Community Events
We at Cottage Home are passionate about lakefront living, and the Winter season is no exception. We hope that you find some of these suggestions helpful as you decide how to spend your treasured time on the beautiful snow-filled lakeshore. (For more information about community events, please visit www.southhaven.org, www.saugatuck.com and www.wherestyler.com.)
January
Ice Sculpting Competition
January 8-9, Downtown Holland - Watch as students from around the Midwest compete to create art out of ice for the 2nd Annual Ice Sculpting Competition.
(www.downtownhollandice.com)
Winterlude
January 16, 11 - 4 pm, Downtown Fennville - Join in the festivities, featuring snowmobile parade, human dogsled race, snowman competition and professional chili cook-off.
(www.fennville.com/winterlude.html)
World Class Wine Dinner Series
January 22, 6:30 pm - Clearbrook, Saugatuck. Enjoy exceptional wines paired with gourmet cuisine in Clearbrook's Dining Room; award winning wine room and professional culinary schooled chefs. For reservations, call 269-857-2000 ext. 113.
February
Saugatuck Winery Weekend
February 5-6 - Grand Escapes Inn, Saugatuck - Savor a gourmet dinner with award-winning wines from Michigan. Friday night includes hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and desserts; and Saturday evening is a five course dinner.
(www.grandescapeinns.com)
South Haven 17th Annual Ice Breaker Festival
February 5,6,7, Downtown South Haven - Ice sculpting, chili cook-offs, arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, ice skating and much more.
(www.southhavenmi.com)
Winterfest Weekend
February 12-15, Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas - A fun weekend with many activities including a sculpture contest, annual winter break gallery stroll and a stew & brew competition. For information call 269-857-1620 or email info@saugatuckdouglas.com. Sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association.
Mardi Gras Parade - Food, Fun, Foolery
February 16, 7 pm, Downtown Douglas - Just like New Orleans! Watch a parade through downtown Douglas that ends at a local restaurant and bar for prizes and dancing. For more information, call 269-857-1438.
March
Saugatuck Winery Weekend
March 5-6 - Grand Escapes Inn, Saugatuck - Savor a gourmet dinner with award-winning wines from Michigan. Friday night includes hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and desserts; and Saturday evening is a five course dinner.
(www.grandescapeinns.com)
Girlfriends Weekend
March 5-7 - Downtown Holland - Bring your best gal pals for a weekend of shopping, dining, pampering and relaxation, and most of all fun! Sponsored by Downtown Holland and the Principal Shopping District. Call 616-988-6187 for more information or visit their website.
(www.girlfriendsweekend.org)
St. Patty's Family Party
March 12, 7 pm, Downtown South Haven - Come downtown for a fun-filled "Irish" family party. Sponsored by the South Haven Center for the Arts. Call 269-637-1041 for more information.
(www.southhavenarts.org)
6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival
March 13, 2 pm - Sponsored by Saugatuck/Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 269-857-1707 for more information.
8th Annual Pub Party
March 13, Saugatuck - Annual celebration at Coral Gables featuring traditional Irish food, live and silent auctions, music and fun. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society.
(sdhistoricalsociety.org)
Ongoing Events
Allegan Antiques Market
Last Sunday of each month, beginning April 25th, 7:30-4 pm.
(www.alleganantiques.com)
The Children's Museum
Fennville - Winter Hours: Open Thursday to Saturday 10-5 pm.
(www.fennvillechildren.org)
Echo Valley Winter Sports Park
Kalamazoo - Tobogganing, tubing and ice skating.
(www.echovalleyfun.com)
Kal-Haven Trail
Offers over 30 miles of picturesque hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling trails - trailhead in South Haven is on Bailey Street,
off Wells.
(www.kalhaventrail.org)
Michigan Maritime Museum
Open 10-5 pm, Thursday thru Saturday, Sunday 12-4 pm - Dyckman Avenue in South Haven.
(www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org)
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Arts and cultural performances, concerts, classes and workshops offered year round.
(www.sc4a.org)
South Haven Ice Rink
Open for the season at the South Haven Pavilion. Check online for open skate dates and times.
(www.shicerink.com)
