Calendar of Events
Near Lake Michigan

June and July 2014

Sunset over the lighthouses on the pier at Grand Haven, Michigan
June 2014
1 Mike Compton with special guest Pine Lunch at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Bluegrass mandolin master Mike Compton performs. 6pm - 7:30pm. Tickets: Door/Reserved $20 | Advance/Member $17 | Student $10
1 Grand Haven Offshore Challenge, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Payouts – Pro: $7500, Am: $3500. Visit their website for tournament schedule.
1 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.
1 Season Opening of Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 1st. 11am-2pm.
    View of Saugatuck Dunes State Park from the Pier on the Kalamazoo River
3 Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 Western Avenue, Muskegon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru November. 6am-3pm. Thanksgiving-Christmas, Saturdays only.
4 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 8am-2pm.
4 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct., 8am-1pm.
4 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.
5 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
5 6th 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 $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Free admission for children 7 and under.
5 Season Opening of Spring Lake Thursday Farm & Garden Market, 225 E. Exchange Street, downtown Spring Lake. Every Thursday thru Oct. 9th. 9am-2pm. 616-842-4910.
6-7 Michigan Flywheelers Annual Swap Meet/Flea Market, 06285 68th Street, South Haven. Gates open at 8am. Admission: $2. Call 269-639-2012 for more info.
    Saugatuck Smiles plaque in Saugatuck, Michigan
6 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. Every Monday from July 8 thru Aug. 26: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
6 Summer Opening of ‘Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Dave Zagar Trio.
6 Summer Opening of ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "The Longest Day". 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.
6-7 Cruising the Lakeshore, downtown Muskegon. Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods cruise the streets of downtown Muskegon. Live music, pub crawl. Car show, traveling fair. Call 231-557-3979 for information.
6 Ivan Akansiima at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Jazz guitarist Ivan Akansiima performs. 7:30 - 9pm. Tickets: $15-Reserved, $10-General, $8-Member, $5-Student
7 Brad Cole at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Singer/songwriter Brad Cole performs Roots Americana and Folk/Rock music in support of his new release "Down The Line". 7:30 - 9pm. Tickets: Reserved $15 | General $10 | Member $8 | Student $5
7 'Hunters of the Night' owl program, DeGraaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap Road, Holland. 1-3pm. Features six owl species native to Michigan. For more info call 616-355-1057 or visit their website.
7 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
7 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 September. Live music. 8am-2pm. Call 231-557-2612 for info.
7 Festival of Cars, downtown South Haven. 10am-3pm. Call 269-637-0345 for info. Free admission for spectators. Trophies awarded.
7 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 18th. 8am-2pm.
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 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
7 St. Joseph Saturday 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.
    Daylillies in Douglas, Michigan
7 Art And All That Jazz, Center Street in downtown Douglas. Enjoy live music while visiting the galleries, restaurants and shops of Douglas. 6-8pm. Call 269-857-1438 for details.
7 Youth Olympics, Matt Urban Park, 270 E. 32nd Street, Holland. For children 2-8 years of age. Check-in 8:30-9am. Event begins at 9am. 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.
7-8 Free Fishing Weekend. All fishing license fees waived for two days. Free fishing in Michigan only occurs twice a year for two days.
8 Goldmine Pickers and The Cactus Blossoms at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Goldmine Pickers perform a blend of Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time and Irish music–with dashes of country. Brother duet The Cactus Blossoms perform originals along with early country and Western swing. 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Tickets: Reserved $15 | General $10 | Member $8 | Student $5
9-14 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.
    Saugatuck Chain Ferry
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.
10-14 Miss Michigan Scholarship 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 $31.25, available at box office, Star Tickets Plus or 231-727-8001.
10 Season Opening of Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. Bluegrass music with Billy Strings and Don Julin.
11 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. West Side Soul Surfers.
11 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
11 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
11 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.
    Two Kayaks on the Kalamazoo River in Douglas, Michigan
12 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. 29th. Call 616-796-1210 to learn more.
