events calendar

March 20, 2004

Spring Lake Holiday Inn's "Caribbean Castaway Party" (click for more)
Featuring: "Gypsi Fari" Chicago's Best Reggae Band - doors open at 7pm - $5 get's you in the door - stay the night for $60 (admission included) - stay the weekend for $90 940 W. Savage Spring Lake - call 616-846-1000 Limbo - Hula - Shake Your booty - Break out your Flip Flops and Hawaiian Shirt and GET READY TO PARTY! weekend stay giveaways

April 2, 2004

Fundraiser at the BOB - 20 MONROE AVE. Ph# 356-2000 for Michelle McConkie - 3rd floor of the BOB @ 8:00pm - $20 donation - appetizers/entertainment/auction - Featuring THE BIMINI BROTHERS (click for more)

April 17

Holiday Inn & HankyPank.com's PRE~CINCO DE MAYO PARTY!!! (click for more)

$65 room includes admission to the show. "salsa type band" with south of the border theme and lot's of fun dancing. Two night stay plus admission just $100! Call Spring Lake Holiday Inn to reserve a room * 616-846-1000 more info coming soon!

April 16 - 17

SNUG HARBOR'S CHILI BLUES FESTIVAL

(click for more) Snug Harbor 31 S. Harbor Grand Haven 616-846-8400

May 26 - 31

FRUITPORT OLD FASHIONED DAYS
In the village of Fruitport at Pomona Park - Memorial Weekend Celebration Wednesday through Monday - Carnival Midway and Lions Ox roast served, Live music Thursday - Sunday. Saturday - 5K & 10 K Race, KIDDIE PARADE and free fun activities. Saturday and Sunday - Art Fair and Sight mobile, Sunday - Horseshoe Tournament and FIRE WORKS. Monday - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. For more info call 231-865-3134, fax 231-865-6970. For other information call 800-250-WAVE

June 2 - October 30

FARMERS MARKET - Chinook Pier
On Wednesdays and Saturdays under the blue canopy next to Chinook Pier, Grand Haven at 8:00 a.m. The Monday Market downtown Grand Haven runs July, August, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enjoy garden fresh seasonal produce, flowers and baked goods. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910.

June 2 - September 15

WEDNESDAY SAILBOAT RACES - Grand Haven
Wednesday Buoy Races on Lake Michigan at 6:40 p.m. Sponsored by the Grand River Sailing Club. Contact: Grand Haven/Spring Lake Visitors Bureau (800) 303-4097.

June 4 - 6

GRAND HAVEN OFFSHORE CHALLENGE - Waterfront Stadium
Starting off on Friday is the Ladies and Kids Tournament with Awards ceremony and weigh-in at Waterfront Stadium approximately 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Men’s Tournament held both Saturday and Sunday with the weigh-in and awards ceremony at the Waterfront Stadium around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. This event is sponsored by TIARA, PURSUIT, TOLEDO BEACH WEST, PROOS and RIDGEVIEW INDUSTRIES. BIG fish, BIG prize. For more information contact (616) 638-1370 or the Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area Visitors Bureau 1-800-303-4097.

June 10 - 13

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
In Mona Lake Park off Business 31 (Seaway Dr). Fireworks on Sunday, 5-K foot race and parade Saturday. Arts and crafts, kid's activities and carnival are ongoing. Live entertainment and beverage tent nightly. For more information call 231-733-8850. *Date subject to change.

June 12

ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND ENGINE SHOW
Daily threshing & baling, fanning, antique engines, tractors, trucks and equipment demonstrations & exhibits, traditional arts & crafts, tractor & equipment parade, kids' games, and much more. At the Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. Gates open daily at 9am, admission is $3, 12 and under free. Senior Day is Thursday, $2 admission for Seniors. For more information - Wally Weber at 231-853-2882. Arts & Crafts - Elaine Peterson at (616) 887-7030. Auction - Glenn Conklin at 231-924-6456. *Date subject to change.

