August & September 2014

August 2014

1	New Town Cryers at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Two original members of the Town Cryers perform folk music from the 60's and 70's. 7:30pm - 9pm. Tickets: Reserved $13 | Door $8-15 | Student $10
1-31	Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Oct. 4 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.
1-2	Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven. Ten-day national military festival runs thru Aug 2nd. Events include parades, fireworks, live entertainment, Kids Day, Street Dance. For more information, visit www.CoastGuardFest.org.
1-10	‘Death Trap’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Saugatuck Center for the Arts’ summer theater season continues with ‘Death Trap’. The production runs thru August 10. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit sc4a.org.
1	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.
1	‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Dawn Patrol". Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393.
1-3	Big Red Fishing Classic Tournament, Yacht Basin Marina, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call 616-786-2205 for information.
1-3	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.
1-10	White Lake Chamber Music Festival, Whitehall and Montague. Concerts, lectures, an in-home concert, 5pm Serendipity Recitals, afternoon tea recitals, children’s concerts, and more. Most events are free. For a schedule of events, visit www.WhiteLakeChamberMusicFestival.com or call 512-577-4725.
2	45th Annual Art in the Park, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. 9am-4pm. Annual fine arts and crafts fair featuring over 200 artists.
2	Corn & Sausage Roast, New Buffalo Yacht Club, New Buffalo. Festivities start at noon. Food, live music, drink. For more details, call 269-469-9808.
2	Douglas Dutchers vs. Bonneyville Millers Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission.
3	Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, 201 Lake Boulevard, 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.
3	Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 1st. 11am-2pm.
5	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
6	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
7	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
7-10	51st National Annual Blueberry Festival, downtown South Haven. Scheduled times. 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.
8	Farmers Market - Saugatuck-Douglas GreenMarket: 9am-3pm.
8	Dana Cooper at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Songwriter, singer and guitarist Dana Cooper. 7:30pm - 9pm. Tickets: Reserved $13 | Door $10-15
8-9	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. 616-796-1210.
8-10	30th Annual Ship & Shore Festival, New Buffalo. Food, live music. Lighted boat parade, fireworks, live music, arts & crafts. Admission: $5.
8-10	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.
8-10	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.
9	Farmers Markets - Three Oaks: 9am-2pm, St. Joseph: 9am-2pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Grand Haven: 8am-1pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm, Muskegon Sweetwater Local Market: 9am-noon, Montague: 8am-noon.
9	North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival, Walker Park, Ruddiman Avenue, North Muskegon. Over 100 exhibitors. 9am-4pm.
9	Holland Symphony Orchestra Free Community Concert, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Community Pops Concert. 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	Raptor Center Open House, Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457. 1pm-4pm. See live birds of prey including an eagle, owls, and a hawk. Learn about raptors and their environment. 231-821-9125. Free admission. Keep up on Facebook.
11-16	22nd Annual Berrien County Youth Fair, 9122 Old US 31, Berrien Springs. One of the largest county fairs in the Midwest, with concerts, animal judging, tractor pulls, horticulture. pie eating contests, square dancing, Vintage Base Ball and much more. For details download the pdf brochure.
12	West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (in front of the Felt Mansion), six miles north of Saugatuck. Community drum circle geared for beginners. Free, family friendly. Every second Tuesday of the month thru October. 6:30-8pm.
12	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
13	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
14	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
14	Raptor Center Open House, Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457. 1pm-4pm. See live birds of prey including an eagle, owls, and a hawk. Learn about raptors and their environment. 231-821-9125. Free admission. Keep up on Facebook.
14-15	Sarett Overnight, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 7pm - 9am. 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. Fee: $28, Members: $22. Class size limited.
15	Farmers Market - Saugatuck-Douglas GreenMarket: 9am-3pm.
15	Deep Waters at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Local group performs Indie Rock. 7:30pm - 9pm. Tickets: Reserved $5 | Door $5-10
15	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.
15	‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Romancing the Stone". Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393.
15-16	St. Patrick’s & St. Anthony’s Summer Festival, 920 Fulton Street, Grand Haven. 8am-11pm. Summer festival includes a Street Rod & Antique Car Show, community garage sale, arts & craft show, live music, children’s activities, food and more. Call 616-842-0001 for details.
15-31	‘Beehive', Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical ‘Beehive’. The production runs thru August 31st. Call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org.
16	Farmers Markets - Three Oaks: 9am-2pm, St. Joseph: 9am-2pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Grand Haven: 8am-1pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm, Muskegon Sweetwater Local Market: 9am-noon, Montague: 8am-noon.
16	Douglas Dutchers vs. Ludington Mariners Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission.
16	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.
16	3rd Annual Lakeshore Country Bicycle Tour starts at Kal-haven Trail Head at Bailey & Wells, South Haven. Route distances include 15, 25, 45, 62 (metric century), and 100 miles. Visit www.LHCBT.com for information about registration and tour details.
16	Kayak the Paw Paw River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am - 2:30pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from Hartford to County Line Road. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info (pre-registration & pre-payment required).
19	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
20	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
21	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
20-21	Sarett Overnight, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 7pm - 9am. 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. Fee: $28, Members: $22. Class size limited.
22	Farmers Market - Saugatuck-Douglas GreenMarket: 9am-3pm.
22	‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing - Viewers Choice. Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393.
23	Farmers Markets - Three Oaks: 9am-2pm, St. Joseph: 9am-2pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Grand Haven: 8am-1pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm, Muskegon Sweetwater Local Market: 9am-noon, Montague: 8am-noon.
23	Outdoor Motor Swap Meet & Auction, Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. 9am-3pm.
26	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
27	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
28	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
29	Farmers Market - Saugatuck-Douglas GreenMarket: 9am-3pm.
30	Farmers Markets - Three Oaks: 9am-2pm, St. Joseph: 9am-2pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Grand Haven: 8am-1pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm, Muskegon Sweetwater Local Market: 9am-noon, Montague: 8am-noon.
30	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	Allegan Antique Market, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. 400 vendors will exhibit every last Sunday of the month through Sept. 28th. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information.
31	10th 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.

