This exhibition focuses primarily on the U.S. and tells a story in pictures of the changes in the natural landscape over the last 200 years.

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1 Ongoing Now through June 3 Wilderness to Resource: A Story in Pictures Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids This exhibition focuses primarily on the U.S. and tells a story in pictures of the changes in the natural landscape over the last 200 years. Now through June 17 Wandering Spirit: African Wax Prints Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph This exhibition traces the developmental pathway of the African wax print and tells how the fabrics reflect the stories, dreams, and personalities of the people who wear them. Now through early July Muskegon Churches Before 1900 Look back more than 118 years into the past and see the many churches that were spread across Muskegon s downtown. Now through September 1 Atmosphere of Distinction Holland Museum, Holland This exhibit highlights the impact of the suffragette movement on fashion in West Michigan. It traces the evolution of women-owned businesses and fashion trends in the area from the 1840s to Now through September 15 Secrets of Bees Exhibit Now through November Courage Without Fear: The Red Arrow Division in World War I Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven Now through December 31 Michigan Lighthouses; an Aerial Photographic Perspective The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, St. Joseph Now through 2018 Lake Michigan s Call to Duty in WWII Now through January 6, 2019 In Step with Betty Ford: A Celebration of Her Centennial Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids May 17 through August 12 Up Close and Personal: The Ultra-Realistic Sculpture of Marc Sijan Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon May 18 through September 20 The Magical Kingdom of St. Joseph Downtown St. Joseph Public art display throughout town. May 19 through July 14 Tales of the Sea: An Exhibition of Mythical Aquatic Art South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven May 19 through August 26 Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids May 19 through August 26 Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids May 19 through September 8 Chef Series at the Market Holland Farmers Market, Holland

2 May 24 through September 9 The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon June 1 through August Sculpture Biennial Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Outdoor sculptures will be on display through September. Opening party June 17. June through September Museum on the Move Holland Museum, Holland June 1 through December 31 Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, St. Joseph June 8 through September 7 Industrial Nature Exhibition: Works by Michelle Stitzlein Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck June 10 through September 30 (Sundays) Fulton Street Artisans Market Grand Rapids June 13 through August 29 Kids Activities at the Farmers Market Holland Farmers Market, Holland June 15 through July 28 Michiana Annual Juried Art Exhibit Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph June Founders Week Celebration Silver Beach Carousel June 24 through August 26 Worship on the Waterfront Downtown Grand Haven June 26 through August 4 On the Beach Arts Council of White Lake, Montague July 9-31 Zeelmania!: Fun for the Health of It! Downtown Zeeland Enjoy a different outdoor activity each week. August 30 through November 7 90th Regional Michigan Exhibition Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon This juried selection of 2-D and 3-D works by amateur artists from throughout Michigan, comprises the state s longest established regional art exhibition. September 19 October ArtPrize Grand Rapids Area September 1 November 25 Personal to Political: Celebrating the African-American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Opening party, August 31 May May 1 Muskegon County Historic Sites Open for the Season Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and Michigan s Heritage Park at Hilt s

3 Landing in Whitehall. May 1 Saugatuck Dune Rides Opens for the Season Saugatuck May 3-19 Dogwood Fine Arts Festival Dowagiac May 4-5 LAUP Fiesta! 2018 Holland Civic Center, Holland May 5 Tulip Time Run May 5 Blossomtime Parade St. Joseph/Benton Harbor May 5 Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises Opens for the season Saugatuck May 5-6 Artisan Market Centennial Park, Holland Visit more than 130 juried exhibitors in beautiful Centennial Park. May 5-6 Kinderplaats May 5-13 Tulip Time Festival Holland A celebration of Dutch culture with parades, street scrubbing, Dutch Dancers, concerts, an arts and crafts fair, fireworks, trolley tours, and so much more! May 5-13 Tulip Time Festival Quilt Show Holland Area Arts Council, Holland May 5-13 Art in Bloom Exhibit Holland Area Arts Council, Holland May 6 Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph May 8 The Secrets of Bees Speaker Series: Pollinator Gardens May 8-12 Dutch Marktplaats & Dutch Food Court The Commons of Evergreen, Holland May 9 White Glove Inspection & Street Scrubbing May 9 Volksparade May 9-13 Dockside Tours of Friends Good Will Tall Ship Boatwerks East Dock, Holland