June 15-20

SPRING LAKE HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Spring Lake
Come enjoy the Spring Lake Heritage Festival, a festival that has been going on for 32 years! Flea Market, Family Fun Night, Arts & Crafts, Hot Rod Show, Vegas Night! Starts Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Contact: Spring Lake Heritage Festival for further details at 616-842-1393.

June 19

SPRING LAKE HERITAGE FESTIVAL RUN
The Spring Lake Schools Foundation is sponsoring a 5K Run For Fun & Fitness. This event will take place on Saturday during the Spring Lake Heritage Festival. Details to come soon.

June 20 - September 5

WORSHIP ON THE WATERFRONT (W.O.W. 2004) - Waterfront Stadium
Our mission statement: “Striving to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through song, shared testimony and the Word using Grand Haven’s waterfront setting to reach out to the community and summer guests. Sunday evenings from 7:30 p.m.-8: 45 p.m., Waterfront Stadium behind the Tri-Cites Historical Museum on Harbor Drive. Dates are as follows June 20,27, July 4,11,18,25 and August 1,8,15,22,29, September 5. Call the First Reformed Church of Grand Haven for more information at 616-842-6600

June 22, 29

TUESDAY’S HISTORY FOR KIDS
Tri-Cities Historical Museum

June 25-26

QUEEN’S CUP RACE
The Queen’s Cup Sailboat race starting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, finishing in Grand Haven, involves some 150 Yachts. Hosted by the Grand River Sailing Club. Race starts Friday and finishes early Saturday morning.

June 26 - 27

GRAND HAVEN ART FESTIVAL - Grand Haven. Washington St between Harbor & 3rd St
Show hours are from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Fine Arts, Drawings, Pottery, Jewelry, Stained Glass. Up to 100 booths, Live Music, Food Concessions, Photography. Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910. Contact Howard Alan Events (954) 472-3755 for more information.

June 26

23RD ANNUAL SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST - Grand Haven City Beach
Groups, families, individuals make sculptures in the sand. We have judges and award prizes after the 2-hour time limit. Many people come to just watch. A fun event for all ages. Registration 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Sculpting 10 a.m. - noon - Judging to follow. Sponsored by: Manpower and the Chamber of Commerce 1-800-303-4096 for an entry blank or more information.

June 26

GARDEN WALK
The Tri-Cities Garden Club sponsors this fabulous garden walk through seven homes. Tours run from 10:00am-4:00 p.m., tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum or at each home the day of the tour. The Grand Haven Tribune and the Chronicle will post the list of gardens to tour so watch for the advertisement. The Garden Club is still looking for gardens, so give a call to Harriet Nise for signup information at 616-846-1207.

July 2 - 4

MUSKEGON AIR FAIR This year's headline act will be the famed Canadian Snowbirds, known officially as the 431st Air Demonstration Squadron for the Canadian Armed Forces. The line up also includes U.S. fighter jet demonstrations, the Elvis-inspired "E-Team" skydivers, Tora! Tora! Tora!, the "Great Wall of Fire" pyrotechnics display, the car-eating, fire-breathing Robosaurus, five acres of static aircraft displays, Kids Hanger filled with fun and entertainment, a play area, crafts, face painting and other activities, punch and ear plugs, and so much more. The gates for the Air Fair open Saturday and Sunday at 10am and close at 6pm, with performances starting at 12:30pm. The pre-flight party will be Friday, July 2 from 5:30pm - 10pm and features a preview of the weekend show, live music, and a spectacular fireworks finale. For more information and tickets call 800 OK AIRSHOW or go to www.muskegonairfair.com

July 4

MUSKEGON SUMMER CELEBRATION
11 days of Performers, Midway rides and games, Grand parade and street fair, community picnic, fireworks, Art in the Park and Village Craft Market, held July 2 - 4. Previous concerts included: 3 Doors Down, the Allman Brothers Band, LL Cool J, Boston and more!. For individual tickets to concerts and 11-day passes call Tickets Plus at 800-585-3737 or go to www.ticketsplus.net. Date will be announced for the annual Pass Sale Party. For other information call 231-722-6520 or www.summercelebration.com

July 4

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS - Waterfront Stadium
After the Musical Fountain performance at dusk. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Jaycees. Contact: Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910.

