Calendar of Events
August & September 2012
August 2012 1-5 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. 1-12 ‘Our Sinatra’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical revue ‘Our Sinatra’. The production runs thru Aug. 12th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 1-31 Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Sept. 29 and features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Tuesday thru Saturdays. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. 1-31 Through the Lens of L. H. Bailey: Plants, Places & People, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Bailey Avenue, South Haven. This exhibit runs through Sept. 15th and features rare images taken at the turn of the 20th century from the personal collection of horticulturist-philosopher Liberty Hyde Bailey. Call 269-637-3251 or visit www.libertyhydebailey.org. 2 Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert by acoustic guitar player and singer Tim Velez. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. 
2 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. 2-5 Chalk the Block, downtown St. Joseph. Watch as the streets of downtown St. Joseph are turned into works of art. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Judging begins at 4pm on Saturday. Call 269-985-1111 for details. 2-5 Sidewalk Sale, downtown St. Joseph. 3 ‘Antony and Cleopatra, 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. 3 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 Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. 3 Parties in the Park: Groove Solution, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the R&B, Motown, current and classic dance hits band The Groove Solution. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. 
3 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 3 Trina Hamlin, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Blues singer and harmonica player. Doors open at 7pm. Performance begins 7:30pm. Admission: $10/$8 members. Call 800-838-3006 for details. 3 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. Wine, champagne, food and live music by Natchez Trace. Event starts at 6pm. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. 3 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 3 Brown Bag Biology, Apple Varieties with Alan Overhiser, 3rd generation farmer, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Bailey Avenue, South Haven. Free - 12:30pm-1:30pm. Call 269-637-3251 or visit www.libertyhydebailey.org. 3-5 Big Red Fishing Classic Tournament, Yacht Basin Marina, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-786-2205 for information. 3-13 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. 4 Annual Skimboarding Classic, New Buffalo City Beach, New Buffalo. Contest is sponsored by Third Coast Surf Shop. Call 888-932-34575 for more info. 4 Kayak the Paw Paw River Evening Paddle, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Participants will kayak or canoe the Paw Paw River from County Line to Watervliet. 6pm. Ages 10 and up. $15/members. $20/nonmembers. Must call 269-927-4832 to register. 
4 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 4 Mulebone, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Blues duo. Doors open at 7pm. Performance begins 7:30pm. Admission: $12/$10 members. Call 800-838-3006 for details. 4 43rd Annual Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. 9am-5pm. Annual fine arts and crafts fair featuring over 300 artists. Call 616-395-3278 for details. 4 Corn & Sausage Roast, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo. Festivities start at noon. Food, live music, drink. For more details, call 269-469-9808. 
4 10th Annual Latin Taste & Rhythms Festival, Shadowland Pavilion at Silver Beach, St. Joseph. Live music, arts and crafts classes, games, soccer tournaments, and more. For more details, call 269-923-2571. 4 “Concours d'Elegance of Southwest Michigan” Car Show, St. Joseph. 10am-4pm. $5 per person, $10 for families with children 16 and younger. All entries judged by teams of experienced judges. 5 Shoreline West Bicycle Tour hosted by the League of Michigan Bicyclists. Cyclists from around the Midwest participate in a tour that will take them along the West Michigan shoreline beginning Aug. 5 in Montague and ending Aug. 11 in Mackinac City. 5 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Antique show. 10am-5pm. Free parking, no admission. 5 Performing Arts in the Vineyard, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. 2:30-4:30pm. The vineyard hosts a performance by the folk duo Small Potatoes. Free. No reservations required. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. 6 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. 
6-8 Lego Camp, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 9:30am-Noon. Workshop for Lego builders with big imaginations. Participants will create Lego Space Pods. Scholarships available. Ages 7 - 12. Tuition: $50. Visit sc4a.org for more information, or call 269-857-2399. 6-11 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. 6-12 Michigan Pirate Festival, Grand Haven Central Park, Grand Haven. Family fun and live entertainment as the pirates move from the Loutit District Library to Grand Haven Central Park. For a schedule of events, visit www.michiganpiratefestival.com 
7 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Art Collection Secrets: Stories from the SDHS Art Archives’. Free admission, donations welcome. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of topics and speakers./td> 7 Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series, Paradise Park, downtown Fennville. Grupo Aye performs Latin music. 7pm. 8 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Java Five perform live swing music. 7-9pm.