12-15 16th Annual Waterfront Film Festival, South Haven. Ranked as one of the top five film festivals by Screen Actors Guild Magazine. Movies shown at various locations throughout South Haven, workshops, parties, Q&As with directors, writers and actors. Visit WaterfrontFilm.org for a schedule of films.
13 Ox-Bow Friday Night Open Studio, Ox-Bow School, 3435 Rupprect Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Ox-Bow 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.
13 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Music by Jaded 8.
13 2014 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 15th. 6:30-9:30pm. Country rock by the Kari Lynch Band. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.
13 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Jaded 8.
13 ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Ghostbusters II". 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.
13 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.
13-14 Strawberry Festival Weekend, Red Arrow Highway (SE of South Haven, Hartford. Visit downtown Hartford for their annual Strawberry Festival. Magic Show, Arts & Craft booths, Strawberry Run, Horseshoe Tournament, Strawberry Pie Eating Contest, parades, contests, Strawberry Bake Off. 269-621-2477 for info.
14 11th Annual Saugatuck Town Crier 5K and 10K Run. Corner of Main and Butler, Saugatuck. Registration: 7am at Coral Gables, 10K: 9am, 5K: following 10K, 1K Kids Dash: 9:15am. $25 entry fee. Proceeds benefit Saugatuck High School Track & Field. Register online.
14 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. 269-983-6393.
14-15 Annual Taste of Muskegon, downtown Muskegon. Celebrate and sample specialties of restaurants and bakeries of Muskegon. Saturday 11am-11pm. Sunday 11am-6pm. Food: $1-$5. Beer & wine. Visit www.TasteOfMuskegon.com or call 231-722-3171.
14-15 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.
    Blue and Purple Hydrangeas
14 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 18th. 8am-2pm.
14 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
14 St. Joseph Saturday 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 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.
14-15 36th Annual Father’s Day Arts & Crafts Festival, Goodrich Park Annex, Whitehall. Juried arts & craft festival. Food, live music. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am-4pm. Call 231-893-4585 for more information.
14 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 13, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
17 American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 13th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the performance.
17-18 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. Wed: 9:30am-2:00pm. Thurs: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register.
18 Season Opening of Dancing on the Waterfront, Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven. Big Band dances every Wednesday thru Aug. 21st. 7-8:30pm. $3 per person.
18 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
18 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
18 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.
    View of the pier with lighthouse at South Haven, Michigan
19-22 Harborfest 2014, 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. Visit SouthHavenHarborfest.com for a complete schedule.
20 ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "The Gallant Hours". 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.
20 Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra @ Berry Field in downtown Douglas. 7pm. Free event. For more information contact 269-857-1438.
20 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Fiddleface and the House Rockers.
20 2014 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 15th. 6:30-9:30pm. Pop songs by the Yellow Brick Road Dueling Pianos. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.
20 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.
20 Striders Series Sunset 5K Trail Run, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. This 5K run kicks off the annual wine festival, and takes runners through the vineyards and surrounding farmland of the winery. 7pm. Call 616-261-9706 for more info.
21 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
21 An Evening with Bob Milne, Howmet Playhouse, 304 South Mears Avenue, White Lake. 7 pm. Tickets: $15 Adults - $10 Students. Bob Milne is considered to be the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist in the world. He was filmed and documented for future generations in 2004 during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress, and was declared a "National Treasure" at the conclusion.
21 33rd 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.
21 Tri-cities Garden Club Annual Garden Walk, Spring Lake area. 10am-4pm. Self-guided walking tours. Tickets: $8 for adults, 12 and under free. Visit www.TriCitiesGardenClub.org for details.
    Two masted sailboat on Lake Michigan at Sunset
21 St. Joseph Saturday 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 18th. 8am-2pm.
21 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
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.
21 Fenn Valley Wine & Food Festival, 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.
21 33rd 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. Nautical flea market during the day. 10am-4pm. Held in conjunction with Harborfest. Call 800-747-3810 for more information.