July 6, 13,20,27

TUESDAY’S HISTORY FOR KIDS - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Kids stop by and learn history by creating a make-it-and-take-it craft during these one-hour sessions. Historic games are also offered. Tri-Cities Historical Museum is sponsoring this free event on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00a.m. Call Nancy Buchanan at the museum for further details at 616-842-0700.

July 9-11

SMOKE ON THE WATER POKER RUN 2004 - Grand Haven Municipal Marina
The largest competition of Power Boats in the Midwest!

July 10

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL FESTIVAL - Spring Lake
A long-standing annual event benefiting St. Mary’s Catholic School. Old-fashioned festival complete with booths, ham wheel, white elephant (runs Thursday to Saturday), entertainment dinner and grand prize raffle of $10,000. Something for everyone. Time of event Noon-8:00 p.m. or until the crowd leaves! Sponsored by St. Mary’s School. For information contact (616) 842-1282

July 11

11TH ANNUAL WHEELS OF GRAND HAVEN CAR SHOW
Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Jaycees. Featuring 30 open entry classes ranging from 1900-present. Registration 9:00 am-Noon, Viewing Noon-1: 30 p.m., Entertainment 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Awards 3:00 p.m., Parade 4:00 p.m. Contact the Jaycees Clubhouse (616) 842-2880 or Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910.

July 16

HISTORICAL MUSEUM ANTIQUE AUCTION - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is holding its second annual Antique Auction to benefit the museum. The antiques that will be auctioned off are all private donations made to the museum that have no historic connection to the area, therefore are of no use to the museum. The event will run from 5:30 p.m.-9: 30 p.m. Call the museum for more information at 616-842-0700.

July 17 & 18

47TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW - Spring Lake District Library
This year’s show will be at the Spring Lake District Library. This flower show is open to the public in the design categories and horticulture. Entries pre-registered and put into exhibit on Thursday, July 15. On Friday morning before 9:00 A.M. No fee for entering. Donations at the door for guests. Call A. Jablonski for more information at 616-837-6282. Flower show times are Friday 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00am-5:00 p.m..

July 30 - August 8

ANNUAL COAST GUARD FESTIVAL (click for more)
Annual event honoring the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. Parades, midway, nightly entertainment, craft show, pageant, spectacular fireworks and more. Coast Guard Festival Office (888) 207-2434 Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910.

August 6 - 7

COAST GUARD CRAFT FAIR - Central Park, Grand Haven
165 exhibitors selling hand-crafted products. Food & music, craft fair on the Coast Guard Parade route. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910.

August 10, 17

TUESDAY’S HISTORY FOR KIDS - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Kids stop by and learn history by creating a make-it-and-take-it craft during these one-hour sessions. Historic games are also offered. Tri-Cities Historical Museum is sponsoring this free event on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00 a.m. Call Nancy Buchanan at the museum for further details at 616-842-0700.

August 13 & 14

SIDEWALK SALES - Downtown Grand Haven
Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by Downtown Grand Haven, Inc. Contact: (616) 844-1188.

August 14 (August 15 rain date)

DAWN PATROL FLY-IN BREAKFAST - Grand Haven Airport, Comstock Rd.
Gifts, airplane rides, airplane static displays, games and music. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Aviation Club. Admission is free. Starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. Call B & B Aviation for details at 616-842-4430. Rain date is August 15.

August 19

PERE MARQUETTE ENGINE ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Chinook Pier
Join the fun with face painting, old-time music and ice cream. Hop aboard the Pere Marquette #1223 Locomotive. Sponsored by the Tri-Cites Historical Museum, this event will take place on Thursday August 19 from 6:30 p.m.-8: 30 p.m. at Chinook Pier. Call Museum for further information at 616-842-0700.

