Campground programs, activities & special events

Interpretive Services & Outreach Program: (217) 774-3951 x2
Tours of the Dam - Memorial Day through Labor Day Saturday & Sunday at 3pm.  Start: Lake Shelbyville Visitor's Center | Groups of 12+ must call ahead at (217) 774-3951 x2. All programs are FREE and open to the public! Campground programs are scheduled on Friday and Saturday evenings on a rotating basis. Schedule is announced monthly May - September. Beach water safety programs are offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons when staffing permits. Special programs for school groups and organizations are first come, first serve | Arrangements must be made no less than two weeks in advance.

Keep up with Lake Shelbyville events on Facebook @LakeShelbyvilleUSACE.

Planing an event? Reservations for private, special events such as weddings, business meetings, etc. may be made in person or by calling the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 x3.

Lake Shelbyville USACE Special Events

Jan. 20 General Dacey Trail Luminary Walk
Feb. 10 Eagle Day at Visitor's Center
Apr. 14-15 Shelby County Art Show at Visitor's Center
May 10-12 Coon Creek Pack the Park
June 2 Kids Fishing Tournament at Opossum Creek
Jun 9 Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride
July 4 Shelbyville Fireworks Over the Dam
July 7 Dog Days of Summer at Coon Creek
Aug. 4 Tom Short 5k and 1-Mile Run / Walk

Aug. 4 Aquafest at Dam West Beach
Sep. 14-16 Dirtworx MTB Fest at Lake Shelbyville
Oct. 5-7 Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt
Oct. 5-7 Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest
Oct. 20 & 27 Dacey's Hollow Haunted Trail
Nov. 16-18 Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities
Dec. 8 Visit with Santa at Visitor's CEnter
Dec. 15 - Jan. 26 Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
"Museum on Main Street" at Visitor's Center