Thursday, 06/02/2005
Noon   Golf Fundraising Tournament
Open to the public.  $100 per golfer.
Grand Haven Golf Club
 
Friday, 07/29/2005
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM   Lighthouse Quilt Show
St. Patrick's Catholic Church - Family Center
 
Saturday, 07/30/2005
8:00 AM   Coast Guard Run 5K & 10K
Contact YMCA at 616-842-7051
 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM   Lighthouse Quilt Show
St Patrick's Catholic Church - Family Center
 
10:30 AM   Kids' Parade
Route: 5th Street (Ottawa County Parking Lot) West on Franklin St. to First St., North on First to Washington Ave., East on Washington to Fifth St.
Downtown Grand Haven
 
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM   Pet Expo
Demonstrations, Adoption, rescue - dogs, cats & others - FREE
Washington St. at Ferry
 
Noon - 5:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
7:30 PM   Entertainment - 33rd Street Band
Talented eight-piece horn band performing Rock & Roll music of the 60s & 70s including the Blues Brothers.  Tickets: $3.00 Tickets after July 29 - $5.00
Waterfront Stadium
 
10:00 PM   Venetian Boat Parade                          Theme: "Music on the Grand"
FREE
Waterfront Stadium
 
Sunday, 07/31/2005
8:00 AM - Noon   Grand Haven Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Franklin St. at the Waterfront - Downtown
 
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM   Cruise-In Car Show
Washington St - Downtown
 
11:00 AM   Morning Worship
Waterfront Stadium
 
12:00 - 5:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
7:30 - 8:45 PM   Worship on the Waterfront
Grooters & Beal
Waterfront Stadium
 
Monday, 08/01/2005
approx 1:00 PM   Parade of Ships
View from the Waterfront
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
8:00 PM   Entertainment - Scottville Clown Band
Tickets: $5.00, Tickets after July 29 - $7.00
Waterfront Stadium
 
Tuesday, 08/02/2005
7:30 AM   Coast Guard Golf Tournament
Not open to Public
Grand Haven Golf Club
 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Kids' Day
Food at nominal prices - Attractions are FREE
Mulligan's Hollow (YMCA)
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM   Carnival
Unlimited Rides - $17.00
Downtown - Washington Street
 
7:00 PM   Entertainment - Grand City Skiers
Advance Tickets $3.00, Tickets after July 29 - $5.00
Waterfront Stadium
 
8:30 - 10:30 PM   Street Dance
"Sea Cruisers" Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s for all ages - FREE
Washington St. between 3rd and 4th
 
Wednesday, 08/03/2005
10:00 AM - Noon   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
Noon - 11:00 PM   Carnival
Unlimited Rides - Noon - 5:00 PM - $17.00, Unlimited Rides - 6:00 PM-10 :00 PM - $17:00 no coupons, Kiddieland and Adult
Washington Street
 
1:00 - 4:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
5:00 PM   Coast Guard Retirees' Dinner
Retirees Free, Spouses and Guests $5.00
Festival Headquarters - 113 N. 2nd St
 
8:00 PM   Entertainment - Beltline Big Band
Music from the 30s & 40s - Tickets - $3.00, Tickets after July 29 - $5.00
Waterfront Stadium
 
  Coast Guard Softball Tournament
Limited to Enlisted Coast Guard Personnel
Various Fields in the Tri-Cities
 
Thursday, 08/04/2005
9:00 AM   Coast Guard Reunion Breakfast/Cruise
Escanaba Park
 
10:00 AM - Noon   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
Noon - 11:00 PM   Carnival
Unlimited Rides - Noon - 5:00 PM - $17.00, Unlimited Rides -6:00 PM - 10:00 PM $17.00 no coupons, Kiddieland and Adult
Washington Street
 
1:00 - 4:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
5:15 PM   Tri Cities Dinner
By invitation only - Hosted by City of Grand Haven
 
6:00 - 8:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
8:00 PM   Entertainment - 1964: The Tribute
Music of the Beatles - Tickets: $12.00, Tickets after July 29: $15.00
Waterfront Stadium
 
  Coast Guard Softball Tournament
Limited to Enlisted Coast Guard Personnel
Various Fields in the Tri-Cities
 
Friday, 08/05/2005
8:30 AM   Coast Guard Spouses Breakfast
By Invitation Only
Grand Haven Presbyterian Church
 
10:00 AM - Dusk   Coast Guard Crafts Fair
Central Park, Grand Haven
 
10:00 AM - Noon   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
11:00 AM   USCG Auxiliary Memorial Service
Escanaba Park
 
Noon - Midnight   Carnival
Unlimited Rides Noon - 5:00 PM - $17.00, Kiddieland Rides Close at 11:00 PM
Washington Street
 
1:00 - 4:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
2:30 PM   Welcoming Reception
By Invitation Only
 
4:00 PM   National Coast Guard Memorial Service
USCG Pipe Band, USCG Silent Drill Team and US Coast Guard Band
Escanaba Park
 
5:00 PM   Coast Guard Enlisted Dinner
American Legion Post 28
 
6:00 - 8:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
7:30 - 9:30 PM   Battle of the Bands
Local Teen Bands - FREE
Mulligan's Hollow
 
8:00 PM   Entertainment - U.S. Coast Guard Band
FREE
Waterfront Stadium
 
  Coast Guard Softball Tournament
Championship
Mulligan's Hollow
 
Saturday, 08/06/2005
10:00 AM - Noon   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
10:00 AM - 6 PM   Coast Guard Crafts Fair
Central Park, Grand Haven
 
10:00 AM - 6 PM   Summer End Craft Show
Ottawa County Parking Lot, Grand Haven
 
Noon - 1:00 AM   Carnival
Unlimited Rides 12 - 5 PM $17.00 No Coupons
Washington Street
 
Noon   Grand Parade
Sponsored by Meijer - FREE
Downtown Grand Haven
 
2:30 PM   Coast Guard Festival Birthday Picnic
Entertainment - West Michigan Banjo Band
Adults $4.00, Children $2.00, Family $10.00 - Public Invited

Mulligan's Hollow
 
6:00 - 8:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
8:00 PM   Entertainment - Classic Rock All Stars
Don't miss this incredible Rock-n-Roll show.  Hear some of your favorite old Rock & Roll songs performed by the artists who made them famous.  Tickets - $15.00, Tickets after July 29 - $20.00
Waterfront Stadium
 
10:00 PM   Fireworks Extravaganza
Sponsored by

FREE

View from the Waterfront
 
Sunday, 08/07/2005
11:00 AM   Morning Worship
Waterfront Stadium
 
1:00 - 4:00 PM   Ship Tours
Time subject to change - FREE
Escanaba Park
 
7:30 - 8:45 PM   Worship on the Waterfront
Grace Church - The Praise Experience
Waterfront Stadium
 

The Schedule of Events for the 2005 Festival was updated
from information current as of 04-05-2005.

 

Tickets available after May 1, 2005 through Star Tickets PLUS any Michigan Meijer Store or at the Festival Office at 113 N. Second Street in Grand Haven.
 

 

Dates are subject to change without notice.
Please call and confirm event dates.

For additional information or events brochure please contact:

Grand Haven/Spring Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-303-4097 or (616) 842-4499
e-mail: events@grandhavenchamber.org