Calendar of Events
June & July 2012
June 2012 1 Saugatuck Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 5th: 8am-2pm. Every Monday from July 9 thru Aug. 27: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information. 1-3 St. Joseph River Yacht Club Rhumbline Regatta. St. Joseph River Yacht Club, 1 Lighthouse Lane, St. Joseph. The first official regatta of the season kicks off. Chicago to St. Joseph Race. After Party at the Yacht Club follows conclusion of regatta. Live musical performances. Return race to Chicago on June 3rd. 269-983-6363. 1 Summer Opening of ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. 1 Summer Opening of ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. 1-3 Cruising the Lakeshore, downtown Muskegon. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods cruise the streets of downtown Muskegon. Live music, pub crawl. Car show, traveling fair. Call 1-800-250-9283 or 231-724-3100 for information. 
1-3 Grand Haven Offshore Challenge, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. First place cash prize/professional: $10,000. First place cash prize/amateur: $5000 Visit www.grandhavenoffshorechallenge.com/ for tournament schedule. 2 Birding at the Van Raalte Farm, off 16th Street between Waverly and Country Club Road, Holland. Saturday, 8am-11am. Bring your binoculars and get ready to spy between 40-50 species of birds. $3 fee, or free to the Friends of DeGraaf. Call 616-355-1057 for details.
2 Festival of Cars, downtown South Haven. 10am-3pm. Call 269-561-2470 for info. Free admission for spectators. Trophies awarded. 2 Season Opening of Montague Artisan Market Place, 8660 Water Street, Montague. Farmers Market and juried art show held along the shores of White Lake every Saturday through October 27. Live music. 8am-4pm. Call 517-290-2735 for information. 2 Rhumbline Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. Watch the boats race from the bluff while shopping at the craft fair and the Farmers Market. Call 269-985-1111 for information. 2 South Haven Farmers Market, 548 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 20th and every Wednesday thru August. 8am-2pm. 269-409-1444. 
2 Grand Haven Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday and Saturday thru Oct. 27th, 8am-2pm. Call 616-842-4910 for information. 2 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October, 9am-2pm, and every Wednesday thru August from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details. 2 Holland Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 28th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info. 2 Muskegon Farmers Market, 700 Yuba bet. Spring & Marquette, off Seaway Drive, Muskegon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru November. 6am-3pm. Thanksgiving-Christmas, Saturdays only. 2 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru August 29, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6. Call 269-857-2603 for details. 3 Season Opening of Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 9th. 11am-2pm. Call Sean at 616-842-4910 for information. 3 An Evening with Judy Collins, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Call 269-857-2399 for details. 6 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May 6 through October 7. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. 
7 4th Annual Taste of White Lake Event, Howmet Playhouse, Mears Avenue, White Lake. Street fair held outdoors on Mears Avenue, in front of historic Howment Playhouse. Food, live music, silent auctions, art Michigan wines & beers. 5-8pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the gate. Free admission for children 2 and under. 7 Season Opening of Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market, Church Street (east of the library), downtown Spring Lake. Every Thursday thru Oct. 11th. 9am-2pm. Call Kristen at 616-842-4910 for info. 7 Street Performer Series, downtown Holland. Tonight kicks off Holland’s summer series of free street performances every Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Dancers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, caricature artists, theatrical troupes, balloon twisters and more. Series continues thru Aug. 30th. Call 616-796-1210 to learn more. 8 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 
8 Friday Oldie Cruise-In Night, Earl’s Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Highway, Fennville. 6:30-8:30pm. Ice cream, homemade desserts and classic cool cars. Door prizes, live music. Drivers of olide cars receive half off their dessert. Call 269-227-2074 for more details. 8-9 Strawberry Festival Weekend, Red Arrow Highway (SE of South Haven, Hartford. Visit downtown Hartford for their annual Strawberry Festival. Arts & Craft booths, Strawberry Run, Car & Motorcycle show, parades, contests, Strawberry Bake Off. 269-621-4349 for info. 9 Birding at DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap, Holland. Saturday 8am-11am. Bring your binoculars and get ready to watch for the birds at the Nature Center’s 18 acres. Binoculars are available for borrowing. $3 fee, or free to the Friends of DeGraaf. Call 616-355-1057 for details. 9 Little People Olympics, Matt Urban Park, 270 E. 32nd Street, Holland. For children 2-8 years of age. Children must be on the field by 9:30am. Awards given to all participants. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions. Events include 40 Yard Dash, 60 Yard Dash, Soccer Ball Kick, Tennis Ball Throw. Call 616-355-1130 for info. 9-10 4th Annual Allegan County Lakeshore Relay for Life, Fennville High School Track, Fennville. 9am-9pm. Kid’s Walk on June 9, 10:30am-noon. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. “We relay for 24 hours because cancer never stops.” For more info, contact Kristen at 248-444-3386. 
