Calendar of Events
August & September 2011
Aug 2011 1-5 Cardboard Boat Camp, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 9:30am-1pm. Time for the Challenge Build as teams led by Ellen Sprouls construct boats made of duct tape and cardboard. After designing, building and decorating boats, the challenge ends when the boats and their teams take to the water at Wades Bayou. Ages 10 and up. Tuition $125. Visit sc4a.org for more information. 1-7 87th Annual Coast Guard Festival, downtown Grand Haven. This ten-day national military festival continues. Parades, fireworks, Street Dance, Kids day, waterfront entertainment, ship tours, car show and more. Visit www.coastguardfest.org or call 616-846-5940 for a complete schedule of events. 1-7 ‘Five Guys Named Moe’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical ‘Five Guys Named Moe’. The production runs thru Aug. 7th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 1-7 Into the Woods Art Exhibit, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. The work of local artists Marcia Perry and Ladislav Hanks are showcased. Also featured are Fine Art Jewelers Katelyn Kronshage and Jason Spicko. Call 269-637-1041 for more information. 2 Pigeon River Kayak Trip, Hemlock Crossing, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. Naturalist Kristen Hintz will help kayakers explore the natural history of the Pigeon River. Kayak trip (1.5 miles) begins and ends at Hemlock Crossing. Basic kayaking lesson included. No experience needed. 1-4pm. $35 fee includes kayak, paddles, life jackets. $15 fee for those who bring their own kayak. Advance registration required. 616-738-4810. 2 Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 30, features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. 
2 Bluegrass Echoes, Montague Band Shell, 8636 Water Street, Montague. Live bluegrass performance. 7-8:30pm. Free. Call 231-893-2524 for details; ask for Judy. 2 Junior Nature Crafts, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-2pm. Participants will make craft projects using items from nature. $16 members/$20 non-members. Ages 7-8. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 2 Blues Jam w/ the Black River Band, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Doors open at 7pm. Free admission or voluntary $2.00. Weekly blues concert every Tuesday. 269-206-3059 for details. 2 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. The People Who Built All Saints' Church, Saugatuck (Father Cory Stoppel). This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. 3 Native American Experience, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-2pm. Participants learn about the food, language, games and connection to nature of the Native Americans in our region. Ages 10 and up. $10 members/$15 non-members. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 3 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Funktion (Funk and Soul) perform live. 7-9pm. 
3 Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. 4 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm. 4 Salon Thursday, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Artists may bring two works of art which will be displayed in the Walker Gallery. Free and open to the public. 5:30-8pm. Visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org for details. 4 Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of romantic classical music. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. 4 Turtles! Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-11am or 1-2:30pm. Participants learn about the turtles of the Sarett Nature Center, have turtle races and try to find the giant snapper turtle of Circle Pond. $10 members/$7 non-members. Ages 4-7. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 4-7 Sidewalk Sale, downtown St. Joseph. 4-13 ‘Into The Woods Jr.’, Holland Civic Theater, 50 West 9th Street, Holland. Stephen Sondheim’s witty award-winning musical - otherwise known as ‘The Brothers Grimm go Broadway’ - has been adapted for younger performers. Call 616-396-2021 for ticket info. 5 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. Tonight’s movie will be To Have and Have Not. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. 
5 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. Wine, champagne, food and live music by Natchez Trace. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. 5 Parties in the Park: Four Finger Five, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the band Four Finger Five. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. 5-6 ‘Henry IV Part I’, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Shakespeare classic play is performed by the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare’s Company all-female cast. 7:30pm. Adults: $15, seniors & students: $12. 269-857-5300 for info. 5-7 Big Red Fishing Classic Tournament, Yacht Basin Marina, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-786-2205 for information. 6 Corn & Sausage Roast, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo. Festivities start at noon. Food, live music, drink. For more details, call 269-469-9808. 6 42nd Annual Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. 9am-5pm. Over 300 artists. Call 616-395-3278 for details. 6 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 6 Art and All That Jazz. Douglas hosts a new downtown event. Visit local shops and galleries while artists demonstrate how they work. Live music provided by the Jim Cooper Jazz Band. 6-8pm. 6 Third Coast Classic, New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo. Skim Board Competition begins at 10am. Call 888-932-4575 for more information. 
6-7 Chalk the Block, downtown St. Joseph. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm. 7 Brunch & Recital, White Lake Yacht Club, 6748 Southshore Drive, Whitehall. Live chamber music and brunch at the Yacht Club. 11am-1pm. Call 231-894-4516 for reservations. 7 Performing Arts in the Vineyard, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. 2:30-4:30pm. For three Sunday afternoons, the vineyard will host performances by Keith Scott (blues, 8/7), Folia (guitar & flute, 8/14) and Third Coast Ensemble (string ensemble, 8/21). Free. No reservations required. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. 7-14 White Lake Chamber Music Festival, Montague. Concerts, master classes, solo competitions and more. For a schedule of events, visit www.whitelakechambermusicfestival.com or call 512-577-4725. 8 Holland Novice Tennis Tournament 2011, Moran Park Tennis Courts, 515 Maple Avenue, Holland. Call Lissa Gilmore at 616-355-1056. Entry deadine is August 2nd. Young competitive players in a nonsanctioned tournament. USTA membership not required. 8 Orange Elephant Sale, Holland Armory, 16 West 9th Street, Holland. Noon-6pm. Fundraising rummage sale. Proceeds benefit Holland Museum. Free admission. Preview night on Friday Aug. 7th for museum members. Call 616-3934-1362 for more info. 8-12 Musical Theater Camp, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Join David Petro for ‘Broadway Breakthrough’ where participants learn acting technique, stage presence & etiquette and vocal control. Students will also observe the professional actors of Mason Street Warehouse during dress rehearsal. 9am-1pm. Tuition: $125. Ages: 8-12. Visit sc4a.org for more details. 8-13 Coopersville Summerfest and the Del Shannon Memorial Car Show, downtown Coopersville. Live music, used book sales, craft show, motorcycle show, car cruise and chow, food, entertainment, children’s activities, talent show, 3-D fireworks. Visit www.coopersville.com or call 616-997-5164 for details. 