4 May 10 Kinderparade May 11 Farm History Day Michigan Flywheelers Museum, South Haven May 12 Dancing with the Symphony Stars, SMSO LMC Grand Upton Hall, Benton Harbor May 12 Girl s Afternoon Out Fenn Valley Vineyard & Wine Cellar, Fennville May 12 Muziekparade May 12 Music & Festival Fireworks May 13 NEW! Moederdag Market Centennial Park, Holland First-time ever market just for moms, featuring merchants, food trucks, entertainment, and more. May 13 Free Tours for Muskegon County Mothers Hackley & Hume Historic Site Muskegon May 16- December 8 (Wednesdays & Saturdays) Holland Farmers Market 8th Street Market, Holland May 18 Masterpieces, West Michigan Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon May Pre-1942 Showcase Driving Tour & Car Show Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners Pre-war classic cars, May Sidewalk Sales Downtown St. Joseph May South Haven Steelheader s Pro Am South Haven May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 14, October 19 All Access Tours May 18 September 20 The Magical Kingdom of St. Joseph Downtown St. Joseph Public art exhibition. May 19 Harp Twins, Dowagiac Fine Arts Festival Dowagiac May 19 Curious Kids Club: Worm Farm Forever Curious Children s Museum, Fennville May 19 ForeShore Adventure Run

5 Pere Marquette Beach Park, Muskegon May 19 BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass: A Taste of Michigan Whirlpool Centennial Park, St. Joseph May 19 Lory s Place Run, Walk, Rock 2018 St. Joseph May th Great Lakes Kite Festival Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven May th Annual Heritage Hill Home Tour Grand Rapids May 19 September 8 (Wednesdays) Farmers Market Chef Series Holland Farmers Market, Holland May 21 Chain Ferry Opens for the Season Saugatuck Open until Labor Day. May 22 The Secrets of Bees Speaker Series: What s the Buzz? Honey Bee Declines and How to Help May KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Harbor Shores, Benton Harbor May Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Fruitport May 25 Opening Day, Michigan s Adventure Muskegon May 25 Hackley Day Free tours for Muskegon County residents. May 25 St. Joseph Memorial Day Parade Downtown St. Joseph May 25 Blessing of the Fleet & Season Kick-off BBQ May Mermaid Megafest South Haven May 26 Opening Day, WildWater Adventure! Muskegon May 26 Vintage Picnic May 26 3rd Annual Harbor Walk to Fitness May 26

6 Spring Peddler s Market Zeeland An artfully curious faire! May Annual Wine & Art Festival Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs May Annual Memorial Weekend Sale Apparel from the Past & Shawnee Road Antiques, Baroda May 27 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman 1st in a series of free concerts on the beach! Free admission to park after 6:00 p.m. May 27 Lost Boat Ceremony USS Silversides Museum, Muskegon May 27 Blessing of the Boats Muskegon Channel, Muskegon May Tribute to the Armed Forces Michigan s Adventure, Muskegon Active and retired military personnel receive free admission with the proper form of ID. Family members receive a discounted rate. May 28 Douglas Memorial Day Parade Downtown Douglas May 28 Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade Downtown Dowagiac May 28 Holland Memorial Day Parade May 28 Memorial Day Nelis Dutch Village, Holland American Legion Color Guard performance. May 28 Saugatuck Memorial Day Parade Butler Street, Saugatuck May 28 Memorial Day Parade Downtown Zeeland May 31 June 3 Grand Haven Offshore Fishing Challenge Municipal Marina, Grand Haven June June 1 National Doughnut Celebration Day Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven June 1 Remember When Cruise & Car Show June 1-3 Festival of the Arts

7 Downtown Grand Rapids This festival is a community showcase of the arts: visual, performance, culinary, and more. All performances and exhibits are free of charge. June 2 Montague Artisan Market Montague June 2 D-Day Plus 74 Commemoration USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, Muskegon June 2 Lake Bluff Artisan Faire Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph June 2 Festival of Cars/Kruisin for Kylie Downtown South Haven June 2 White Lake Area Nature Walk Whitehall & Montague First Saturday of the month; various walk locations. June 3 Classic Car Club of America Museum: Grand Experience Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners June 3 Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph June 6, July 4, August 1 New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise Downtown New Buffalo June 7 American Sounds, SMSO The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph June 7 Taste of White Lake Whitehall June 7, 14, 21, 28 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville June 8 RendeZoo 2018 John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Annual fund raiser. June 8-9 Annual Swap Meet / Flea Market Michigan Flywheelers Museum, South Haven June 9 Bridgefest Downtown Allegan June 9 NEW! 1st Annual Makers Trail Festival Weko Beach, Bridgman June 9 Art on Center Downtown Douglas Stroll through galleries and shops while viewing artist demonstrations, mingling at artist receptions, and listening to live jazz. Restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops open. June 9 New Holland Brewing Hatter Days Party