9-10 Free Fishing Weekend. All fishing license fees waived for two days. Free fishing in Michigan only occurs twice a year for two days. 9-10 Feast of the Strawberry Moon, Harbor Island. 9am-5pm. Re-enactors demonstrate how life was lived here from 1760-1820. Contact Nancy at 616-842-0700 for information. 12 Season Opening of Tuesdays in the Park, Paradise Park, Fennville. 7pm. 12 3rd Annual Grand River Kayak Race, 14023 Green Street, Grand Haven. 9am. Registrations fee: $25. Proceeds benefit the community. Call Karen at 616-566-1325 for more info. 
12 West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (in front of the Felt Mansion), six miles north of Saugatuck. Community drum circle geared for beginners. Free, family friendly. Every second Tuesday of the month thru October. 6:30-8pm. 12 American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 14th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the performance. 12-13 Beginning Kayak Class, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Tues: 9:30am-2:00pm. Wed: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. 12-16 Spring Lake Heritage Festival, village of Spring Lake. Festival events include Dog Walk, Flea Market, Beer tent, live music, BBQ Wing Cookoff, Family Fun Night, car show, book sale, ice cream social. Visit slheritagefestival.com for more details. 12-16 Miss Michigan Pageant, Frauenthal Theater, 415 West Western Avenue, Muskegon. Cheer on contestants as they vie to see who takes the next step on the road to the Miss America Pageant.Tickets are $30, available at box office, Star Tickets Plus or 800-585-3737. 13 Season Opening of Dance on the Waterfront, Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven. Big Band dances every Wednesday thru Aug. 29th. 6:30-8:30pm. $2.50 per person. 13 Jimmy John’s Brown Bag Concert Series begins at John E.N. Howard Bandshell Port, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Join the fun at lunchtime in downtown St. Joseph every Wednesday thru August 29th. Noon-1pm. Free. 14-17 14th Annual Waterfront Film Festival, Saugatuck. Ranked as one of the top five film festivals by Screen Actors Guild Magazine. Movies shown at various locations throughout Saugatuck, workshops, parties, Q&As with directors, writers and actors. Visit waterfrontfilm.org for a schedule of films. 14-17 Harborfest 2012, Riverfront Park & Water Street, South Haven. A four-day celebration of South Haven’s maritime history. Craft show, live music, food fest, antique fair, lighthouse tours, childrens’ activities, dragonboat races. 9am-10pm. Visit southhavenharborfest.com for a complete schedule. 15 2011 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 17th. 6:30-9:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket. 
15 Ox-Bow Open Studio, Oxbow School, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Oxbow students and Artists in Residence will hold studio exhibits of work from the preceding week. Artwork includes glass, ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, papermaking and printmaking. Artistic demonstrations held at 9pm. Live auction of artwork begins at 8pm. Call 269-857-5811. 15-16 Relay For Life, West Ottawa North High School Track, 1024 136th Avenue, Holland. Family friendly overnight event celebrating those who have survived cancer or lost loved ones. 12pm to 12pm. Teams of people will camp out and take turns running or walking the track. June 15th - Opening Ceremony. Survivor Ceremony, Luminaria Ceremony. Sponsors or people wishing to participate should contact Rachael Stern at 616-346-6121, ext. 4036 for more information. 16 New Buffalo Artigras!, corner of Merchant and Thompson Streets, downtown New Buffalo. Open-air event featuring artwork and artists. 10am-5pm. Free admission. 16 Saving Song Birds, DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap, Holland. Saturday 2pm-3pm. Watch ‘Saving Songbirds’ and learn about conservation efforts. Free, but please register. Call 616-355-1057 for details. 16 9th Annual Beach Survival Challenge, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. 8am. Learn lifesaving water safety tips. Also beach soccer, tug of war, ultimate Frisbee, and Ultimate Beach Survival Obstacle Course. Prizes. Call the park at 616-847-1309 for info. 16 31st Classic Boat & Small Craft Festival, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Row, sail, paddle and motor craft featured. Toy boat building for children. Inaugural cruise of Lindy Lou, the new river launch vessel. Nautical auction, opening of the Black River exhibit ‘Cruisin’ Down the River.’ Held in conjunction with Harborfest. Call 269-637-8078 for more information. 16-17 White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival, Goodrich Park Annex, Whitehall. Juried arts & craft festival. Food, live music. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am-4pm. Call 1-800-879-9702 for more information. 16-17 Annual Taste of Muskegon, downtown Muskegon. Celebrate and sample specialties of restaurants and bakeries of Muskegon. Saturday 11am-8pm. Sunday 11am-6pm. Food: $1-$5. Beer & wine. Visit www.tasteofmuskegon.com or call 231-724-3171. 17 Car & Bike Show, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. 9am-3pm. Awards 2pm. Enter show at 7th Street & Western Avenue. 17 Cruise Ship Yorktown, Wicks Park pier, downtown Saugatuck. The 257-foot long cruise ship Yorktown carrying 138 passengers will dock in Saugatuck, 9am-5pm. Call 269-857-1701 for more info. 