September 2014

1	10th 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	Annual Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk/Pancake Breakfast, 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 269-857-1444.
1	Labor Day Community Walk, 8786 Water Street, Montague. Walk the Hart-Montague Bike Trail. 10am.
1	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.
2-30	Quilts and Their Stories, Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville. This annual exhibit runs through Oct. 4 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	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
3	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
4	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
4-7	31st 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.
5-13	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.
5	Mount Baldhead 1K Little Feet, Big Feat (Kids) Challenge. Free kid's race at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 6pm. Visit MtBaldheadChallenge.com for details.
6	Mount Baldhead 5K & 15K Challenges. The races start and end at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. The 5K run is through the historic streets of Douglas. The 15K run includes 302 stairs to the top of Saugatuck's Mount Baldhead. 8am. Registration 4-7pm, Sept. 5, at Beery Field. Visit MtBaldheadChallenge.com for details.
6-14	2014 Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, Centennial Park, 250 Central Avenue, Holland. A celebration of Latino art and culture. All films are free and open to the public. For more info call 616-394-0000 or 800-506-1299.
7	Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, 201 Lake Boulevard, 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.
9	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.
9	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
10	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
11	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
11	Raptor Center Open House, Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457. 1pm-4pm. See live birds of prey including an eagle, owls, and a hawk. Learn about raptors and their environment. 231-821-9125. Free admission. Keep up on Facebook.
12-14	Grand Haven Salmon Festival, downtown Grand Haven waterfront. Big King fishing contest, Fresh Catch Fish Boil, art fair, live jazz, Purple Romp Grape Stomp competition, wine tasting pavilion, beer and entertainment pavilion, and more. 616-842-4499 for information.
12-14	2014 Michigan Irish Music Festival, Heritage Landing, 701 Seventh Street, 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.
12-14	2014 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: $3, Children: free with adult, Military or Scouts in uniform: free. Call 616-820-5458 for more info.
14	Raptor Center Open House, Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center, 6221 Sweeter Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457. 1pm-4pm. See live birds of prey including an eagle, owls, and a hawk. Learn about raptors and their environment. 231-821-9125. Free admission. Keep up on Facebook.
16	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
17	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
18	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
19	Farmers Market - Saugatuck-Douglas GreenMarket: 9am-3pm.
20	Farmers Markets - Three Oaks: 9am-2pm, St. Joseph: 9am-2pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Grand Haven: 8am-1pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm, Muskegon Sweetwater Local Market: 9am-noon, Montague: 8am-noon.
20	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.
20-21	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.
23	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
24	Farmers Markets - Benton Harbor: noon-5pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Hudsonville: 8am-2pm, Allendale-GVSU: 10am-1:30pm, Coopersville: 9am-1pm, Montague: 8am-noon.
24-30	Grand Haven ArtWalk. Artists display their work in Grand Haven’s downtown and Centertown. This 18-day event ends Oct. 12. For details, visit www.GHArtWalk.com.
25	Farmers Markets - Spring Lake: 9am-2pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm.
26	Farmers Market - Saugatuck-Douglas GreenMarket: 9am-3pm.
27	Farmers Markets - Three Oaks: 9am-2pm, St. Joseph: 9am-2pm, South Haven: 8am-2pm, Holland: 8am-3pm, Grand Haven: 8am-1pm, Muskegon: 6am-3pm, Muskegon Sweetwater Local Market: 9am-noon, Montague: 8am-noon.
27	34rd Annual Fall Fest Arts & Crafts, 115 S. Mears, Whitehall. Farmers market, cider mill, free hay rides, live music, food and more. 10am-5pm. Call 231-893-4585 for details.
27	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. Registration online. Visit www.oktoberfestmarathon.com.
28	Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour, Three Oaks. Nationally recognized 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile-bicycle tour. Advance registration required. Call 269-756-3361.
28	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	Farmers Market - Muskegon: 6am-3pm.

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