9 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. 9 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. 9 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. 9 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 800-879-9702 for more information. 9-11 2012 Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing Waterfront, downtown Muskegon. The biggest Christian music festival in Michigan. Call 800-585-3737 or visit www.unitymusicfestival.com for more information. 9-12 49th 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. 
10 Playing Like Pollock, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 10am-Noon. A Jackson Pollock inspired camp where participants create their own drip painting on canvas. Children will also contribute to a large painting that will be on display at the SCA. Scholarships available. Ages 5 - 10. Tuition: $20. Visit sc4a.org for more information, or call 269-857-2399. 10 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 10 Parties in the Park: Dutch Henry, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the alt/country/pop band Dutch Henry. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. 10 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 10-11 Sidewalk Sale, downtown Holland. Over 100 downtown merchants bring their wares outside for the biggest sale of the year. Friday: 9am-9pm. Saturday: 9am-5pm. 616-394-0000. 10-12 Ship & Shore Festival, New Buffalo. Food, live music. Lighted boat parade and fireworks on the 12th. Admission: $5. 10-12 Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale. Celebrated every year since 2003 along U.S. 12 from New Buffalo to Detroit. Visit www.us12heritagetrail.org for an online map of yard sale locations. 10-31 ‘Water Works: The Art of Diane Lynne Cheeseman’, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Cheeseman’s water-based paintings are showcased. Exhibit runs thru Sept. 23. Call 269-637-1041 for more information. 11 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. 11 Holland Symphony Orchestra Free Community Concert, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Community Pops Concert featuring the Evergreen Chorale. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket. 7:30-9:00pm. Rain location will be Holland Civic Center. 616-796-6780 for more information. 
11 Fabulous Fruit Pie Bake-Off, Coopersville Farm Museum, 357 Main Street, Coopersville. 10am-1pm. 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. Call 616-997-8555 to enter. www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. 11 North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival, Walker Park, Ruddiman Drive between City Hall and Library, North Muskegon. Over 100 exhibitors. 9am-4pm. 11 Arts & Crafts By The Lake, Goodrich Park Annex, Whitehall. Over 75 crafters. 10am-5pm. Call 800-879-9702 for more info. 11 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 13 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. 13-18 Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 Old US 31, Berrien Springs. One of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. 
14 West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (just in front of Felt Mansion), 3834 66th Street, Saugatuck. 6:30-8pm. Fun for the whole family, from beginning to experienced drummers. Percussion instruments will be available for borrowing, or bring your own. 14 Fossil Finding, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-1pm. Look for fossils along Grand Mere Beach. Ages 8 and up. $7/members, $10/non-members. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 15 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Schrock Brothers perform live. 7-9pm. 16 Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-857-1626 for details. 16 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. 16 Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of romantic classical music by Star & Charlie. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. 16 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 www.goracego.com to register. 
16-18 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, or visit www.stpatsgh.org for more information. 16-19 Muskegon Lake Effect Celebration & Boat Time, Muskegon. 17 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 17 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 17 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 Buck Privates starring Abbott and Costello. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. 17 Parties in the Park: Westside Jazz Trio, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the Westside Jazz Trio. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. 17 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. 
17 George Cole & Eurocana, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Cole is an acoustic guitar virtuoso. Doors open at 7pm. 7:30 performance time. Admission: $15/$13 members. Call 800-838-3006 for details. 17-18 Annual Sidewalk Sale, Washington Avenue from Harbor to Third, Grand Haven. 9am-8pm, Friday. 9am-5pm, Saturday. Music. Call 616-844-1188 for details. 17-19 Multicultural Beach Festival, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Food, contests, live music, health fair, fashion show and more. For details, call 231-206-5780. 17-31 ‘Boeing, Boeing’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the comedy ‘Boeing, Boeing’. The production runs thru Sept. 2nd. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 18 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 18 9th 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. 18 Kayak the Kalamazoo River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Participants will kayak or canoe the Kalamazoo River from 40th Street to New Richmond. Kayak, life preserver, paddle and transportation included. Ice cream stop on the way home. 9am. Ages 10 and up. $15/members. $20/nonmembers. Must call 269-927-4832 to register. 18 Women’s Steelheader Tournament, Bayshore Yacht Club, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-283-2506 or visit www.hollandsteelheaders.org for information. 