18 Saugatuck Chain Ferry Season Opening, Wicks Park, Saugatuck. Thru Sept 3. 20 Summer Opening of ‘Music in the Park’ series, Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Live musical performances weekly at the Wicks Park Gazebo from 7-9pm. Call 269-857-1626 for info. 21-22 Beginning Kayak Class, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Tues: 9:30am-2:00pm. Wed: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. 22 ‘Avenue Q’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse opens the summer theater season with the Tony Award winning musical ‘Avenue Q’. The production runs thru July 15. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 23 31st Annual Chronicle Seaway Run, Muskegon Family YMCA, 900 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. Races begin at the YMCA and continue along the shores of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. 5K and 15K runs. Walk for Fun along new Lakeshore Trail. Call 231-725-6313. 23 Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Annual wine festival at the vineyards featuring live music, ethnic cuisine, outdoor wine tasting, barrel aging demonstration. Call 1-800-432-6265 for more info. No reservations required. 
23 Tri-cities Garden Club Annual Garden Walk, Spring Lake area. 10am-4pm. Call 616-846-1207 for information on self-guided walking tours. Tickets: $8 for adults, 12 and under free. 23 South Beach Triathlon, South Beach, South Haven. 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run OR 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run. 8am. Last day to register 11:59pm on June 21st. Visit www.3disciplines.com for registration information. 23 31st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. Two-hour time limit, prizes awarded. Registration 9-9:45am; sand sculpting from 10am-noon. Call 616-842-4910 for more information. 23 MPVA Pro Tour, North Beach, South Haven. Volleyball tournament. Call 231-739-3311. 23 AGA Cup Championships, Grand Haven Skate Park, Grand Haven. Top BMX athletes and Midwest skateboarders compete for cash prizes. 4:00-8:00 pm. Call Kurt at 248-660-2215 for info. 23-24 51st Annual Grand Haven Art Festival, Washington Avenue between Harbor & 3rd Street, downtown Grand Haven. 10am-5pm. Over $15 million in artwork on display. Free admission and parking. 954-472-3755 for info. 24 Bear Lake Triathlon, Bear Lake behind North Muskegon High School, North Muskegon. Olympic distance triathlon, sprint distance duathlon, sprint distance triathlon. 8am. Visit www.bearlaketrianddu.com 
24 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 30th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. 24 6th Annual Sherman’s Ice Cream Social, on the front lawn of Hartman School, 355 Hubbard Street, South Haven. Enjoy Sherman’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and music by the Casco Band. 2-4pm. $1.00 a Dip. Visit www.historyofsouthhaven.org/ for details. 27 Season Opening of the Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 29th. 4-7pm. 28 Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. 28 Kayak the Kalamazoo, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-3:30pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from the dam to the pipeline access. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 28-29 Queen’s Cup Race Weekend, South Haven. This 74th sailing of one of the oldest cups in yachting begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and finishes 78 nautical miles later in South haven. Free harborside concert in South Haven on the 28th. Call 269-637-2305 for details. 
30 23rd Annual Paws on the Pier, Riverfront Park, Water Street, South Haven. Adoptable pets, contests, pet photos, raffles, door prizes, demonstrations. Proceeds benefit Al-Van Humane Society. 10am-1:30pm. 1000+ animal lovers attend with their dogs. Call 269-637-5067 for more info. 30 Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Cooks Park, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Call 269-857-2677 for more information. 30 Sandy Hat Beach Ultimate Tournament, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Ultimate Frisbee tournament, coed teams determined by choosing names from a hat. 9am-2pm. $10 fee at the time of tournament, $8 if pre-paid. 30-1 Annual Grand Haven Beach Soccer in the Sand Tournament, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. 9am Saturday to 6pm Sunday. Youth through adults. Call Chris at 858-442-9082 for information.
July 2012 
1 54th Annual Summer Art Fair, Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Call 269-637-1041 for info. 1 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-3pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. 3 Celebration at the Beach: Independence Day Fireworks & Concert. New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo. Concert by the Southwest Michigan Symphony begins at 8:30pm. Fireworks at Dusk. Free. 3 Independence Day Fireworks, along Lake Michigan, South Pier, South Haven. Set to the music of SuperHits 103.7. Starts approx. 10:30pm. 4 4th of July Celebration, downtown Saugatuck. Parade begins at 2pm. Live music in Wicks Park until 7pm. Fireworks at dusk. Call 269-857-1701 for details. 
4 White Lake Area July 4th Parade & Fireworks, White Lake. Parade The 10am parade begins at Whitehall City Hall and ends at Montague City Hall. Fireworks at northeast end of White Lake at dusk. 1-800-879-9702. 4 July 4th Fireworks, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Call 616-355-1130 for more info. 4 July 4th Fireworks, Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Dusk. Fireworks begin after the Musical Fountain performance. 616-842-4910. 4 July 4th Fireworks & Parade, downtown St. Joseph. Kids Parade at 10:30am. Fireworks preceded by a Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Concert. Dusk fireworks show presented by Midwest Family Broadcasting. 4 July 4th Parade, Ferrysburg. Parade begins 10:30am at City Hall, continuing down Ridge Ave. to Pine Street and ends at William Ferry Park. 4 4th of July Parade, downtown South Haven. 11am. Marching bands, floats, pageant winners, fire trucks and candy! 4-7 Independence Day Celebrations, downtown Fennville. TBA.
