National Night Out

Name: National Night Out
Start: 2026-08-04
End: 2026-08-04
Location: Hobart

Hobart's National Night Out is an annual community-building event designed to strengthen relationships between residents and local law enforcement. The 2026 celebration at County Line Orchard featured interactive police and fire department demonstrations, a dunk tank with city officials, and school supply giveaways for local children.

Date: Aug 4, 2026
Location: Hobart

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Event summary

Highlights

Dunk tank featuring Mayor Josh Huddlestun and the Police Chief
Northwest Indiana SWAT Bearcat vehicle display
Fire department drone and water rescue demonstrations
Mandatory school supply distribution by all event vendors

National Night Out in Hobart serves as a public outreach festival where the community can interact with emergency responders in a family-friendly atmosphere. Originally held at Festival Park, the event moved to County Line Orchard to accommodate significant growth over the last five years. The gathering focuses on transparency and education, allowing the public to view specialized equipment and learn about various public safety disciplines.

Public activities during the 2026 event included a popular dunk tank featuring Mayor Josh Huddlestun and Police Chief Garrett Ciszewski. The Hobart Fire Department displayed water rescue gear, drones, and technical rescue tripods, while the NWI SWAT team presented a Bearcat vehicle for children to explore. A unique requirement for the event is that all participating vendors must distribute school supplies, ranging from pencils to backpacks, to support students returning to classes.

Practical details

Location described by the source: County Line Orchard; www.chicagotribune.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Hobart

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