Christmas in July at Salamonie Lake, July 29-30

Help Salamonie Lake celebrate Christmas in Julywith crafts, games, campsite decorating and more on July 29-30.

The “Reindeer Roundup” is at 9 p.m. Friday, July 29. Stroll through the woods with park staff and try to spy a resting “reindeer”—well, most likely a white-tailed deer. Meet at the campground control gate near the visitor parking lot.

From 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the interpretive center, watch a presentation showing how Salamonie Lake was constructed. During the presentation, kids can make Christmas crafts.

Other Saturday activities include cool water games with the local fire department from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., a youth archery shoot at 6:30 p.m. (staff will provide equipment and safety instruction), and live music at the campground amphitheater from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Judging of decorated campsites begins at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Winners will be announced at 9 a.m. Sunday at the campground shelter.

Salamonie Lake (stateparks.IN.gov/2952.htm) is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.