9 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. In the Path of the Great Tornado of 1956: Saugatuck’s Lighthouse – and more – Destroyed. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. 10 Kayak the Kalamazoo, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-4pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from M-89 to New Richmond. Ages 10 and up. $20/members, $25/non-members. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 10 Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. 10 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Life Support (Disco/Motown) perform live. 7-9pm. 10-13 2011 Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing Waterfront, downtown Muskegon. Call 800-585-3737 or visit www.unitymusicfestival.com for more information. 11 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. 11 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm 11-13 White Lake Maritime Festival, Goodrich Park, 100 N. Lake Street, Whitehall. Sailing regatta, live music, children’s activities, food, softball, shuffleboard tournament, shrimp boil, trout pond; arts and craft fair on Saturday. Call 231-893-4585 for more information. 11-14 48th National Annual Blueberry Festival, downtown South Haven. 9am-11pm. Parade, Arts & Craft Fair, Vegas Night, Pie Eating Contest, Kids Carnival, Riverfront Concerts, 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfasts, Pageants and more. 269-637-1572 for information, or visit www.blueberryfestival.com. 
12-13 Sidewalk Sale, downtown Holland. Friday: 9am-9pm. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Over 100 downtown merchants bring their wares outside for the biggest sale of the year. 616-394-0000. 12 Parties in the Park: Kreelers, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the Celtic rock band The Kreelers. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm.
12-14 Ship & Shore Festival, New Buffalo. Live music, food, and more. $5 admission. The BIG summer weekend in New Buffalo. Fireworks and lighted boat parade on Aug. 13th. 12-14 The Buddy Holly Story, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. This theater production tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly was the world’s premier recording artist. More than 20 Buddy Holly hits featured. 7:30pm. Adults: $25, seniors & students: $20. 269-857-5300 for info. 12-14 Multicultural Beach Festival, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Food, contests, live music, health fair, fashion show and more. For details, call 231-206-5780. 12-28 ‘The 39 Steps’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with ‘The 39 Steps. The production runs thru Aug. 28th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 13 Holland Symphony Orchestra Free Community Pops Concert, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Community Pops Concert featuring violinist Cameron Alan-Lee. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket. 7:30-9:00pm. Rain location will be Holland Civic Center. 616-796-6780 for more information. 13 Fabulous Fruit Pie Bake-Off Coopersville Farm Museum, 357 Main Street, Coopersville. One to two person teams bring their best fruit pies for judging. Votes and samples will be sold. Businesses may enter as well as individuals. Print out entry form at www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. 
13 38th Annual North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival, Walker Park, Rudaman Avenue, North Muskegon. Over 100 exhibitors. 9am-4pm.
13 Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon, Jean Klock Park, St. Joseph. A 70.3 mile course which includes such athletic events as swimming, biking and running. Visit www.steelheadtriathlon.com for more information. 13 Reds, Whites and the Blues, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Listen to live jazz while enjoying ribs and BBQ chicken, or bring your own food. 3-8pm. Call 269-561-2396 for more information. 13 7th Annual Krasl Art Center Concours on the Bluff (located across from the Krasl Art Center), St. Joseph. 10am-4pm. $5 per person, $10 for families with children 16 and younger. All entries judged by teams of experienced judges. 13 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 13 Latin Taste & Rhythms Festival, St. Joseph. Live Latin bands, food. Sponsored by Whirlpool Hispanic Network. 13 Art and All That Jazz, downtown Douglas. Visit local shops and galleries while artists demonstrate how they work. Live music provided by the Jim Cooper Jazz Band. 6-8pm. 13 Douglas Dutchers Vintage Baseball, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Dutchers play the Mississinewa Silverheels. 2pm. 14-15 Michigan Pirate Festival, Grand Haven Central Park, Grand Haven. Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 10am-6pm. Family fun and live entertainment as the pirates move from the Loutit District Library to Grand Haven Central Park. 
15 Snorkeling 101, Holland State Park, 2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Peggy from Adventures in Diving & Travel will present a free introduction to snorkeling in the Great Lakes. 10am-2pm. Call 616-399-9390 to register. 15 20th Annual Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 Old US 31, Berrien Springs. One of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. For details, visit www.bcyf.org. 15-21 Muskegon Lake Effect Celebration & Boat Time, Muskegon. Visit www.lakeeffectboating.com for details. 16 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Indian Joe’s Dugout Canoe of 1844 and Native American Canoe Making. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. 17 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Niche Classic (Top 40) perform live. 7-9pm. 17 Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. 18 Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-857-1626 for details. 18 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm 18 11th Annual Thunder Bolt 5K Run/Walk, Whitehall. Race begins 7pm at Funnel Field on Hanson Street and continues on the Hart-Montague Trail. Trophies awarded. All profits go to Muskegon County food pantries. Visit goracego.com to register. 
