Porter County's festive life

People lined Chesterton's streets to watch the parade during last year's Wizard of Oz Festival.

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People lined Chesterton streets last September to watch the Wizard of Oz Festival parade. The festival needs a new sponsor if it is to continue.

Wicked Witch of the West Costume Character Marching in 2012 Wizard of Oz Fest Parade

An army of costumed characters from "The Wizard of Oz," including The Wicked Witch of the West, are staples at the annual Wizard of Oz Festival, which celebrated a 31st year in Chesterton in 2012. The festival could end this year if a new sponsor is not found.

Chesterton rocks another Oz Fest

CHESTERTON | "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."

Oz parade

The Chesterton High School Marching Band participated in the Wizard of Oz Festival parade.

Oz parade

People lined the streets of Chesterton to watch the parade during the Wizard of Oz Festival.

Oz parade

Three-year-old tin man Greg Hicks waves to members of the parade during this year's Wizard of Oz Festival in Chesterton. Greg's parents have attended the Festival regularly since 1993.

One of last surviving film Munchkins at Oz Fest

Return to Oz (Fest)

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival kicked off its 30th year Friday with locals, out-of-towners, and plenty of Oz celebrities who say the event is like a homecoming.

'Dorothy of Oz" to appear at Oz fest on Sept. 17

LOS ANGELES | Summertime Entertainment's 'Dorothy of Oz,' will join around 80,000 devoted "Wizard of Oz" fans and journey to Chesterton, Indiana to visit its own version of the yellow brick road.