Muskegon Festivals & Events

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Mark your 2008 calendar for these events.

Parties In The Park
June - August
Enjoy great music, great food and a great time in Hackley Park on Friday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  The dates for Parties in the Park will be announced soon.. 231-725-6333. www.partiesinthepark.com

Muskegon Summer Celebration
June 26 - July 6
This is the area’s largest music festival, filling 11 days and nights with national music acts. The music is varied and offers something for everyone. Main stage acts range from rock to rhythm and blues to country to alternative. You’ll know the names of these performers. A second stage features Midwest acts and there is also a Tike Bar on Muskegon Lake where local bands perform. A three-day arts and crafts show, grand parade, and celebration of Michigan products round out the activities. The action is centered at Heritage Landing on the shores of Muskegon Lake with displays and events throughout downtown Muskegon. 231-722-6520. www.summercelebration.com

Bike Time
July 18 - 20
Muskegon’s newest festival is full of fun, food, music, and celebrating motorcycles. Downtown West Western Avenue will be converted to a 10-block long “motorcycle alley” where bikers can show off their rides. It will claim the title of the longest “Main Street” of all the biker events. Rounding out the fun will be musical entertainment by national artists, a blessing of the bikes, and assorted contests throughout the 10-block Bike Time “Main Street” area. 888-721-TIME. www.muskegonbiketime.com

Celebrate White Lake

July 19

This is a family festival with an antique boat show, historical displays, and tours. It will take place at Goodrich Park in White hLake. For more information, please call 231-727-8463. www.whitelake.org

Muskegon County Fair
July 22 - 26
Experience the wonders of farm life in Muskegon County.  Support the local youth while they proudly display their agricultural works of the year and show their prized animals.  This event is held at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds. 231-730-3616. www.muskegonfairgrounds.com

Unity 2008 Christian Music Festival
August 7 - 9
This is the biggest Christian music festival in Michigan. Three stages featuring more than 45 acts play continuously during the three-day, family friendly festival. Plenty of family activities fill the day and evening. A prayer tent and other spiritual events also are part of the celebration. The festival takes place at Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake in downtown Muskegon. Tickets are available at StarTickets Plus locations. www.unitymusicfestival.com

Northside Family Fest & Arts & Crafts Fair

August 7 - 9

Fesatured in this event is the North Muskegon Art Fair & Festival in Walker Park from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. There will also be a parade, a 5K run/walk, a Lions Club breakfast, and much more! For more information, please call 231-744-1621.

White Lake Maritime Festival
August 14 - 16
The  White Lake Maritime Festival will be held at Goodrich Park on White Lake, located at 100 N. Lake St. in Whitehall. There will be softball, shuffleboard tournaments, sailing regatta, a food tent, children's activities, a trout pond, a shrimp boil, an arts & crafts fair, and a beverage and entertainment tent with live bands. 231-893-4585. www.whitelake.org

5th Annual Moose Fest

August 16th

107MUS presents the 5th annual country music party for thousands of fans on the lakeshore. This event is held at Heritage Landing, with country music performances all day. Tickets are free and can be picked up at local businesses. Ticket locations and perfromers will be announced as we get closer to the cocert date. Check back for more information at the WMUS website. www.107mus.com

Shoreline Spectacular
August 29 - September 1
This Labor Day Weekend, come to Pere Marquette Park on beautiful Lake Michigan.  There will be activities for all ages. The activities include live entertainment, many food vendors, Laura the Elephant rides, frisbee dog show, arts and crafts, a Labor Day parade, and much more. 231-755-6561. www.shorelinespectacular.org

Michigan Irish Music Festival
September 12 - September 14
This festival features three days of nonstop Irish music and for a third year, a feis, an Irish dance competition, will be scheduled during the day Saturday at L.C. Walker Arena, just a few blocks away from the festival grounds. More than 900 dancers ranging in age from 5 to 50 are expected. The festival also offers children’s music and Irish heritage sessions. Irish vendors and a food and beverage tent add to the fun. The festival takes place at Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake in downtown Muskegon.www.michiganirish.org

White Lake Fall Fest
September 26 - 27
This event is located in beautiful Whitehall at the North Mears Parking Lot. There is an arts and crafts fair, farmers market, local food vendors, waiter and waitress competition, live music, hayrides, food and beverages, farmer’s market, and much more!. 800-879-9702. www.whitelake.org

Buster Keaton Society Convention & Film Festival

October 3 - 4

Buster Keaton was a professional performer and vaudeville star who frequently visited and stayed in the Muskegon area. See some of his films and television footage, tour the Keaton family home, and more. The film festival will take place at the Frauenthal Theatre in downtown Muskegon. For more information, please call 231-759-7253. www.actorscolony.com

Pumpkin Fest
October 11
Enjoy this wonderful fall festival in Montague.  There will be a farmers, pumpkin pie competition, biggest pumpkin weigh-in, pumpkin painting and carving, the event favorite pumpkin roll, and a lunch and bake sale. 800-879-9702. www.whitelake.org

Oktoberfest

October 18

This event is hosted by Muskegon Mainstreet. There will be food, drinks, and fun. For more information call 231-724-3180. www.downtownmuskegon.org

Festival Of Trees

November 20 - 30

This community event and fundraiser features a large display of trees, wreaths, and other holiday items decorated by local designers that are sponsored by individuals and organizations in the community. This festival will also include special events, a gift market, and a cafe. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W Webster Ave in downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Muskegon Mainstreet Holiday Movie Festival

December 22 - 23

Get into the holiday spirit with family and friends in downtown Muskegon by watching films in classic surroundings at the historic Frauenthal Theatre. For more information, visit the Frauenthal's website. www.frauenthal.info