8 June 9-10 Feast of the Strawberry Moon Harbor Island, Grand Haven June 9-10 Vintage Motorcycle Weekend/Swap Meet Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners June 9-10 Scout Days Michigan s Adventure, Muskegon Wear your Scout uniform or something that proves you re a Scout and receive a special discount! June 9-10 Free Fishing Weekend Statewide June 9-10 Civil War Weekend Michigan s Heritage Park, Whitehall June 10 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park after 6:00 p.m. June 10 WAUS Second Sunday Concert Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Niles June Spring Lake Heritage Festival Spring Lake June American Heroes Week Michigan s Adventure, Muskegon Discounted admission for police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, and members of the military and their immediate families. June 12, 19, 26 American Legion Band Concert Series June 14 Youth Pirate Chaser Sails Begin June Muskegon Heights Festival Rowan Park, Muskegon Heights This community celebration hosts a senior picnic and health fair, sporting events, parade, arts and crafts fair, and plenty of food and music. June 14, 21, 28 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville June 14, 21, 28 Thursday Night Street Performer Series Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and more. June 15 Art Hop Benton Harbor Arts District, Benton Harbor June 15 Ox-Bow s Friday Night Open Studios Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck

9 Students, fellows, and artists exhibit their work. June 15 Zeeland Criterium Zeeland Bicycling sprint race in downtown Zeeland. The NASCAR of bicycle racing. June Taste of Muskegon Hackley Park, Muskegon Celebrate the area s best restaurants, bakeries, and more. June South Haven Harborfest 2018 Downtown South Haven June Flag Day Weekend Celebration Three Oaks June 15, July 20, August 17, September 14, October 19 All Access Tours June 15, 22, 29 Summer Concert Series June 16 Annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival NEW LOCATION! Warren Dunes State Park, Bridgman June 16 53rd Annual Reeds Lake Art Festival Wealthy Street, East Grand Rapids June 16 Super Saturdays: Nature Art Forever Curious Children s Museum, Fennville June 16 Victorian Tea June 16 Michigan Art Coast Half Marathon & Town Crier 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run Downtown Saugatuck and Douglas June 16 37th Classic Wooden Boat Show June 16 Tractor Show Michigan s Heritage Park, Whitehall June th Annual White Lake Area Father s Day Arts & Crafts Festival Goodrich Park Annex, Whitehall June 17 34th Annual Father s Day Festival Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs June 17 Free Tours for Muskegon County Dads June 17 Annual Flag Day Parade Three Oaks June 19, 26 American Legion Band Concert Series

10 June 20 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck June 21, 28 Music in the Vineyards Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville June 21, 28 Thursday Night Street Performer Series Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and more. June Fenn Valley Wine & Food Festival Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, Fennville Vineyard tours, wine tasting, and gourmet foods. June Soccer in the Sand Tournaments Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven Beach soccer for all levels youth through adults. June 22, 29 Summer Concert Series June 23 Tri-Cities Garden Club Annual Garden Walk Grand Haven / Spring Lake area Tickets can be purchased at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum or at each home the day of the tour. June 23 Family Fun Day Downtown Grand Haven Free arts and crafts activities for kids! June 23 20th Annual Kids Day Nelis Dutch Village, Holland June Lest We Forget Tribute Benton Harbor / St. Joseph WW-II re-enactments, displays, and watercraft and copter rides. June Grand Haven Art Festival Downtown Grand Haven June 24 Music in the Park Baroda Village Park, Baroda June 24 Coming Home Together, SMSO Dwight Mitchell City Center Park, Benton Harbor June 24 Kids Day at Crane s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery Fennville June 24 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park (after 6:00 p.m.). June 24 Worship on the Waterfront

