Calendar of Events
1 Season Opening of the Grand Haven Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday and Saturday thru Oct. 29th, 8am-2pm. Call 616-842-4910 for information. 1 Wednesday Holland Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 26th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info. 2 Saugatuck Greenmarket, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Open-air market selling local produce, baked goods, flowers. Every Friday thru Oct. 7th: 8am-2pm. Every Monday from July 11 thru Aug. 29: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information. 2 St. Jude Childrens Hospital 7th Annual Salmon Fishing Tournament, Chinook Pier, Grand Haven Channel, downtown Grand Haven. 6am-noon. Contact Earl at 616-502-2222 for information. Entry fee: $1300 per boat. 2 Season Opening of Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market, Church Street (east of the library), downtown Spring Lake. Every Thursday thru Oct. 13th. 9am-2pm. Call Kristen at 616-842-4910 for info. 2 3rd Annual Taste of White Lake Event, Howmet Playhouse, Mears Avenue, White Lake. Street fair held outdoors on Mears Avenue, in front of historic Howment Playhouse. Food, live music, silent auctions, art Michigan wines & beers. 5-8pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the gate. Free admission for children 2 and under. 3 Summer Opening of ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. 
3 Summer Opening of ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Bring a chair or a blanket on board one of the last two remaining WWII Landing Ship Tanks. Every Friday night, a free movie is screened for the public after sunset. Concessions are available. First movie screened will be Star Wars. Call 231-730-1477 for info. While admission is free, donations will be accepted for the preservation of the USS LST 393. 3-5 Grand Haven Offshore Challenge, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. First place cash prize/professional: $10,000. First place cash prize/amateur: $5000 Visit www.grandhavenoffshorechallenge.com for tournament schedule. 4 Saturday Holland Farmers Market, Eighth Street Marketplace, 150 W. 8th Street, downtown Holland. Over 50 vendors selling local produce, honey, spices, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, flowers, etc. Street performers, cooking demonstrations, food concessions. Every Saturday from 8am-4pm thru Nov. 26th. Call 616-355-1138 for more info. 4 Little People Olympics, Matt Urban Park, 270 E. 32nd Street, Holland. For children 2-8 years of age. Children must be on the field by 9:30am. Awards given to all participants. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions. Events include 40 Yard Dash, 60 Yard Dash, Soccer Ball Kick, Tennis Ball Throw. Call 616-355-1130 for info. 4 St. Joseph River Yacht Club Rhumbline Regatta. St. Joseph River Yacht Club, 1 Lighthouse Lane, St. Joseph. The first official regatta of the season kicks off. Chicago to St. Joseph Race. After Party at the Yacht Club follows conclusion of regatta. Live musical performances. Return race to Chicago on June 5th. 269-983-6363. 
4 Rhumbline Regatta Craft Fair, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-5pm. Watch the boats race from the bluff while shopping at the craft fair and the Farmers Market. Call 269-985-1111 for information. 4 Festival of Cars, downtown South Haven. 10am-3pm. Call 269-561-2470 for info. Free admission for spectators. Trophies awarded. 4 Season Opening of the Saturday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Saturday (except July 16th) until October 8th. 9am-2pm. 4 Season Opening of Montague Artisan Market Place, 8660 Water Street, Montague. Farmers Market and juried art show held along the shores of White Lake every Saturday through October 29. Live music. 8am-4pm. Call 517-290-2735 for information. 5 Season Opening of Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 11th. 11am-2pm. Call Sean at 616-842-4910 for information. 5 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-3pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. 