22 Kayak the Paw Paw River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am. Enjoy the wildlife and beavers of the river on this Saturday paddling trip. Paddles, life vests and transportation provided. Pack a lunch. Meet at Sarett Center. Call 269-927-4832 for info.
22 11th Annual Beach Survival Challenge, Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven. Learn lifesaving water safety tips. Also beach soccer, tug of war, ultimate Frisbee, and Ultimate Beach Survival Obstacle Course. Prizes. 10am-3pm.
21 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 13, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
24 American Legion Band Concerts, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Every Tuesday night thru Aug. 13th. 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair to the Henry P. Vander Linde Band Shell for the performance.
    Weathered teak bench in Douglas, Michigan
24 Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. Latin fusion music with Under the Sun.
25 ‘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. Classic Top 40 music with The Niche.
25 South Haven Wednesday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Wednesday thru Sept. 28th. 8am-2pm.
25 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
25 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.
25 Season Opening of St. Joseph’s Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 28 from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
25 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Groove Solution.
25 Brown Bag Concert Series, John E.N. Howard Bandshell Port, Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph. Join the fun at lunchtime in downtown St. Joseph every Wednesday thru August 27th. Noon-1pm. Free.
26 Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children, narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission.
26-27 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. Wed: 9:30am-2:00pm. Thurs: 9:30am-3pm. Call 269-927-4832 to register.
    Kayaker on the Kalamazoo River in Douglas, Michigan
27 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.
27 Ox-Bow Friday Night Open Studio, Ox-Bow School, 3435 Rupprect Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Ox-Bow 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.
27 2014 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 15th. 6:30-9:30pm. Swing to rock by the jazz combo Time Out. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.
27 ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "The Sandlot". 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.
27 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Music by Dutch Henry.
27-29 Steam Heat’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse opens the summer theater season with Bob Fosse's award winning musical ‘Steam Heat’. The production runs thru July 13. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org.
28 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
28 5th Annual Grand River Kayak Race, 14023 Green Street, Grand Haven. 9am. Registrations fee: Youth $10, Amateur $25 & Pro $30 per racer. Proceeds benefit the community. Visit www.LakeshoreKayakRental.com for racing brochure.
28 33rd Annual Mercy Health 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. Half-marathon, 5K and 15K runs. Walk for Fun along new Lakeshore Trail. Visit SeawayRun.com for more 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 South Haven Saturday Farm Market, 546 Phoenix Street, pavilion parking lot, downtown South Haven. Every Saturday thru October 18th. 8am-2pm.
28 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
28 St. Joseph Saturday 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.
28-29 New Buffalo Artigras!, corner of Merchant and Thompson Streets, downtown New Buffalo. Open-air event featuring fine art of all mediums, including paintings, sculpture, glass, photography, drawings, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics, mixed media, and furniture. 10am-6pm. Free admission.
28-29 Allegan County Lakeshore Relay for Life, Fennville High School Track, Fennville. 10am-10am. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. “We relay for 24 hours because cancer never stops.” For more info, contact Liz at 269-347-8710 x6125.
28 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 13, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
28-29 53rd Annual Grand Haven Art Festival, Washington Avenue between Harbor & 3rd Street, downtown Grand Haven. Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Over $15 million in artwork on display. Free admission and parking.
    South Beach with bathers and pier with lighthouse in South Haven, Michigan
28-29 Annual Grand Haven Beach Soccer in the Sand Tournament, Grand Haven State Park, 1001 South Harbor Avenue, Grand Haven. 9am Saturday to 6pm Sunday. Youth through adults. Call Chris at 858-442-9082 for information.
28 4th Annual Sandy Hat Beach Ultimate Tournament, Pere Marquette Beach, 1601 Beach Street, Muskegon. Ultimate Frisbee tournament, coed teams determined by choosing names from a hat. 8:30am-4pm. $15 fee at the time of tournament, $10 if pre-paid. All players are welcome, from beginners to experts.