6 Independence Day Surfing & Paddleboard Demonstrations, New Buffalo Public Beach, north end of Whittaker Street, New Buffalo. Free. Equipment provided. 6 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Event starts at 6pm. Wine, champagne, food, live music by Natchez Trace. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations. $30 per person. 8 20th Annual Wheels of Grand Haven Car Show, Washington Avenue bet. Harbor & Third Street, Grand Haven. Thirty open-entry classes 1900-Present. Register from 8:30-11am. View cars from 8:30am-3pm. Awards at 3pm. Live entertainment. Call 616-842-4910 for more info. 9-13 Circus Camp, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Join the professional Cirque Amongus troupe to learn juggling, trapeze, magic, unicycle and other circus arts. Students choose 3 of these skills to perform at the Friday show for the public. 9:30am-noon. Tuition: $150. Ages: 7 and up. Visit sc4a.org for details. 12 Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. 13 Chamber Music Festival, Saugatuck Women’s Club, corner of Butler & Hoffman, Saugatuck. Some of the finest musicians in the area perform classical and contemporary music every Thursday & Friday evening thru Aug. 17th. 7:30pm. 269-857-1424 for information.
13 Ox-Bow Open Studio, Oxbow School, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Oxbow students and Artists in Residence will hold studio exhibits of work from the preceding week. Artwork includes glass, ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, papermaking and printmaking. Artistic demonstrations held at 9pm. Live auction of artwork begins at 8pm. Call 269-857-5811. 13-14 Grand Haven Beach Vault, City Beach (in front of Bil Mar Inn), Grand Haven. World’s largest outdoor pole vault event. 9am-7:30pm. Free admission. Contact Kevin at 616-560-7204 or visit www.grandhavenbeachvault.com. 
14 South Haven Garden Club Garden Walk, starts from Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 11am-4pm. 14-15 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, 707 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. The Krasl Art Center presents one of the premier art fairs in North America. Over 200 artists. Call 269-983-0271 for information. 14-20 Rainbow Family Week, Saugatuck/Douglas. Six days of picnics, beach parties, family crafts, and a Celebrations Parade as Saugatuck/Douglas welcomes LGBT families. Email info@rfgl.org for more information. 20-22 Muskegon Bike Time, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. Ten block long “Steel Horse Alley” filled with motorcycles, food, live music. Blessing of the bikes. For more info, call 888-721-TIME. 21 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Event starts at 6pm. Wine, champagne, food, live music by Natchez Trace. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations. $30 per person. 21 Annual Fish Boil, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for info. 21 38th Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour, Herman Miller Greenhouse, 10201 Adams Street, Holland. Hosted by Macatawa Cycling Club, participants will cycle through the scenic paths of West Michigan’s shoreline, vineyards and orchards. Four tour length options. Tour begins at greenhouse at 8am. Pancake breakfast at east Saugatuck rest stop. For information about registration, visit www.macatawacyclingclub.org/hollandhundred. 
25 Beech to Beach, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Get ready to explore the beaches and dunes of Van Buren State Park. 9:30am-1pm. Ages 8 and up. $6/members. $10/nonmembers. 269-927-4832. 26 Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. 27 ‘Our Sinatra’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse presents the off-Broadway MAC Award winning ‘Our Sinatra’. The production runs thru August 12. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 27 Venetian Festival Kick-Off, Coughlin Park, Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Enjoy food and live entertainment underneath the big tent in the park. 6-10pm. 27-29 Venetian Festival, downtown Saugatuck. Boat parade, live music, fireworks at dusk. Boat and car shows on the 29th Call 616-886-1162 for more information. 27-29 Annual Solo Canoe Boat Building Class Weekend, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for info. 
27-31 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven. Ten day national military festival runs thru Aug 5th. Events include parades, fireworks, live entertainment, Kids Day, Street Dance. Visit www.coastguardfest.org for information. 28 5th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country Family Farm Fest, VanBuren & Allegan Counties. 10am-5pm. Visit the Lakeshore Harvest Country farms and pick fresh fruit, play games, and get hands-on experience of farm life and country living. Visit www.lakeshoreharvestcountry.com for details. 28 Village Square Art & Fine Crafts Fair, Village Square Park, Butler Street across from the Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org.org/artfairs.html. 28 Tri-Cities Family Coast Guard Run, 1 Y Drive Drive, Grand Haven. 7:30am-10:30am. 10k and 5k courses, Tot Trot Obstacle Course, 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Call 616-842-7051 for more info. 29 Veterans Ice Cream Social, Felt Mansion, Shore Acres Park, Laketown Township, six miles north of Saugatuck. 2-4pm. All veterans along with family and friends are invited to an ice cream social at the mansion. Ice cream, lemonade, self-guided tours of the estate, patriotic music and slide show. Free admission. Visit www.feltmansion.org for details and directions to the mansion. 29 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 30th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information.
