Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
West Michigan Wine and Jazz Festival
June 29 – July 4
June 29 – July 4 come to the White Lake Area to take part in the West Michigan Wine and Jazz Festival! This is a five-day festival, based at The Book Nook Java Shop/Best Cellars Wine Bar in Downtown Montague. The festival will star leading solo and group musicians from the mitten state, as well as the national scene, who will play during evening Happy Hours and dinners. There will also be special Showcase concerts at various local venues. Highlights include a public concert at the Whitehall Gazebo in Goodrich Park followed by July 4th fireworks!
Festival passes are $60. Tickets for individual shows vary. Get details and buy tickets at www.westmichiganwinejazz.com. For more information, call (231) 894-5333 or e-mail info@thebooknookjavashop.com.
Muskegon RockStock
July 3 – July 4
The 8th annual Muskegon Rockstock will be held on July 3-4 at beautiful Heritage Landing! This popular festival began in 2008 as a way to showcase the local music scene and has been getting bigger and better every year. The mission is to provide a rockin’ family event at a reasonable price that supports all things local. This year’s 2 day 4th of July celebration will feature lots of great food, Budweiser and Craft Beers, vendors, tried and true music and NEW this year, KIDSTOCK a Kangaroo Palace special event for kids of all ages!
Kicking things off and back by popular demand are the Crazy Babies – Ozzy Rebourne and Let There Be Rock (early AC DC) with The After Effect opening the show at 5:00pm on Monday July 3.
Spike the Media will start the 4th of July party on Tuesday, featuring The Echoes of Pink Floyd with their amazing laser show kicking off the always brilliant fireworks show at the end of the event.
Tickets are $5 per day and will be available at the Heritage landing Box Office each night starting at 4:30pm or you can purchase them online and pick up at will call.
-Active Military and Veterans FREE and HONORED.
-Children 10 and under in free(must be accompanied by an adult)
-Kidstock opens at 5:30pm each night, and requires an additional wristband
-Gates open at 5:00pm each night, with an amazing Fireworks finale at dusk on the 4th of July.
Event Rules:
• No Fireworks of any kind
• No Weapons
• No outside food or beverage
• No coolers
A Portion of the proceeds will benefit NO MORE SIDELINES. See their website or facebook page for all the details at www.muskegonrockstock.com.
Lighthouse Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.
Roll On Muskegon
July 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon. Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market. This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm. For more information, find them on Facebook.
Pack the Pier
July 4
The “Pack the Pier” boat rally and raft-up is happening Tuesday, July 4! How many boats can we pack into the North or South Breakwater Cove? We’ll find out while enjoying “The Lake Effect!” Bring your coolers, rafts and loving spirit as you celebrate the 4th of July. The Deck is Muskegon’s great beach restaurant and will provide music and refreshments. They’re a short walk from the South Breakwater Cove. Anchor and enjoy a great Michigan tradition! For more information, visit www.lakeeffectboating.weebly.com.
Serene Yoga Summer Beach Yoga Series
Serene Yoga will be offering a new Summer Beach Yoga Series through August 31. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am and Friday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. $10 drop-in rate.
Join Diana and enjoy the serenity of the Great Lakes as she guides you stretching and balancing poses while focusing on breath-work and relaxation. This is a mind, body, spirit experience for the whole family. This class is a biblical based perspective. Meet at the beach. Participants should bring a towel, sheet or yoga mat. All new participants will be asked to fill out liability forms (please come early on your first visit). Children under 17 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns prior to taking this class. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com or call 231-343-8381 (text for cancellation information).
White Lake 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
July 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Beginning at 10:00am, the White Lake Area 4th of July Parade will travel from Whitehall City Hall to Downtown Montague. Over 100 entries are involved in this family fun, annual parade. Fireworks begin at dusk and are viewable in both downtown areas! For more information, call (231) 893-4585.