18 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. 19 Performing Arts in the Vineyard, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. 2:30-4:30pm. The vineyard hosts a performance by Keith Scott and the Heavy Blues Machine. Free. No reservations required. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. 19 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. 20 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. 21 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Look-See-Hear. How Does Our Garden Grow?’ Free admission, but donations welcome. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of topics and speakers. 22 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Funktion perform live funk & soul music. 7-9pm. 22-24 Family Boat Building Class, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Learn the craft of boat building from the experts. Call 269-637-8078 for details, or visit www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org. 22-25 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. 23 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. 
23 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. 23 Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of pop, rock, jazz and oldies by Girls Night Out. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. 24 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 24 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 25 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 18 Kayak the St. Joe River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Enjoy a summer evening float down the St. Joe River from Jasper Dairy Road Landing to Benton Township Park. Bring a hat, plenty of drinking water and snacks. $20/person, $15/member includes transportation, canoe or kayak and equipment and Sarett naturalist guide. You must call to register. 269- 927-4832. Meet at Benton Township Park. 25 Outdoor Motor Swap Meet & Auction, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for details. 25 Art Jam, downtown Fennville. Enjoy a day of art, crafts and live music. Free. 10am-6pm. Call 269-455-8587 for details. 26 25th 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. 
26 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 2nd. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. 27 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. 27 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 616-847-4888 for info. 29 Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Seacruisers perform live. 7-9pm. 30 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. 30 Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of folk music by the Blue Water Ramblers. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. 30 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 ‘The Judy Show starring Michael Holmes’, The Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Holmes returns to Saugatuck in his show in which he impersonates Judy Garland just as she performed on TV in the 1960s. Admission: $20. Call 269-857-5300 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.
31 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm.
September 2012 
1 Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Craft show presented by St. Joseph Today. 10am-5pm. For information about renting exhibition space or attending, call 269-985-1111. 1 Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. 1 Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Sept. 30 and features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Tuesday thru Saturdays. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. 1 ‘The Judy Show starring Michael Holmes’, The Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Holmes returns to Saugatuck in his show in which he impersonates Judy Garland just as she performed on TV in the 1960s. Admission: $20. Call 269-857-5300 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 1-2 ‘Boeing, Boeing’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season comes to a close with final performances of the comedy ‘Boeing, Boeing’. The production runs thru Sept. 2nd. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.
1-2 36th Annual All Crafts Fair, Stanley Johnson Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Over 250 exhibitors of crafts and fine arts. Food booths. Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. 269-637-5171 for info. 
1-3 6th 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 or call 269-983-6393 for information. 1-3 Greek Fest. American Hellenic Center, 17760 Behner Road, New Buffalo. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon till 8pm. Free parking. 1-23 ‘Water Works: The Art of Diane Lynn Cheeseman’, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Cheeseman’s water-based paintings are showcased. Exhibit runs thru Sept. 23. Call 269-637-1041 for more information.1-23 1-31 Through the Lens of L. H. Bailey: Plants, Places & People, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Bailey Avenue, South Haven. This exhibit runs through Sept. 15th and features rare images taken at the turn of the 20th century from the personal collection of horticulturist-philosopher Liberty Hyde Bailey. Call 269-637-3251 or visit www.libertyhydebailey.org. 2 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 2nd. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. 2 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Antique show. 10am-5pm. Free parking, no admission. 2-3 8th 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. 3 Labor Day Boardwalk, Kollen Park, Holland. Walk begins at 8:30am at the Kollen Park/Heinz Waterway Walkway 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. 