1 | Saugatuck Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 5th: 8am-2pm. Every Monday from July 9 thru Aug. 27: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information. |
1-3 | St. Joseph River Yacht Club Rhumbline Regatta. St. Joseph River Yacht Club, 1 Lighthouse Lane, St. Joseph. The first official regatta of the season kicks off. Chicago to St. Joseph Race. After Party at the Yacht Club follows conclusion of regatta. Live musical performances. Return race to Chicago on June 3rd. 269-983-6363. |
1 | Summer Opening of ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. |
1 | Summer Opening of ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
1-3 | Cruising the Lakeshore, downtown Muskegon. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods cruise the streets of downtown Muskegon. Live music, pub crawl. Car show, traveling fair. Call 1-800-250-9283 or 231-724-3100 for information. |
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1-3 | Grand Haven Offshore Challenge, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. First place cash prize/professional: $10,000. First place cash prize/amateur: $5000 Visit www.grandhavenoffshorechallenge.com/ for tournament schedule. |
2 | Birding at the Van Raalte Farm, off 16th Street between Waverly and Country Club Road, Holland. Saturday, 8am-11am. Bring your binoculars and get ready to spy between 40-50 species of birds. $3 fee, or free to the Friends of DeGraaf. Call 616-355-1057 for details. |
2 | Festival of Cars, downtown South Haven. 10am-3pm. Call 269-561-2470 for info. Free admission for spectators. Trophies awarded. |
2 | Season Opening of Montague Artisan Market Place, 8660 Water Street, Montague. Farmers Market and juried art show held along the shores of White Lake every Saturday through October 27. Live music. 8am-4pm. Call 517-290-2735 for information. |
2 | Rhumbline Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. Watch the boats race from the bluff while shopping at the craft fair and the Farmers Market. Call 269-985-1111 for information. |
2 | South Haven Farmers Market, 548 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 20th and every Wednesday thru August. 8am-2pm. 269-409-1444. |
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2 | Grand Haven Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday and Saturday thru Oct. 27th, 8am-2pm. Call 616-842-4910 for information. |
2 | St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October, 9am-2pm, and every Wednesday thru August from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details. |
2 | Holland Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 28th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info. |
2 | Muskegon Farmers Market, 700 Yuba bet. Spring & Marquette, off Seaway Drive, Muskegon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru November. 6am-3pm. Thanksgiving-Christmas, Saturdays only. |
2 | Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru August 29, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6. Call 269-857-2603 for details. |
3 | Season Opening of Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 9th. 11am-2pm. Call Sean at 616-842-4910 for information. |
3 | An Evening with Judy Collins, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Call 269-857-2399 for details. |
6 | Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May 6 through October 7. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. |
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7 | 4th Annual Taste of White Lake Event, Howmet Playhouse, Mears Avenue, White Lake. Street fair held outdoors on Mears Avenue, in front of historic Howment Playhouse. Food, live music, silent auctions, art Michigan wines & beers. 5-8pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the gate. Free admission for children 2 and under. |
7 | Season Opening of Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market, Church Street (east of the library), downtown Spring Lake. Every Thursday thru Oct. 11th. 9am-2pm. Call Kristen at 616-842-4910 for info. |
7 | Street Performer Series, downtown Holland. Tonight kicks off Holland’s summer series of free street performances every Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Dancers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, caricature artists, theatrical troupes, balloon twisters and more. Series continues thru Aug. 30th. Call 616-796-1210 to learn more. |
8 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
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8 | Friday Oldie Cruise-In Night, Earl’s Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Highway, Fennville. 6:30-8:30pm. Ice cream, homemade desserts and classic cool cars. Door prizes, live music. Drivers of olide cars receive half off their dessert. Call 269-227-2074 for more details. |
8-9 | Strawberry Festival Weekend, Red Arrow Highway (SE of South Haven, Hartford. Visit downtown Hartford for their annual Strawberry Festival. Arts & Craft booths, Strawberry Run, Car & Motorcycle show, parades, contests, Strawberry Bake Off. 269-621-4349 for info. |
9 | Birding at DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap, Holland. Saturday 8am-11am. Bring your binoculars and get ready to watch for the birds at the Nature Center’s 18 acres. Binoculars are available for borrowing. $3 fee, or free to the Friends of DeGraaf. Call 616-355-1057 for details. |
9 | Little People Olympics, Matt Urban Park, 270 E. 32nd Street, Holland. For children 2-8 years of age. Children must be on the field by 9:30am. Awards given to all participants. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions. Events include 40 Yard Dash, 60 Yard Dash, Soccer Ball Kick, Tennis Ball Throw. Call 616-355-1130 for info. |
9-10 | 4th Annual Allegan County Lakeshore Relay for Life, Fennville High School Track, Fennville. 9am-9pm. Kid’s Walk on June 9, 10:30am-noon. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. “We relay for 24 hours because cancer never stops.” For more info, contact Kristen at 248-444-3386. |
