Coast Guard Events Breakdown 2023
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is a week-long celebration to honor and respect members of the United States Coast Guard. Starting July 28 and ending August 6, the week will be packed full of activities such as live music, craft shows, parades, a carnival, fireworks, and more! Below is a daily schedule of events so you can stay in the loop about what events are happening when.
Friday, July 28
Event: Lighthouse Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10am- 5pm
Location: St. Patrick’s Church, 901 Columbus Ave.
Admission: $7.00
About: Annual Quilt Show “Of Sky and Sea”, members
showcase over 100 quilts, offer demonstrations,
and share stories about their antique quilts.
Event: Simply Queen- A Tribute Band
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About: A live tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows, both musically and visually, capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world.
Saturday, July 29
Event: Lighthouse Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Time: 9am to 4pm
Location: St. Patrick’s Church, 901 Columbus Ave.
Admission: $7.00
About: Annual Quilt Show “Of Sky and Sea”, members
showcase over 100 quilts, offer demonstrations,
and share stories about their antique quilts.
Event: Tri-Cities YMCA Coast Guard City USA Run
Time: 5k Run/Walk 7:30am
10k 8:30am
1 Mile Family Run 8:45am
Location: 1 Y Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417
Admission: Registration link
Event: Kids Parade
Time: 10:30am
Location: Parade route: start at 5th St. & Franklin, West on Franklin to 1st St., North on 1st to Washington, East on Washington to 5th St.
Admission: FREE
About: “Global Guardians….. Hometown Heroes” is the theme of this parade to honor the Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard. Get geared up and come on down for this parade for all ages.
Event: Cardboard Boat Race Competition
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: FREE
About: Two classes of racers will be featured in the 150-yard race at the Waterfront Stadium and limited to 20 boats. The Buoy Class is for youth, ages 10-15. The Cutter Class is open to anyone age 16 and older. Two-person and 3 to 8- person vessels are allowed.
Prize categories include fastest time, Fleet Award, Iceberg Award and People’s Choice. The Fleet Award goes to the best themed boat, while the Iceberg Award is for the best sinking.
Event: Woodstock Revival
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About: One spectacular band, many great tributes include Latin-Psychedelic rocker Santana, the most powerful female voice in blues, Janis Joplin and the Kozmic Blues Band, pioneers of the Psychedelic-soul sound, Sly and the Family Stone. as well as hits from Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane…for the full Woodstock experience. All in one show!. These acts are captured through a 10 person LIVE band which features a striking 3-woman horn section and forceful 3-piece percussion section.
Sunday, July 30
Event: Cruise-In Car Show
Time: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Downtown Grand Haven, Washington Ave.
Admission: FREE to attend, $10.00 per car entry
About: Come see Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Trucks, Cycles and more at this Cruise-In car show.
Event: Flea on Seventh
Time: 10:00am- 4:00pm
Location: 7th street between Washington and Columbus
Admission: FREE
About: Get ready to shop! Dozens of vendors! Hosted by Vintage Green Antiques.
Event: Community Picnic
Time: 1-4pm
Location: City of Ferrysburg at Coast Guard Park, 1 mile west of 174th St. off N. Shore Dr
Admission: FREE
About: Enjoy food, games and music as we celebrate the annual picnic that was the start of the Coast Guard Festival 99 years ago.
Monday, July 31
Event: Parade of Ships
Time: 1pm (Approx.) Ship Arrivals
Location: On the Waterfront
Admission: FREE
About: Welcome the USCGC MACKINAW, USCGC BRISTOL BAY AND USCGC KATMAI BAY as they sail into the port of Grand Haven.
Event: Ship Tours
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About: Tour the Coast Guard ships and see where the captain sits, where the crew resides, and the inside and outside of the ships.
Event: The Caverners- A Tribute to the Beatles
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About: The Caverners debuted in 1994 and have since been exciting audiences with their note for note perfect portrayal of The Beatles in concert. With authentic instruments, costumes and stellar vocals this all Canadian cast recreates an incredible performance night after night leaving audience screaming, stamping their feet and shouting for more.