11 Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven June 26 American Legion Band Concert Series June 26 Zeeland Zoom 5K Downtown Zeeland June 27 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck June 27 Summer Maritime Concert Series June 28 Douglas Social Old School House, Douglas Enjoy live music, food, and drink with family and friends. June 28 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville June 28 Thursday Night Street Performer Series Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and more. June 28 July 4 West Michigan Wine & Jazz Festival Montague Enjoy wine tasting, appetizers, and desserts while listening to a variety of live jazz performances and attending artist receptions. June 28 July 5 Independence Celebration Week Lions Park and the Beach, New Buffalo June 29 Summer Concert Series June 29 Ox-Bow s Friday Night Open Studios Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck June 30 Waterfront Invitational Art Fair Cook Park, Saugatuck June 30 Corsets, Whips & Whiskey Journeyman Distillery, Three Oaks June 30 July 1 60th Annual South Haven Art Fair Stanley Johnston Park, South Haven July June 28 July 4 West Michigan Wine & Jazz Festival Montague Enjoy wine tasting, appetizers, and desserts while listening to a variety of live jazz performances and attending artist receptions. June 30 July 1 60th Annual South Haven Art Fair

12 Stanley Johnston Park, South Haven July 1 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven July 1 Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph July 3 Allegan Jubilee on July Three! Celebration Downtown Allegan Food, fireworks, and music! July 3 Independence Day Fireworks Legion Field, Baroda July 3 60th Birthday Celebration Nelis Dutch Village, Holland Vintage Car Club of Holland Show. July 3 Fireworks Sail The tall ship, Friends Good Will, sails out for the evening to watch South Haven s fireworks. July 3 Light Up the Lake! Fireworks Downtown South Haven Lakefront July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 American Legion Band Concert Series July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Soundz of Summer Concert Series Lawrence Street Park, Zeeland July 4 Celebration Freedom / Fireworks Holland July 4 Ferrysburg Annual Independence Day Celebration / Parade Ferrysburg July 4 Grand Haven 4th of July Fireworks Waterfront Stadium, Downtown Grand Haven July 4 New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise Downtown New Buffalo July 4 Independence Day Concert, SMSO Shadowland Pavilion, St. Joseph July 4 Music in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck July 4 4th of July Celebration/Parade/Fireworks Saugatuck/Douglas July 4 White Lake Area 4th of July Parade / Fireworks Whitehall / Montague

13 July 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck Saugatuck Women s Club, Saugatuck Classical and contemporary chamber music performed Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. July 5, 12, 19, 26 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville July 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in July) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. July 6-7 Lakeshore Art Festival 2018 Downtown Muskegon July 6, 13, 20, 27 Summer Concert Series July 7 Annual Summer Benefit Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck July 7 White Lake Area Nature Walk Whitehall & Montague First Saturday of the month; various walk locations. July 7, 14, 21, 28 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck July 8 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven July 9, 16, 23, 30 Zeelmania! Downtown Zeeland A health living street fair on Monday evenings. July 10, 17, 24, 31 American Legion Band Concert Series July 10, 17, 24, 31 Soundz of Summer Concert Series Downtown Zeeland July 11 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck (Tuesday evenings) July 12 Songs & Stories The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph July 12-13, 19-20, Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck Saugatuck Women s Club, Saugatuck Classical and contemporary chamber music performed Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. July Sidewalk Sales Downtown Zeeland July 12, 19, 26 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville

14 July 12, 19, 26 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in July) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. July 13 Krasl Art Fair Kick-off Party Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph July 13 Ox-Bow Friday Night Open Studios Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck July Grand Haven Beach Vault City Beach, Grand Haven The world s largest Outdoor Pole Vault Event, right on the beach! 300 vaulters compete over two days. July Show & Shine Car Show & Cruise Downtown Zeeland July 13, 20, 27 Summer Concert Series July & 27-28, Aug. 3-4 Summer Evening Cookouts Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, Fennville Fenn Valley supplies the hot grill and grilling tools you provide the meat and grillmaster! July 14 Art on Center Downtown Douglas July 14 Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour Holland July 14 Macatawa Water Festival Windmill Island Gardens, Holland July 14 Annual Michigan Maritime Museum Fish Boil July COAA Band Organ Rally Nelis Dutch Village, Holland Carousel Organ Association of America. July Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph July 14, 21, 28 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coughlin Park, Saugatuck July 15 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park after 6:00 p.m. July 15 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven July Van Buren County Youth Fair Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Hartford