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9-10 | Free Fishing Weekend. All fishing license fees waived for two days. Free fishing in Michigan only occurs twice a year for two days. |
9-10 | Feast of the Strawberry Moon, Harbor Island. 9am-5pm. Re-enactors demonstrate how life was lived here from 1760-1820. Contact Nancy at 616-842-0700 for information. |
12 | Season Opening of Tuesdays in the Park, Paradise Park, Fennville. 7pm. |
12 | 3rd Annual Grand River Kayak Race, 14023 Green Street, Grand Haven. 9am. Registrations fee: $25. Proceeds benefit the community. Call Karen at 616-566-1325 for more info. |
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12 | West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (in front of the Felt Mansion), six miles north of Saugatuck. Community drum circle geared for beginners. Free, family friendly. Every second Tuesday of the month thru October. 6:30-8pm. |
12 | American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 14th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the performance. |
12-13 | Beginning Kayak Class, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Tues: 9:30am-2:00pm. Wed: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. |
12-16 | Spring Lake Heritage Festival, village of Spring Lake. Festival events include Dog Walk, Flea Market, Beer tent, live music, BBQ Wing Cookoff, Family Fun Night, car show, book sale, ice cream social. Visit slheritagefestival.com for more details. |
12-16 | Miss Michigan Pageant, Frauenthal Theater, 415 West Western Avenue, Muskegon. Cheer on contestants as they vie to see who takes the next step on the road to the Miss America Pageant.Tickets are $30, available at box office, Star Tickets Plus or 800-585-3737. |
13 | Season Opening of Dance on the Waterfront, Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven. Big Band dances every Wednesday thru Aug. 29th. 6:30-8:30pm. $2.50 per person. |
13 | Jimmy John’s Brown Bag Concert Series begins at John E.N. Howard Bandshell Port, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Join the fun at lunchtime in downtown St. Joseph every Wednesday thru August 29th. Noon-1pm. Free. |
14-17 | 14th Annual Waterfront Film Festival, Saugatuck. Ranked as one of the top five film festivals by Screen Actors Guild Magazine. Movies shown at various locations throughout Saugatuck, workshops, parties, Q&As with directors, writers and actors. Visit waterfrontfilm.org for a schedule of films. |
14-17 | Harborfest 2012, Riverfront Park & Water Street, South Haven. A four-day celebration of South Haven’s maritime history. Craft show, live music, food fest, antique fair, lighthouse tours, childrens’ activities, dragonboat races. 9am-10pm. Visit southhavenharborfest.com for a complete schedule. |
15 | 2011 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 17th. 6:30-9:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket. |
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15 | Ox-Bow Open Studio, Oxbow School, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Oxbow students and Artists in Residence will hold studio exhibits of work from the preceding week. Artwork includes glass, ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, papermaking and printmaking. Artistic demonstrations held at 9pm. Live auction of artwork begins at 8pm. Call 269-857-5811. |
15-16 | Relay For Life, West Ottawa North High School Track, 1024 136th Avenue, Holland. Family friendly overnight event celebrating those who have survived cancer or lost loved ones. 12pm to 12pm. Teams of people will camp out and take turns running or walking the track. June 15th - Opening Ceremony. Survivor Ceremony, Luminaria Ceremony. Sponsors or people wishing to participate should contact Rachael Stern at 616-346-6121, ext. 4036 for more information. |
16 | New Buffalo Artigras!, corner of Merchant and Thompson Streets, downtown New Buffalo. Open-air event featuring artwork and artists. 10am-5pm. Free admission. |
16 | Saving Song Birds, DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap, Holland. Saturday 2pm-3pm. Watch ‘Saving Songbirds’ and learn about conservation efforts. Free, but please register. Call 616-355-1057 for details. |
16 | 9th Annual Beach Survival Challenge, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. 8am. Learn lifesaving water safety tips. Also beach soccer, tug of war, ultimate Frisbee, and Ultimate Beach Survival Obstacle Course. Prizes. Call the park at 616-847-1309 for info. |
16 | 31st Classic Boat & Small Craft Festival, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Row, sail, paddle and motor craft featured. Toy boat building for children. Inaugural cruise of Lindy Lou, the new river launch vessel. Nautical auction, opening of the Black River exhibit ‘Cruisin’ Down the River.’ Held in conjunction with Harborfest. Call 269-637-8078 for more information. |
16-17 | White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival, Goodrich Park Annex, Whitehall. Juried arts & craft festival. Food, live music. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am-4pm. Call 1-800-879-9702 for more information. |
16-17 | Annual Taste of Muskegon, downtown Muskegon. Celebrate and sample specialties of restaurants and bakeries of Muskegon. Saturday 11am-8pm. Sunday 11am-6pm. Food: $1-$5. Beer & wine. Visit www.tasteofmuskegon.com or call 231-724-3171. |
17 | Car & Bike Show, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. 9am-3pm. Awards 2pm. Enter show at 7th Street & Western Avenue. |
17 | Cruise Ship Yorktown, Wicks Park pier, downtown Saugatuck. The 257-foot long cruise ship Yorktown carrying 138 passengers will dock in Saugatuck, 9am-5pm. Call 269-857-1701 for more info. |
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18 | Saugatuck Chain Ferry Season Opening, Wicks Park, Saugatuck. Thru Sept 3. |
20 | Summer Opening of ‘Music in the Park’ series, Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Live musical performances weekly at the Wicks Park Gazebo from 7-9pm. Call 269-857-1626 for info. |
21-22 | Beginning Kayak Class, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Tues: 9:30am-2:00pm. Wed: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. |