3 14th Annual Blue Star Bridge Walk, Saugatuck/Douglas. 9am-10am. 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 269-857-1438. 3 Labor Day Community Walk, 8786 Water Street, Montague. Walk the Hart-Montague Bike Trail. 10am. Call 231-893-4385 for more info. 6-8 29th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show, 06285 68th Street, South Haven. Hundreds of flywheel engines and tractors, parades, flea market, crafts, magic show, food, games and more. Admission: $6.00 for 12 and over. For more info, call 269-639-2010. 7 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm 7 Mount Baldhead 1K Little Feet, Big Feat (Kids) Challenge. The race begins at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and ends at Mt. Baldhead. 7pm. Visit mtbaldheadchallenge.com for details. 7 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 7-9 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. 7-15 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. 
8 Mount Baldhead 5K & 15K Challenges. The races begin at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and end at Mt. Baldhead. 8am. Visit mtbaldheadchallenge.com for details. 8 Wine & Art Stroll. Downtown Douglas hosts their annual wine tasting. 2-8pm. 9 ‘8’ The Play, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse presents a staged reading of Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black’s new documentary play ‘8’ based on the Proposition 8 trial. Directed by Kurt Stamm, SCA Artistic Director. 4pm. Tickets: $35. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. 11 Patriot Day 11 West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (just in front of Felt Mansion), 3834 66th Street, Saugatuck. 6:30-8pm. Fun for the whole family, from beginning to experienced drummers. Percussion instruments will be available for borrowing, or bring your own. 14 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 14 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 14-16 43rd Annual Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th Street, Holland. 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. Call 616-820-5458 for more info. 14-16 2012 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. Visit www.michiganirish.org for more information. 15 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. 
15 9th Annual Saugatuck-Douglas Heritage Festival. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society presents “Village Life: Home Tour & Storytelling. For more information, visit sdhistoricalsociety.org 15 12th Tulipanes Latino Festival, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. A celebration of Latino culture featuring many workshops and events. Children’s Art Workshop, Pinata Breaking, Salsa Night and more. Admission: $10. 616-394-0000. 19-30 Artwalk at The Fire Barn Gallery, 18 N. Fifth Street, Grand Haven. Exhibit, which runs through Oct. 6, features the work of local and international artists. Vote for your favorite Artwalk piece. Call 616-844-1188 for details. 21 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 21 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 Movies. 21 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 21-23 9th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival, downtown Grand Haven waterfront. King Salmon fishing contest, Fresh Catch Fish Boil, art fair, live jazz, wine tasting pavilion, beer and entertainment pavilion, and more. 616-842-4499 for information. 22 Poker Run Triathlon, Ottawa County Parks. A bike-boat-run event. Call 616-738-4810 for details.
22 Blues, Brews & BBQ, Howard Band Shell, St. Joseph. Live music, BBQ and brews help make this farewell to summer a little less sad.
22-23 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. 
28 Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. 28 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. 29 32nd Annual Fall Fest, 115 S. Mears, Whitehall. Farmers market, cider mill, free hay rides, live music, food and more. 10am-5pm. Call 800-879-9702 for details. 29 Oktoberfest Marathon, ½ Marathon, & 5K, Old Boys Brewhouse, Spring Lake. All three race courses begin and end at Old Boys Brewhouse and include Spring Lake, Grand Haven, Ferrysburg and Fruitport locations. A Boston Marathon Qualifier course. Registration: 6am-7:30am. Contact Diane at 231-638-0730 for details or visit www.oktoberfestmarathon.com. 30 Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 30th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. 30 Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour, Three Oaks. Nationally recognized 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile-bicycle tour. Advance registration required. Call 269-756-3361.
