XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix - FEEL THE ROAR. FEEL THE SHORE.

July 27th – August 2nd, 2026

Get ready for the ultimate offshore racing experience at the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix! This FREE premier powerboat event brings together some of the fastest boats and top racing teams from around the world, competing along the stunning shores of Lake Michigan. Feel the roar of the engines, the rush of high-speed competition, and the excitement of race week like never before with exclusive VIP access to the best seats in the house along with many other ticketed and FREE events throughout Race Week!

2026 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

more than just racing!

**Ticketed Events

**Monday, July 27th | Community Appreciation Kick-Off Event @ Shoreline Brewery 6-8pm - Food & Drinks Included

Tuesday, July 28th | Kid's Day - Visit the Washington Park Zoo and/or HEROES Museum for FREE face painting from 10am-4pm. Kids will receive upon zoo and museum entry, a $10 coupon to be used at any vendor that evening during the outdoor movie night in Millennium Plaza in Washington Park. Movie to begin at 8pm, vendors will arrive at 6pm prior to movie start.

**Wednesday, July 29th | Golf Outing at Michigan City Golf Course Registration 11am, Noon Shotgun Start - After Party @ Phi Delta Kappa 5-8pm for all Golf and Race Teams

**Thursday, July 30th | VIP Kickoff Event @ Stop Zero 6-8pm – Catered Bites & Open Bar - Join us at 5:30pm in the parking lot for our Ribbon Cutting & Champagne Toast followed by the VIP Event

**Friday, July 31st | Great Lakes Grand Prix BrewFest 3-7pm - Enjoy unlimited samples from 30+ craft beverage vendors (beer, wine, spirits, cider, mead, coffee roasters, tea blenders, craft sodas, etc.) from the region with the best BrewFest views from the beach! Be sure to come early and stay late to walk through the race boats and eat at our tasty food vendors as well as visit the cigar bar and other merchandise vendors! Confirmed participants TO BE ANNOUNCED! Stay after for more live entertainment at The Shoreline Brewery After Party from 7-11pm.

*Designated Driver tickets will be available at the gate the day of the BrewFest event for $20 and include entry into the event with free water and soda available. Designated Drivers will not be allowed to sample any of the craft beer, wine or spirits.

**Saturday, August 1st | 9am-4pm – VIP Tented Race Viewing & Brunch/Open Bar (10am-2pm). Cash bar outside of Brunch/Open Bar times.

-Saturday afternoon and evening, join us at the FREE Block Party & Boat Parade!!! Head on over to 7th & Franklin Street for the Block Party, Noon-10pm & Boat Parade down Franklin Street, 6-8pm with vendors, bar, band, FREE kid's games, carnival games, a cigar bar. Get up close and talk with race teams, an experience you won't get anywhere else!

**Sunday, August 2nd | 9am-4pm – VIP Tented Race Viewing & Brunch/Open Bar (10am-2pm). Cash bar outside of Brunch/Open bar times.

*Saturday & Sunday, enjoy exclusive access to the VIP Tented Race Viewing Area, featuring open bar service during designated times, unbeatable beachside views, and the ultimate race-day experience.

**3 Day VIP Ticket Package | Thursday, July 30th, Saturday, August 1st & Sunday, August 2nd - All 3 VIP Event Tickets Available.

Race Week is packed with nonstop excitement, including flyovers, kid's day, brewfest, a boat parade, block party, live entertainment, a golf outing, festival food, and family-friendly fun. Walk through Washington Park, meet the racers, their teams, see the boats up close, and feel the thrill of high-speed competition.

Limited Tickets Available for all events – Events Sell Out Early Every Year! **Don't wait to purchase**

Plan Your Visit:

Limited VIP parking inside Washington Park – take advantage of our FREE continuous shuttle from Blue Chip Casino Saturday & Sunday.

--TICKET DELIVERY--

-Purchased tickets, associated parking passes, and wristbands will be sent via mail to the provided address - please allow 2-4 weeks processing and delivery

--JULY 15TH DEADLINES--

-No Parking Passes will be issued with any ticket purchases after JULY 15TH**

-ALL Badges & Wristbands purchased after July 15th will be issued at Will-Call on day of purchased event with presence of E-Ticket or printed ticket (Will Call location at VIP Event Entrance)

For full race details and complete schedule, visit GreatLakesGrandPrix.com and Follow us on Facebook

*Schedule and events subject to change without notice.

Please direct any questions to:

Chelsea Miller - chelsea@michigancitylaporte.com - 219.921.6401

La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Michigan City Offshore Racing

XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix