Mermaid Festival

06/17/2026

The long standing Strawberry Festival will be moved to the United Methodist Church tonight

06/17/2026

The weather forecast has not changed for tonight. The Cutie Parade is postponed until tomorrow evening (Thursday) at 6:30 pm.

06/16/2026

People are starting to ask about the Cutie Parade tomorrow. We are monitoring the weather and we will meet and make a decision around Noon tomorrow (Wednesday) about the parade. If it is postponed, the rain date is Thursday at 6:30 pm.

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06/09/2026

We would like to thank Polywood for becoming a Silver Mermaid Sponsor of the 80th Mermaid Festival!

We would also like to thank Best Western Plus Warsaw as a sponsor and Festival goers can click on this link in the first comment to get 10% off their stay and book direct!

06/03/2026

The NW Lions Club has a pre-sale on wristbands for the 80th Mermaid Festival. If you buy your wristband before end of the day on June 16, you save $5 per wristband. The pre-sale cost is $25 per wristband from any Lions Member. We will be at the grounds this Thursday from 6pm - 7pm, next Thursday from 6pm - 8pm, and Saturday June 13 at the Farmer's Market. We will also be around Monday & Tuesday before the Festival.

These will be cash or check only as you don't get a savings if you pay us with a credit card due to the fees charged. Cost at the Festival will be $30 per person per day. A new wristband will be needed everyday per person so save in advance!

You will receive a Voucher like the picture shows to be redeemed at the ticket booth. If you can't connect with a Lions Club member, you can call 574-527-1645 to make arrangements to get your voucher.

05/30/2026

Tomorrow May 30th is the Final Registration date for the Queens Contest; the organizational meeting will be held at 10am at Ken Strong Productions on Kimal Trail off of Anchorage Road. You must access Anchorage Road from US 30 to get to Kimmel Drive. Anchorage Road is closed from St Rd 15, and you cannot get to Kimal Trail from there.

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05/20/2026

We have been informed by the Chair of the Tournament of Champions that the Men's division of the competition is FULL! There are still several spots left for the Women's division. Find the application or online form link on our newly updated website, nwmermaidfestival.com or nwlionsclub.com

05/20/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Queen of the Lakes Pageant Contestants. You can still register at the Organization Meeting that will be held tomorrow morning May 30th at 10am. For more information go to www.northwebsterlionsclub.com

Callie Brown Miss Waubee Lake
Sponsored by Borkholder Archery

Julia Stover Miss Shoe Lake
Sponsored by Bayview Appraisals

Gwendolyn Frank Miss Center Lake
Sponsored by Clayton Garden Center

Lilliana Frank Miss Webster Lake
Sponsored By Fisherman's Cove Resort

Karlee Clevenger Miss Papakeechie Lake
Sponsored By North Webster American Legion Post 253 Auxiliary

Keira Lortie Miss Syracuse Lake
Sponsored By The Pickwick Theatre Syracuse, Indiana

Lydia LaBarbera Miss Wawasee Lake
Sponsored By The River Coffee House

Nora McDaniel TBA

Kirah Klepper TBA

Aowyn Fuller Miss Tippecanoe Lake
Sponsored By The Gloss House

Ava Couture Miss Dewart Lake
Sponsored By 7 Lakes Marina

Janna Teusch Miss Kuhn Lake
TBA

We are still accepting pageant registrations until May 30th. We have sponsorships available if you or you know of someone who would like to participate in the pageant, please let us know we want to fill our stage again this year and need your help!

05/17/2026

5/17/2026
CUTIE KING & QUEEN PARADE AND APPLICATIONS OPEN
Applications are now being accepted for the Cutie King & Queen Pageant and Cutie Parade, part of the North Webster Lions Club’s 80th Annual Mermaid Festival. The 2026 theme is “BACK TO THE 80’s.”
The Cutie Parade will be held on Wednesday June 17th., with lineup at 5:45 p.m. at the North Webster Community Church, previously the Church of God. The rain date is June 18th. The parade is open to all children under 14 as of June 1, and participation is required for pageant contestants. Parade scholarships totaling $30,000.00 will be awarded by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation, Inc.
The Cutie King & Queen Pageant will take place June 19th, at the North Webster Community Center at 7 p.m. The event is open to children ages 5–7 who also participate in the Cutie Parade. Pageant scholarships totaling $20,000 will be awarded.
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children not participating. Applications are available at www.northwebsterlionsclub.com/APPLICATIONS.html or on the Lions Club page Mermaid Festival. The deadline is Friday June 5, and no late entries will be accepted.

03/12/2026

New Logo for the 80Th Mermaid Festival! June 17 - 20