Press/Media Application

Media Press Registration is now Open!

Thank you for your interest in covering the Festival of the Lakes, taking place July 15-19, 2026 at the Wolf Lake Pavilion, Hammond.

Before applying, please review the following guidelines carefully:

Your Media Pass Has Rules

Your Media Pass grants complimentary access to the Festival of the Lakes for approved coverage dates.
It does not provide early, special, or exclusive access to any artist.

Media Passes Are for Journalists Only

Registration is open only to journalists making regular editorial contributions, including writers, reporters, reviewers, producers, photographers, and cameramen attending specifically to cover the Festival.
Media Passes will be granted only to those who have published a relevant article or story within the last 12 months.
Non-editorial personnel, including marketing, sales staff, or family members, do not qualify.

Your Media Pass Is Personal

Media Passes are non-transferable. Passing, loaning, or selling your pass will result in disqualification from future applications.

One Application Per Organization

Only one representative per media outlet may apply, covering up to two (2) people.
This person will serve as the main contact, responsible for approval notifications and pass pick-up at the Hammond Civic Center.

Application Process

Complete the entire application. Only fully completed applications will be considered.
After review, applicants will be notified via email by July 8, 2026.
Online registration closes at 11:59 PM Central Time on June 30, 2026.
Approved applicants can collect passes at the Hammond Civic Center business office:
- Monday, July 13: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday, July 14: 9:00am - 4:00pm
No alternative pick-up dates are available.

Decisions Are Final

The Festival of the Lakes reserves the right to approve or deny any application, and all decisions are final.

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Your Name(Required)

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Media Outlet Name(Required)

Cell Phone Number(Required)

Email Address(Required)

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Media Outlet Type(Required)

What type of credentials are you requesting?(Required)

Publication's monthly circulation/unique visits(Required)

Publication's website(Required)

Publication's main geographic market(s)(Required)

Print circulation(Required)

Facebook link(Required)

Instagram link(Required)

Twitter link(Required)

Will you be doing pre-event coverage?(Required)

Please describe your plans for pre-event coverage(Required)

Will you be doing onsite/post event coverage?(Required)

Please describe your plans for onsite/post event coverage(Required)

Did you cover Festival of the Lakes last year?(Required)

Please include links to your past coverage(Required)

Examples include a detailed review, artist interviews, social media posts, etc.

Editor/Producer Name(Required)

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Editor/Producer Email(Required)

You are allowed up to 2 Press Passes. How many are you requesting?(Required)

Press Pass #1 Name(Required)

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Headshot Photo #1(Required)

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Image size should be 2x2 inches (51x51 mm)

Press Pass #2 Name(Required)

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Headshot Photo #2(Required)

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Image size should be 2x2 inches (51x51 mm)