8 Cruising the Lakeshore, downtown Muskegon. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods cruise the streets of downtown Muskegon. Live music, pub crawl. The Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour, which starts in Florida June 4th, will finish June 9th in Michigan. Car show, traveling fair. Call 1-800-250-9283 or 231-724-3100 for information. 8 Season Opening of the Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 31st. 4-7pm. 9 Street Performer Series, downtown Holland. Tonight kicks off Holland’s summer series of free street performances every Thursday from 6:30pm -8:30pm. Dancers, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, caricature artists, theatrical troupes, balloon twisters and more. Series continues thru Aug. 25th. Call 616-796-1210 to learn more. 9-12 13th Annual Waterfront Film Festival, Saugatuck. Ranked as one of the top five film festivals by Screen Actors Guild Magazine. Movies shown at various locations throughout Saugatuck, workshops, parties, Q&As with directors, writers and actors. Visit waterfrontfilm.org for a schedule of films. 10-11 Strawberry Festival Weekend, Red Arrow Highway (SE of South Haven, Hartford. Visit downtown Hartford for their annual Strawberry Festival. Arts & Craft booths, Strawberry Run, Car & Motorcycle show, parades, contests, Strawberry Bake Off. 269-621-4349 for info. 10-11 Relay For Life, West Ottawa North High School Track, 3685 Butternut Drive, Holland. Family friendly overnight event celebrating those who have survived cancer or lost loved ones. 2pm to 2pm. Teams of people will camp out and take turns running or walking the track. June 10th Opening Ceremony - 6pm, Survivor Ceremony June 10th - 6pm, Luminaria Ceremony June 10th - Dusk. Sponsors or people wishing to participate should contact Savanna at 616-551-4027 for more information. 11 2nd Annual Grand River Kayak Race, 14023 Green Street, Grand Haven. 9am. Registrations fees range from $15-40 depending on event. Proceeds benefit the community. Call Karen at 616-566-1325 for more info. 11 Free Kids Fishing Derby, Riley Street Trails, Riley Trails Pond, Riley Street bet. 160th & 168th Avenues, Ottawa County Park, Holland. For children ages 2-15, although adults may help. 9-11am. Fun prizes awarded at 11:15am. Children must bring their own bait and fishing pole. 616-738-4233 for info. 11 Sandy Hat Beach Ultimate Tournament, Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon. Ultimate Frisbee tournament, coed teams determined by choosing names from a hat. 9am-2pm. $10 fee at the time of tournament, $8 if pre-paid. 11 Sunrise Yoga, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Yoga in the park every Saturday through Aug. 13th. 7:45-8:30am. All ages & abilities welcome. Free, but bring your own mat. 616-355-1130. 11-12 Feast of the Strawberry Moon, Harbor Island, Grand Haven. 9am-5pm. Re-enactors demonstrate how life was lived here from 1760-1820. Contact Nancy at 616-842-0700 for information. 
11-12 Free Fishing Weekend. All fishing license fees waived for two days. Free fishing in Michigan only occurs twice a year for two days. 12 Strawberry Ice Cream Social, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. Visitors can take a guided tour of the museum and enjoy a Sherman’s ice cream sundae. 2-4pm. Call Ann at 269-639-2412 for more info. 14 Season Opening of Lakeshore Big Band Concert, White Lake Bandshell, Montague. First concert of the Free Summer Concert Series. 7-8:30pm. 14 West Michigan Drum Circle, Shore Acres Park (in front of the Felt Mansion), six miles north of Saugatuck. Community drum circle geared for beginners. Free, family friendly. Every Tuesday thru October. 6:30-8pm. 14 American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 16th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the perfomance. 14-18 Spring Lake Heritage Festival, village of Spring Lake. Festival events include Dog Walk, Flea Market, Beer tent, live music, BBQ Wing Cookoff, Family Fun Night, car show, book sale, ice cream social. 6pm. Call 616-881-2882 for information. 15 Friday Night Concert Series begins at John E.N. Howard Bandshell Port, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Every Friday thru Sept. 2. 7:30pm-9pm. Free. No concert during Venetian Festival on July 15. 