Community Events
We at Cottage Home are passionate about lakefront living, and nothing is more exciting to us than this time of year when we can start getting back outside and looking forward to summer. We hope that you find some of these suggestions helpful as you decide how to spend your treasured time on the beautiful lakeshore. (For more information about community events, please visit www.southhaven.org and www.saugatuck.com.)
Ongoing Events
Allegan Antiques Market
Last Sunday of each month, 8am-4pm.
(www.alleganantiques.com)
Blue Coast Artists Tour
All six studios on the tour open for the season on May 1 - tour continues on Saturdays throughout the summer.
(www.bluecoastartists.com)
The Children's Museum
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm - Fennville.
(www.fennvillechildren.org)
Kal-Haven Trail
Offers over 30 miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails - trailhead in South Haven is on Bailey Street, off Wells.
(www.vbco.org/government364491.asp)
Michigan Maritime Museum
Open 10am-5pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-4pm Sundays through Memorial Day, and begins weekday hours after that - tall ship sailing on the Friends Good Will offered various days and times - Dyckman Avenue in South Haven.
(www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org)
Running Rivers Kayak Rentals
Open daily after Memorial Day 9am-6pm - Wade's Bayou Memorial Park, Douglas.
(Call (269) 673-3698 for information.)
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Arts and cultural performances, concerts, classes and workshops offered year round.
(www.sc4a.org)
Saugatuck Green Market
Opens for the season on June 11, 8am-2pm - outside at the Saugatuck Center For The Arts - fresh produce, floral and artisan food products from local farmers and vendors - every Friday.
(www.sc4a.org)
South Haven Farmer's Market
Opening day is May 8, 8am-2pm - Huron Street Pavilion - continues to run for the rest of the summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-2pm.
(www.swmichiganfun.com)
South Haven Riverfront Concert Series
Begins May 27, 7pm - Riverfront Park on Water Street - continues throughout the summer on Thursday evenings - BYP lawn chairs or blankets.
Street Performer Series
Every Thursday night through August, beginning June 12, 6pm-8pm - downtown Holland - regional, national, and international artists from all backgrounds perform free for the public, filling the streets with musicians, break dancers, face painters, balloon artists, jugglers, theatrical troupes, stilt walkers, magicians, caricature artists, and more. A great family event!
(http://holland.org/events/10439street-performer-series)
Star of Saugatuck
Opens for the season on May 1 - Water Street in Saugatuck - daytime and sunset cruises.
(www.saugatuckboatcruises.com)
July
Waterfront Invitational Fine Arts Fair
July 3, 10am-5pm - juried fine arts fair in Cook Park, Saugatuck, on the waterfront.
Fourth Of July Celebrations
July 4, 11am - parade downtown South Haven, South Haven fireworks on the 5th off the pier at dusk. July 4, 2pm - parade downtown Saugatuck, followed by music in Cook Park at 7pm and fireworks at dusk.
South Haven 52nd Annual Summer Art Fair
July 4, 10am-5pm - Stanley Johnston Park - enjoy the opportunity to view and purchase fine art from over 100 artists, as well as children's activities and music.
36th Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour
July 17 - join 1500 other cyclists in biking for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Holland area charities. The tour features scenic rides through West Michigan farmland, orchards, vineyards, and along the lakeshore. Riders can choose the 18, 36, 67 or 100 mile route.
(www.macatawacyclingclub.org/hollandhundred/)
Lakeshore Harvest Country Family Farm Fest
July 24, 10am-5pm - farms along the lakeshore from Saugatuck to South Haven offer an opportunity to view farm life in operation, with wagon rides, cider and wine tasting, u-pick, farm animals and demonstrations of fruit harvesting.
(www.lakeshoreharvestcountry.com)
Saugatuck Venetian Festival
July 30-August 1 - art fair, kid's activities, live music, boat parade and fireworks throughout the weekend.
(www.saugatuckvenetianfestival.com)