1-5 | 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. |
1-12 | ‘Our Sinatra’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical revue ‘Our Sinatra’. The production runs thru Aug. 12th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
1-31 | Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Sept. 29 and features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Tuesday thru Saturdays. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. |
1-31 | Through the Lens of L. H. Bailey: Plants, Places & People, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Bailey Avenue, South Haven. This exhibit runs through Sept. 15th and features rare images taken at the turn of the 20th century from the personal collection of horticulturist-philosopher Liberty Hyde Bailey. Call 269-637-3251 or visit www.libertyhydebailey.org. |
2 | Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert by acoustic guitar player and singer Tim Velez. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. |
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2 | 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. |
2-5 | Chalk the Block, downtown St. Joseph. Watch as the streets of downtown St. Joseph are turned into works of art. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Judging begins at 4pm on Saturday. Call 269-985-1111 for details. |
2-5 | Sidewalk Sale, downtown St. Joseph. |
3 | ‘Antony and Cleopatra, 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. |
3 | 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 Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
3 | Parties in the Park: Groove Solution, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the R&B, Motown, current and classic dance hits band The Groove Solution. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. |
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3 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
3 | Trina Hamlin, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Blues singer and harmonica player. Doors open at 7pm. Performance begins 7:30pm. Admission: $10/$8 members. Call 800-838-3006 for details. |
3 | Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. Wine, champagne, food and live music by Natchez Trace. Event starts at 6pm. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. |
3 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
3 | Brown Bag Biology, Apple Varieties with Alan Overhiser, 3rd generation farmer, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Bailey Avenue, South Haven. Free - 12:30pm-1:30pm. Call 269-637-3251 or visit www.libertyhydebailey.org. |
3-5 | Big Red Fishing Classic Tournament, Yacht Basin Marina, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-786-2205 for information. |
3-13 | 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. |
4 | Annual Skimboarding Classic, New Buffalo City Beach, New Buffalo. Contest is sponsored by Third Coast Surf Shop. Call 888-932-34575 for more info. |
4 | Kayak the Paw Paw River Evening Paddle, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Participants will kayak or canoe the Paw Paw River from County Line to Watervliet. 6pm. Ages 10 and up. $15/members. $20/nonmembers. Must call 269-927-4832 to register. |
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4 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
4 | Mulebone, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Blues duo. Doors open at 7pm. Performance begins 7:30pm. Admission: $12/$10 members. Call 800-838-3006 for details. |
4 | 43rd Annual Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. 9am-5pm. Annual fine arts and crafts fair featuring over 300 artists. Call 616-395-3278 for details. |
4 | Corn & Sausage Roast, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo. Festivities start at noon. Food, live music, drink. For more details, call 269-469-9808. |
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4 | 10th Annual Latin Taste & Rhythms Festival, Shadowland Pavilion at Silver Beach, St. Joseph. Live music, arts and crafts classes, games, soccer tournaments, and more. For more details, call 269-923-2571. |
4 | “Concours d'Elegance of Southwest Michigan” Car Show, St. Joseph. 10am-4pm. $5 per person, $10 for families with children 16 and younger. All entries judged by teams of experienced judges. |
5 | Shoreline West Bicycle Tour hosted by the League of Michigan Bicyclists. Cyclists from around the Midwest participate in a tour that will take them along the West Michigan shoreline beginning Aug. 5 in Montague and ending Aug. 11 in Mackinac City. |
5 | Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Antique show. 10am-5pm. Free parking, no admission. |
5 | Performing Arts in the Vineyard, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. 2:30-4:30pm. The vineyard hosts a performance by the folk duo Small Potatoes. Free. No reservations required. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. |
6 | Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. |
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6-8 | Lego Camp, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 9:30am-Noon. Workshop for Lego builders with big imaginations. Participants will create Lego Space Pods. Scholarships available. Ages 7 - 12. Tuition: $50. Visit sc4a.org for more information, or call 269-857-2399. |
6-11 | 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. |
6-12 | Michigan Pirate Festival, Grand Haven Central Park, Grand Haven. Family fun and live entertainment as the pirates move from the Loutit District Library to Grand Haven Central Park. For a schedule of events, visit www.michiganpiratefestival.com |
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7 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Art Collection Secrets: Stories from the SDHS Art Archives’. Free admission, donations welcome. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of topics and speakers./td> |
7 | Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series, Paradise Park, downtown Fennville. Grupo Aye performs Latin music. 7pm. |