August 22

ART ON THE RIVERFRONT
Juried fine & decorative art show featuring 40 local & regional artists' works for show and sale. Home furnishings, portrait sketching, photography, pottery, paintings, art glass, jewelry, entertainment, kids' workshop. Free admission. Sponsored by Grand Haven Area Arts Council. Call 616-638-8920 for application.

August 28

Jimmy Buffett Concert - 8th annual parrot head trip - limbo, hula-hoop, best hat, best dressed - THE LARGEST PARROT HEAD TRIP! Call ~616-235-DADD (click for more)

September 3-5

3RD ANNUAL HITTING FOR HOSPICE CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT - Norton Pines Athletic Club, 1350 Judson Rd in Spring Lake
This charity tennis tournament offers players of all age levels the opportunity to win trophies and prizes. Players receive event T-shirt with registration. Doubles teams include mixed, women and men only. Contact Hospice of North Ottawa Community at 616-846-2015 for further information.

September 4

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS BLADE-A-THON - Rosy Mound Elementary School
The MS Blade-A-Thon is an event sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Jaycees. This event raises money for the West Michigan MS society. The Blade-A-Thon begins at Rosy Mound Elementary School and continues to Holland along the Lakeshore bike path and continues back to Rosy Mound (30 miles). Start is at 10:00 a.m. to finish

September 6

SHORELINE SPECTACULAR
PERE MARQUETTE BEACH - LABOR DAY WEEKEND Beverage and entertainment tent, food vendors, arts and crafts, kids events, Laura the Elephant, beach volleyball. Saturday - Frisbee Dog Show & in-line skate race. 10K run & parade at 11 on Lakeshore Drive. For more information call 231-759-8498 or 800-250-WAVE. www.shorelinespectacular.org

September 11-12

GRAND HAVEN KITE SURF OPEN - Grand Haven City Beach
Come see the hottest new extreme sport live! Watch skilled competitors from all over as they boost over 25 feet into the air and execute 1080s (that’s three consecutive 360s)! Times of event are noon-dusk. Sponsored by Red Bull and Mackinaw Kites & Toys call 616-846-7501 ext. 228

September 11

ANCHORAGE CUP - Grand Haven to Holland
Approximately 100 sailboats will participate in the annual sailboat race from the Municipal Marina in Grand Haven to Holland. The race begins at 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Anchorage Marina Yacht Club. For more information contact (616) 399-1802.

September 14

A LITTLE HISTORY - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is offering this pre-school program with a story time opportunity to handle artifacts, visit a museum exhibit and a hands-on activity to take home. This is a free event offered by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum; contact Nancy Buchanan for more details at 616-842-0700. Time of program is 10:00-10:45 a.m. Museum is located at 1 North Harbor Drive.

September 17-19

SALMON & SONG FEST
The Salmon & Song Fest is a 3-day event held in Grand Haven. The weekend is packed with entertainment and educational activities for adults, families and children. The weekend will include music, a gourmet salmon cook-off, complete with celebrity judges, a 5K salmon run and walk, wine sampling, a salmon fishing tournament and plenty of children’s games and activities promoting our fish of honor - The Mighty Salmon! Call the Grand Haven Area Visitors Bureau for more information at 1-800-968-0894.

September 18

MICHIGAN COASTAL CLEANUP
Annual cleanup event in which hundres of volunteers participate to remove trash from shoreline areas in Muskegon & Ottawa counties and around the world! 9:00 a.m. - noon. Contact Jamie Morton at the Lake Michigan Federation for details at 1-866-850-0745 toll free

October 1 & 2

AUTUMN SPICE ARTS & CRAFT SHOW - St. Patrick’s Center, US 31 & Fulton
The craft show will feature clothing, embroidery, floral, woodcrafts, country accents, jewelry, handbags, stained glass, gourmet foods (jams, dips, soups), and soaps, candles etc. approximately 75 crafters. Sponsored by St. Anthony’s Altar Society. Friday show hours are 10:00am-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00am-3:00 p.m.. For application contact Rose Jamieson at 616-846-4764. In lieu of an admission fee, consider a donation to area food pantries!