19 Parties in the Park: Dutch Henry, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the alternative country band Dutch Henry. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. 19 Island Reflections: The Contemporary Art of Curacao, DePree Art Center and Gallery, 160 East 12th Street, Holland. Call 616-395-7500 for info. Opens today and continues through Sept. 30. Ten Curacao artists are spotlighted. Should be of special interest to the Holland community since Curacao is part of the Netherlands. Call 616-395-7500 for details. 19 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. Tonight’s movie will be Abbott and Costello’s Buck Privates. Call 231-730-1477 for info. Free admission. 19-20 2nd Annual Eagle Riders Motorcycle Rodeo, Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road, Fruitport. Motorcycle run, beer tent, live music, and field events. For more information visit www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. 19-21 The Buddy Holly Story, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. This theater production tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly was the world’s premier recording artist. More than 20 Buddy Holly hits featured. 7:30pm. Adults: $25, seniors & students: $20. 269-857-5300 for info. 19-21 St. Patrick’s & St. Anthony’s Summer Festival, 920 Fulton Street, Grand Haven. 8am-11pm. Summer festival includes community garage sale, arts & craft show, live music, children’s activities, food and more. Call Katie at 616-842-8230, ext. 20, for more information. 
20 8th Annual Great Lake Surf Luau, New Buffalo Public Beach and Third Coast Surf Shop at 22.S. Smith (located across from City Hall). Family friendly watersport events, including stand-up paddleboarding clinics and races. Call 888-932-4575 for details. 20 VanderLeek Cup Hospice Regatta, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, 2157 South Shore Drive, Macatawa. Annual fundraising event for Hospice of Holland. Open to all sailboats. Race held on Lake Michigan, south of Holland Harbor. Call Ann Schutt at 616-396-2972 for information. 20 Women’s Steelheader Tournament, Bayshore Yacht Club, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-283-2506 for information. 20 6th Annual Moose Fest, Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Country music festival.10am-8pm. Visit 107mus.com or listen to the radio station 107 WMUS-FM for details. 20 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 20-21 The Basket Factory Vintage Baseball Festival, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. The Douglas Dutchers play ball during with four vintage baseball teams. 9:30am-4pm. Visit douglasdutchers.org for more information. 
23 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Looking at Paintings and Finding Self (Maryjo Lemanski). Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. 24 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Los Bandits (Tex Mex) perform live. 7-9pm. 24 Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. 24-28 Quilt Block Shop Hop Weekend, South Haven. For the price of a $5 passport, participants will visit quilting shops and wonderful farms while receiving free quilt patterns and treats. Wednesday thru Sunday. Call 269-639-1970 for details. 25 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm 25 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm 26 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. For the last Friday night this summer, a free movie will be screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Tonight’s movie will be voted on by the audience. Call 231-730-1477 for info. 26-28 The Buddy Holly Story, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. This theater production tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly was the world’s premier recording artist. More than 20 Buddy Holly hits featured. 7:30pm. Adults: $25, seniors & students: $20. 269-857-5300 for info. 
27 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 27 Outdoor Motor Swap Meet & Auction, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for details. 28 24th Annual Taste of Saugatuck, Water Street, Saugatuck. Area restaurants serve up their finest at this popular annual street festival. Noon-7pm. Call 269-857-1701 for details. 28 Bayou Picnic, East Grand River Park, Grand Haven. Time to celebrate the end of summer with a community picnic. Free food, entertainment and games. 4:30pm-7pm. Call Pat at 626-842-3210 for info. 28 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 5th. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. 30 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. The Douglas Root Beer Barrel: Good Times and Highway Architecture. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. 31 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Shrock Brothers perform live. 7-9pm. 31 Shorebird Field Trip, Ottawa County Parks. No fee, advance registration. Adults only. Field trip will track shorebird migration in the area. 7:30am-4:00pm. Bring binoculars. Detailed letter and meeting location will be sent in advance to anyone who registers. 616-738-4810. 31 Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. 
September 2011 1 Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 30, features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. 3-4 5th Tri-State Regatta, St. Joseph Yacht Club, St. Joseph. The Yacht Club is the first stop on this celebrated tri-state regatta. Visit www.sjryc.com for information. 2-5 Breakwater Festival, Pere Marquette Beach, 1601 Beach Street, Muskegon. 231-737-5645 for information.
3 Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Craft show presented by St. Joseph Today. 10am-5pm. For information about renting exnhibition space or attending, call 269-985-1111. 3 Run For Sight 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Event, Pere Marquette Beach, Margaret Drake Elliot Park, Muskegon. Registration: 7am. Run and Walk both begin at 8:30am, Fun Run: 9:30am. All ages may compete. Awards will be given. Call 231-737-4717 or visit www.run4sight.com. 3 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 3-4 35th Annual All Crafts Fair, Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Over 250 exhibitors of crafts and fine arts. Food booths. 10am-5pm. 269-637-5171 for info. 4 28th Annual Shoreline Spectacular Car & Motorcycle Show, Ross Park, Norton Shores. Noon-2pm. Registration: 8:30am-1am. Awards announced at 4pm. Food court, carnival, frisbee dogs, pet parade, animal adoption, art & craft fair, gaming tent, music and more. For more details, visit www.shorelinespectacular.com or call Rod at 231-343-2549. 