Hidden History Scenic Cruise
July 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$25.00
Tuesday, July 4 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm, board the Port City Princess for a “Hidden History Scenic Cruise!” Did you know there’s an early 1900’s shipwreck
right outside the Muskegon Lake channel walls? Discover the hidden history of Muskegon! This cruise narrates fun facts while you enjoy the beautiful shorelines of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. Snacks, soft drinks and a full bar are available for purchase. The cost is $25 per person. Please arrive a half hour before sail time. For reservations or more information, call (231) 728-8387.
Montague Band Shell: Free Summer Concert Series
July 4 @ 7:00 pm
Throughout the summer, every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell, join the Arts Council of White Lake (ACWL) for the Free Summer Concert Series! In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Montague Area Public Schools Center for the Arts located at Montague High School. For more information, call 231-893-2524.
The Line-up:
• 06/20/17 – Uneven Ground
• 06/27/17 – Josh Davis
• 07/04/17 – Lakeshore Big Band
• 07/11/17 – Ben Bedford
• 07/18/17 – Scottville Clown Band
• 07/25/17 – Magic Bus
• 08/01/17 – The Moxie Strings
• 08/08/17 – West Michigan Winds
• 08/15/17 – Soul Syndicate
• 08/22/17 – Shook Twins
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
July 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday, July 4 from 8:00pm – 11:00pm, board the Port City Princess for a 4th of July Fireworks Cruise! Enjoy a spectacular view of the fireworks over Muskegon Lake! Dinner is a good old fashioned picnic meal of ham, fried chicken, apple pie, ice cream and more! Reserve your spot now, this favorite fills up fast! Visit to portcityprincess.com and click on ‘Reserve/Pay’ or call 231-728-8387 for more information.
Fireworks on Deck
July 4 @ 10:00 pm
Tuesday, July 4 at dusk, watch Muskegon’s fireworks from the best seat in the house aboard USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for just $5. Bring a chair and sit on any of three decks. Buy refreshments, enjoy the sunset and then watch the bombs bursting in air. Parking is extra. For more information, visit www.lst393.org.
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
July 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place are back every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 5:00-8:30pm. Antiques, customs, classics and novelty vehicles are all welcome. Enjoy oldies music and door prizes, too! Come on down and check out some unique cars and enjoy some Fricano’s pizza and Sweet Treats from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe! All Cruise-In participants will be given a coupon for $3 off a dine-in or take-out Fricano’s Pizza purchase. For more information, call 231-722-7775.
Lighthouse Tours
July 6 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.
Thursday Evenings are FREE at the Muskegon Museum of Art
July 6 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm, admission is free at the Muskegon Museum of Art! One of the most highly respected art museums in the Midwest, the marbled halls of the MMA offer a full schedule of permanent collection displays, traveling exhibits and a lovely museum gift shop. Be sure to check out Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian, an event of national significance celebrating the artistic genius and lasting cultural legacy of Edward Curtis, an early-1900s photographer who sacrificed everything for his art, died in obscurity, but left behind one of the greatest artistic collaborations and photographic achievements in history. The exhibition will run May 11 through September 10, 2017. For more information, call 231-720-2570.
Opening Reception: Skateboard Exhibit at Nuveen
July 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Arts Council of White Lake is keeping things fresh this summer with art displayed on crispy clean skateboard decks! Local adults and youth have come together to create their own custom decks that will look great on display and even better beneath your feet! Roll over to The Nuveen Center July 6 – September 1 to enjoy this exhibit. There will be an opening reception July 6, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm with refreshments sponsored by Fetch Brewing Co.
The Arts Council of White Lake provides numerous opportunities to view, listen to, create and learn from the arts, and gives support and encouragement to artists and arts organizations. Hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday – Saturday. For more information call 231-893-2524 or find them online at www.artswhitelake.org or on Facebook.