28 Red Tail Ring at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Acoustic duo Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp perform traditional/folk/old-time music along with original compositions as 'Red Tail Ring'. 6pm - 7:30pm. Tickets: Reserved $15 | General $10 | Member $8 | Student $5
29 Cottage Walk, South Haven. Noon-5pm. Tour the beautiful summer homes and cottages in South Haven. Tickets sold at South Haven Visitors Bureau (546 Phoenix Street) and downtown stores. Tickets sold in Dyckman Park on the day of the Walk. Tickets: $15.
29 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. Admission: $4. Call 616-735-3333 for information.
29 Sherman’s Ice Cream Social, on the front lawn of Hartman School, 355 Hubbard Street, South Haven. Enjoy Sherman’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and music by the Casco Band. 2-4pm. $1.00 a Dip. Visit www.HistoryOfSouthHaven.org for details.
29 Josh White Jr. with special guest Andy Baker at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Josh White Jr. describes himself as a folk/blues, pop, jazz, secular, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, actor, adult and children’s concert performer and recording artist, teacher and social activist. 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Tickets: $18-Reserved, $15-Door, $13-Advance/Member, $7-Student

July 2014
Tractor festooned with flags in the 4th of July parade in Saugatuck, Michigan
1 Muskegon Farmers Market, 242 Western Avenue, Muskegon. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru November. 6am-3pm. Thanksgiving-Christmas, Saturdays only.
1 Kayak the Kalamazoo River, 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 (pre-registration & pre-payment required).
1-13 Steam Heat’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse opens the summer theater season with Bob Fosse's award winning musical ‘Steam Heat’. The production runs thru July 13. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org.
2 ‘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. Trop Rock 40 music with Don Middlebrook & Living Soul.
2 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
2 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.
2 St. Joseph Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 28 from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
3 'The Capitol Steps', Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. 8pm. Tickets $40 in advance, $43 day of. Ex-congressional staffers present parodies and skits.
    Old horseless carriage in the 4th of July parade in Saugatuck, Michigan
3 Independence Day Fireworks, along Lake Michigan, South Pier, South Haven. Set to the music of SuperHits 103.7. Starts approx. 10:30pm.
3 Celebration at the Beach: Independence Day Fireworks & Concert. New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo. Concert by the Southwest Michigan Symphony begins at 8:30pm. Fireworks at Dusk. Free.
4 4th of July Celebration, downtown Saugatuck. Parade begins at 2pm. Live music in Wicks Park until 7pm. Fireworks at dusk. Call 269-857-1701 for details.
4 July 4th Fireworks, Waterfront Stadium, downtown Grand Haven. Dusk. Fireworks begin after the Musical Fountain performance. 616-842-4910.
4 July 4th Fireworks, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland.
4 4th of July Parade, downtown South Haven. 11am. Marching bands, floats, pageant winners, fire trucks and candy!
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.
4 July 4th Fireworks & Parade, downtown St. Joseph. Kids Parade at 10:30am. Fireworks preceded by a Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Concert. Dusk fireworks show presented by Midwest Family Broadcasting.
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.
    Fireworks for the 4th of July over Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan
4 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. Every Monday from July 9 thru Aug. 27: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
5 Grape Jam Vineyard Music Festival, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Event starts at 2pm. Wine, champagne, food and live music by The Jim Shaneberger Band, Big Boss Blues and Stereo Garden. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations or make reservations online. Admission $10 per person with food and wine available for purchase.
5 Waterfront Invitational Art Fair, Cooks Park, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Call 269-857-4823 for more information.
5 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
5 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.
5 St. Joseph Saturday 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.
5 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
5 Art And All That Jazz, Center Street in downtown Douglas. Enjoy live music while visiting the galleries, restaurants and shops of Douglas. 6-8pm. Call 269-857-1438 for details.
5-6 56th Annual Summer Art Fair, Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman Avenue, South Haven. 10am-5pm. Free admission. Call 269-637-1041 for info.
    Singapore Yacht Club float in the 4th of July parade in Saugatuck, Michigan
6 Sunday Art Market, under Green Canopy at Chinook Pier (Harbor & First Street), downtown Grand Haven. Local artists. Every Sunday through Sept. 1st. 11am-2pm.