4-5 7th Annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer, Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus, off US 31 bet. Grand Haven & Muskegon. Pontaluna Road exit. Sunday night: Kickoff Party, Monday: Pancake Breakfast. 37 classes of cars and bikes. Entertainment, vendors and door prizes. Visit www.differentstrokescarclub.com 5 13th Annual Blue Star Bridge Walk, Saugatuck/Douglas. This Labor Day 0.19K walk begins on the Douglas side of the bridge and ends on the Saugatuck side. Organized by the Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation. Call 269-857-1444. 5 Labor Day Boardwalk, Kollen Park, Holland. Walk begins at 9am at the Kollen Park Boat Launch and continues along the Boardwalk until participants reach Windmill Island Gardens. Pancake breakfast follows at the gardens. In case of rain, the Windmill Island Gardens breakfast only. Adults: $5, Children 3-12: $3, Children under 3: free. 616-355-1130. 5 Labor Day Community Walk, 8786 Water Street, Montague. Walk the Hart-Montague Bike Trail. 10am. Call 231-893-4385 for more info. 9 Mount Baldhead 1K Challenge. The race begins at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and ends at Mt. Baldhead. 7pm. 9-11 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, downtown Paw Paw. Parade, Craft Show, Bike Tour, 5K Fun Walk/Run, Car Show and more. Call 269-655-1111 or visit www.wineandharvestfestival.com for information. 9-13 Allegan County Fair, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. Games, petting zoo, food, live music and more. Contact 269-673-6501 for more information. 10 Mount Baldhead 5K & 15K Challenges. The races begin at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and end at Mt. Baldhead. 8am. 10 Fall Harvest Wine Event. Downtown Douglas hosts their annual wine tasting. 2-8pm. 
11 Patriot Day. 11 Chalk of the Town, downtown Grand Haven. Merchants invite visitors to decorate sidewalks and streets as a kick-off to a reconstruction project. Noon-3pm. Chalk art contests for all ages. Prizes. Call 616-844-1188 for info. 13 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 Tuesday thru October. 6:30-8pm. 16 Live Mannequin Night, downtown Holland. 7:00-8:30pm. Free. Live mannequins pose in storefront windows. Shoppers will vote for their favorite creative live display. This year’s theme: Favorite TV Shows. 16-18 Grand Haven Salmon Festival, Grand Haven Municipal Marina, Grand Haven. King Salmon fishing contest, Fresh Catch Fish Boil, art fair, live jazz, wine tasting pavilion, beer and entertainment pavilion, and more. 1-800-968-0894 for information. 16-18 42nd Annual Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th Street, Holland. This year’s theme is “Petrified Wood: Ancient Forests”. Gem, mineral and jewelry show. Silent auction, door prizes, interactive displays, Petoskey stone polishing, children’s games, fluorescent mineral display and more. Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Adults: $2, Children: .50. 
16-18 Bangor Harvest Festival, downtown Bangor. Car show, 17th Annual Quilt Show, Kids Events in Mora Park, Arts & Craft Fair, Used Book Sale, Live Music and more. Call 269-655-500 for info. 16-18 2011 Michigan Irish Music Festival, Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Live Irish and Celtic music performed on three stages. Children’s activities, Irish Marketplace, Irish dance competition, cultural center, traditional Irish Sunday breakfast and more. 17 8th Annual Saugatuck-Douglas Heritage Festival. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society presents “Village Life: Tour & Storytelling". 17-18 11th Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival 2011, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. Films screened in Spanish (with English subtitles), Musical Showcase, Children’s Art Workshop, Pinata Breaking, Salsa Night and more. Purchase advance tickets at Holland Art Center, 76 East 8th Street, Holland. 616-394-000. 17 Clothesline Art Show, Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Local artwork displayed on clotheslines. 10am-2pm. Call 269-857-2677 or 269-857-4823 for details. 17-18 Civil War Muster, Van Raalte Farm, E. 24th Street & Country Club Road, Holland. Saturday: 9am-9:30pm, Sunday: 9am-3:30pm. Holland Museum’s annual Civil War re-enactment. Battle scenes, dinner, night fire, medical scenarios, historic figure portrayals, period vendors, music. This year’s main event will be “Return to Bull Run”. 22 Artwalk at The Fire Barn Gallery, 18 N. Fifth Street, Grand Haven. Exhibit, which runs through Oct. 9, features the work of local and international artists. Vote for your favorite Artwalk piece. Call 517-775-6112 for details. 24-25 White Lake Fall Fest, North Mears parking lot, Whitehall. Live music, hayrides, arts & craft fair (Saturday), Farmers Market, food, contests and more. Call 800-879-9702 for details. 24 Blues, Brews & BBQ, Howard Band Shell, St. Joseph. Live music, BBQ and brews help make this farewell to summer a little less sad. 25 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 25th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. 
