Michigan Maritime Museum Rock the Boat; August 23, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Michigan Maritime Museum has lots and lots of boats and they are getting ready to ROCK them like never before. August 23rd is this year's 3rd annual Rock the Boat “R3PEAT concert at 6:30 p.m. and will be a rip-roaring party to celebrate the Museum’s 50th Anniversary and the beautiful new expansion of the boardwalk. Good times are totally rocking out with an evening of fun, food, music, and waterfront dancing. The 80’s dance party band - The 1985 Band - has lights, videos, costumes and high-octane energy to keep you movin’ and groovin’ all night long. And if you want to dress to impress, be advised big hair and even bigger shoulder pads are totally ‘bad to the bone’ and beach chairs are totally rad! Event tickets start at $20.00 and if you really want to rock the dock, consider a dockside VIP cocktail for 4 because this is one bodacious party you won’t want to miss.
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.
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 definitely a festival icon. As for food, it’s far from ordinary - showcasing the best restaurants and the best dishes Muskegon has to offer. Tickets 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. As for camping at the festival, the new Grassy Knoll cannabis campground has sites available, including spots for tents, and they offer a free shuttle to the festival. So, cheers! - to the perfect way to end the summer!