8 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Java Five perform live swing music. 7-9pm. |
9 | Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. |
9 | 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. |
9 | 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. |
9 | 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 800-879-9702 for more information. |
9-11 | 2012 Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing Waterfront, downtown Muskegon. The biggest Christian music festival in Michigan. Call 800-585-3737 or visit www.unitymusicfestival.com for more information. |
9-12 | 49th 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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10 | Playing Like Pollock, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 10am-Noon. A Jackson Pollock inspired camp where participants create their own drip painting on canvas. Children will also contribute to a large painting that will be on display at the SCA. Scholarships available. Ages 5 - 10. Tuition: $20. Visit sc4a.org for more information, or call 269-857-2399. |
10 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
10 | Parties in the Park: Dutch Henry, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the alt/country/pop band Dutch Henry. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. |
10 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
10-11 | Sidewalk Sale, downtown Holland. Over 100 downtown merchants bring their wares outside for the biggest sale of the year. Friday: 9am-9pm. Saturday: 9am-5pm. 616-394-0000. |
10-12 | Ship & Shore Festival, New Buffalo. Food, live music. Lighted boat parade and fireworks on the 12th. Admission: $5. |
10-12 | Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale. Celebrated every year since 2003 along U.S. 12 from New Buffalo to Detroit. Visit www.us12heritagetrail.org for an online map of yard sale locations. |
10-31 | ‘Water Works: The Art of Diane Lynne Cheeseman’, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Cheeseman’s water-based paintings are showcased. Exhibit runs thru Sept. 23. Call 269-637-1041 for more information. |
11 | 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. |
11 | Holland Symphony Orchestra Free Community Concert, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Community Pops Concert featuring the Evergreen Chorale. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket. 7:30-9:00pm. Rain location will be Holland Civic Center. 616-796-6780 for more information. |
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11 | Fabulous Fruit Pie Bake-Off, Coopersville Farm Museum, 357 Main Street, Coopersville. 10am-1pm. 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. Call 616-997-8555 to enter. www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. |
11 | North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival, Walker Park, Ruddiman Drive between City Hall and Library, North Muskegon. Over 100 exhibitors. 9am-4pm. |
11 | Arts & Crafts By The Lake, Goodrich Park Annex, Whitehall. Over 75 crafters. 10am-5pm. Call 800-879-9702 for more info. |
11 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
13 | Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. |
13-18 | Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 Old US 31, Berrien Springs. One of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. |
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14 | West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (just in front of Felt Mansion), 3834 66th Street, Saugatuck. 6:30-8pm. Fun for the whole family, from beginning to experienced drummers. Percussion instruments will be available for borrowing, or bring your own. |
14 | Fossil Finding, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-1pm. Look for fossils along Grand Mere Beach. Ages 8 and up. $7/members, $10/non-members. Call 269-927-4832 for info. |
15 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Schrock Brothers perform live. 7-9pm. |
16 | Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-857-1626 for details. |
16 | 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. |
16 | Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of romantic classical music by Star & Charlie. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. |
16 | 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 www.goracego.com to register. |
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16-18 | 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, or visit www.stpatsgh.org for more information. |
16-19 | Muskegon Lake Effect Celebration & Boat Time, Muskegon. |
17 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
17 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
17 | 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 Buck Privates starring Abbott and Costello. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. |
17 | Parties in the Park: Westside Jazz Trio, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the Westside Jazz Trio. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm. |
17 | 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. |
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17 | George Cole & Eurocana, Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Cole is an acoustic guitar virtuoso. Doors open at 7pm. 7:30 performance time. Admission: $15/$13 members. Call 800-838-3006 for details. |
17-18 | Annual Sidewalk Sale, Washington Avenue from Harbor to Third, Grand Haven. 9am-8pm, Friday. 9am-5pm, Saturday. Music. Call 616-844-1188 for details. |
17-19 | Multicultural Beach Festival, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Food, contests, live music, health fair, fashion show and more. For details, call 231-206-5780. |
17-31 | ‘Boeing, Boeing’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the comedy ‘Boeing, Boeing’. The production runs thru Sept. 2nd. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
18 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
18 | 9th 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. |
