Independence Day Celebration Cookout & Lawn Party

Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Lake Lawn Resort with a lakeside Cookout & Lawn Party on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Gather on the lakefront lawn for an afternoon of summer favorites, family-friendly activities, lawn games, live music by My Weekend Crush, and a cookout buffet filled with classic holiday dishes. Enjoy grilled favorites, fresh salads, seasonal sides, red, white and blue desserts, and refreshing beverages while spending the day by Delavan Lake.

This event is open to resort guests and the public. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door, based on availability.

Cookout & Lawn Party Buffet Menu:

Salads & Cold Displays

Door County Cherry & Arugula Salad
Dried cherries, goat cheese, candied pecans, cherry vinaigrette

Wisconsin Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Local artisan cheeses, summer sausage, pickled vegetables, mustards, fresh-baked rye and sourdough

Deviled Egg & Dill Potato Salad
Red potatoes, farm eggs, fresh dill, whole grain mustard, smoked bacon

Creamy Coleslaw
Green cabbage, carrots, apple cider dressing

Great Lakes Garden Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, sweet corn, sunflower seeds, buttermilk herb dressing

Off the Grill

Bratwurst & Italian Sausages
Beer-braised with onions and peppers

Butter Burgers
Lightly toasted buns, Wisconsin cheddar

BBQ Pork Ribs
Local honey BBQ sauce

Grilled Portobello Sandwiches
Garlic marinade, herb aioli

Traditional Fixings
Cheddar, Swiss, pickles, sauerkraut, onions
Mustards, ketchup, relishes
Pretzel rolls, brat buns, Sheboygan hard rolls

Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob
Sweet cream butter, sea salt

Baked Wisconsin Mac & Cheese
Sharp cheddar, Gruyère, crispy breadcrumb topping

Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Butter, parsley

Green Beans Almondine

Presidential Desserts

Red, White and Blue Cupcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Fresh berries, whipped cream, sponge cake

Door County Cherry Pie Bars

Lemon Bars

Assorted Cookies

Chocolate Brownies

Lake Lawn’s Original Pink Lemonade

Iced Tea with Lemon Wedges, Iced Water