Tuesday, August 1
Event: Coastie Golf Tournament
Time: Registration at 8:00am, Shotgun start at 9:00am
Location: Pigeon Creek Golf Club – 10195 120th Ave. West Olive MI 49460
Admission: $2.00
About: Golf Outing is for Retired and Current Coast Guard Personnel Only.
Featuring all the hallmarks of Michigan links style golf. Opened in 2000 these wide Kentucky Blue Grass fairways with bent Grass PURE rolling greens are sure to bring your golf game a true delight!
Event: Kids Day
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Mulligans Hollow
Admission: FREE
About: Enjoy games, crafts, entertainment, and events for kids! Get your photo taken on the Red Carpet, Join the Prince and Princess contest or come play on all the bounce houses and learn building basics.
Event: Carnival
Time: 6pm- 11pm
Location: Downtown in Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot.
Admission: $25.00 daily armband
About: The annual Coast Guard Festival Carnival strives to provide a friendly environment for adults and children alike. Furnishing the midway with over two dozen carnival rides, family friendly games and professional food concessions.
Event: Ship Tours
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About: Tour the Coast Guard ships and see where the captain sits, where the crew resides, and the inside and outside of the ships.
Event: Street Dance with Brena
Time: 8:30-10:30pm
Location: The middle of Washington Ave.
Admission: FREE
About: The Grand Rapids cover band, Brena, returns to the festival to bring the crowd to their feet in the middle of Washington Street. You’ll be dancing and singing along to hits from the 80s, 90s, and NOW.
Event: Country Legends Tributes- Garth Brooks-Shania Twain and Keith Urban
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About: Country Legends Tribute Tour is now firmly established as North Americas #1 Country Music Tribute show featuring the music of the biggest names on the American scene including Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Toby Keith, The Zac Brown, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and more.
Wednesday, August 2
Event: Senior Day
Time: 8am-2pm
Location: Mulligan’s Hollow
Admission: FREE
About: There will be Zumba, a pickleball tournament, bingo and musical entertainment all located at the same place.
Event: Softball Tournament
Time: 8:30am
Location: Mulligan’s Hollow Field
Admission: No cost for any team
About: For many years, the local and visiting ‘Coasties’ have been participating in a friendly yet competitive softball tournament. The tournament is for Coast Guard personnel only, but public spectators are welcomed and encouraged to cheer!
Event: Ship Tours
Time: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About: Tour the Coast Guard ships to see where the captain sits, where the crew resides, and the inside and outside of the ships.
Event: Carnival
Time: 2pm-11pm
Location: Downtown in Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot.
Admission: $25 daily armband
About: The annual Coast Guard Festival Carnival strives to provide a friendly environment for adults and children alike. Furnishing the midway with over two dozen carnival rides, family friendly games and professional food concessions.
Event: Red Carpet Photos
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
Admission: FREE
About: Bring the kids down to Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium and get your free Coast Guard Festival photo taken on the Red Carpet, then look for yourself on the Coast Guard Facebook page.
Event: Waterball Competition
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Washington Street between 3rd and 4th Street.
Admission: FREE
About: Come watch a friendly competition including members of the Public Safety Departments, Local Fire Departments, and US Coast Guard Personnel.
Event: The Retirees Dinner (Private Event)
Time: 5pm
Location:
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #925
20 N 2nd St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Admission: FREE to Coast Guard Retirees
Spouses and all other guests $12.00 (limit 3 guests per retiree)
About: A dinner for the Coast Guard Retirees with this year’s Festival theme, Global Guardians – Hometown Heroes.
Event: Trilogy Classics Live- Journey, Foreigner and Styx
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About:
Trilogy Classics Live is a group of 5 world class, journeymen musicians brought together by their admiration for the legendary sounds of 3 of the biggest, multi-platinum selling acts of the commercial rock era….
JOURNEY, FOREIGNER and STYX
Trilogy Classics Live will take you back to the vinyl era performing one hit after another of the most historic and successful songs ever written.