Muskegon Clippers Home Game
July 6 @ 7:00 pm – July 7 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League! This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues. In 2016 alone, the Great Lakes League had over 30 players drafted in the MLB draft, including the #11 overall pick, Kyle Lewis who played for the Lima Locos! This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon!
Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come and watch as the Clippers take on the Loggers. For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.
2017 Summer Theatre Festival
July 6 @ 7:30 pm
The 2017 Summer Theatre Festival at Howmet Playhouse happens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 6 through August 19! All Shows Begin at 7:30 pm (Unless otherwise noted). Become a Member now for the best value. Make a single purchase, then pick and choose the plays you wish to attend. You will have the opportunity to select your desired membership level as part of the purchase process. Single Show Tickets are $21 for adults and $17 for students. Theater Box Office Hours are weekdays from 1:00 – 5:00pm from July 5 through August 18 and one hour before curtain.
• July 6-8 The Seamstress
• July 13-15 CMU Triple Show Weekend
• July 20-22 The Birds
• July 27-29 WLYT: The Rememberer
• August 3-5 Fox on the Fairway
• August 10-12 The Seafarer
• August 17-18 Exit Laughing
Auditons will be announced soon! For more information, visit the website below or call (231) 894-4048.
Lakeshore Art Festival
July 7 – July 8
The Lakeshore Art Festival is now in its 5th year and bigger and better than ever! July 7-8, as many as 300 fine art and craft booths will line Western Ave. and Hackley Park. During the festival, downtown Muskegon will be packed with live and interactive arts, street performers, musicians, magicians and more. The Lakeshore Art Festival was recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country! Check back for more details as they become available or e-mail artfest@muskegon.org.
Muskegon Lumbertown Challenge
July 7 – July 9
Friday through Sunday, July 7 – 9, fishermen of all ages are invited to be part of the Muskegon Lumbertown Challenge! The tournament will be held at Great Lakes Marina, featuring “no boundaries” fishing in Muskegon. This is an open division tournament, no observers, open communication with a catch 15 weigh 5 fish limit each day. The Big Fish is 100% payout with separate pots for the Open Division, the Women’s Division and the Kids’ Division. The Women’s and Kids’ tournament will benefit the Terry Weber Michigan Stinger Memorial and will take place on Friday, July 7. 10% of the entry fees will go to the memorial fund. The captains meeting for both events will be held at Great Lakes Marina on Thursday, July 6 at 7:00pm. Registration starts at 5:00pm. The results and prize ceremony for the main event will be held Sunday afternoon. For more information, call Don Johnson at 231-206-0048.
Muskegon Lumbertown Challenge
July 7 – July 9
Friday through Sunday, July 7 – 9, fishermen of all ages are invited to be part of the Muskegon Lumbertown Challenge! The tournament will be held at Great Lakes Marina, featuring “no boundaries” fishing in Muskegon. This is an open division tournament, no observers, open communication with a catch 15 weigh 5 fish limit each day. The Big Fish is 100% payout with separate pots for the Open Division, the Women’s Division and the Kids’ Division. The Women’s and Kids’ tournament will benefit the Terry Weber Michigan Stinger Memorial and will take place on Friday, July 7. 10% of the entry fees will go to the memorial fund. The captains meeting for both events will be held at Great Lakes Marina on Thursday, July 6 at 7:00pm. Registration starts at 5:00pm. The results and prize ceremony for the main event will be held Sunday afternoon. For more information, call Don Johnson at 231-206-0048.
The Code Talkers of World War II
July 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
July 7 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, you’re invited to the USS Silversides Submarine Museum for the lecture, Code Talkers of World War II! This special lecture will feature Peter MacDonald (born 1928), a Native American politician, the only four term Chairman of the Navajo Tribe and a member of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II who served as a Navajo Code Talker. McDonald will talk about the critical contributions that Native Americans made to victory in World War II. For more information, call (231) 755-1230.
