It's All About August

August Calendar

August 14 - 16
White Lake Maritime Festival
Whitehall
800-879-9702
www.whitelake.org
White Lake is preparing to celebrate water fun and summer sun on the weekend of August 14th, with the traditional White Lake Area Maritime Festival. Staged in Whitehall’s Goodrich Park and on the shores of beautiful White Lake, the festival will feature entertainment and events for families and folks of all ages.

August 14-17
Danish Festival
Greenville
616-754-9646
www.danishfestival.org
2008 Festival Theme will be Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperors New Clothes”. New Events for 2008 include: Lake of Illumination, Tivoli Jams at Tivoli Gardens
Scrapbook Contest, Educational Events at Hans Christian Andersen Park (Tivoli Park)
Teen Activity Night and New children's Games at Family Fun Day

August 15- 17
Peshawbestown Traditional Pow Wow
Peshawbestown Pow Wow Grounds
231-271-4104
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians hold its annual pow wow, featuring native singers, dancers, artists, artisans and food booths.

August 16
Ross Park Arts & Crafts
Ross Park in Norton Shores
www.nortonshores.org
A major highlight of the summer is the Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, held on the third Saturday of August from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Booth charges for exhibitors are $75.00 per 10-foot space. Two caravans of concession trailers offer a wide variety of food specialties. Two areas, one in the main park and one by the tennis courts, offer shaded eating areas.

August 16
Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show
Downtown Dowagiac
269-782-8212
www.dowagiacchamber.com
Classic autos and motorcycles cruise into historic Dowagiac.
Festivalgoers will enjoy 1950s music and dance contests, performances by Encore Dance Co., auto games, Tailgate Treasures' Flea Market, a pancake breakfast, and barbecue by Pure Pork. Activities open in the central business district at 7:30AM.

August 16-17
Michigan Fiber Festival
www.michiganfiberfestival.info
Goat & Sheep Animal shows, special events, competitions and vendors.

August 22- 23
The 4th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise®
Grand Rapids
616-531-5990
www.MetroCruise.org
The 4th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise® will be held August 22 and 23, 2008, presented by the Wyoming/Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, adding more fun for car lovers from all over the USA. The event includes a Car Corral, Swap Meet, Manufacturer's Midway, Hop-off Competition, Metro Million Display, Entertainment, Vendors, the Futurliner, and the magic of the automobile.

August 22-24
Hastings Summerfest
269-945-2454
www.barrychamber.com
Arts & Crafts on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. Attractions include food vendors, children's games, a refreshment tent, and live entertainment. Contact the Chamber of a complete schedule of events.

August 23
Roosevelt Park Day
Muskegon
231-755-3721
www.visitmuskegon.org
Celebrate the community of Roosevelt Park at the unique Station Bar & Grill on Broadway Ave. Events will include a parade, arts & crafts, games, trout pond, food, and much more! There will be two magician performances and there will be a face painter and two tattoo artists on site. Join us for a fun filled day - rain or shine!

August 23 - 24
Band Organ Rally
Nelis’ Dutch Village
616-396-1475
www.dutchvillage.com
The Carousel Organ Assn of America will be coming to Nelis' Dutch Village in August! Visit the theme park and see band organs of all sizes and shapes and enjoy their merry music. The combination of the fun of Nelis' Dutch Village and the nostalgia of the COAA Band Organ Rally make this a day not to be missed! We need your help - a "People's Choice Award" decided by your votes is waiting for YOUR vote.
Be sure to bring the whole family for this fun-filled day.

August 24
Taste of Saugatuck
Downtown Saugatuck
269-857-1701
www.saugatuck.com
Taste of Saugatuck a street festival of fine foods sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB and area restaurants.

