivia Night
For more information please visit: https://wacf.com/mec-category/adult-events/
Wetland Adventure
Wetland Adventures happens at the WACF every Tuesday in June at 10 AM! This exciting program is designed for kids up to 5th grade and invites participants to explore the wonders of wetlands.
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventures-2/
WPOA Annual Pancake Breakfast
Please join us for our annual pancake breakfast to kick off the summer season at Lake Wawasee!
What time ? The breakfast will begin at 8am Saturday June 14th at the Oakwood Resort. You can come at any point during the breakfast. We will be serving until 10:30am.
Where do I go at the Oakwood? The breakfast will be held just inside the Oakwood main entrance in the conference room.
What does the breakfast include? The buffet will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon & Fruit. An assortment of coffee & juices will be offered as well.
What is the cost? The buffet costs $12 for adults & $6 for kids under the age of 6.
Just for fun… The Syracuse Fire Department firetrucks will be outside Oakwood offering bucket rides & Kens Balloons and Magic will be inside making balloons for children free of charge.
I’m not a member, can I still come? YES! Absolutely! Come meet your neighbors, ask what the WPOA has to offer and learn about different lake area organizations and events happening during the summer!
More Info…
The entrance will have tables set up from different lake organizations you can visit if you choose. Below are a list of organizations that will be present this year:
The Wawasee Flotilla, The WACF, The Wawasee Yacht Club, Chautauqua Wawasee, Turkey Creek Dam & Dike Conservancy District and The Syracuse Library.
Questions?
Please email pier0@wawaseeassociation.org or call 574-457-7172
WACF Wetland Adventures
Wetland Adventures happens at the WACF every Tuesday in June at 10 AM! This exciting program is designed for kids up to 5th grade and invites participants to explore the wonders of wetlands.
For more information: https://wacf.com/events/wetland-adventures-2/
Pawwasee Dog Parade
For more information: https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/calendar-of-events/