05/22/2025
2025 Lillypad Public Cruise Dates
Sunday, May 25 - August 31 (7:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
For over 50 years, the Syracuse/Wawasee Ministry Association has brought boat-in church service to Lake Wawasee. Guests can ride the Lillypad over to Oakwood Resort, boarding at 7:30 a.m., leaving at 7:45 a.m. SHARP!!, service from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. and returning to The Frog at 9:30 a.m. Weather pending on boat departures. This is free to the public, first come, first serve. Coffee, juice and pastries are provided.
Guests can also travel by boat, anchoring around the Oakwood beach, or visit Oakwood and bring a chair to sit on the beach.
Sunday, May 25 (1-3 p.m.)
It's the Wawasee 25, the second-most Memorial Day weekend lap taking place on Sunday, May 25. Guests can take a lap on Lake Wawasee, exploring some of its nearly 25 miles of shore. Passengers will be treated to our famous build-a-burger bar, brats with peppers and onions, baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. Cookies and brownies served for dessert. Iced tea, water, lemonade and coffee are included. Cash bar available for soft drinks, beer, wine and alcohol. Tickets are $25 per person, children 12 and under half price. For information or tickets, call 574-529-3300 or email [email protected]
Sunday, June 15 (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.) Public Father’s Day Luncheon Cruise $25
Treat your hard to shop for father with a trip on Lake Wawasee, enjoying some of his favorites, BBQ ribs, chicken and brisket, potato salad, baked beans, with cookies and brownies for dessert. Call 574-529-3300 for tickets
Saturday, June 21 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Woody Cruise I $35
Woody has been entertaining guests for 27 years, and his Parrot Head party never disappoints. Burgers, chips and pretzels are on the menu, Woody’s parrot punch, raffle prizes and live entertainment make these trips quick to sell out. Contact Miss Lisa at 574-226-2546 to reserve tickets.
Sunday, June 29 (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.) Public Dinner Sunset Cruise $35
The Lillypad will host a public cruise dinner. Guests can catch the gorgeous evenings on Lake Wawasee and enjoy bacon wrapped pork medallion, roast beef, baby baker potatoes, Antigua vegetables, salad, dinner roll and cheesecake for dessert. Iced tea, lemonade, water, and coffee are complimentary. Cash bar is also available. Call 574-529-3300 or email [email protected] for tickets.
Thursday, July 3 (7 – 10 p.m.) Friends of Justin Yoder Cruise $30
Kick off the Fourth of July weekend in style with the annual booze cruise. DJ Ca$h Money plays all the best songs. Cash bar and appetizers available. Space is limited. Contact The Lillypad staff at 574-529-3300 for more information. Follow up the trip with free admission into The Frog to enjoy our house DJ.
Friday, July 4 (8 – 11 p.m.) DJ Beater's Uncle Sam Jam $25
One of our favorite house DJ's wants to start off the Fourth of July weekend in style, showcasing his music knowledge and ability to entertain all types of crowds. Light appetizers will be served, with cash bar available. Contact The Lillypad staff at 574-529-3300 for more information. Free admission to The Frog after the cruise to enjoy Blammo band.
Saturday, July 5 (8 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.) Wawasee Fireworks Cruise $30
Lake Wawasee puts on one of the best fireworks show in the area, and Lillypad guests can experience it from the water. Join us for a quick trip around the lake with appetizers and a cash bar available, while we get in place to watch the 10 p.m. fireworks show. Seating is limited, so contact The Lillypad at 574-529-3300 for tickets
Saturday, July 12 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Woody Cruise II $35
Woody has been entertaining guests for 27 years, and his Parrot Head party never disappoints. Burgers, chips and pretzels are on the menu, Woody’s parrot punch, raffle prizes and live entertainment make these trips quick to sell out. Contact Miss Lisa at 574-226-2546 to reserve tickets.
Sunday, July 13 (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.) Public Dinner Sunset Cruise $35
The Lillypad will host its second public cruise dinner. Join us on Lake Wawasee and enjoy oven roasted turkey, roast beef, potatoes mashed and gravy, Antigua vegetables, salad, dinner roll and cheesecake for dessert. Iced tea, lemonade, water, and coffee are complimentary. Cash bar is also available. Call 574-529-3300 for tickets.
Saturday, July 26 (6-9 p.m.)
Brenspeed Cruise. It's fast and furious with our friends at Brenspeed and their customer appreciation cruise. Tacos and nachos, music and full-throttle fun for three hours on Lake Wawasee. Visit Brenspeed and become a customer for a chance to take a ride of a lifetime.
Sunday, July 27 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Lillypad Public Cruise Lunch $25
Space is limited as the Fort Wayne Thunderbird Car Club shares space on the boat for an early lunch aboard the Lillypad. Our famous build-a-burger bar and grilled pork loins, potato salad, fruit salad and macaroni cheese are on the menu, with cookies and brownies for dessert. Call 574-529-3300 for more information and ticket reservations.
Saturday, August 2 (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) WACF Lake Talk & Eats Cruise
Join the Wawasee Area Conservation Foundation for their annual Lake Talk and Eats on Lake Wawasee. Learn about the lake, conservation efforts and its point of interest. For more information or ticket reservations, visit the WACF website at www.wacf.com
Saturday, August 9 (1 – 4 p.m.) Woody Cruise III $35
Woody has been entertaining guests for 27 years, and his Parrot Head party never disappoints. Burgers, chips and pretzels are on the menu, Woody’s parrot punch, raffle prizes and live entertainment make these trips quick to sell out.
Saturday, August 9 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) Floatilla $30
The Ambassadors to Lake Wawasee host a fund raiser to help support the many events Floatilla works on every year, from lake runs, fireworks, parades, and more, their efforts help improve the overall experience the lake can offer. Space fills up quickly, so reservations to this social mixer should be made soon.
Saturday, August 16 (6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.) WPOA
The Wawasee Property Owners Association will hold a social mixer and dinner on the Lillypad. Meet and catch up with neighbors on the lake. Space fills up fast so get your reservations made soon. Visit the Wawasee Property Owners Association website or watch for information in the newsletter for tickets.
Sunday, August 31 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Woody Cruise IV $35
Saving his best for last, this summer sendoff cruise, hosted by the Woodman himself, salutes to the memories made over the summer. Burgers, chips and pretzels are on the menu, Woody’s parrot punch, raffle prizes and live entertainment make these trips quick to sell out. Contact Miss Lisa at 574-226-2546 to reserve tickets.
Saturday, September 6 Water For People (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) $30
Water For People hosts its annual fund raiser to help provide fresh, clean water to remote locations around the world. DJ entertainment, games, raffle prizes, food, spirits and more are a guarantee on this trip. Watch for details on how to purchase tickets.
Thursday, Sept. 25 (1-3 p.m.) - Chautauqua-Wawasee Historical Cruise. $25
The second and final Historical cruise of Lake Wawasee offered by Chautauqua-Wawasee. The trip includes appetizers, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and water. Visit https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/events/wawasee-then-now-historical-cruise/ for more information and reservations.
Check back later for full details. In the meantime, check out our event calendar HERE.