15 July 16, 23, 30 Zeelmania! Downtown Zeeland A health living street fair on Monday evenings. July 17, 24, 31 American Legion Band Concert Series July 17, 24, 31 Soundz of Summer Concert Series Downtown Zeeland July 18 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck July 19 DeWitt Ice Cream Social Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven July 19 Fire/Rescue Pig Out Downtown Zeeland (Tuesday evenings) July 19-20, Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck Saugatuck Women s Club, Saugatuck Classical and contemporary chamber music performed Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. July Muskegon Bike Time 2018 Downtown Muskegon Thousands of motorcycles gather on Western Avenue, renamed Steel Horse Alley, during Muskegon s fastest growing festival. Enjoy beverage and music tents, live bands, motorcycle demonstrations, and contests. July 19, 26 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville July 19, 26 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in July) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. July 20 Fernwood Friday Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Niles Enjoy music, food, and wine in the garden with friends. July 20 Mike Yore Memorial Car Show Downtown St. Joseph July 20 In the Heights, SMSO Shadowland Pavilion, St. Joseph July 20, 27 Summer Concert Series July 20, August 17, September 14, October 19 All Access Tours July Summer in the City Downtown Dowagiac July Paw Paw Days Classic Car & Truck Show Downtown Paw Paw

16 July Rhythm on the River Waterfront Park, South Haven July 21 Vintage Blues Bash Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs July 21 Super Saturdays at Forever Curious Children s Museum Fennville July 21 Summerfest: Music & Microbrews Shadowland Pavilion, St. Joseph July Native American Pow Wow Michigan s Heritage Park, Whitehall Learn about traditional Native American dance and culture. July 21, 28 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck July 22 Music in the Park Baroda July 22 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park after 6:00 p.m. July 22 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven July Kids STEM Summer Camp July Muskegon County Fair 2018 Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Fruitport July Ottawa County Fair Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Holland July 23, 30 Zeelmania! Downtown Zeeland A health living street fair on Monday evenings. July 24, 31 American Legion Band Concert Series July 24, 31 Soundz of Summer Concert Series Downtown Zeeland July 25 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck July 25 Summer Maritime Concert Series July 26 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville (Tuesday evenings)

17 July 26 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in July) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. July Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck Saugatuck Women s Club, Saugatuck Classical and contemporary chamber music performed Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. July 27 Summer Concert Series July 27 Ox-Bow s Friday Night Open Studios Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck July 27 Cruz in Classic Car Show Whitehall to Montague July Venetian Festival Coghlin Park, Saugatuck July 27-28, August 3-4 Summer Evening Cookouts Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, Fennville Fenn Valley supplies the hot grill and grilling tools you provide the meat and grillmaster! July 27 August 5 Coast Guard Festival Grand Haven The Coast Guard Festival is the premier 10-day, national military festival created to honor the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. July 28 Party on the Pavers Baroda July 28 Coast Guard Festival Kids Parade Downtown Grand Haven July 28 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck July 28 Village Square Art & Fine Crafts Fair Village Square Park, Saugatuck July 29 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven July 29 Coast Guard Festival Community Picnic Coast Guard Park, Grand Haven July 29 Cruise in Car Show Downtown Grand Haven July 30 Zeelmania! Downtown Zeeland A health living street fair on Monday evenings. July 31 American Legion Band Concert Series

18 July 31 Soundz of Summer Concert Series Lawrence Street Park, Zeeland August July 27 August 5 Coast Guard Festival Grand Haven The Coast Guard Festival is the premier 10-day, national military festival created to honor the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. August 1 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck August 1 New Buffalo Classic Car Cruise Downtown New Buffalo August 2 Great American Songbook, SMSO The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in August) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. August 2-3 & 9-10 Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck Saugatuck Women s Club, Saugatuck Classical and contemporary chamber music performed Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. August 3-4 Summer Evening Cookouts Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, Fennville Fenn Valley supplies the hot grill and grilling tools you provide the meat and grillmaster! August 3-4 Coast Guard Festival Craft Fair Central Park, Grand Haven August 3-5 Glad-Peach Festival Coloma August nd Annual Chalk the Block Downtown St. Joseph August 3-12 White Lake Chamber Music Festival 2018 Various Venues, White Lake Area A mix of visiting professional groups and local talent present classes, recitals, and concerts throughout the White Lake area. August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Summer Concert Series August 4 Meijer Grand Parade Downtown Grand Haven Highlight of the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. Marching bands, military units, and more.

