49'er Drive-in

The 49'er Drive-In Theatre is a drive-in movie theater located at 675 North Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is a single-screen, seasonal outdoor cinema that shows double features, typically operating only on Friday and Saturday nights. The theater has been recognized as one of "America's Top Ten Drive-In Theatres" and received the ROSE Award in 2014. In 2025 it was recognized by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb with the Half Century Award, marking more than fifty years of continuous operation. The drive-in offers two movies for the price of one admission, with box office opening at 6:00 PM and films beginning around 7:00 PM. Ticket prices are $12.00 for ages 12 and up, $6.00 for ages 5–11, and free for ages 4 and under. The theater accepts credit cards and Apple Pay. It maintains a website at 49erdrivein.com and a Facebook page, and can be reached by phone at (219) 462-6122 or by email at Info@49erDriveIn.com. As a drive-in, it is a quintessential piece of American mid-century car culture, offering a family-friendly, nostalgic moviegoing experience.

The 49'er Drive-In Theatre is a drive-in movie theater in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It has operated for over half a century, as evidenced by its receipt of the Half Century Award from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb in 2025. The theater was named one of "America's Top Ten Drive-In Theatres" and received the ROSE Award in 2014. It continues to operate as a seasonal, weekend-only drive-in, showing double features on Friday and Saturday nights. The theater is located at 675 North Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN, and maintains a website and Facebook presence.

• 2025

  Recognized by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb with the Half Century Award.

• 2014

  Received the ROSE Award.

Nostalgic, family-friendly outdoor cinema; recognized among America's top drive-ins.

• Drive-in movie screenings

  Double features shown on Friday and Saturday nights.

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