15 Season Opening of Dancin’ on the Grand, Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven. Big Band dances every Wednesday thru Aug. 24th. 7-9pm. $2 per person. 15-18 Miss Michigan Pageant, Frauenthal Theater, 415 West Western Avenue, Muskegon. Cheer on contestants as they vie to see who takes the next step on the road to the Miss America Pageant.Tickets are $30, available at box office, Star Tickets Plus or 800-585-3737. 16 Thursdays at the Point, Mill Point Park, village of Spring Lake. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the free live music every Thursday thru Aug. 25th. 7-8:30pm. 16-19 Harborfest 2011, Riverfront Park & Water Street, South Haven. A four-day celebration of South Haven’s maritime history. Craft show, live music, food fest, antique fair, lighthouse tours, childrens’ activities, dragonboat races. 9am-10pm. Dragonboat races begin at 8am. 269-767-7075 for information. 17 Jimmy John’s Brown Bag Concert Series begins at John E.N. Howard Bandshell Port, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Join the fun at lunchtime in downtown St. Joseph every Wednesday thru August 15th. Noon-1pm. Free. 17 2011 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 19th. 6:30-9:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket. 18 30th Classic Boat & Small Craft Festival, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Row, sail, paddle and motor craft featured. Toy boat building for children. Inaugural cruise of Lindy Lou, the new river launch vessel. Nautical auction, opening of the Black River exhibit ‘Cruisin’ Down the River.’ Held in conjunction with Harborfest. Call 269-637-8078 for more information. 18 Saugatuck Arts & Crafts Show, downtown Saugatuck. 10am-6pm. For more information, call 269-857-1701. 18 Holland Vintage Car Show, Holland Town Center, 12330 James Street, Holland. 9am-2pm. Antique cars, street rods, tractors, motorcycles and more. Trophies awarded at 2pm. Call 616-399-1023 for info. 18 Beach Survival Challenge, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. 10am-4pm. Learn lifesaving water safety tips. Also beach soccer, tug of war, ultimate Frisbee, and Ultimate Beach Survival Obstacle Course. Prizes. Call Vicki at 616-842-1757 for info. 
18-19 Fifth Annual Taste of Muskegon, downtown Muskegon. Celebrate and sample specialties of restaurants and bakeries of Muskegon. Saturday 11am-8pm. Sunday 11am-6pm. Food: $1-$5. Beer & wine. Visit www.tasteofmuskegon.com or call 231-724-3171. 18-19 White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival, Funnel Field, Whitehall. Juried arts & craft festival. Food, live music. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am4pm. Call 1-800-879-9702 for more information. 19 Car & Bike Show, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. 9am-3pm. Awards 2pm. Enter show at 7th Street & Western Avenue. 21-22 Beginning Kayak Class, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Learn the basics of this popular water sport while exploring North Lake and the St. Joseph River. Ages 10 and up. Tues: 9:30am-2:30pm. Wed: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register. 22 Concert at Coast Guard Park, Ferrysburg. 7:00-8:30pm. Call 616-842-5803 for info. 22 Summer Opening of ‘Music in the Park’ series, Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Live musical performances weekly at the Wicks Park Gazebo from 7-9pm. Call 269-857-1626 for info. 23 2011 Back to the Bricks Car Show. All week, hundreds of classic and antique cars will cruise along the shores of Lake Michigan. Call 810-919-5078 for more information or to register for the tour. 24 ‘Chicago’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse opens the summer theater season with the musical ‘Chicago. Musical runs thru July 17th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org 24 Into the Woods Art Exhibit, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven. The work of local artists Marcia Perry and Ladislav Hanks will fill the galleries throughout the summer. Also featured are Fine Art Jewelers Katelyn Kronshage and Jason Spicko. Call 269-637-1041 for more information. 25 Fenn Valley Wine Fest, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Annual wine festival at the vineyards featuring live music, ethnic cuisine, outdoor wine tasting, barrel aging demonstration. Call 1-800-432-6265 for more info. No reservations required. 