1-5 | Cardboard Boat Camp, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 9:30am-1pm. Time for the Challenge Build as teams led by Ellen Sprouls construct boats made of duct tape and cardboard. After designing, building and decorating boats, the challenge ends when the boats and their teams take to the water at Wades Bayou. Ages 10 and up. Tuition $125. Visit sc4a.org for more information. |
1-7 | 87th Annual Coast Guard Festival, downtown Grand Haven. This ten-day national military festival continues. Parades, fireworks, Street Dance, Kids day, waterfront entertainment, ship tours, car show and more. Visit www.coastguardfest.org or call 616-846-5940 for a complete schedule of events. |
1-7 | ‘Five Guys Named Moe’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical ‘Five Guys Named Moe’. The production runs thru Aug. 7th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
1-7 | Into the Woods Art Exhibit, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. The work of local artists Marcia Perry and Ladislav Hanks are showcased. Also featured are Fine Art Jewelers Katelyn Kronshage and Jason Spicko. Call 269-637-1041 for more information. |
2 | Pigeon River Kayak Trip, Hemlock Crossing, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. Naturalist Kristen Hintz will help kayakers explore the natural history of the Pigeon River. Kayak trip (1.5 miles) begins and ends at Hemlock Crossing. Basic kayaking lesson included. No experience needed. 1-4pm. $35 fee includes kayak, paddles, life jackets. $15 fee for those who bring their own kayak. Advance registration required. 616-738-4810. |
2 | Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 30, features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. |
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2 | Bluegrass Echoes, Montague Band Shell, 8636 Water Street, Montague. Live bluegrass performance. 7-8:30pm. Free. Call 231-893-2524 for details; ask for Judy. |
2 | Junior Nature Crafts, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-2pm. Participants will make craft projects using items from nature. $16 members/$20 non-members. Ages 7-8. Call 269-927-4832 for info. |
2 | Blues Jam w/ the Black River Band, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Doors open at 7pm. Free admission or voluntary $2.00. Weekly blues concert every Tuesday. 269-206-3059 for details. |
2 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. The People Who Built All Saints' Church, Saugatuck (Father Cory Stoppel). This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. |
3 | Native American Experience, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-2pm. Participants learn about the food, language, games and connection to nature of the Native Americans in our region. Ages 10 and up. $10 members/$15 non-members. Call 269-927-4832 for info. |
3 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Funktion (Funk and Soul) perform live. 7-9pm. |
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3 | Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. |
4 | Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm. |
4 | Salon Thursday, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Artists may bring two works of art which will be displayed in the Walker Gallery. Free and open to the public. 5:30-8pm. Visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org for details. |
4 | Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of romantic classical music. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. |
4 | Turtles! Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-11am or 1-2:30pm. Participants learn about the turtles of the Sarett Nature Center, have turtle races and try to find the giant snapper turtle of Circle Pond. $10 members/$7 non-members. Ages 4-7. Call 269-927-4832 for info. |
4-7 | Sidewalk Sale, downtown St. Joseph. |
4-13 | ‘Into The Woods Jr.’, Holland Civic Theater, 50 West 9th Street, Holland. Stephen Sondheim’s witty award-winning musical - otherwise known as ‘The Brothers Grimm go Broadway’ - has been adapted for younger performers. Call 616-396-2021 for ticket info. |
5 | 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. Tonight’s movie will be To Have and Have Not. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
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5 | Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. Wine, champagne, food and live music by Natchez Trace. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. |
5 | Parties in the Park: Four Finger Five, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the band Four Finger Five. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. |
5-6 | ‘Henry IV Part I’, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Shakespeare classic play is performed by the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare’s Company all-female cast. 7:30pm. Adults: $15, seniors & students: $12. 269-857-5300 for info. |
5-7 | Big Red Fishing Classic Tournament, Yacht Basin Marina, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-786-2205 for information. |
6 | Corn & Sausage Roast, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo. Festivities start at noon. Food, live music, drink. For more details, call 269-469-9808. |
6 | 42nd Annual Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. 9am-5pm. Over 300 artists. Call 616-395-3278 for details. |
6 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
6 | Art and All That Jazz. Douglas hosts a new downtown event. Visit local shops and galleries while artists demonstrate how they work. Live music provided by the Jim Cooper Jazz Band. 6-8pm. |
6 | Third Coast Classic, New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo. Skim Board Competition begins at 10am. Call 888-932-4575 for more information. |
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6-7 | Chalk the Block, downtown St. Joseph. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm. |
7 | Brunch & Recital, White Lake Yacht Club, 6748 Southshore Drive, Whitehall. Live chamber music and brunch at the Yacht Club. 11am-1pm. Call 231-894-4516 for reservations. |
7 | Performing Arts in the Vineyard, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. 2:30-4:30pm. For three Sunday afternoons, the vineyard will host performances by Keith Scott (blues, 8/7), Folia (guitar & flute, 8/14) and Third Coast Ensemble (string ensemble, 8/21). Free. No reservations required. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. |
7-14 | White Lake Chamber Music Festival, Montague. Concerts, master classes, solo competitions and more. For a schedule of events, visit www.whitelakechambermusicfestival.com or call 512-577-4725. |
