Calendar of Events

August and September 2013


Bathers on the beach - Grand Haven, Michigan

August 2013
1 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians, acrobats, jugglers and dancers. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
1 Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Free concert by the French Quarter Dixieland Band. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information.
1 Muskegon Farmers Market, 700 Yuba bet. Spring & Marquette, off Seaway Drive, Muskegon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru November. 6am-3pm. Thanksgiving-Christmas, Saturdays only.
1-4 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven. Ten-day national military festival runs thru Aug 4th. Events include parades, fireworks, live entertainment, Kids Day, Street Dance. For more information, visit www.CoastGuardFest.org.
1-11 ‘Game Show’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the comedy ‘Game Show’. The production runs thru Aug. 11th. Call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org.
1-31 Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Sept. 28 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.
2 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th: 8am-2pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
2 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 Jaded 8. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm.
2 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. Call 231-730-1477 for info.
2-3 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.
2-4 Big Red Fishing Classic Tournament, Yacht Basin Marina, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-786-2205 for information.
    Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum - South Haven, Michigan
2-4 Chalk the Block, downtown St. Joseph. Watch as the streets of downtown St. Joseph are turned into works of art. Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Judging begins at 4pm on Saturday. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
2-11 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.
3 44th Annual Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. 9am-4pm. Annual fine arts and crafts fair featuring over 200 artists.
3 Kayak the Paw Paw River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Participants will kayak from County Line to Watervliet. 10am. Ages 10 and up. $15/members. $20/nonmembers. Call 269-927-4832 to register
3 Corn & Sausage Roast, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo. Festivities start at noon. Food, live music, drink. For more details, call 269-469-9808.
3 Sunrise Yoga By The Pier, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long yoga class; beginners welcome. Donations welcome. For more info, call Cindy Adams at 616-264-8035.
3 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec, 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
3 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
3 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
3 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
    Grand Haven, Michigan beach house
3 White Lake Wine & Jazz Fest, Goodrich Park, Whitehall. 3-7pm. Contact 231-893-4585 for details.
3-4 14th Annual Quilt Show Weekend, Calico Creations, 70325 16th Street, South Haven. 75-100 quilts on display. 10am-4pm. 269-637-5558. Admission: $3.
4 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information.
4 Maytag 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.
4-10 27th Annual 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. 4 in Montague and ending Aug. 10 in Mackinac City. Visit www.IMB.org for details.
5 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm.
5-10 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.
5-11 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.
6 Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series, Memorial/Paradise Park, north Maple Street, downtown Fennville. Free summer concert series concludes with Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys ‘rootsgrass’ band. In case of rain, concert will be moved to lower level of the Fennville District Library. 7pm.
6 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘To The Dunes: Photos and Stories From A State Park Hiking Group’ Free admission, but donations welcome.
    Along the riverfront in St. Joseph, Michigan
6-10 Tractor Show, Coopersville Farm Museum, 357 Main Street, Coopersville. Live music, games, Pot Luck, Car Cruise,Talent Show, Fabulous Fruit Pie Bake-Off and more. For details, visit www.CoopersvilleFarmMuseum.org.
7 Live Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Creolization perform Cajun music. 7-9pm.
7 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
7 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-2pm.
7 Holland Wednesday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 27th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
7-10 2013 Unity Christian Music Festival, Heritage Landing Waterfront, downtown Muskegon. The biggest Christian music festival in Michigan. Visit www.UnityMusicFestival.com for more information.
8 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.
8 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm.
8 Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Free concert during the Blueberry Festival. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information.
8-9 Saugatuck Chamber Music Festival, Saugatuck Women’s Club, downtown Saugatuck. 7:30pm. For details, call 269-857-1424.
   