18 | Kayak the Kalamazoo River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Participants will kayak or canoe the Kalamazoo River from 40th Street to New Richmond. Kayak, life preserver, paddle and transportation included. Ice cream stop on the way home. 9am. Ages 10 and up. $15/members. $20/nonmembers. Must call 269-927-4832 to register. |
18 | Women’s Steelheader Tournament, Bayshore Yacht Club, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-283-2506 or visit www.hollandsteelheaders.org for information. |
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18 | 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. |
19 | Performing Arts in the Vineyard, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Street, Fennville. 2:30-4:30pm. The vineyard hosts a performance by Keith Scott and the Heavy Blues Machine. Free. No reservations required. 1-800-432-6265 for more info. |
19 | 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. |
20 | Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. |
21 | Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Look-See-Hear. How Does Our Garden Grow?’ Free admission, but donations welcome. Visit sdhistoricalsociety.org for a list of topics and speakers. |
22 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Funktion perform live funk & soul music. 7-9pm. |
22-24 | Family Boat Building Class, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Learn the craft of boat building from the experts. Call 269-637-8078 for details, or visit www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org. |
22-25 | 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. |
23 | Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. |
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23 | 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. |
23 | Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of pop, rock, jazz and oldies by Girls Night Out. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. |
24 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
24 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
25 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
18 | Kayak the St. Joe River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Enjoy a summer evening float down the St. Joe River from Jasper Dairy Road Landing to Benton Township Park. Bring a hat, plenty of drinking water and snacks. $20/person, $15/member includes transportation, canoe or kayak and equipment and Sarett naturalist guide. You must call to register. 269- 927-4832. Meet at Benton Township Park. |
25 | Outdoor Motor Swap Meet & Auction, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for details. |
25 | Art Jam, downtown Fennville. Enjoy a day of art, crafts and live music. Free. 10am-6pm. Call 269-455-8587 for details. |
26 | 25th 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. |
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26 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 2nd. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. |
27 | Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm. |
27 | 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 616-847-4888 for info. |
29 | Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. The Seacruisers perform live. 7-9pm. |
30 | 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. |
30 | Riverfront Concert, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Free concert of folk music by the Blue Water Ramblers. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information. |
30 | 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 | ‘The Judy Show starring Michael Holmes’, The Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Holmes returns to Saugatuck in his show in which he impersonates Judy Garland just as she performed on TV in the 1960s. Admission: $20. Call 269-857-5300 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
31 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
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1 | Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Craft show presented by St. Joseph Today. 10am-5pm. For information about renting exhibition space or attending, call 269-985-1111. |
1 | Sunrise Beach Yoga, South Beach, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long gentle yoga class; beginners welcome. $10 per person, cash only. Pay at class. Class will be canceled if it rains. Held Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Call Katie at 269-944-7986 for more info. |
1 | Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Sept. 30 and features more than 150 quilts with their accompanying stories. Lectures, quilting demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. Tuesday thru Saturdays. Call 616-997-8555 or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org. |
1 | ‘The Judy Show starring Michael Holmes’, The Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Holmes returns to Saugatuck in his show in which he impersonates Judy Garland just as she performed on TV in the 1960s. Admission: $20. Call 269-857-5300 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
1-2 | ‘Boeing, Boeing’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season comes to a close with final performances of the comedy ‘Boeing, Boeing’. The production runs thru Sept. 2nd. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
1-2 | 36th Annual All Crafts Fair, Stanley Johnson Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. Over 250 exhibitors of crafts and fine arts. Food booths. Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. 269-637-5171 for info. |
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1-3 | 6th 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 or call 269-983-6393 for information. |
1-3 | Greek Fest. American Hellenic Center, 17760 Behner Road, New Buffalo. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon till 8pm. Free parking. |
1-23 | ‘Water Works: The Art of Diane Lynn Cheeseman’, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Cheeseman’s water-based paintings are showcased. Exhibit runs thru Sept. 23. Call 269-637-1041 for more information.1-23 |