8 | Holland Novice Tennis Tournament 2011, Moran Park Tennis Courts, 515 Maple Avenue, Holland. Call Lissa Gilmore at 616-355-1056. Entry deadine is August 2nd. Young competitive players in a nonsanctioned tournament. USTA membership not required. |
8 | Orange Elephant Sale, Holland Armory, 16 West 9th Street, Holland. Noon-6pm. Fundraising rummage sale. Proceeds benefit Holland Museum. Free admission. Preview night on Friday Aug. 7th for museum members. Call 616-3934-1362 for more info. |
8-12 | Musical Theater Camp, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Join David Petro for ‘Broadway Breakthrough’ where participants learn acting technique, stage presence & etiquette and vocal control. Students will also observe the professional actors of Mason Street Warehouse during dress rehearsal. 9am-1pm. Tuition: $125. Ages: 8-12. Visit sc4a.org for more details. |
8-13 | Coopersville Summerfest and the Del Shannon Memorial Car Show, downtown Coopersville. Live music, used book sales, craft show, motorcycle show, car cruise and chow, food, entertainment, children’s activities, talent show, 3-D fireworks. Visit www.coopersville.com or call 616-997-5164 for details. |
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9 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. In the Path of the Great Tornado of 1956: Saugatuck’s Lighthouse – and more – Destroyed. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. |
10 | Kayak the Kalamazoo, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-4pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from M-89 to New Richmond. Ages 10 and up. $20/members, $25/non-members. Call 269-927-4832 for info. |
10 | Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. |
10 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Life Support (Disco/Motown) perform live. 7-9pm. |
10-13 | 2011 Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing Waterfront, downtown Muskegon. Call 800-585-3737 or visit www.unitymusicfestival.com for more information. |
11 | Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. |
11 | Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm |
11-13 | White Lake Maritime Festival, Goodrich Park, 100 N. Lake Street, Whitehall. Sailing regatta, live music, children’s activities, food, softball, shuffleboard tournament, shrimp boil, trout pond; arts and craft fair on Saturday. Call 231-893-4585 for more information. |
11-14 | 48th National Annual Blueberry Festival, downtown South Haven. 9am-11pm. Parade, Arts & Craft Fair, Vegas Night, Pie Eating Contest, Kids Carnival, Riverfront Concerts, 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfasts, Pageants and more. 269-637-1572 for information, or visit www.blueberryfestival.com. |
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12-13 | Sidewalk Sale, downtown Holland. Friday: 9am-9pm. Saturday: 9am-5pm. Over 100 downtown merchants bring their wares outside for the biggest sale of the year. 616-394-0000. |
12 | Parties in the Park: Kreelers, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the Celtic rock band The Kreelers. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. |
12-14 | Ship & Shore Festival, New Buffalo. Live music, food, and more. $5 admission. The BIG summer weekend in New Buffalo. Fireworks and lighted boat parade on Aug. 13th. |
12-14 | The Buddy Holly Story, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. This theater production tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly was the world’s premier recording artist. More than 20 Buddy Holly hits featured. 7:30pm. Adults: $25, seniors & students: $20. 269-857-5300 for info. |
12-14 | Multicultural Beach Festival, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Food, contests, live music, health fair, fashion show and more. For details, call 231-206-5780. |
12-28 | ‘The 39 Steps’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with ‘The 39 Steps. The production runs thru Aug. 28th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
13 | Holland Symphony Orchestra Free Community Pops Concert, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Community Pops Concert featuring violinist Cameron Alan-Lee. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket. 7:30-9:00pm. Rain location will be Holland Civic Center. 616-796-6780 for more information. |
13 | Fabulous Fruit Pie Bake-Off Coopersville Farm Museum, 357 Main Street, Coopersville. One to two person teams bring their best fruit pies for judging. Votes and samples will be sold. Businesses may enter as well as individuals. Print out entry form at www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. |
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13 | 38th Annual North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival, Walker Park, Rudaman Avenue, North Muskegon. Over 100 exhibitors. 9am-4pm. |
13 | Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon, Jean Klock Park, St. Joseph. A 70.3 mile course which includes such athletic events as swimming, biking and running. Visit www.steelheadtriathlon.com for more information. |
13 | Reds, Whites and the Blues, Fenn Valley Vineyards, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Listen to live jazz while enjoying ribs and BBQ chicken, or bring your own food. 3-8pm. Call 269-561-2396 for more information. |
13 | 7th Annual Krasl Art Center Concours on the Bluff (located across from the Krasl Art Center), St. Joseph. 10am-4pm. $5 per person, $10 for families with children 16 and younger. All entries judged by teams of experienced judges. |
13 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
13 | Latin Taste & Rhythms Festival, St. Joseph. Live Latin bands, food. Sponsored by Whirlpool Hispanic Network. |
13 | Art and All That Jazz, downtown Douglas. Visit local shops and galleries while artists demonstrate how they work. Live music provided by the Jim Cooper Jazz Band. 6-8pm. |
13 | Douglas Dutchers Vintage Baseball, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Dutchers play the Mississinewa Silverheels. 2pm. |
14-15 | Michigan Pirate Festival, Grand Haven Central Park, Grand Haven. Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 10am-6pm. Family fun and live entertainment as the pirates move from the Loutit District Library to Grand Haven Central Park. |
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15 | Snorkeling 101, Holland State Park, 2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Peggy from Adventures in Diving & Travel will present a free introduction to snorkeling in the Great Lakes. 10am-2pm. Call 616-399-9390 to register. |
15 | 20th Annual Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 Old US 31, Berrien Springs. One of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. For details, visit www.bcyf.org. |
15-21 | Muskegon Lake Effect Celebration & Boat Time, Muskegon. Visit www.lakeeffectboating.com for details. |
