Foodapalooza was a big festive, gut stuffing hit!
Foodapalooza ’24 was enjoyed by hundreds. What a beautiful day, the weather was amazing. Over 30 grills were fired up, and some very creative drinks, desserts and finger food. Top honors went to Tree lancers and their Pork Swords. But everyone did such a great job! We enjoyed, bacon-wrapped Oreo’s, French Macaroons, A charcuterie board in a cup, Pineapple kabobs, Jello shots in syringes. So much creativity. And thank you everyone for sharing. Yes we had some great prizes, but Foodapalooza is all about Lake friends having a great time together. A big shout out to all our Lake supporters: Sportsman Inn, Oakdale Bar & Grill, Tall Timbers, Susan’s Freeman Bay, The Madam Carroll and The Summer Beach House. THANK YOU! A $100 donation will also be made to Food Finders to help those in need. Enjoy the photos.
100 fun things to do around Lake Freeman
- Go for a cruise on the boat
- Work on your tan (But put on some sunscreen)
- Enjoy friends and family
- Enjoy a bonfire
- Don’t forget the S’mores
- Hit Indiana Beach Amusement Park
- Catch a flick at the Twin Lakes Drive-In
- Come on, at least try waterskiing
- Fish for Bass, Crappie and Walleye
- Check out a Fest in downtown Monticello
- Go for a tasting at Whyte Horse Winery
- Go to a sports event at Purdue. Boiler Up!
- Golf at Tippecanoe or Battle Ground C.C.
- Maybe miniature golf is your style
- Ride Bikes
- Ride Horses at Crooked Creek
- Ride a four-wheeler through the woods
- Ride a Jet Ski around Ski Island
- Jump off your dock!
- Wear wild swim shorts
- Wear a wild bikini
- Eat at the Historic Sportsman’s Inn
- Jog around the Lake. (Or at least try!)
- Sleep out in a tent
- Ahh!, a frosty Margarita at The Boat House.
- Read a book by the Lake
- Fireworks. Fireworks. Fireworks!
- Watch an awesome sunset
- Go fly a kite
- Go for walk and enjoy the fresh air
- Go to Crasian Brewery
- Get up early and watch the sunrise
- Stay up late and gaze at the brilliant stars
- Catch a band on the Madam Carroll
- Get an Ice Cream Bar at Susan’s Freeman Bay
- Tube with your best friend!
- Bird watch. Woodpeckers to Eagles.
- Relish a big, deep breathe of fresh air
- Play volleyball at the sandbar
- Explore the countryside
- Catch a local band
- Buy vegetables at local stand
- Make silly faces
- Master paddle boarding
- Get married lakeside
- Duck under Tioga Bridge
- Jump off the Tioga Bridge (Only kidding)
- Enjoy some Indiana Lobster
- Go duck hunting
- Hunt for clams and mussels
- Take a ride in a golf cart
- Play “Beersbee” at the Sandbar
- When was the last time you did a cannonball?
- When was the last time you skinny-dipped?!
- Join the yacht club
- Look at the Dam from Oak Dale Dam Bar & Grill
- Go the whole weekend without shaving
- Break out your guitar
- Visit a local business
- Grab a beer and a game at Anglers
- Play a game of cards
- Get a paddle and Kayak
- Swing in a hammock
- Take a nap
- Why does beer taste so good at the Lake?
- Keep an eye out for deer
- Catch fire flies
- Turn OFF the TV
- Turn up the music
- Have a water balloon fight with the kids
- Open the windows
- Play “Bags” with your buddies
- Go Antiquing
- Climb a tree
- Plant a tree
- Enjoy the Fall colors
- Jump in a pile of leaves
- Catch a frog
- Smile more
- Sing some Karaōke
- Play hide and go seek
- Play ghost in the graveyard
- Play Marco Polo (Wait don’t)
- Skip Stones
- Throw some shrimp on the BBQ
- Eat outside
- Tell ghost stories
- Let your dog walk you
- Check out downtown Delphi
- Check out downtown Brookston
- Eat a watermelon
- Buy the kids bubbles
- Do a flip on a wakeboard
- It’s five o’clock somewhere
- Let the kids stay up late
- Visit the Monticello Historical Society
- Wave at someone on a boat
- Check out all the cool lake houses
- Buy a cool lake house
- DO ABSOLUTLY NOTHING!
Some Good Tips When Launching Your Boat.
Did you know?
The current Indiana state record white bass and hybrid striped bass came from Lake Freeman.