1-31 | Through the Lens of L. H. Bailey: Plants, Places & People, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 South Bailey Avenue, South Haven. This exhibit runs through Sept. 15th and features rare images taken at the turn of the 20th century from the personal collection of horticulturist-philosopher Liberty Hyde Bailey. Call 269-637-3251 or visit www.libertyhydebailey.org. |
2 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 2nd. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. |
2 | Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Antique show. 10am-5pm. Free parking, no admission. |
2-3 | 8th 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. |
3 | Labor Day Boardwalk, Kollen Park, Holland. Walk begins at 8:30am at the Kollen Park/Heinz Waterway Walkway 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. |
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3 | 14th Annual Blue Star Bridge Walk, Saugatuck/Douglas. 9am-10am. 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 269-857-1438. |
3 | Labor Day Community Walk, 8786 Water Street, Montague. Walk the Hart-Montague Bike Trail. 10am. Call 231-893-4385 for more info. |
6-8 | 29th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show, 06285 68th Street, South Haven. Hundreds of flywheel engines and tractors, parades, flea market, crafts, magic show, food, games and more. Admission: $6.00 for 12 and over. For more info, call 269-639-2010. |
7 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm |
7 | Mount Baldhead 1K Little Feet, Big Feat (Kids) Challenge. The race begins at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and ends at Mt. Baldhead. 7pm. Visit mtbaldheadchallenge.com for details. |
7 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
7-9 | 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. |
7-15 | 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. |
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8 | Mount Baldhead 5K & 15K Challenges. The races begin at Beery Field in downtown Douglas and end at Mt. Baldhead. 8am. Visit mtbaldheadchallenge.com for details. |
8 | Wine & Art Stroll. Downtown Douglas hosts their annual wine tasting. 2-8pm. |
9 | ‘8’ The Play, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse presents a staged reading of Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black’s new documentary play ‘8’ based on the Proposition 8 trial. Directed by Kurt Stamm, SCA Artistic Director. 4pm. Tickets: $35. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org. |
11 | Patriot Day |
11 | West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (just in front of Felt Mansion), 3834 66th Street, Saugatuck. 6:30-8pm. Fun for the whole family, from beginning to experienced drummers. Percussion instruments will be available for borrowing, or bring your own. |
14 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
14 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
14-16 | 43rd Annual Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th Street, Holland. 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. Call 616-820-5458 for more info. |
14-16 | 2012 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. Visit www.michiganirish.org for more information. |
15 | 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. |
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15 | 9th Annual Saugatuck-Douglas Heritage Festival. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society presents “Village Life: Home Tour & Storytelling. For more information, visit sdhistoricalsociety.org |
15 | 12th Tulipanes Latino Festival, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. A celebration of Latino culture featuring many workshops and events. Children’s Art Workshop, Pinata Breaking, Salsa Night and more. Admission: $10. 616-394-0000. |
19-30 | Artwalk at The Fire Barn Gallery, 18 N. Fifth Street, Grand Haven. Exhibit, which runs through Oct. 6, features the work of local and international artists. Vote for your favorite Artwalk piece. Call 616-844-1188 for details. |
21 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
21 | 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 Movies. |
21 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
21-23 | 9th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival, downtown Grand Haven waterfront. King Salmon fishing contest, Fresh Catch Fish Boil, art fair, live jazz, wine tasting pavilion, beer and entertainment pavilion, and more. 616-842-4499 for information. |
22 | Poker Run Triathlon, Ottawa County Parks. A bike-boat-run event. Call 616-738-4810 for details. |
22 | Blues, Brews & BBQ, Howard Band Shell, St. Joseph. Live music, BBQ and brews help make this farewell to summer a little less sad. |
22-23 | 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. |
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28 | Fennville Farmers Market, SW corner of Main and Maple Streets, downtown Fennville. Every Friday thru October, 3-8pm. 269-561-8321. |
28 | Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. |
29 | 32nd Annual Fall Fest, 115 S. Mears, Whitehall. Farmers market, cider mill, free hay rides, live music, food and more. 10am-5pm. Call 800-879-9702 for details. |
29 | Oktoberfest Marathon, ½ Marathon, & 5K, Old Boys Brewhouse, Spring Lake. All three race courses begin and end at Old Boys Brewhouse and include Spring Lake, Grand Haven, Ferrysburg and Fruitport locations. A Boston Marathon Qualifier course. Registration: 6am-7:30am. Contact Diane at 231-638-0730 for details or visit www.oktoberfestmarathon.com. |
30 | Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 30th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. |
30 | Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour, Three Oaks. Nationally recognized 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile-bicycle tour. Advance registration required. Call 269-756-3361. |
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