# Events & Things To Do In Valparaiso, Indiana on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Valparaiso, Indiana on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Valparaiso, Indiana on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: Early Summer Car Truck & Bike Show
  - **Description**: The Early-Summer Valpo Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet returns to the Porter County Expo Center the weekend before Memorial Day! Over 500 swap spaces, hundreds of paved parking places for show vehicles and thousands of spectators through th
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/early-summer-car-truck-and-bike-show/200029788717455
  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, business, exhibitions, memorial-day
- **Event Name**: Edge of Liberty Craft Fair – May 17, 2026
  - **Description**: 🎪 Edge of Liberty Craft Fair

A laid-back Sunday market featuring local makers, artists, growers, and small businesses — set on our farm in Liberty Township.

Come stroll, shop, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon discovering unique handmade goods, fresh local
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/edge-of-liberty-craft-fair-may-17-2026/200029613575658
  - **Venue**: 606 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Alley Kat's Spring Flea Market!
  - **Description**: Alley Kat's Flea Market is back this Spring!

Our parking lot will be filled with over 20 guest vendors with Flea Market Style! Plus, shop over 45 full-time small businesses inside our Shop of Shops!

Come for vintage, home decor, furniture, collectibles,
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/alley-kats-spring-flea-market/200029863187248
  - **Venue**: 1515 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: flea
- **Event Name**: The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Join us for handmade goods, fresh produce, food, and music in a relaxed farm setting  near Valparaiso - no tickets required.About this EventEvery other Sunday from Mother’s Day to Halloween, we bring together
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/the-edge-of-liberty-craft-fair/100001983913172705
  - **Venue**: The Edge of Liberty
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, karaoke, art, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: New Executive Chief Officer N0763 Course
  - **Description**: New Executive Chief Officer 
N0763 Course

Dates: May 17th – 22nd , 2026

Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day

Cost: Free- The course is being funded by National Fire Academy Funds

Course Description:
This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial,
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/new-executive-chief-officer-n0763-course/200029735341103
  - **Venue**: 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: workshops, business
- **Event Name**: 2D Needle Felting: Poppy Field
  - **Description**: Come learn the artistic medium of needle felting! In this beginner-friendly class, learn all the basics of needle felting in a two-dimensional style. It is similar to painting, but with dyed fibers and a special felting needle that knots the fibers in pla
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/2d-needle-felting-poppy-field/200029802674716
  - **Venue**: 256 Indiana Ave. Valparaiso IN. 46383, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Valparaiso

- **Event Name**: Chocolate Walk
  - **Description**: Get ready for the ✨ sweetest ✨ day in Valpo! 🍫

Stroll through Downtown Valpo on Saturday, May 2 and enjoy decadent chocolate treats from 30+ local businesses while you shop, explore, and spend time with friends.


📅 Saturday, May 2  
📍 Downtown Valpo  
⏰
  - **Venue**: Downtown Valparaiso
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- **Event Name**: SAND + STEEL Art Fest
  - **Description**: 🌟🖌️ Artist Applications are available NOW! 🖌️🌟
https://www.valparaisoevents.com/event/sandsteelartfest

Valparaiso Events and the Valparaiso Creative Council are excited to present...

✨🎨 SAND + STEEL Art Fest 🎨✨, a free, three-day celebration of local ar
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Trace Adkins at Porter County Fairgrounds, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Porter County Fairgrounds in the heart of Valparaiso, IN for
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Serene Designs @Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
  - **Description**: You won’t want to miss this long-standing Valparaiso tradition, that all started with Orville Redenbacher in 1979, as it returns for its 47th year! After watching the Popcorn Parade, explore 300+ vendors lining Downtown Valpo’s streets, Main Stage Music p
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (Official)
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- **Event Name**: Trace Adkins in Valparaiso
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Trace Adkins is Live at Porter County Fair Offices on Sunday, July 26, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Trace Adkins is hitting Porter County Fair Offices on Sunday, July 26, 2026
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fair Offices
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- **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Bailey Zimmerman, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center in Valparaiso, IN sets the
  - **Venue**: Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
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- **Event Name**: Lakeshore PAW'S Pup Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: 🐾🎉 SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BIGGEST PAW-TY OF THE YEAR! 🎉🐾

We’re thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Pup Crawl, happening Saturday, June 20th from 5:00–10:00 PM in the heart of downtown Valparaiso!

The evening kicks off with a fun, dog-friendly walk throu
  - **Venue**: Central Park Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Popcorn Parade
  - **Description**: Join the Porter County Libertarian Party and our candidates as we march in the 2026 Valparaiso Popcorn Parade. You won’t want to miss this long-standing Valparaiso tradition, that all started with Orville Redenbacher in 1979, as it returns for its 47th ye
  - **Venue**: Valparaiso, IN
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- **Event Name**: Early Summer Car Truck & Bike Show
  - **Description**: The Early-Summer Valpo Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet returns to the Porter County Expo Center the weekend before Memorial Day! Over 500 swap spaces, hundreds of paved parking places for show vehicles and thousands of spectators through th
  - **Venue**: Porter County Expo Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Early Summer Car Truck & Bike Show (Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Porter County Expo Center), Edge of Liberty Craft Fair – May 17, 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 606 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383), Alley Kat's Spring Flea Market! (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 1515 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383), The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at The Edge of Liberty), New Executive Chief Officer N0763 Course (Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am at 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at The Edge of Liberty).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Valparaiso on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Valparaiso include Porter County Expo Center, 606 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383, 1515 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Valparaiso include Halliar Enterprises LLC, The Edge of Liberty, Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Valparaiso?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Valparaiso.

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