Burning Foot Beer Festival, Saturday, August 24th, 3:00-10:00 p.m.
- No one would ever use the word ordinary to describe the Burning Foot Beer Festival! Leave your shoes at the check-in station and venture out barefoot to the Pere Marquette Beach on August 24th, along Muskegon’s beautiful lakeshore. Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of Art, Music, and Craft Beer with over 100 craft beer vendors from 7 states and killer music from local, regional, and national acts. And where else could you see loads of vibrant and unique artwork transforming the lakeshore? - including the famous Flaming Hop Tower, which is a festival icon. As for food, it’s far from ordinary - showcasing the best restaurants and dishes Muskegon offers. Ticket sales end August 24th, so get your $60.00 (plus fees) general admission now, which includes a commemorative glass and 15 tasting tickets. And non-alcohol designated driver tickets are $30.00. VIP Tickets always sell out for $150.00, so go online and get yours quick… So, cheers to the perfect way to end the summer!
Muskegon Museum of History & Science, Summer Play & Learn; August 22nd, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- The clock is ticking, but there is still time to get your children engaged in summer programs that are both playful and educational. The Muskegon Museum of History & Science has two more Summer Play & Learn sessions. One is today from 10- 11 a.m. and the next is August 22nd. Adults can join in the fun too so be prepared for fun learning through songs, stories, sensory and motor skills stations, and artful crafting too. And here’s a fun twist! The summer theme is water - so kids can come in bathing suits and water shoes for activities that involve a bit of getting wet. And the best part? Each family will have a free book to take home and certainly, the special crafts they made will go home with the kiddos too.
Ravines Golf Club, Paradise Pairings Cocktail Dinner, Friday, August 23rd; 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Wouldn’t we all love a date in Paradise? For an unforgettable, tropically-inspired evening, make a reservation and bring your date to the Ravines Golf Club in Saugatuck on Friday, August 23rd. Just to tempt you just a bit, this Paradise Pairings Cocktail Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. with a flaming amuse bouche of honey-limed pork belly laced with coconut and sweet potato. Each of the five tropical-themed courses is paired with unique cocktails expertly shaken and mixed with tropical flavors, including mango, hibiscus, dragonfruit, guava, pineapple, and coconut. The talented team at the Ravines will make this an unforgettable culinary journey that you won’t want to miss, one that perfectly captures the essence of Michigan lakeshore summers.
Polish Heritage Society Grand Rapids Polish Festival, August 23rd and 24th 11:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 25th, 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Are you ready for the longest-running ethnic event in Grand Rapids? Thousands of people turn out each year for this 3-day celebration sponsored by the Polish Heritage Society. The Calder Plaza is once again home to the Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival, held August 23rd through August 25th, and it’s an explosive and colorful celebration of Polish food, music, and culture. Nowhere else can you engage in a Paczki eating contest, or have your fill of delicious kielbasa and kapusta, golabki, polish pizza, and Bosnian pastries galore. Kids have loads of fun in the children's tent and be sure to check out the demonstrations on Polish cooking or decorating eggs the Eastern European way. Each day features different polish bands, so be ready to dust off your dancing shoes and pick up a few new polka moves!