25 Red Barn Theater Fundraiser, 3657 63rd Street, Saugatuck. A fundraiser to preserve one of only two working Barn Theaters in Michigan will offer food, drink and entertainment popular during the 1950s and 60s. Call 269-857-5300 for information. 25 Garden Club Annual Flower Show, Lake Michigan College, Veterans Blvd, off Phoenix Road, South Haven. 1-5pm. Free admission. Call Esther at 269-637-2478 for more information. 25 22nd Annual Paws on the Pier, Riverfront Park, Water Street, South Haven. Adoptable pets, contests, pet photos, raffles, door prizes, demonstrations. Proceeds benefit Al-Van Humane Society. 10am-1:30pm. 1000+ animal lovers attend with their dogs. Call 269-637-5067 for more info. 25 30th Annual Chronicle Seaway Run, Muskegon Family YMCA, 900 W. Western Ave., Muskegon. Races begin at the YMCA and continue along the shores of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. 5K and 15K runs. Walk for Fun along new Lakeshore Trail. Call 231-725-6313. 25 30th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, Grand Haven City Beach, Grand Haven. Two hour time limit, prizes awarded. Registration 9-9:45am; sand sculpting from 10am-noon. Call 616-842-4910 for more information. 
25 South Beach Triathlon, South Beach, South Haven. 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run OR 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run. 8am. Last day to register 11:59pm on June 22nd. 25 Grand Haven Garden Walk, Grand Haven area. 10am-4pm. Call 616-846-1207 for information on self-guided walking tours. Tickets: $8 for adults, 12 and under free. 25 AGA Cup Championships, Grand Haven Skate Park, Grand Haven. Top BMX athletes and Midwest skateboarders compete for cash prizes. 4:00-8:00 pm. Call Kurt at 248-660-2215 for info. 25-26 Grand Haven Art Festival, Washington Avenue between Harbor & 3rd Street, downtown Grand Haven. 10am-5pm. Over $15 million in artwork on display. Free admission and parking. 954-472-3755 for info. 25-26 4th Annual Grand Haven Beach Soccer in the Sand Tournament, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. 9am Saturday to 6pm Sunday. Youth through adults. Call Chris at 858-442-9082 for information. 25-28 Detroit Lions Youth Football Camp, Whitehall High School, 3100 White Lake Drive, Whitehall. Open to boys and girls, ages 6-14. Appearances by former and current Detroit Lions. Four day camp cost: $159. Call 313-262-2248 to register. 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. 8th. 8am-4pm. Call 616-735-3333 for information. 26 MPVA Pro Tour, North Beach, South Haven. Volleyball tournament. Call 231-739-3311. 26 Bear Lake Triathlon, Bear Lake behind North Muskegon High School, North Muskegon. Olympic distance triathlon, sprint distance duathlon, sprint distance triathlon. 8am. Visit www.bearlaketrianddu.com 27 John Adams Unbound Exhibition, Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven. John Adams personal library of 3500 books is on display through Aug. 5th. Call 616-842-5560 for more information. 30 The Volunteers Concert, John E.N. Howard Bandshell Port, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. The U.S. Army premier touring show band The Volunteers will perform at 7pm in downtown St. Joseph. 30 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. 1-9 Muskegon Summer Celebration, Heritage Landing, Muskegon Lake. Eight day music festival, three day arts & craft fair, fireworks, Tiki Bar. Largest music festival in the area. Call 231-722-6520 for information 1-2 Surfing & Paddleboard Demonstrations, New Buffalo Public Beach, north end of Whittaker Street, New Buffalo. Free. Equipment provided. 2 Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Cook Park, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Call 269-857-2677 for more information. 2 Antiques on the Bluff, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 10am-3pm. This antique show is held on the first Sunday of the month from May through October. Free parking. No admission fee. Call 269-985-1111 for information. 3 53rd Annual Summer Art Fair, Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. 10am-6pm. Call 269-637-1041 for info. 
