Programs
Programs
Sweets -N- Style Fashion Show
Sweets -N- Style Fashion Show
Bean Bag Tourney
Time:
Bags fly at noon.
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Cost:
$40.00 per team of two
(Does not include entry ticket cost of $10 per person)
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Registration:
Sign up to participate in
The Village Tavern.
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Registration Deadline:
You can sign up on the
day of the event.
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Prize
The winner wins half of the
total registration fee
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Tickets
General Admission
$10.00 per person.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from Duneland Exchange Club Members or at the event.
(Automatic entry into door prize, which is $300 and sponsored by Sensit Industries).
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Food
(Hot dog or brat and chips)
$5.00 per person
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Bean Bag Tourney
$40.00 per team of 2
(Does not include entry ticket cost of $10 per person)
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T-shirts
(Sold at the event)
$20.00 per shirt
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Raffle Tickets
$5.00 per ticket
$20.00 for 5 tickets
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Raffle and Silent Auction Ends at 5:00 p.m.
Schedule
Event Times
Overall Event
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Bean Bag Tourney
Bags fly at 12:00 p.m.
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Live Entertainment
12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.​
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Ed Strudas
Performs 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ed Strudas – Singer, Songwriter, Community Favorite
Ed Strudas is more than a familiar face—he’s a beloved sound in the Duneland music scene. A lifelong Chesterton resident and guitarist for the local band Janky Limo, Ed has spent years lighting up stages across the Region with his signature blend of soulful originals and acoustic takes on classics by Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Phil Collins, and the Talking Heads.
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Whether he’s performing a solo set or jamming with fellow local musicians, Ed brings authenticity, energy, and a deep love for music that resonates with every audience. His shows are known for their easygoing vibe, thoughtful lyrics, and crowd-pleasing charm.
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Beyond the stage, Ed is a proud and active member of the Duneland community—always ready to lend his voice, guitar, and heart to causes that matter.
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Thank You to Urschel Technologies
Proud Sponsor of It Takes a Village
We’re grateful to Urschel Technologies, a Chesterton-based company and the global leader in food cutting technology, for supporting this year’s It Takes a Village event. Their commitment to innovation and community impact goes hand in hand—and we’re honored to have their partnership.
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Thank you for helping us strengthen and serve the Duneland community!
Jack Cunningham
Performs 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Jack Cunningham – Singer/Songwriter | Versatile Voice of the Region
Jack Cunningham is a Chesterton-based singer/songwriter known for his versatile sound and engaging live performances. A familiar name on the Northwest Indiana music scene, Jack plays regularly at local favorites like 219 Taproom, Anderson’s Winery, and a variety of festivals and community events throughout the Region.
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Jack’s sets blend original songs with an eclectic mix of covers—from Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks to Sinead O’Connor—offering something for every listener. His easygoing style, heartfelt delivery, and musical range make each show a memorable experience.
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Rooted in Duneland and deeply connected to the community, Jack brings authenticity, talent, and hometown pride to every stage he plays.
Basket not in auction
Door Prize, Raffle, and Silent Auction
Door Prize
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All general admission tickets are entered into the door prize.
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Raffle
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Raffle tickets are $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00.
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To play, you drop one or more raffle tickets into the bucket in front of the item you are interested in winning. At the end of the event, one ticket will be pulled from the ticket bucket for each raffle item. The ticket pulled, wins the raffle item.
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Silent Auction
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Items that cost over $100 will be part of a silent auction. You write your name and bid on the auction item sheet. The bidder that offers the highest dollar amount wins.
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Thank you to CST Enterprises for being our door prize sponsor.
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Raffle and Silent Auction Ends at 5:00 p.m.