19 August 4 Coast Guard Festival Fireworks Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven August 4 49th Annual Art in the Park Centennial Park, Holland Nearly 300 fine artists and artisans from eight states will be on hand at this juried fair to display and sell their creations. August 4 NEW! RunIn 5K Montague & Whitehall Celebrate the White Lake Area at this new race on the Hart-Montague Trail. August 4 South Haven Performance Series Listiak Auditorium, South Haven H.S., South Haven August 4 White Lake Area Nature Walk Whitehall & Montague First Saturday of the month; various walk locations. August 4, 11, 18, 25 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck August 5 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park after 6:00 p.m. August 5 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven August 5 Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph August 8 Screening: All Quiet on the Western Front Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven August 8 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck August 8-11 Unity 2018 Christian Music Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon Experience the best in Christian music. August 9-10 Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck Saugatuck Women s Club, Saugatuck Classical and contemporary chamber music performed Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. August th Annual National Blueberry Festival Downtown South Haven August 9, 16, 23, 30 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville August 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in August) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. August 10

20 Sips & Sounds, SMSO Shadowland Pavilion, St. Joseph August 10 Ox-Bow s Friday Night Open Studios Ox-Bow School of Art, Saugatuck August Del Shannon Days Coopersville August Sidewalk Sales August th Annual Dogarama Zeeland August The Grill House Anniversary Party Allegan August New Buffalo Ship & Shore Festival Downtown New Buffalo August Michigan s Longest Garage Sale New Buffalo to Detroit / U.S. 12 August Big Lake Classic Fishing Tournament Saugatuck August 10, 17, 24 Summer Concert Series August 11 Art on Center Downtown Douglas August 11 Super Saturdays at Forever Curious Children s Museum Fennville August 11 Saturday Night Cellar Dance Fenn Valley Vineyard & Wine Cellar, Fennville August 11 Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest City Beach, Grand Haven August 11 Ice Cream Social Nelis Dutch Village, Holland August 11 Jeffrey s 11th Birthday & Corn Roast Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo, New Era August 11 Classical Night Fever, SMSO Shadowland Pavilion, St. Joseph August 11 National Blueberry Festival Parade Downtown South Haven August National Blueberry Festival Crafts Fair Stanley Johnston Park, South Haven

21 August 11, 18, 25 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck August 12 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven August Berrien County Youth Fair Berrien County Youth Fair Grounds, Berrien Springs August 15 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck August Michigan Fiber Festival Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan August 16 Sidewalk Sales Douglas & Saugatuck August 16 Ice Cream Social/Engine 1223 Chinook Pier, Grand Haven August 16, 23, 30 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville August 16, 23, 30 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in August) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. August Sidewalk Sales Downtown Grand Haven August Arts & Drafts Festival Ross Park, Norton Shores Enjoy an art fair, 5k run, car show, live music, and beverage tent! August 17, 24, 31 Summer Concert Series August 17, September 14 All Access Tours August 18 Art on the Riverfront Grand Haven Municipal Marina, Grand Haven Juried fine art show featuring regional artists. August 18 WLASA Annual Bob Gillan Memorial Fish Boil Montague Band Shell, Montague August 18 Salute to Veterans Fishing Event South Haven August 18 5th Annual Boat Walk

22 August 18 Taste of History Michigan s Heritage Park, Whitehall August 18 The Mudflap: An Alley Cat Biking Event Zeeland August 18, 25 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck August 19 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park after 6:00 p.m. August 19 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven August 21 Grandpa Nelis 84th Birthday Nelis Dutch Village, Holland August 22 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck August 23 Ice Cream Social Dekker Huis Museum, Zeeland August 23, 30 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville & Employee Reunion August 23, 30 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in August) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. August 24 Summer Concert Series August Scandal Program August Shoreline Jazz Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon August 24 October 14 Fall Vineyard Tours at Fenn Valley Winery Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville August 25 Burning Foot Beer Festival Pere Marquette Park, Muskegon August 25 Healthy Saugatuck 2018 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck August 25 South Beach Triathlon South Haven August 26 Music in the Park Baroda