Thursday, August 3
Event: Ship Tour
Time: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 6pm-8pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About: Tour the Coast Guard ships to see where the captain sits, where the crew resides, and the inside and outside of the ships.
Event: Carnival
Time: 12pm-11pm
Location: Downtown in Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
Admission: 12-4pm $20 wristband, 4-11pm $30 wristband
About: The annual Coast Guard Festival Carnival strives to provide a friendly environment for adults and children alike. Furnishing the midway with over two dozen carnival rides, family friendly games and professional food concessions.
Event: Better Bags Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser
Time: 5:15pm- 9:00pm
Location: 720 Pennoyer Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Admission: $50.00 for a team of two, Registration Closes at 8:00pm on August 2nd
Event: Sunset BLVD – 80’s Rock
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About: Sunset BLVD will transport you back to 1987, with a show that celebrates the fun, loud guitars, big hair and the hits of all things 80s-rock (with a touch of pop) that made the 1980s the best decade for music…..EVER!
Friday, August 4
Event: Coast Guard Craft Fair
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: Downtown Grand Haven
Admission: FREE
About: Come to one of the most popular craft fairs in Michigan, held during one of the state’s biggest festivals—The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival!
Event: Ship Tours
Time: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About:Tour the Coast Guard ships to see where the captain sits, where the crew resides, and the inside and outside of the ships.
Event: Carnival
Time: 12pm- 11pm
Location: Downtown in Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
Admission: 12-4pm $20 wristband, 4-11pm $30 wristband
About: The annual Coast Guard Festival Carnival strives to provide a friendly environment for adults and children alike. Furnishing the midway with over two dozen carnival rides, family friendly games and professional food concessions.
Event: Walk of the Coast Guard History
Time: 12pm
Location: Grand Haven City Hall
Admission: FREE
About: The dedication of the “newest” point of Coast Guard History
Event: National Memorial Service
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About: A moving tribute to those Coast Guard personnel who have died in the line of duty during the past year.
Event: Face2Face- A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $15.00
About: Elton and Billy on stage together is a “must see” show. Face 2 Face is a high energy, interactive show with funny performance bits, sing-a-long parts and spontaneous humour.
Saturday, August 5
Event: Coast Guard Craft Fair
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Downtown Grand Haven
Admission: FREE
About: Come for one of the most popular craft fairs in Michigan, held during one of the state’s biggest festivals—The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival.
Event: Ship Tours
Time: 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 6pm-8pm
Location: Escanaba Park
Admission: FREE
About: For many years, our local and visiting Coasties have been participating in a friendly yet competitive softball tournament. The tournament is for Coast Guard personnel only, but public spectators are welcomed and encouraged to cheer!
Event: Grand Parade
Time: 11:45am
Location: Downtown Grand Haven
Admission: FREE
About: See more than 100 entries salute the men & women of the United States Coast Guard in this annual event.
Event: Carnival
Time: 12pm-11pm
Location: Downtown in Harbor Front and Covenant Life parking lot
Admission: 12pm-4pm $20 wristband, tickets only after 4pm
About: The annual Coast Guard Festival Carnival strives to provide a friendly environment for adults and children alike. Furnishing the midway with over two dozen carnival rides, family friendly games and professional food concessions.
Event: The Modern Gentlemen/Fireworks
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Lake Michigan Credit Union Waterfront Stage
Admission: $25.00
About: This group was handpicked by the legendary Frankie Valli to join The Four Seasons and for well over a decade, have thrilled audiences all over the world with the music icon. During their long tenure with the band, they began to develop their own identity and sound reminiscent of the vocal groups of yesterday, but with today’s modern style. *This event also includes the Musical Fountain and Firework Extravaganza Show*
Event: Fireworks Extravaganza
Time: Dark
Admission: Free
Location: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
About: Beginning at dusk, this annual fireworks show will leave you in awe. Happening at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, the extravaganza can be viewed all along the boardwalk and downtown.
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