16 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Indian Joe’s Dugout Canoe of 1844 and Native American Canoe Making. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. |
17 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Niche Classic (Top 40) perform live. 7-9pm. |
17 | Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. |
18 | Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-857-1626 for details. |
18 | Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm |
18 | 11th Annual Thunder Bolt 5K Run/Walk, Whitehall. Race begins 7pm at Funnel Field on Hanson Street and continues on the Hart-Montague Trail. Trophies awarded. All profits go to Muskegon County food pantries. Visit goracego.com to register. |
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19 | Parties in the Park: Dutch Henry, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the alternative country band Dutch Henry. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. |
19 | Island Reflections: The Contemporary Art of Curacao, DePree Art Center and Gallery, 160 East 12th Street, Holland. Call 616-395-7500 for info. Opens today and continues through Sept. 30. Ten Curacao artists are spotlighted. Should be of special interest to the Holland community since Curacao is part of the Netherlands. Call 616-395-7500 for details. |
19 | 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. Tonight’s movie will be Abbott and Costello’s Buck Privates. Call 231-730-1477 for info. Free admission. |
19-20 | 2nd Annual Eagle Riders Motorcycle Rodeo, Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Road, Fruitport. Motorcycle run, beer tent, live music, and field events. For more information visit www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. |
19-21 | The Buddy Holly Story, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. This theater production tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly was the world’s premier recording artist. More than 20 Buddy Holly hits featured. 7:30pm. Adults: $25, seniors & students: $20. 269-857-5300 for info. |
19-21 | St. Patrick’s & St. Anthony’s Summer Festival, 920 Fulton Street, Grand Haven. 8am-11pm. Summer festival includes community garage sale, arts & craft show, live music, children’s activities, food and more. Call Katie at 616-842-8230, ext. 20, for more information. |
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20 | 8th Annual Great Lake Surf Luau, New Buffalo Public Beach and Third Coast Surf Shop at 22.S. Smith (located across from City Hall). Family friendly watersport events, including stand-up paddleboarding clinics and races. Call 888-932-4575 for details. |
20 | VanderLeek Cup Hospice Regatta, Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, 2157 South Shore Drive, Macatawa. Annual fundraising event for Hospice of Holland. Open to all sailboats. Race held on Lake Michigan, south of Holland Harbor. Call Ann Schutt at 616-396-2972 for information. |
20 | Women’s Steelheader Tournament, Bayshore Yacht Club, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-283-2506 for information. |
20 | 6th Annual Moose Fest, Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Country music festival.10am-8pm. Visit 107mus.com or listen to the radio station 107 WMUS-FM for details. |
20 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
20-21 | The Basket Factory Vintage Baseball Festival, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. The Douglas Dutchers play ball during with four vintage baseball teams. 9:30am-4pm. Visit douglasdutchers.org for more information. |
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23 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Looking at Paintings and Finding Self (Maryjo Lemanski). Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. |
24 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Los Bandits (Tex Mex) perform live. 7-9pm. |
24 | Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. |
24-28 | Quilt Block Shop Hop Weekend, South Haven. For the price of a $5 passport, participants will visit quilting shops and wonderful farms while receiving free quilt patterns and treats. Wednesday thru Sunday. Call 269-639-1970 for details. |
25 | Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm |
25 | Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm |
26 | 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. For the last Friday night this summer, a free movie will be screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Tonight’s movie will be voted on by the audience. Call 231-730-1477 for info. |
26-28 | The Buddy Holly Story, Red Barn Theater, 3657 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. This theater production tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly was the world’s premier recording artist. More than 20 Buddy Holly hits featured. 7:30pm. Adults: $25, seniors & students: $20. 269-857-5300 for info. |
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27 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
27 | Outdoor Motor Swap Meet & Auction, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for details. |
28 | 24th Annual Taste of Saugatuck, Water Street, Saugatuck. Area restaurants serve up their finest at this popular annual street festival. Noon-7pm. Call 269-857-1701 for details. |
28 | Bayou Picnic, East Grand River Park, Grand Haven. Time to celebrate the end of summer with a community picnic. Free food, entertainment and games. 4:30pm-7pm. Call Pat at 626-842-3210 for info. |
28 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 5th. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. |
30 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old Scholl House, Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. The Douglas Root Beer Barrel: Good Times and Highway Architecture. This season’s presentations are designed to accompany the historical museum’s current exhibit “Our Village Life”. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of other topics and speakers. |
31 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Shrock Brothers perform live. 7-9pm. |
31 | Shorebird Field Trip, Ottawa County Parks. No fee, advance registration. Adults only. Field trip will track shorebird migration in the area. 7:30am-4:00pm. Bring binoculars. Detailed letter and meeting location will be sent in advance to anyone who registers. 616-738-4810. |
31 | Sunset Yoga, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. 8:00-9:15pm. $5 fee. Weather permitting, bring bottled water and beach towel. 616-844-1900. |
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1 | Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 30, features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. |