23 August 26 Worship on the Waterfront Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven August 29 Summer Maritime Concert Series August 29 Concerts in the Park Wicks Park Gazebo, Saugatuck August 30 Douglas Social Old School House Museum, Douglas Enjoy live music, food, and drink with family and friends. August 30 Music in the Vineyard Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville August 30 Thursday Night Street Performer Series (every Thursday in August) Artists perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, aerial acrobats, jugglers, dancers, balloon twisters, theatrical troupes, magicians, caricature artists, and much more. August 31 Summer Concert Series Holland August 31 South Haven Performance Series South Haven September September through October Get Lost in our Corn Maze Crane Orchards, Fennville Times vary. September 1 Lake Bluff Artisan Faire Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph September 1 White Lake Area Nature Walk Whitehall & Montague First Saturday of the month; various walk locations. September 1-2 Annual All Crafts Fair Stanley Johnston Park, South Haven September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend Nelis Dutch Village, Holland Diaper drive and fundraiser for Nestlings. September 2 Weko Beach Concert Series Weko Beach, Bridgman Free concert on the beach and free admission to the park after 6:00 p.m. September 2 Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph September 3 Labor Day Board Walk

24 September 3 Annual Blue Star Bridge Walk & Pancake Breakfast Saugatuck-Douglas Area September 3 Last Day of Seasonal Operation Saugatuck Chain Ferry Saugatuck September 3 Annual Labor Day Community Walk Hart-Montague Bike Trail, White Lake Area September 3 Labor Day Truck Parade Zeeland to Holland September 6-9 Antique Engine & Tractor Show Michigan Flywheelers Museum, South Haven September 7-9 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Downtown Paw Paw September 7-15 Allegan County Fair Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan September 8 Art on Center Downtown Douglas September 8 Sportsmen for Youth Annual Youth Day Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Fruitport Activities include a trout pond, air rifle demonstrations, virtual fishing, archery range, wild animal displays, and interactive displays. September 8-9 Grandparents Weekend Nelis Dutch Village, Holland September 9 Holland Haven Marathon Grand Haven to Holland September 9 WAUS Second Sunday Concert Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Niles September 12 Screening: Sargent York Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven September Michigan Irish Music Festival 2018 Heritage Landing, Muskegon This festival features three days of non-stop Irish music and a feis, an Irish dance competition. September 14 Live Mannequin Night Live mannequins pose throughout downtown Holland, 7-8:30 pm. September 14 All Access Tours September Grand Haven Salmon Festival Downtown Grand Haven and Grand Haven Municipal Marina September 14-16

25 Rock, Mineral & Jewelry Show: Agates are Superior! Holland Civic Center, Holland September Smooth Sunset Weekend & South Haven Jazz Festival Downtown South Haven September 15 Ford Model A Day Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners September 15 Pedal the Provinces Windmill Island Gardens, Holland Fall bike tour from Holland to Zeeland September 15 Clothesline Art Show Wicks Park, Saugatuck September 15 Annual Lakeshore Harvest Bike Ride Saugatuck/Douglas to South Haven September 15 Black River Open Paddle September 15 Fall Peddler s Market Zeeland An Artfully & Tastefully Curious Faire. September Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster Van Raalte Farm Park, Holland Historic Van Raalte Farm hosts Holland Museum s annual Civil War re-enactment and more! September Pillage the Village Arrrgh a Pirate Fest! Nelis Dutch Village, Holland Performances, crafts, and games. September 19 October ArtPrize Grand Rapids Area September St. Joseph Sidewalk Sales Downtown St. Joseph September 22 Super Saturdays at Forever Curious Children s Museum Fennville September 22 Hoe Down/Barn Dance Nelis Dutch Village, Holland September 22 The Sound of History September 22 St. Joseph Fall Festival Downtown St. Joseph September 22 Roots & Brews Downtown St. Joseph September 22 Public Art Auction Whirlpool Centennial Park, St. Joseph The Magical Kingdom of St. Joseph

26 September 22 Oktoberfest Marathon / Half Marathon / 5K Spring Lake September 22 Museum Day Live Michigan s Heritage Park, Whitehall September Four Flags Area Apple Festival Niles September 28 Membership Appreciation Picnic September West Michigan Petapalooza Nelis Dutch Village, Holland Fundraiser benefiting Headin Home Pet Rescue. September 30 45th Annual Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour Three Oaks and 100-mile bicycle tours. Look for our next edition, Fall & Holiday, for more festivals, events, & shoreline happenings!