22 | ‘Avenue Q’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse opens the summer theater season with the Tony Award winning musical ‘Avenue Q’. The production runs thru July 15. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
23 | 31st Annual Chronicle Seaway Run, Muskegon Family YMCA, 900 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. Races begin at the YMCA and continue along the shores of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. 5K and 15K runs. Walk for Fun along new Lakeshore Trail. Call 231-725-6313. |
23 | Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Annual wine festival at the vineyards featuring live music, ethnic cuisine, outdoor wine tasting, barrel aging demonstration. Call 1-800-432-6265 for more info. No reservations required. |
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23 | Tri-cities Garden Club Annual Garden Walk, Spring Lake area. 10am-4pm. Call 616-846-1207 for information on self-guided walking tours. Tickets: $8 for adults, 12 and under free. |
23 | South Beach Triathlon, South Beach, South Haven. 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run OR 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run. 8am. Last day to register 11:59pm on June 21st. Visit www.3disciplines.com for registration information. |
23 | 31st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. Two-hour time limit, prizes awarded. Registration 9-9:45am; sand sculpting from 10am-noon. Call 616-842-4910 for more information. |
23 | MPVA Pro Tour, North Beach, South Haven. Volleyball tournament. Call 231-739-3311. |
23 | AGA Cup Championships, Grand Haven Skate Park, Grand Haven. Top BMX athletes and Midwest skateboarders compete for cash prizes. 4:00-8:00 pm. Call Kurt at 248-660-2215 for info. |
23-24 | 51st Annual Grand Haven Art Festival, Washington Avenue between Harbor & 3rd Street, downtown Grand Haven. 10am-5pm. Over $15 million in artwork on display. Free admission and parking. 954-472-3755 for info. |
24 | Bear Lake Triathlon, Bear Lake behind North Muskegon High School, North Muskegon. Olympic distance triathlon, sprint distance duathlon, sprint distance triathlon. 8am. Visit www.bearlaketrianddu.com |
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24 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 30th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. |
24 | 6th Annual Sherman’s Ice Cream Social, on the front lawn of Hartman School, 355 Hubbard Street, South Haven. Enjoy Sherman’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and music by the Casco Band. 2-4pm. $1.00 a Dip. Visit www.historyofsouthhaven.org/ for details. |
27 | Season Opening of the Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 29th. 4-7pm. |
28 | Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. |
28 | Kayak the Kalamazoo, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-3:30pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from the dam to the pipeline access. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info. |
28-29 | Queen’s Cup Race Weekend, South Haven. This 74th sailing of one of the oldest cups in yachting begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and finishes 78 nautical miles later in South haven. Free harborside concert in South Haven on the 28th. Call 269-637-2305 for details. |
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30 | 23rd Annual Paws on the Pier, Riverfront Park, Water Street, South Haven. Adoptable pets, contests, pet photos, raffles, door prizes, demonstrations. Proceeds benefit Al-Van Humane Society. 10am-1:30pm. 1000+ animal lovers attend with their dogs. Call 269-637-5067 for more info. |
30 | Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Cooks Park, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Call 269-857-2677 for more information. |
30 | Sandy Hat Beach Ultimate Tournament, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Ultimate Frisbee tournament, coed teams determined by choosing names from a hat. 9am-2pm. $10 fee at the time of tournament, $8 if pre-paid. |
30-1 | Annual Grand Haven Beach Soccer in the Sand Tournament, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. 9am Saturday to 6pm Sunday. Youth through adults. Call Chris at 858-442-9082 for information. |
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1 | 54th Annual Summer Art Fair, Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Call 269-637-1041 for info. |
1 | Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-3pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. |
3 | Celebration at the Beach: Independence Day Fireworks & Concert. New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo. Concert by the Southwest Michigan Symphony begins at 8:30pm. Fireworks at Dusk. Free. |
3 | Independence Day Fireworks, along Lake Michigan, South Pier, South Haven. Set to the music of SuperHits 103.7. Starts approx. 10:30pm. |
4 | 4th of July Celebration, downtown Saugatuck. Parade begins at 2pm. Live music in Wicks Park until 7pm. Fireworks at dusk. Call 269-857-1701 for details. |
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4 | White Lake Area July 4th Parade & Fireworks, White Lake. Parade The 10am parade begins at Whitehall City Hall and ends at Montague City Hall. Fireworks at northeast end of White Lake at dusk. 1-800-879-9702. |
4 | July 4th Fireworks, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Call 616-355-1130 for more info. |
4 | July 4th Fireworks, Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Dusk. Fireworks begin after the Musical Fountain performance. 616-842-4910. |
4 | July 4th Fireworks & Parade, downtown St. Joseph. Kids Parade at 10:30am. Fireworks preceded by a Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Concert. Dusk fireworks show presented by Midwest Family Broadcasting. |
4 | July 4th Parade, Ferrysburg. Parade begins 10:30am at City Hall, continuing down Ridge Ave. to Pine Street and ends at William Ferry Park. |
4 | 4th of July Parade, downtown South Haven. 11am. Marching bands, floats, pageant winners, fire trucks and candy! |
4-7 | Independence Day Celebrations, downtown Fennville. TBA. |
