• ONE NORTHWEST INDIANA INITIATIVE • OWN THE SUMMER
The Jamz & Jokes 2026 Summer Residency is not a single event. it is a 12-date seasonal activation designed to unify culture, commerce, and community impact across Northwest Indiana. Anchored at Hidden Lake Park, this residency establishes a new regional standard for large-scale summer programming.
We invite your organization to assume a defining leadership role in an initiative that connects families, bridges markets, and sets a new legacy for our region.
The 2026 Residency Calendar
Our twelve-date schedule spans Memorial Day through Labor Day, featuring three major holiday weekend takeovers and five signature Saturday experiences.
- May 30: ONE NORTHWEST INDIANA VIBE FEST (Official Kick-Off)
- June 13: Smooth Jazz, Steppers & Comedy Night
- June 27: American Tribute Night (Soft Rock)
- July 3–5: The Inaugural Fourth of July – Taste of NWI (3-Day Spectacular)
- July 18: Boots on the Ground: Southern Soul & Comedy
- August 15: NWI House Muzik Fest
- August 29: Hidden Lake Gospel Fest
- September 4–6: Labor Day End of Summer Jam (3-Day Finale)
The Sponsorship Advantage
As a Founding Partner, your brand becomes embedded in the origin story of a platform built for multi-year growth and regional expansion.
Media Reach & Visibility
We deploy a multi-market strategy to reach over 1.2 million residents across Northwest Indiana and the South Side of Chicago:
- Broadcast Power: Strategic placement on Soul 106.3 FM (Chicago), 95.9 WEFM (Michigan City), and 107.3 VIP (1073vip.com).
- Physical Dominance: Mobile Digital LED Ad Trucks circulating high-traffic corridors and community hubs.
- On-Site Impact: Massive LED stage wall rotations and primary branding at Hidden Lake Park.
For immediate assistance please contact:
Sherita Mitchell
Sponsorship & Community Relations Director
Email: sherita@ucastersxstreammediafoundation.org