STEAMPUNK ART EXHIBITION
July 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, July 7 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, come to the Muskegon Center for the Arts at The Red Lotus Gallery for the opening reception of their Steampunk Art Exhibition!
Every month there is a different display and art themed event. The art display lasts for the entire month and you can meet and talk with the artists and view the creativity of local awesome art work during the reception. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.muskegonca.org or www.facebook.com/redlotusgallery.
Beers, Brats and Bluegrass Aboard the Princess
July 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$35.3 – $35.35
Friday, July 7 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm, come aboard the Port City Princess for Beers, Brats & Bluegrass! Slug back a few beers, scarf down a few brats, and then get your dance on with the best party on the Great Lakes! The cost is $35 per person plus a $3 surcharge. For reservations or more information, call 800-853-6311.
2017 Summer Theatre Festival
July 7 @ 7:30 pm
The 2017 Summer Theatre Festival at Howmet Playhouse happens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 6 through August 19! All Shows Begin at 7:30 pm (Unless otherwise noted). Become a Member now for the best value. Make a single purchase, then pick and choose the plays you wish to attend. You will have the opportunity to select your desired membership level as part of the purchase process. Single Show Tickets are $21 for adults and $17 for students. Theater Box Office Hours are weekdays from 1:00 – 5:00pm from July 5 through August 18 and one hour before curtain.
• July 6-8 The Seamstress
• July 13-15 CMU Triple Show Weekend
• July 20-22 The Birds
• July 27-29 WLYT: The Rememberer
• August 3-5 Fox on the Fairway
• August 10-12 The Seafarer
• August 17-18 Exit Laughing
For more information, call (231) 894-4048.
Full Moon Float
July 8 @ 12:00 am
At midnight during each full moon from May through September, Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service will be guiding a “Full Moon Float” down the Muskegon River! They begin at the Creston Rd. launch and end at Veterans Memorial Park. The cost is only $20 per person and includes a kayak, paddle, life jacket and a glow stick. The dates for 2017 are May 10, June 9, July 8, August 5, September 8 and October 6. All the full moon floats depend on mostly clear skies and take 1-2 hours. Call Guy to reserve a kayak today at 231-740-0227.
Stand Up For the Cure
July 8 @ 8:00 am
Saturday, July 8 at 8:00am, come to Harbor Towne Beach to “Stand Up for the Cure!” Have fun and save lives with a day of Stand-Up paddling in support of the of the Susan G Komen Foundation. There will be professional SUP instructors, fun races, happy hour beer, wine and a delicious lunch as part of this fantastic event! Standup event proceeds go to the local affiliates of Susan G. Komen. Each affiliate uses 75% of the net proceeds to fund local life-saving education, screening, diagnostics, treatment and survivorship programs. The remaining 25% is invested in global breast cancer research. You can learn more about the local affiliates’ programs by visiting their pages and more about Komen’s global research at www.Komen.org.
Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show and Benefit
July 8 @ 10:00 am
Saturday, July 8 at 10:00am, everyone is invited to the Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show, a benefit supporting veteran suicide awareness and prevention! Your $5 entry includes a door prize ticket and a voting card for the show. The cost to participate in the show is $10 with your chance at one of 3 trophies that are up for grabs. There’ll be kids’ activities like a bounce house, games, a photo booth and face painting, as well as a silent auction, raffles, door prizes, live music a pig roast and bonfire! All proceeds will be donated to Mission 22. The location is just north of Babbit’s Sports Center on Getty St., so watch for the signs. For more information or show car registration please e-mail heykoopVeteranMemorial@gmail.com.
• Car Show Line Up – 8:30am
• Gates Open – 10:00am
• Pig Roast – 5:00pm
• Bonfire – Dusk
Super Saturday: Michigan Indian Tribes
July 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
July 8 from 10:00am – 3:00pm, bring the whole family to the Muskegon Museum of Art for Super Saturday: Michigan Indian Tribes! This free family fun day features special guided tours of the Edward S. Curtis exhibition, film screenings and craft activities. Admission is free and so are the activities. Explore and celebrate the rich heritage and culture of the many tribes that are a founding part of Michigan. For more information, call 231-720-2570.
