June to October GRAND HAVEN FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays and Saturdays under the blue canopy next to Chinook Pier in downtown Grand Haven. Enjoy garden fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, baked goods and so much more. Opens at 8:00 am, Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910.
June to October SPRING LAKE FARM & GARDEN MARKET
Enjoy this open air market featuring seasonal produce, fresh cut flowers, plants, garden items and more. Open every Thursday from 10am 3pm, June thru mid October downtown Spring Lake on Church Street just east of the library. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, 616 842-4910.
June to August "TUESDAYS IN THE PARK"
Local musicians playing a variety of music in a beautiful outdoor setting of Downtown Grand Haven. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, box lunches, pizza. Music runs from 7-8:30pm. Performances held in Central Park on Washington Street. Sponsored by the Grand Haven Area Arts Council for details go to their web site at www.ghaac.org THIS IS A FREE EVENT, NO RAIN VENUE.
June 12-21PARADE OF HOMES 2008
Admission $10, children under 3 free if carried. Tickets available at any parade home or area Macatawa Bank. 54 properties from Grand Haven, holland, Zeeland, Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, Hamilton, Allegan and South Haven. Call 616-392-6233 or www.hbaholland.com.
June 14 and 15 FEAST OF THE STRAWBERRY MOON
This 18th Century living history event re-creates life here in the Tri-Cities from 1760-1820 when fur trading was our principal industry. This juried event offers an opportunity to learn history from demonstrators, crafters & entertainers. Event takes place on Harbor Island, times are as follows; Saturday 9-5pm; Sunday: 9-4pm. www.tri-citiesmuseum.org or call 616-842-0700. Tickets are $3.00 per person or $12 for a family.
June 17-21 SPRING LAKE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Wooden Boat Show, Flea Market, Family Fun Night, Arts & Crafts Show, BBQ Cook Off, Dog Walk, Entertainment Tent, Senior Day, Hymn Sing and much more! Call the village for more information at 616-842-1393 or go to www.SLHeritageFestival.com
June 21 BEACH SURVIVAL CHALLENGE
4 fun events • co-ed teams of 4-6 competitors (each team needs to include at least 2 females)• 3 age Groups, Middle School (6-8th), High school & Adult division will be broken into division A & B by ages. • Beach Soccer • Ultimate Frisbee • Tug-o-War and the Ultimate Beach Survival Obstacle Course! Cost is $90 until June 6th, $110 from June 7 - 20, $120 day of event. Contact Northwest Ottawa Recreation Department, 1415 Beechtree Grand Haven MI 49417
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June 21 GARDEN WALK
The Tri Cities Garden Club sponsors this fabulous garden walk thru 7 homes. Self-guided walking tours, names of plants are labeled, refreshments at one of the gardens. Tours run from 10-4pm, tickets are $8 each and can be purchased at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Spring Lake District Library 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 call Harriet Nise for sign up information at 616-846-1207.
June 28 QUEEN'S CUP SAILING REGATTA
Grand Haven Municipal Marina. Sailboat race from Milwaukee to Grand Haven - Beer tent with live music on Saturday night. the boats will arrive in Grand Haven earlyl am to mid-morning from Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Grand River Sailing Club (616) 846-6402.
June 28 SOCCER IN THE SAND - BEACH SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Grand Haven State Park. Beach soccer tournament to be held for children and adults. 4x4 plus goal keepers (5x5). Small fields and big goals equals lots of action! Register online at www.soccerinthesand.com Beach soccer event is held from 9-6pm. Call 858-442-9082
June 28 ANNUAL SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
For a quarter century residents and visitors of the Grand Haven area have enjoyed the challenge of building art in the sand by participating in the Sand Sculpture Contest held annually on the last Saturday in June at the Grand Haven City Beach. Groups, families and individuals are judged and awarded prizes after the two-hour time limit to sculpt. Registration is from 9-9:45am and sculpting from 10am-noon with judging to follow. Registration fee is $5 per individual participant and Family/Group of 5 or less $10 which includes a t-shirt. (Family/Group can register for more than 5 for the $10 but only will receive 5 t-shirts with the registration) Additional shirts may be purchased for $5 each. Sponsored by: the Chamber
June 28 and 29 GRAND HAVEN ART FESTIVAL
Downtown Grand Haven along Washington Avenue, between Harbor and 3rd Street. Hours of the show are 10am - 5pm Saturday and 10am -5pm Sunday. Fine Arts, Drawings, Pottery, Jewelry, Stained Glass. Up to 200 booths, Live Music, Food Concessions, Photography. For Exhibitor info call Howard Alan Events at 954-472-3755, Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce 616-842-4910. www.artfestival.com