Neon sign - Snug Harbor and Jelly's in Grand Haven, Michigan

8-9 Sarett Overnight, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-1pm. Gaze at stars, look for owls and take walks at night, then sleep in the Sarett Nature Center Building. Nighttime snack and breakfast included. Ages 8 and up. $22/members. Class size limited.
8-11 50th 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. Visit www.BlueberryFestival.com.
9 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th: 8am-2pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
9 Parties in the Park: Kreelers, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the band Fiddleface. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm.
9-10 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.
9-11 Ship & Shore Festival, New Buffalo. Food, live music. Lighted boat parade, fireworks, live music, arts & crafts. Admission: $5.
9-11 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 Sunrise Yoga By The Pier, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long yoga class; beginners welcome. Donations welcome. For more info, call Cindy Adams at 616-264-8035.
10 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec, 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
    People playing in the Whirlpool Compass Fountain in St. Joseph, Michigan
10 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
10 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
10 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
10 39th Annual North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival, Walker Park, Rudaman Avenue, North Muskegon. Over 100 exhibitors. 9am-4pm.
10 Holland Symphony Orchestra Free Community Concert, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Community Pops Concert featuring singer Amy Gould. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket. 7:30-9:00pm. Rain location will be Holland Civic Center. 616-796-6780 for more information.
10-11 20th Annual Waypoint Saugatuck Big Lake Classic. Non-profit Pro/Am Fishing Tournament for sportsmen. Over $35,000 in expected cash prizes. Captains’ meeting on Aug. 9th in downtown Saugatuck. $50 entry fee. To register, call 616-218-6686 or visit AlleganDucksUnlimited.com.
12 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm.
12-17 21st 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.
13 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Ox-Bow: Living In Sand For Over 100 Years’. Free admission, but donations welcome.
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 second Tuesday of the month thru October. 6:30-8pm.
    Posters in window at the Historical Association of South Haven, Michigan
14 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
14 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-2pm.
14 Holland Wednesday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 27th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
14 Live Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. 7-9pm.
15 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians, acrobats, jugglers and dancers. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
15 Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale, downtown Saugatuck. 9am-6pm. Call 269-857-1626 for details.
15 Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Girls Night Out free concert. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information.
15-16 Sarett Overnight, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-1pm. Gaze at stars, look for owls and take walks at night, then sleep in the Sarett Nature Center Building. Nighttime snack and breakfast included. Ages 8 and up. $22/members. Class size limited.
16 Ox-Bow Open Studio, Ox-Bow School, 3435 Rupprecht Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Oxbow students and Artists in Residence will hold studio exhibits of work from the preceding week. Artwork includes glass, ceramics, painting, drawing, metals, papermaking and printmaking. Artistic demonstrations held at 9pm. Live auction of artwork begins at 8pm. Call 269-857-5811.
16 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th: 8am-2pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
    Blue bulldog sculpture in St. Joseph, Michigan
16 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. Call 231-730-1477 for info.
16 Parties in the Park: Kreelers, Hackley Park, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Downtown Muskegon’s Friday night summer musical performances continue with the band Stolen Horses. Food, children’s activities, live music. Free. 5-9pm.
16-17 Annual Sidewalk Sale, Washington Avenue from Harbor to Third, Grand Haven. 9am-8pm, Friday. 9am-5pm, Saturday. Music. Call 616-844-1188 for details.
16-17 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 616-842-0001 for details.
16-18 Muskegon Lake Effect Celebration & Boat Time, Muskegon.
16-31 Closer Than Ever', Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical ‘Closer Than Ever’. The production runs thru Sept. 1st. Call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org.
17 Sunrise Yoga By The Pier, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long yoga class; beginners welcome. Donations welcome. For more info, call Cindy Adams at 616-264-8035.
17 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec, 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
17 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
17 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
    Blueberry Festival Parade - South Haven, Michigan
17 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
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.
17 2nd Annual Lakeshore Country Bicycle Tour starts at Kal-haven Trail Head at Bailey & Wells, South Haven. Visit www.LHCBT.com for information about registration and tour details.
19 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm.
20 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Beach Stories: Low Water, High Water and Beach Life’. Free admission, but donations welcome.
21 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
21 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-2pm.
21 Holland Wednesday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 27th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
21 Live Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. 7-9pm.
21-23 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.
    Shrubs and sign of Point Pleasant Marine in Douglas, Michigan
22 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm.
22 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians, acrobats, jugglers and dancers. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
22 Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Free concert by Star and Charlie. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information.
23 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th: 8am-2pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
23 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. Call 231-730-1477 for info.
24 Sunrise Yoga By The Pier, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long yoga class; beginners welcome. Donations welcome. For more info, call Cindy Adams at 616-264-8035.
24 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec, 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
24 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
24 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
24 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
    Coral Gables in Saugatuck, Michigan
25 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.
25 26th Annual Taste of Saugatuck, Water Street, Saugatuck. Area restaurants take part in this popular annual street festival. Noon-7pm.
26 Saugatuck Monday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 3pm-7pm.
27 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society’s Tuesday Talk, Old School House, 130 Center Street, Douglas. 11am-noon. Today’s topic will be ‘Goshorn Lake: Is It Really Bottomless?’ Free admission, but donations welcome.
28 Live Music in the Park, Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. 7-9pm.
28 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
28 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-2pm.
28 Holland Wednesday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 27th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
29 Street Performer Series, Eighth Street, Holland. Downtown Holland continues its Thursday evening live summer performances by a wide range of musicians, acrobats, jugglers and dancers.. Free. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
29 Riverfront Concert, Water Street, South Haven. Free concert by the Blue Water Ramblers. 7pm. Call 269-637-0700 for more information.
    Black-Eyed Susans in Douglas, Michigan
30 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th: 8am-2pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
30-31 Greek Fest. American Hellenic Center, 17760 Behner Road, New Buffalo. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday noon-11pm, Sunday noon till 8pm. Free parking.
31 Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, downtown St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. Craft show held during the Tri-State Regatta.
31 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec, 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
31 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
31 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
31 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
31 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.
31 Sunrise Yoga By The Pier, Riverfront Park on Water Street, South Haven. Saturday mornings, 8am-9am. Hour-long yoga class; beginners welcome. Donations welcome. For more info, call Cindy Adams at 616-264-8035.
31 Outdoor Motor Swap Meet & Auction, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. 9am-3pm.