October 10

ONE SKY ONE WORLD INTERNATIONAL KITE FLY FOR PEACE - Grand Haven City Beach
Support world peace by flying a kite in the sky we all share. Fly wherever you happen to be or join us at the beach. Come to fly or just admire the colorful, kite-filled sky. Sponsored by Mackinaw Kites & Toys. Time of event is Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

October 12

A LITTLE HISTORY - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is offering this pre-school program with a story time opportunity to handle artifacts, visit a museum exhibit, and a hands-on activity to take home. This is a free event offered by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum; contact Nancy Buchanan for more details at 616-842-0700. Time of program is 10:00-10:45 a.m. Museum is located at 1 North Harbor Drive.

October 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29, 30 & 31

JAYCEES HAUNTED HOUSE - For a frightfully good time, comes experience the Grand Haven Area Jaycees Haunted House. Do you dare to be scared?

October 31

HALLOWEEN DOWNTOWN - Grand Haven
4:00 - 6:00 p.m Merchants greeting the children in costume and candy giveaways from each participating downtown store. Sponsored by Downtown Grand Haven, Inc. (616) 844-1188.

November 9

November 18, 19 and 20

CELEBRATION OF TREES - Grand Haven Golf Club
The Grand Haven Area Arts Council presents "Celebration of Trees" at the Grand Haven Golf Club, located at 17000 Lincoln Street, Grand Haven. $3 entry fee to be paid at the door on Friday November 19th, Seniors 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and family night from 6-8 p.m., the public is invited! Saturday, November 20, the Gala Evening Auction runs from 6 p.m. to 11p.m., $12.50 per person includes private auction and hors'doeuvres. Please join us!

November 20

HEAVENLY CREATIONS CRAFT SHOW - St. John’s Lutheran School, 525 Taylor
Exhibitors with their crafts, Kids Korner will feature inexpensive items for children to purchase. We will also have a Bake Shoppe and concession serving breakfast and lunch. At St. John’s Lutheran School, 525 Taylor Street, Grand Haven. 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Contact 616-842-0260 for more information. Admission fee is $.50. Children are free.

December 1 - 31

TREE OF LIFE - Grand Haven & Allendale
Hospice of North Ottawa Community cordially invites you to name a dove on the Tree Of Life. The tree will remain lit December 1-31, in recognition of loved ones you support in life or memory. The tree will be located in Harbourfront Place and a second tree will be located in the Family Fare store in Allendale. Sponsored by Hospice of North Ottawa Community. Call 616-846-2015.

December 4

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW - White Pines Middle School
The Grand Haven Area Arts Council is sponsoring a Christmas Craft Show with crafters selling their wares. The show will run on Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m., with a new location at the White Pines Middle School. Call the Grand Haven Area Arts Council for information at 616-842-2285.

December 4

JINGLE BELL PARADE - Downtown Grand Haven
The Jingle Bell Parade is an annual community event featuring lighted floats and Santa & Mrs. Claus. The parade route through Downtown and ends at Central Park, where spectators and participants will join with Santa &Mrs. Claus for the lighting of the Christmas tree. Parade start time is 7:00 p.m.. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Contact: The Chamber of Commerce (616) 842-4910 or the Grand Haven/Spring Lake Visitor’s Bureau 1-800-303-4097.

December 4 - 5

CLASSIC HOMES HOLIDAY TOUR - Grand Haven & Spring Lake
Visit featured homes in their holiday décor in Grand Haven and Spring Lake. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and the Tri-Cites Historical Museum. Saturday 1:00-6:00 p.m. & Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person or 2 for $15 and can be purchased at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Contact: (616) 842-0700 1 North Harbor Drive.

December 14