6 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.
8 Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. Soul/funk music with The Mainstays.
8 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 ‘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. New Country music with the Brenda Loomis Band.
9 Kayak the Dowagiac River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 9:30am - 3:30pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from M-62 to Dodd Park. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info (pre-registration & pre-payment required).
9 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
9 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.
9 St. Joseph Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 28 from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
    Pansies in Holland, Michigan
10 Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children, narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission.
11 2014 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 15th. 6:30-9:30pm. Classic hits from the 50’s and 60’s by The Ragtops. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.
11 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. Every Monday from July 9 thru Aug. 27: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
11 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. West Side Soul Surfers.
11 ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Operation Petticoat". 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.
11-12 Grand Haven Beach Vault, City Beach (in front of Bil Mar Inn), Grand Haven. World’s largest outdoor pole vault event. Free admission. Visit www.GrandHavenBeachVault.com.
11-13 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 from around North America. Free admission. Visit www.KRASL.org for more information.
12 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
12 South Haven Garden Club Garden Walk, starts from Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S. Bailey, South Haven. 11am-4pm.
12 St. Joseph Saturday 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.
12 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.
    Gazebo on the river at Wade's Bayou in Douglas, Michigan
12-13 William Dutcher Vintage Base Ball Festival at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 9am - 5pm. Four Vintage Baseball Clubs, 3rd Michigan Infantry Company F of Grand Rapids. Free admission.
12-18 Rainbow Family Week, Saugatuck/Douglas. Six days of picnics, beach parties, family crafts, and a Celebrations Parade as Saugatuck/Douglas welcomes LGBT families. Email info@rfgl.org for more information.
13 Wheels of Grand Haven Car Show, Washington Avenue bet. Harbor & Third Street, Grand Haven. Over 30 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.
13 An Acoustic Evening with BJ Thomas, Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8 pm. Tickets: $40.Call 269-857-2399 for details.
16 ‘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. Reggae music with Zion Lion.
16 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
16 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.
16 St. Joseph Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 28 from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
    Lone seagull on the sand in South Haven, Michigan
17 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 County Line to Watervliet. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info (pre-registration & pre-payment required).
17-20 Muskegon Bike Time, Western Avenue, downtown Muskegon. Ten block long “Steel Horse Alley” filled with motorcycles, food, live music. Blessing of the bikes.
18 2014 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 15th. 6:30-9:30pm. Traditional fiddle tunes by the Saline Fiddlers. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.
18 Summer Evening Cookout, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Event starts at 6pm. Wine, champagne, food and live music. Call 1-800-432-6265 to make reservations or make reservations online. $35 per person.
18 Ox-Bow Friday Night Open Studio, Ox-Bow School, 3435 Rupprect Way, Saugatuck. On select Friday nights, Ox-Bow 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.
18 Claudia Schmidt with Dean McGraw at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Singer/songwriter Claudia Schmidt explores folk, blues, and jazz idioms featuring her acclaimed 12-string guitar and mountain dulcimer playing. 7:30 - 9pm. Tickets: $18-Reserved, $13-General, $11-Member, $7-Student
18 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. Every Monday from July 9 thru Aug. 27: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
19 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
19 St. Joseph Saturday 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.
19 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.
19 Honey Dewdrops at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Acoustic duet Honey Dewdrops perform new Americana and traditional folk music. 7:30 - 9pm. Tickets: $15-Reserved, $10-General, $8-Member, $5-Student
19 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
19 Douglas Dutchers vs. Fallasburg Flats Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission.
    View of the pier at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, Michigan
19 Annual Fish Boil, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven. 5-7pm. Call 269-637-8078 for info.
19 2014 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. Tour begins at greenhouse at 8am. Pancake breakfast at east Saugatuck rest stop. For information about registration, visit www.BikeReg.com.
22 Tuesdays in the Park Free Concert Series, Memorial Park, Fennville. 7pm. Indie rock with Slim Gypsy Baggage.
23 ‘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. Blues music with Big Boss Blues.
23 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
23 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.