Sunset Lighthouse Tours
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering sunset tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Saturdays in July from 5:00-8:00pm. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.
Muskegon Clippers Home Game
July 8 @ 7:00 pm – July 9 @ 7:00 pm
Beginning this season, the Muskegon Clippers will now be part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League! This extremely well established league has been home to many players who went on to play in the Big Leagues. In 2016 alone, the Great Lakes League had over 30 players drafted in the MLB draft, including the #11 overall pick, Kyle Lewis who played for the Lima Locos! This move to the Great Lakes League is a huge step forward for the Muskegon Clippers and will bring high caliber baseball to Muskegon!
Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Green Giants. For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.
Summer Concert Series
July 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Maranatha every Saturday at 7:00pm for their summer concert series! All concerts are free and open to the public and feature artists like Meredith Andrews, Selah and Ellie Holcomb. This week it’s the Matthew Brothers. For more information visit vacationwithpurpose.org or call (231) 798-2161.
Retro Expo
July 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, July 9 from 11:00am – 3:00pm, you’re invited to the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for the “Retro Expo!” Enjoy an outdoor vintage market filled with vendors selling retro goods and up-cycled items. It’s more than a flea market, it’s a nostalgic shopping experience. For more information, call 231-722-325
Braveheart Raptor Rehabilitation Center
July 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The purpose of the center is to rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned raptors and return them to the wild in a healthy condition. The center is open to the public from June through October two days per month, the 2nd Thursday and 2nd Sunday of each month from 1:00pm-4:00pm for tours. No admission fee. When you visit the center you will see a number of different species of raptors, including eagles, owls and falcons. In addition to the birds, they have hands on activities to learn more about raptors. They are handicap accessible. Please call in advance to be sure they are open.
Howling Harbor! Muskegon Artists’ Market
July 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Harbor Cinema hosts an indoor Artists’ Market every second Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm. The market features live performances by a variety of talented Muskegon performers as well as local artists and crafters. For more information, call 231-375-5228.
Camp Hogwarts
July 10 @ 9:00 am – July 14 @ 2:00 pm
Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14 from 9:00am – 2:00pm, bring the kids to the Book Nook & Java Shop for “Camp Hogwarts!”
The Ministry of Magic is pleased to announce that 16 lucky young Muggles will be accepted to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this summer! Wizards and witches will receive training in Potions, History of Magic, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. All students will be required to sit for their O.W.L.s (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) at the end of the week- NO EXCEPTIONS. Please note: It is important that all students have read at least the first book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, to fully experience this camp.
$125 includes instruction, field trips, craft materials, plus morning & afternoon healthy snacks. Bring your own lunch or $5 to purchase lunch (including beverage). For more information or to register, call 231-894-5333.
Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto
July 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Monday, July 10 at 6:00pm, come to Hackley Library for live music from guitarist, Hiroya Tsukamoto! He’ll take you on an innovative, impressionistic journey
filled with earthy, organic soundscapes that impart a mood of peace and tranquility.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a guitarist and composer originally from Kyoto, Japan. In 2000, he received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the US. Since then, he has been performing internationally including several appearances with his group at Blue Note in New York and released six albums as a leader. And he also performed and appeared on major televisions internationally such as NHK (Japanese National Television) and EBS in Korea. For more information, call 231-722-8000.
Brought to you through the generosity of the A. J. Flogge Performing Arts Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.
Roll On Muskegon
July 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
“Roll on Muskegon” is a fun, community, bicycle ride through the neighborhoods of Muskegon. Bikers meet every Monday at the downtown Muskegon Farmers’ Market. This easy 8 mph, family friendly ride begins at 6:30pm. For more information, find them on Facebook.