Carnival Info
Festival of the Lakes
July 12-16, 2023
Wolf Lake Memorial Park, Hammond, IN

5-Day Carnival Mega-Pass
Save $$$ with a carnival Mega-Pass!
Each Mega-Pass grants unlimited carnival rides (to one person) for the following days of the festival:
- Wednesday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Saturday: Noon - 11:00pm
- Sunday: Noon - 10:30pm

Mega-Pass Delivery
Important Mega-Pass Info: You will receive your barcoded Mega-Pass voucher(s) in a separate email. To redeem, simply bring a printout of your barcoded voucher (or display the voucher to us using your smartphone/tablet device) to the Modern Midways ticket office (located on the Festival grounds) beginning Wednesday, July 12th at 5:00pm. You will then receive a special wristband that must be worn for the entirety of the Festival. Each Mega-Pass voucher has its own unique barcode. Do not share copies of your voucher! When your voucher barcode is scanned by an agent, it is marked as "redeemed" and cannot be scanned again!Q: Is Mega-Pass use restricted to certain days and times?
A: A Mega-Pass can be used any time that the carnival is open to the public.
Q: Do I just show my Mega-Pass to the ride operators?
A: No, you must exchange the Mega-Pass voucher you received via email for a Mega-Pass wristband. Simply bring a printout of your barcoded voucher (or display the voucher to us using your smartphone/tablet device) to the Modern Midways ticket office (located on the Festival grounds) at any time during the festival. The earliest time to redeem your voucher is on Wednesday, July 12th at 5pm.
Q: Can I share my wristband?
A: No, your Mega-Pass wristband will be securely fastened to your wrist and must be worn for the entirety of the Festival.
Single Day Unlimited Ride Wristband
- Available for purchase on Festival grounds only
- $30.00 per wristband
- Includes one unlimited carnival ride wristband good for an entire single day use.
- Single day unlimited ride wristband available for the following days and times:
- Wednesday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Saturday: Noon - 5:00pm
- Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm
Individual Carnival Ride Tickets
Individual tickets are vailable for purchase in-person at the Festival ONLY and may be purchased at any carnival ticket window.
- $1.25 each
- 18 for $20
- 40 for $40