23 St. Joseph Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 28 from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
    Beach sign at Grand Haven, Michigan
24 'St. Joe Evening Paddle', Kayak the St. Joe River, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 4pm - 8:30pm. Participants, who must have Sarett kayaking experience, will kayak from Berrien Springs to Jasper Dairy access. Ages 10 and up. Call 269-927-4832 for info (pre-registration & pre-payment required).
24 Douglas Social at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. Food, drink and live music. Playground for children, narrated Douglas history trolley tours. 5:30-9pm. Free admission.
24-25 Chamber Music Festival, Saugatuck Women’s Club, corner of Butler & Hoffman, Saugatuck. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students. Some of the finest musicians in the area perform classical and contemporary music every Thursday & Friday evening thru Aug. 16th. 7:30pm. 269-857-1424 for information.
25-31 Death Trap’, Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Mason Street Warehouse’s summer theater season continues with the comedy ‘Game Show’. The production runs thru August 10. For ticket info, call 269-857-2399 or visit MasonStreetWarehouse.org.
25 2014 Huntington Bank Summer Concert Series, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free concerts every Friday night thru Aug, 15th. 6:30-9:30pm. Latin salsa songs by the Orquestra Tradicion. Bring a lawn chair and picnic basket.
25 Parties in the Park’, Hackley Park, downtown Muskegon. Live music and food every Friday night throughout the summer. 5-9pm. Groove Solution.
25 ‘Free Friday Night Movies on Deck’, USS LST 393, the Mart Dock, downtown Muskegon. Showing "Jaws II". 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.
25 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. Every Monday from July 9 thru Aug. 27: 3-7pm. Call 269-857-2399 for more information.
25 Adler and Hearne at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven. Singer/songwriter acoustic duo Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne perform Folk Jazz music. 7:30 - 9pm. Tickets: $18-Reserved, $13-General, $11-Member, $7-Student
25 Venetian Festival Kick-Off, Coughlin Park, Culver Street, downtown Saugatuck. Enjoy food and live entertainment underneath the big tent in the park. 5:30pm.
25-27 Annual Solo Canoe Boat Building Class Weekend, Michigan Maritime Museum, 230 Dyckman Avenue (at the bridge) South Haven.
25-31 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven. Ten-day national military festival runs thru Aug 3rd. Events include parades, fireworks, live entertainment, Kids Day, Street Dance, Car Show. Visit www.CoastGuardFest.org for information.
26 Guided tour talk, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, north end of Oval Beach parking lot, Saugatuck. Every Saturday thru Sept. 14, rain or shine. Free, although beach parking is $6 thru Labor Day. Call 269-857-2603 for details.
26 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. Visit tcfymca.org for more info.
26 Village Square Art & Fine Crafts Fair, Village Square Park, Butler Street across from the Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck. 10am-5pm. Visit SaugatuckDouglasArtClub.org.
26 Douglas Dutchers vs. House of David Base Ball Club - 1860's vintage base ball at Beery Field in downtown Douglas. 2pm. Free admission.
26 7th 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. Visit www.LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com for details.
    View of the sail sculpture on the Grand River at Grand Haven, Michigan
26 Grand Haven Saturday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Saturday thru Oct. 25th, 8am-1pm.
26 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.
26 St. Joseph Saturday 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.
26-27 Venetian Festival, downtown Saugatuck. Boat parade, live music, fireworks at dusk on Saturday. Call 616-886-1162 for more information.
27 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. Admission: $4. Call 616-735-3333 for information.
30 ‘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. Funkle Jesse performs pop/rock music.
30 Grand Haven Wednesday Farmers Market, under the Green Canopy, Chinook Pier, downtown Grand Haven. Every Wednesday thru Oct. 30th, 8am-1pm.
30 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.
30 St. Joseph Wednesday Farmers Market, Lake Boulevard, between Broad and Pleasant Streets, St. Joseph. The Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday until August 28 from 4-7pm. Call 269-985-1111 for details.
Sunset watchers on the beach in Saugatuck, Michigan

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

April - May 2014