ANNUAL FOUNDATION EVENTS
The Valpo Parks Foundation hosts three events annually to recognize and celebrate community leaders:
Friends & Legends, Party in the Park and Creekside Classic.
FRIENDS & LEGENDS
"Celebrating Friends & Legends" reception is held each year to honor those who lend support and volunteer to aid in the mission of the Foundation. The "Art & Irene Malasto Legends Award" is presented to give recognition and appreciation to a person or business that has supported the Valpo Parks in a significant way through volunteer service, leadership, and/or gifts of financial support. The "Community Champion" Award serves to honor someone who demonstrates leadership and stewardship in the community.
Please join us this year on Thursday, October 2, 2025. 5:00 - 7:00pm Butterfield Pavilion at Fairgrounds Park
2025 Event Sponsors:
LEGEND LEVEL: Lake Cable, LLC
CHAMPION LEVEL: 1st Source Bank, AM Stabilizers, Indiana Beverage, Thorgren Tool and Molding, Inc, Tonn and Blank Construction
IN-KIND: Aberdeen Manor, Madewell Media, Spare Room Studios.
LIP SYNC BATTLE IN THE PARK
The Annual Party in the Park was back in Central Park Plaza this year and it did not disappoint. Community members from around town were asked to perform a lip sync’d song to raise money for the Valpo Parks Foundation as we support the Parks Fee Assistance Program which helps underprivileged youth to participate in Valpo Parks programming, like Discovery Day Camp and Youth Sports. Participants pulled out all the stops with costumes, hilarious dances and performances that brought the house down!
2025 Event Sponsors: LEGEND LEVEL: UFS Corporation, M&S Collision, Inc. CHAMPION LEVEL: Lakeshore Landscaping, Inc, Powder Processing & Technology FRIEND LEVEL: BeLikeKeegan, Berkshire Hathaway Executive Group, El Salto Restaurant, Sam Allie State Farm, Task Force Tips, The Sulcer Family, Von Tobel
Please join us for these additional events hosted by Valpo Parks Foundation throughout the year.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Friday, May 23, 2025
Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument
Remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Veterans Day Observance
Friday, November 7, 2025
Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument
Honor all military veterans, past and present.
Santa & Sirens Toy Drive
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Foundation Meadows Park - Maintenance Facility
Drive-thru toy drive with Santa, flashing lights, and fun.
FRIENDS & LEGENDS RECEPTION
"Celebrating Friends & Legends" reception is held each year to honor those who lend support and volunteer to aid in the mission of the Foundation. The "Art & Irene Malasto Legends Award" is presented to give recognition and appreciation to a person or business that has supported the Valpo Parks in a significant way through volunteer service, leadership, and/or gifts of financial support. The "Community Champion" Award serves to honor someone who demonstrates leadership and stewardship in the community.
Please join us this year on Thursday, October 2, 2025. 5:00 - 7:00 pm Butterfield Pavilion at Fairgrounds Park
Click the Button below to RSVP for this celebration of community and philanthropy.
Lip Sync Battle in the Park 2025
The Annual Party in the Park was back in Central Park Plaza this year and it did not disappoint. Community members from around town were asked to perform a lip sync’d song to raise money for the Valpo Parks Foundation as we support the Parks Fee Assistance Program which helps underprivileged youth to participate in Valpo Parks programming, like Discovery Day Camp and Youth Sports. Participants pulled out all the stops with costumes, hilarious dances and performances that brought the house down!
2025 Event Sponsors: LEGEND LEVEL: UFS Corporation, M&S Collision, Inc. CHAMPION LEVEL: Lakeshore Landscaping, Inc, Powder Processing & Technology FRIEND LEVEL: BeLikeKeegan, Berkshire Hathaway Executive Group, El Salto Restaurant, Sam Allie State Farm, Task Force Tips, The Sulcer Family, Von Tobel
Please join us for Additional events hosted by Valpo Parks Foundation throughout the year.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Friday, May 23, 2025
Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument
Remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Veterans Day Observance
Friday, November 7, 2025
Foundation Meadows Park - Duty and Sacrifice Monument
Honor all military veterans, past and present.
Santa & Sirens Toy Drive
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Foundation Meadows Park - Maintenance Facility
Drive-thru toy drive with Santa, flashing lights, and fun.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Connecting to the community! Valpo Parks has a variety of customizable partnership and sponsorship opportunities that can help you and your business connect with the community.
For more information, please contact Lisa Kusbel at lkusbel@valpoparksfoundation.org or call 219-614-7277.