FoodAPalooza is August 15^th at the Lake Freeman sandbar!

Banner — Be creative and join us with your culinary masterpiece.

The wildly fun, completely free Lake Freeman food-sharing festival returns to the Lake Freeman sandbar in Monticello on Saturday, August 15, from noon to 5 p.m. Approximately 200 boats and grills will gather at the sandbar as friends, families and food lovers fire up their grills and share their favorite creations with anyone willing to wade in and take a bite.There’s no admission charge. Just register at the Judges table. Bring a boat, bring some food, bring a grill — and get ready to get wet.

A panel of judges will sample the culinary creations and award prizes in five categories:

BEST APPETIZER • BEST DESSERT • BEST FOOD • MOST CREATIVE • BEST OF SHOW

But nobody comes to FoodAPalooza just to win. The real point is sharing — sharing food, sharing laughs, sharing the lake and sharing a great summer afternoon with the Lake Freeman community.

Hot off the Centennial Celebration of Freeman Lake (The original name), we head into the Nation’s 250^th anniversary, the 100^th anniversary for Indiana Beach and the 50^th anniversary of the Madam Carroll! The hits keep coming. If you are new to Lake Freeman welcome! If you are a veteran, you know the fun you are in for. A couple save the dates… We all know Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day are big weekends. But “Save The Date” for the Kentucky Derby Cruise, May 2^nd, the 4^th Annual FoodaPalooza, Saturday August 15^th and the 50^th Anniversary Party for the Madam Carroll, Saturday August 22^nd. Please don’t tell anyone how much fun Lake Freeman is. We want to keep it a secret! Ha!

We're lucky to have such a nostalgic treasure to celebrate.

How Freeman Lake became the best lake in Indiana

On April 18^th, 1925 the Indiana Conservation Corporation proclamation that the newly formed reservoir behind the nearly completed Oakdale Dam be known as “Freeman Lake”. This was in honor of Roger Freeman the visionary engineer who designed and oversaw construction of both dams, the Norway and the Oakdale. These dams brought the first reliable electricity to central Indiana and two of the best lakes to the midwest! Roger Freeman passed in January of 1925, six months before the Oakdale Dam was completed. The workers rallied and completed it in record time… “For Roger!” Follow us on Facebook. Remember one thing, If you’re lucky to live by the Lake, you’re lucky enough!

Freeman100 Flag — We still have a few Centennial Flags. info@lakefreemanlife.com

What do you love most about the Lake Freeman Life?

Sunrises and sunsets Time spent with family and friends The Sandbar, Duh. A slow boat cruise to check out the homes Sitting on the dock and watching the Madam Carroll cruise by Fishing Skiing, wakeboarding and tubing Waking up to the beautiful view

Well we are biased, but Lake Freeman is absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a lake house here’s your check list—

1. Ten miles long, not a boring puddle

2. Sand bottom, no muck

3. A big variety of homes and price points

4. A fantastic sandbar for a boating destination

5. Restaurants, beach bars and a giant party boat

6. Great ramps

7. A full service Marina

8. Incredible wildlife including abundant Bald Eagles

9. An island and historic Bridge

10. Great fishing

A Touching Video "A Good Run"

Here is an incredibly touching show that recaps one mans memories and gets to the heart of the special experience that is boating. We’ve all had many of these moments on Lake Freeman. It was produced and posted courtesy of Discover Boating. Enjoy!