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6 | Independence Day Surfing & Paddleboard Demonstrations, New Buffalo Public Beach, north end of Whittaker Street, New Buffalo. Free. Equipment provided. |
6 | Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Event starts at 6pm. Wine, champagne, food, live music by Natchez Trace. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations. $30 per person. |
8 | 20th Annual Wheels of Grand Haven Car Show, Washington Avenue bet. Harbor & Third Street, Grand Haven. Thirty open-entry classes 1900-Present. Register from 8:30-11am. View cars from 8:30am-3pm. Awards at 3pm. Live entertainment. Call 616-842-4910 for more info. |
9-13 | Circus Camp, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Join the professional Cirque Amongus troupe to learn juggling, trapeze, magic, unicycle and other circus arts. Students choose 3 of these skills to perform at the Friday show for the public. 9:30am-noon. Tuition: $150. Ages: 7 and up. Visit sc4a.org for details. |
12 | Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. |
13 | Chamber Music Festival, Saugatuck Women’s Club, corner of Butler & Hoffman, Saugatuck. Some of the finest musicians in the area perform classical and contemporary music every Thursday & Friday evening thru Aug. 17th. 7:30pm. 269-857-1424 for information. |
13 | Ox-Bow Open Studio, Oxbow School, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Oxbow students and Artists in Residence will hold studio exhibits of work from the preceding week. Artwork includes glass, ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, papermaking and printmaking. Artistic demonstrations held at 9pm. Live auction of artwork begins at 8pm. Call 269-857-5811. |
13-14 | Grand Haven Beach Vault, City Beach (in front of Bil Mar Inn), Grand Haven. World’s largest outdoor pole vault event. 9am-7:30pm. Free admission. Contact Kevin at 616-560-7204 or visit www.grandhavenbeachvault.com. |
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14 | South Haven Garden Club Garden Walk, starts from Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 11am-4pm. |
14-15 | Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, 707 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. The Krasl Art Center presents one of the premier art fairs in North America. Over 200 artists. Call 269-983-0271 for information. |
14-20 | Rainbow Family Week, Saugatuck/Douglas. Six days of picnics, beach parties, family crafts, and a Celebrations Parade as Saugatuck/Douglas welcomes LGBT families. Email info@rfgl.org for more information. |
20-22 | Muskegon Bike Time, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. Ten block long “Steel Horse Alley” filled with motorcycles, food, live music. Blessing of the bikes. For more info, call 888-721-TIME. |
21 | Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Event starts at 6pm. Wine, champagne, food, live music by Natchez Trace. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations. $30 per person. |
21 | Annual Fish Boil, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for info. |
21 | 38th Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour, Herman Miller Greenhouse, 10201 Adams Street, Holland. Hosted by Macatawa Cycling Club, participants will cycle through the scenic paths of West Michigan’s shoreline, vineyards and orchards. Four tour length options. Tour begins at greenhouse at 8am. Pancake breakfast at east Saugatuck rest stop. For information about registration, visit www.macatawacyclingclub.org/hollandhundred. |
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25 | Beech to Beach, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Get ready to explore the beaches and dunes of Van Buren State Park. 9:30am-1pm. Ages 8 and up. $6/members. $10/nonmembers. 269-927-4832. |
26 | Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission. |
27 | ‘Our Sinatra’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse presents the off-Broadway MAC Award winning ‘Our Sinatra’. The production runs thru August 12. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
27 | Venetian Festival Kick-Off, Coughlin Park, Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Enjoy food and live entertainment underneath the big tent in the park. 6-10pm. |
27-29 | Venetian Festival, downtown Saugatuck. Boat parade, live music, fireworks at dusk. Boat and car shows on the 29th Call 616-886-1162 for more information. |
27-29 | Annual Solo Canoe Boat Building Class Weekend, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for info. |
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27-31 | Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven. Ten day national military festival runs thru Aug 5th. Events include parades, fireworks, live entertainment, Kids Day, Street Dance. Visit www.coastguardfest.org for information. |
28 | 5th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country Family Farm Fest, VanBuren & Allegan Counties. 10am-5pm. Visit the Lakeshore Harvest Country farms and pick fresh fruit, play games, and get hands-on experience of farm life and country living. Visit www.lakeshoreharvestcountry.com for details. |
28 | Village Square Art & Fine Crafts Fair, Village Square Park, Butler Street across from the Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org.org/artfairs.html. |
28 | Tri-Cities Family Coast Guard Run, 1 Y Drive Drive, Grand Haven. 7:30am-10:30am. 10k and 5k courses, Tot Trot Obstacle Course, 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Call 616-842-7051 for more info. |
29 | Veterans Ice Cream Social, Felt Mansion, Shore Acres Park, Laketown Township, six miles north of Saugatuck. 2-4pm. All veterans along with family and friends are invited to an ice cream social at the mansion. Ice cream, lemonade, self-guided tours of the estate, patriotic music and slide show. Free admission. Visit www.feltmansion.org for details and directions to the mansion. |
29 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 30th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. |
Unless otherwise indicated, all Lake Effect Living photographs are the work and property of Sharon Pisacreta.