3-4 | 5th Tri-State Regatta, St. Joseph Yacht Club, St. Joseph. The Yacht Club is the first stop on this celebrated tri-state regatta. Visit www.sjryc.com for information. |
2-5 | Breakwater Festival, Pere Marquette Beach, 1601 Beach Street, Muskegon. 231-737-5645 for information. |
3 | Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Craft show presented by St. Joseph Today. 10am-5pm. For information about renting exnhibition space or attending, call 269-985-1111. |
3 | Run For Sight 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Event, Pere Marquette Beach, Margaret Drake Elliot Park, Muskegon. Registration: 7am. Run and Walk both begin at 8:30am, Fun Run: 9:30am. All ages may compete. Awards will be given. Call 231-737-4717 or visit www.run4sight.com. |
3 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. 8am. Hour long gentle yoga class. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
3-4 | 35th Annual All Crafts Fair, Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Over 250 exhibitors of crafts and fine arts. Food booths. 10am-5pm. 269-637-5171 for info. |
4 | 28th Annual Shoreline Spectacular Car & Motorcycle Show, Ross Park, Norton Shores. Noon-2pm. Registration: 8:30am-1am. Awards announced at 4pm. Food court, carnival, frisbee dogs, pet parade, animal adoption, art & craft fair, gaming tent, music and more. For more details, visit www.shorelinespectacular.com or call Rod at 231-343-2549. |
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4-5 | 7th Annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer, Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus, off US 31 bet. Grand Haven & Muskegon. Pontaluna Road exit. Sunday night: Kickoff Party, Monday: Pancake Breakfast. 37 classes of cars and bikes. Entertainment, vendors and door prizes. Visit www.differentstrokescarclub.com |
5 | 13th Annual Blue Star Bridge Walk, Saugatuck/Douglas. This Labor Day 0.19K walk begins on the Douglas side of the bridge and ends on the Saugatuck side. Organized by the Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation. Call 269-857-1444. |
5 | Labor Day Boardwalk, Kollen Park, Holland. Walk begins at 9am at the Kollen Park Boat Launch and continues along the Boardwalk until participants reach Windmill Island Gardens. Pancake breakfast follows at the gardens. In case of rain, the Windmill Island Gardens breakfast only. Adults: $5, Children 3-12: $3, Children under 3: free. 616-355-1130. |
5 | Labor Day Community Walk, 8786 Water Street, Montague. Walk the Hart-Montague Bike Trail. 10am. Call 231-893-4385 for more info. |
9 | Mount Baldhead 1K Challenge. The race begins at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and ends at Mt. Baldhead. 7pm. |
9-11 | Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, downtown Paw Paw. Parade, Craft Show, Bike Tour, 5K Fun Walk/Run, Car Show and more. Call 269-655-1111 or visit www.wineandharvestfestival.com for information. |
9-13 | Allegan County Fair, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. Games, petting zoo, food, live music and more. Contact 269-673-6501 for more information. |
10 | Mount Baldhead 5K & 15K Challenges. The races begin at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and end at Mt. Baldhead. 8am. |
10 | Fall Harvest Wine Event. Downtown Douglas hosts their annual wine tasting. 2-8pm. |
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11 | Chalk of the Town, downtown Grand Haven. Merchants invite visitors to decorate sidewalks and streets as a kick-off to a reconstruction project. Noon-3pm. Chalk art contests for all ages. Prizes. Call 616-844-1188 for info. |
13 | 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 Tuesday thru October. 6:30-8pm. |
16 | Live Mannequin Night, downtown Holland. 7:00-8:30pm. Free. Live mannequins pose in storefront windows. Shoppers will vote for their favorite creative live display. This year’s theme: Favorite TV Shows. |
16-18 | Grand Haven Salmon Festival, Grand Haven Municipal Marina, Grand Haven. King Salmon fishing contest, Fresh Catch Fish Boil, art fair, live jazz, wine tasting pavilion, beer and entertainment pavilion, and more. 1-800-968-0894 for information. |
16-18 | 42nd Annual Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th Street, Holland. This year’s theme is “Petrified Wood: Ancient Forests”. Gem, mineral and jewelry show. Silent auction, door prizes, interactive displays, Petoskey stone polishing, children’s games, fluorescent mineral display and more. Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Adults: $2, Children: .50. |
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16-18 | Bangor Harvest Festival, downtown Bangor. Car show, 17th Annual Quilt Show, Kids Events in Mora Park, Arts & Craft Fair, Used Book Sale, Live Music and more. Call 269-655-500 for info. |
16-18 | 2011 Michigan Irish Music Festival, Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon. Live Irish and Celtic music performed on three stages. Children’s activities, Irish Marketplace, Irish dance competition, cultural center, traditional Irish Sunday breakfast and more. |
17 | 8th Annual Saugatuck-Douglas Heritage Festival. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society presents “Village Life: Tour & Storytelling". |
17-18 | 11th Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival 2011, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. Films screened in Spanish (with English subtitles), Musical Showcase, Children’s Art Workshop, Pinata Breaking, Salsa Night and more. Purchase advance tickets at Holland Art Center, 76 East 8th Street, Holland. 616-394-000. |
17 | Clothesline Art Show, Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Local artwork displayed on clotheslines. 10am-2pm. Call 269-857-2677 or 269-857-4823 for details. |
17-18 | Civil War Muster, Van Raalte Farm, E. 24th Street & Country Club Road, Holland. Saturday: 9am-9:30pm, Sunday: 9am-3:30pm. Holland Museum’s annual Civil War re-enactment. Battle scenes, dinner, night fire, medical scenarios, historic figure portrayals, period vendors, music. This year’s main event will be “Return to Bull Run”. |
22 | Artwalk at The Fire Barn Gallery, 18 N. Fifth Street, Grand Haven. Exhibit, which runs through Oct. 9, features the work of local and international artists. Vote for your favorite Artwalk piece. Call 517-775-6112 for details. |
24-25 | White Lake Fall Fest, North Mears parking lot, Whitehall. Live music, hayrides, arts & craft fair (Saturday), Farmers Market, food, contests and more. Call 800-879-9702 for details. |
24 | Blues, Brews & BBQ, Howard Band Shell, St. Joseph. Live music, BBQ and brews help make this farewell to summer a little less sad. |
25 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 25th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. |
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