August 24
Vintage Holland Boat Show
31 E 10th Street
616-329-9084
www.hollandmuseum.org
Annual Invitational Vintage Boat Show - See a fabulous array of thirty or more classic boats dry-docked on 10th Street (between River & Central) in front of the Holland Museum, many of them made by Holland boat builders, past and present. This program is presented in cooperation with the Joint Archives of Holland.

August 28 – September 1
Big Rapids Riverdays Festival
888-229-4FUN
www.bigrapids.org
The Riverdays Festival is a family festival that starts the Thursday before Labor Day and runs through Labor Day. During these five days, various events and activities are planned for both young and old. Activities during the five days include everything from arts and crafts, antique cars, music, STAGE M production, and 5-K run, separate events for children and seniors, and food vendors. The festival centers on Hemlock Park, the Muskegon River and beautiful Riverwalk.

August 29- 31
Chain O' Lakes Music Festival
Chain O' Lakes Campground
231-533-8432
www.chainolakescamp.com
Spend Labor Day weekend at the campground and listen to some great music!
With Seth Bernard & Daisy May of Earthwork Music and the Ragbirds! More to be added soon!

August 29 – September 1
Newaygo Logging Days
231-652-3068
www.newaygonaturally.com
The Logging Fest takes place over Labor Day Weekend. Newaygo was built around the logging industry, and we are celebrating our logging heritage. Highlights of the Logging Fest include the Chainsaw Sculpture Competition and Auction, Lumberjack's Competition and Fireman's Water Battle. The Arts & Crafts Show in Brooks Park is host to exhibitors from all over the country displaying their arts and crafts. The local merchants have sidewalk sales. The event also includes kids activities and games, and on Sunday a parade route goes through downtown Newaygo. You can also find a BINGO tent and Chicken BBQ in the park over the weekend.

August 29 - September 1
Shoreline Spectacular
Pere Marquette Park
231-740-8454
www.visitmuskegon.org
Join Muskegon in celebrating Labor Day weekend for the annual Shoreline Spectacular. Activities include arts & crafts fair, Labor Day parade, Laura the elephant rides, carnival games, kids art workshops, American's Best Frisbee Dogs, and live bands every night.

August 30
Concert on the Green
The Inn at Bay Harbor-A Renaissance Golf Resort
231 439-4003
www.innatbayharbor.com
Big Band music is back at The Inn at Bay Harbor. Concert on the Green will feature the "UP NORTH BIG BAND" This group of 18 talented musicians from across Northern Michigan come together to preserve the musical heritage of the Big Band Era.
With over 300 sounds in their playbook from swing, Latin, waltzes, foxtrots from the 30's, 40's & 50's you are sure to be delighted. Concerts are free and open to the public. Blankets provided for seating. Event is subject to change.

August 30 - 31
Royal Craft Show
Castle Farms
231-237-0884
www.castlefarms.com
Castle Farms is proud to host the annual Royal Craft Show in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan on Labor Day Weekend. The grounds and buildings of Castle Farms will be the host to one of Michigan's most prestigious craft shows where thousands of visitors will attend this event. This craft show will feature only the finest arts and crafts that can be found and will be held in one of the most affluent areas in the state. Free parking with a $2.00 per person admission fee. Children under 12 are admitted free. Food is available at a nominal charge. Pets are not allowed.

September 1
Labor Day Bridge Walk
Mackinaw City
800-666-0160
www.mackinawcity.com
Walk the Mighty Mac at this annual Labor Day Event!

September 4-6
Celebration on the Grand
Grand Rapids
616- 752-8257
www.visitgrandrapids.org
A community festival celebrating life in Grand Rapids. Entertainment and fireworks Friday evening. Saturday afternoon and evening features live entertainment.

September 5-6
Hopps of Fun Beer & Wine Festival
Mackinaw City
800-750-0160
www.mackinawcity.com
Features an extensive sampling of 50 plus award winning Michigan microbrewed beers and over 40 wines from Michigan’s four internationally recognized wine regions. Brewmasters and winemakers will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the brewing and winemaking process.