3 Independence Day Fireworks, along Lake Michigan, South Haven. 10:40pm. Contact 269-637-5252 for information. 3 Celebration at the Beach: Independence Day Fireworks & Concert. New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo. Concert by the Southwest Michigan Symphony begins at 7:30pm. Fireworks at Dusk. Free. 4 July 4th Parade & Fireworks, downtown Saugatuck. Parade begins at 2pm. Live music at Cook Park at 7pm. Fireworks at dusk. 269-857-4110 for info. 4 July 4th Parade, Ferrysburg. Parade begins 10:30am at City Hall, continuing down Ridge Ave. to Pine Street and ends at William Ferry Park. 4 July 4th Fireworks, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Call 616-355-1130 for more info. 4 July 4th Fireworks, Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Dusk. Fireworks begin after the Musical Fountain performance. 616-842-4910. 4 July 4th Fireworks, downtown St. Joseph. Fireworks preceded by a Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Concert. Dusk fireworks show presented by Midwest Family Broadcasting. 4 White Lake Area July 4th Parade & Fireworks, White Lake. Parade The 10am parade begins at Whitehall City Hall and ends at Montague City Hall. Fireworks at northeast end of White Lake at dusk. 1-800-879-9702. 7 Chamber Music Festival, Saugatuck Women’s Club, corner of Butler & Hoffman, Saugatuck. Some of the finest musicians in the area perform classical and contemporary music every Thursday & Friday evening thru Aug. 17th. 7:30pm. 269-857-1424 for information. 
8 Kayak the Kalamazoo, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am-3:30pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from the dam to the pipeline access. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info. 8 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Wine, champagne, food, live music by Natchez Trace. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations. $30 per person. 9 South Haven Garden Club Garden Walk, starts from Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 9am-4pm. 9-10 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, 707 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. The Krasl Art Center presents one of the premier art fairs in North America. Over 200 artists. Call 269-983-0271 for information. 9-15 Rainbow Family Week, Saugatuck/Douglas. Six days of picnics, beach parties, family crafts, and a July 14th Celebrations Parade as Saugatuck/Douglas welcomes LGBT families. Email info@rfgl.org for more information. 10 19th Annual Wheels of Grand Haven Car Show, Washington Avenue bet. Harbor & Third Street, Grand Haven. Thirty open-entry classes 1900-Present. Register from 8:30-11am. View cars from 8:30am-3pm. Awards at 3pm. Live entertainment. Call 616-842-2880 for more info. 11-15 Circus Camp, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Join the professional Cirque Amongus troupe to learn juggling, trapeze, magic, unicycle and other circus arts. Students choose 3 of these skills to perform at the Friday show for the public. 9:30am-noon. Tuition: $150. Ages: 7 and up. Visit sc4a.org for details. 14 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. 14-17 Venetian Festival on the St. Joseph River, St. Joseph. Lighted boats, live music, fireworks, classic cars & boats, games, arts & craft fair, wine tasting, food, carnival rides at Silver Beach. For more information visit www.venetian.org or call 269-983-7917. 15 Brunch at the Bailey, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 10-11am. Free. 269-637-2478. 15-16 Grand Haven Beach Vault, City Beach (in front of Bil Mar Inn), Grand Haven. World’s largest outdoor pole vault event. 9am-7:30pm. Free admission. Contact Kevin at 616-560-7204 or visit www.grandhavenbeachvault.com 15-17 Muskegon Bike Time, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. Ten block long “Steel Horse Alley” filled with motorcycles, food, live music. Blessing of the bikes. For more info, call 888-721-TIME. 16 Annual Fish Boil, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for info. 