September 2013
Pere Marquette steam engine in Grand Haven, Michigan
1 Greek Fest. American Hellenic Center, 17760 Behner Road, New Buffalo. Sunday noon till 8pm. Free parking.
1 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. Antique show. 10am-5pm. Free parking, no admission.
1-2 9th Annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer, Mercy Health Partners Lakes Campus, off US 31 bet. Grand Haven & Muskegon. Pontaluna Road exit. Car & Bike Show. Sunday night: Kickoff Party 5-11pm, Monday: Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10am. 37 classes of cars and bikes. Entertainment, vendors and door prizes.
1-28 Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Sept. 28 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.
2 Annual Labor Day 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.
2 Labor Day Community Walk, 8786 Water Street, Montague. Walk the Hart-Montague Bike Trail. 10am.
2 Season closing of Saugatuck Chain Ferry.
2 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 Muskegon Farmers Market, 700 Yuba bet. Spring & Marquette, off Seaway Drive, Muskegon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru November. 6am-3pm. Thanksgiving-Christmas, Saturdays only.
5-8 30th 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.
    fall colored trees with a small pond in west Michigan
6 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th. 8am-2pm
6 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.
6-8 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, downtown Paw Paw. Parade, Craft Show, Bike Tour, 5K Fun Walk/Run, Car Show and more. Visit www.WineAndHarvestFestival.com/ for more information.
6-14 Allegan County Fair, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. Games, petting zoo, food, live music and more. Contact 888-673-6501 for more information.
7 Wine & Art Stroll. Downtown Douglas hosts their annual wine tasting. 2-8pm.
7 Art and All That Jazz, Center Street, downtown Douglas. Enjoy live music while browsing the shops and galleries of downtown Douglas. 6-8pm.
7 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.
7 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec. 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
7 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
7 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
    Rescued Treasures Resale Shop - South Haven, Michigan
7 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
7-8 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.
10 West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (in front of the Felt Mansion), six miles north of Saugatuck. Community drum circle geared for beginners. Free, family friendly. Every second Tuesday of the month thru October. 6:30-8pm.
11 Patriot Day
13 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th.
13-15 10th 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.
13-15 13th 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.
13-15 2013 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.
13-15 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 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec. 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
    beach grass on the Lake Michigan shoreline near Coloma, Michigan
14 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
14 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
14 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
15 10th Annual Saugatuck-Douglas Heritage Festival. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society presents “Village Life: Home Tour & Storytelling. For more information, visit sdhistoricalsociety.org.
16-17 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.
18-30 Grand Haven ArtWalk. Artists display their work in Grand Haven’s downtown and Centertown. This 18-day event ends Oct. 5. For details, visit www.GHArtWalk.com.
19 2nd Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ, Howard Band Shell, St. Joseph. Live music, BBQ and brews help make this farewell to summer a little less sad. Noon-6pm.
20 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th.
21 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.
21 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec. 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
    Jumpin' Java Coffee House in Grand Haven, Michigan
21 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
21 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
21 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
28 33rd 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.
28 Holland Saturday Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Dec. 14th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info.
28 St. Joseph Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday until October 5th, 9am-2pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
28 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 19th. 8am-2pm.
28 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 26th, 8am-2pm.
27 Saugatuck Friday Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts (parking lot), 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8am-2pm. Every Friday thru Oct. 4th.
28 Oktoberfest Marathon, ½ Marathon, & 5K, Old Boys Brewhouse, Spring Lake. All three racecourses 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. Visit www.oktoberfestmarathon.com.
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28 Oktoberfest, Center Street, downtown Douglas. Parade, live music, beer, food tents. Noon-6pm.
29 Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour, Three Oaks. Nationally recognized 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile-bicycle tour. Advance registration required. Call 269-756-3361.
29 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.
    Sunset by the pier in Grand Haven, Michigan

Unless otherwise indicated, all Lake Effect Living photographs are the work and property of Sharon Pisacreta.

August 2013 - September 2013