16 37th Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour, Herman Miller Greenhouse, 10201 Adams Street, Holland. Hosted by Macatawa Cycling Club, participants will cycle through the scenic paths of West Michigan’s shoreline, vineyards and orchards. Four tour length options. Advance registration: $20 per participant. $25 registration: day of event or after July 2nd. Tour begins at greenhouse at 8am. Pancake breakfast at east Saugatuck rest stop. Visit www.macatawacyclingclub.org/hollandhundred for more info. 21 Beech to Beach, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Get ready to explore the beaches and dunes of Van Buren State Park. 9:30am-1pm. Ages 8 and up. $6/members. $10/nonmembers. 269-927-4832. 21 Clothesline Art Show, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Local artwork displayed on clotheslines at the SCA’s Pavilion. 5-7pm. Call 269-857-4823 for information. 22 Brunch at the Bailey, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 10-11am. Free. 269-637-2478 22 ‘Five Guys Named Moe’, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the musical ‘Five Guys Named Moe’. The production runs thru Aug. 7th. Call 269-857-4898 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org 22-24 Owasippe Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary, Twin Lake, Muskegon County. America’s first Scout Camp, Owasippe Scout Reservation, holds their 100th birthday party at Ad Center. Demonstrations, Scout show. $5 per person. Call 1-800-250-9283 for more information. 23 4th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country Family Farm Fest, VanBuren & Allegan Counties. 10am-5pm. Visit the Lakeshore Harvest Country farms and pick fresh fruit, play games, and get hands-on experience of farm life and country living. Contact Julie at 269-270-1473 or visit www.lakeshoreharvestcountry.com 23 Coast Guard Community Picnic, Coast Guard Park, Ferrysburg. Picnic 11:30am-3pm. Live entertainment 8pm-midnight. Call 616-842-5803 for info. 23 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Wine, champagne, food, live music by Natchez Trace. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations. $30 per person. 25-29 Musical Theater Camp, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Join David Petro for ‘Broadway Breakthrough’ where participants learn acting technique, stage presence & etiquette and vocal control. Students will also observe the professional actors of Mason Street Warehouse during dress rehearsal. 9am-1pm. Tuition: $125. Ages: 8-12. Visit sc4a.org for more details. 
26 St. Joe Evening Paddle, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. Participants will kayak or canoe the St. Joe River from Berrien Springs to the Jasper Dairy access. 4pm-8:30pm. Ages 10 and up. $15/members. $20/nonmembers. 269-927-4832. 28 Douglas Social, Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas. Live music, food, drink. Narrated Douglas history trolley tours. Playground. Free admission. 5:30-9pm. 29 Annual Solo Canoe Boat Building Class Weekend, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. Call 269-637-8078 for info. 29 Brunch at the Bailey, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 10-11am. Free. 269-637-2478 29-7 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven. Ten day national military festival runs thru Aug 7th. Events include parades, fireworks, live entertainment, Kids Day, Street Dance. Call Mike at 616-846-5940 or visit www.coastguardfest.org for information. 29-31 Greek Fest. American Hellenic Center, 17760 Behner Road, New Buffalo. Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 4-11pm, Sunday noon till all the food is gone. 29 Venetian Festival Kick-Off, Coghlin Park, Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Enjoy food and live entertainment underneath the big tent in the park. 6-10pm. 30-31 Venetian Festival, downtown Saugatuck. Boat parade, live music, fireworks at dusk. Boat and car shows on the 31st. Call 616-886-1162 for more information. 30 Village Square Art & Fine Crafts Fair, Village Square Park, corner of Butler & Main Streets, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. 30 Tri-Cities Family Coast Guard Run, 1 Y Drive Drive, Grand Haven. 7:30am-10:30am. 10k and 5k courses, Tot Trot Obstacle Course, 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Call Brooke at 616-842-7051 ext. 20 for more info. 30 Men’s Steelheader Challenge, Bayshore Yacht Club, 1862 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Call Wayne at 616-283-2506 for information. 30-31 Bernhardt on Broadway, Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd Street, Saugatuck. Set in the 1890’s, this one woman show starring Carol Dunitz features a candid expose of theater’s first superstar Sarah Bernhardt. Tickets $25. Saturday 8pm. Sunday 2pm. For more information, call 269-857-5300. 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. 8th. 8am-4pm. 616-735-3333 for information. 