Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org
89th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 24 – July 29
July 24-29, experience the wonders of farm life in West Michigan at the Muskegon County Youth Fair! This fair is a place for family fun and community growth! Each year, kids all throughout the Muskegon area work hard on an assortment of projects and this is their opportunity to show the product of their hard work with the community. In addition to auctions, shows and competitions, there’ll be lots of free family games such as the Water Balloon Toss, Egg Run, Flying Chickens, Horseshoe Toss, Disc the Field, Toss the Pig, Horse Race, Feed the Horse and more! A full list of events can be found at the website below, or visit www.muskegonfairgrounds.com.
Muskegon Clippers Home Game
July 23 @ 7:00 pm – July 24 @ 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!
Sunday, July 23 and Monday, July 24at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Monarchs. For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.
Roll On Muskegon
Mondays @ 6:30pm
“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.
Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
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.
Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
Ongoing
The Muskegon Museum of Art is one of the finest regional art museums in the Midwest with a 104-year history and an impeccable reputation. The Museum also owns a complete edition, identified as the 70th of the planned original sets, of The North American Indian, by Edward S. Curtis, internationally recognized as the most comprehensive ethnographic and photographic historical record of Native Americans ever produced. The astounding work is comprised of twenty volumes of research (containing 2.5 million works of text and thousands of photographs) and 20 portfolios containing an additional 723 photogravures.
Through September 10 of 2017, the Muskegon Museum of Art will present a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of national significance: Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian.
Documenting the lives of western Native American peoples, the stunning portraits and landscapes of The North America Indian, which were created from 1907 through 1930, are considered to be both the greatest artistic collaboration and photographic achievement in history. A renowned successful celebrity photographer, Curtis threw it all away to pursue a 30-year obsession that nearly destroyed him. In the end, he lost his wealth, fame, marriage, and health, but left behind a monumental achievement: The North American Indian. For more information, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org.
Serene Yoga Summer Beach Yoga Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays
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).
Summer Movie Night
July 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Come to the library to see the movie “Arrival (PG13)!” This 2016 American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve is based on the 1998 short story “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang. The film stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. A linguist tries to communicate with aliens who have suddenly arrived at various locations on Earth. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The movie runs 116 minutes. For more information, call 231-722-8000.
2017 McGraft Park Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Come to beautiful the McGraft Park Bandshell for a series of free, family friendly concerts this summer! All concerts begin at 7:00pm. For more information, call the Muskegon Parks Department at 231-724-6991.
Tuesday, July 11 – West Michigan Concert Winds (pop, jazz, marches)
Tuesday, July 18 – Steel Doin’ It (Steel Drums)
Tuesday, July 25 – Theresa’s Boys & the Grabinski Orchestra (polka and ballroom)
Tuesday, August 1 – Uneven Ground (Celtic)
Thursday, August 10 – Westside Soul Surfers (jazz, R & B, rock)
Tuesday, August 15 – Tom Pancy Band (modern jazz)
Wednesday, August 23 – Blackthorn (traditional Irish music)
Food Truck Rally
July 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, July 26 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm, bring the family and your appetite to the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for the big Food Truck Rally!
The second rally will include 21 local food vendors and music from Yard Sale Underwear! Fatty Lumpkins, Bone Ends, Hab’s Good Eats ‘n Treats and Ice Box Brand, and others will be part of the event. Entry to the event is free, but those seeking to buy food must purchase tickets from volunteers or at the ticket window. The amount of tickets for food will vary depending on the vendor. Be sure to bring lawn chairs so you can relax and enjoy an evening of games, live music and excellent food from your favorite vendors. For more information, call (231) 724-6777.
Classical Night: The Indian Picture Opera
July 26 @ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00pm, come to the Book Nook & Java Shop for “Classical Night: The Indian Picture Opera!” This film is a journey through history as famed photographer Edward S. Curtis explains Native American cultures in his own words and photographs. This motion picture reconstruction of his 1911-1912 magic lantern slide show illuminates a time when Native Americans were forced from their land and cultures. Curtis’ documentation of Indian cultures serves as a unique footprint in time. Be sure to check out the Edward S. Curtis exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art, on through September 10, 2017.
Come early for dinner and the best seats at 6:15pm to enjoy barbecued ribs, potato salad, coleslaw and a dinner roll for only Roll $9.25. For more information, call 231-894-5333.
Holton Days
July 27 – July 29
Thursday through Saturday, July 27 – 29, everyone is invited to downtown Holton for the 37th Annual Holton Days! This is truly an old fashioned treat of a festival featuring pie auctions, kids’ games, tractor pulls, cloggers, a chainsaw competition, a Grande Parade and even and Elvis impersonator. For more information, call 231-747-5945 or visit the website below.
Thursday Night Music Club
July 27 @ 7:00 pm
The Muskegon Area District Library’s Thursday Night Music Club will featuring the band Silverado, July 27 at 7:00pm! It’s summertime and the living is easy! Join your fellow music lovers for a free concert featuring Muskegon’s own favorite country/western music band. Weather permitting, the music will be outside at the Library, providing plenty of space to dance to your favorites in the summer breeze. The Friends of the Norton Shores Library will be grilling hot dogs and serving ice cold lemonade, so bring a lawn chair and join the fun! For additional information, contact Alison Purgiel, lead librarian, at 231-780-8844 or apurgiel@madl.org.
Party in the Park: Jaded 8
July 28 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 year’s Parties in the Park has been a Muskegon institution providing Friday evening entertainment, free admission and a family-friendly atmosphere! Be a part of the tradition and enjoy a summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park. There are always five local Muskegon food vendors at every party, there’s something for everyone to purchase. July 28, the band is Jaded 8, hosted by the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame. Happy hour is from 5:00pm-6:00pm with the night ending at 9:00pm. For more information e-mail info@partiesinthepark.com.
CRUZ’IN Classic Car Show
July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Friday, July 28 at 7:00pm, come to Downtown Whitehall and Montague for the CRUZ’IN Classic Car Show! Cars cruise from Whitehall to Montague where they will be on display in the downtown area. They’ll also have a DJ, food and fun for all. Over 400 cars are anticipated! For more information, call 231-893-1155.
Music at the Light: Bob Hausler
July 28 @ 7:00 pm
July 28 at 7:00pm, come to the White River Light Station for live music from Bob Hausler! Bob is an award winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entertainer who has entertained thousands of people in his career. As a session guitarist, he has played on hundreds of recordings. As a songwriter, his songs have been pitched to or recorded by artists like: Alabama, Jon Anderson, Randy Travis, Laurie Morgan, Laurie Middlebrook, Cheryl K. Warner, and others. He is currently working on his second solo recording project. This will be a follow up to the 2014 release “Family, Friends, and the Good Life. An emotional singer, Bob loves to let the song come from the heart. At home in front of a crowd of thousands or in the intimate setting of a small club, he performs with energy and soul. Known for his high-spirited performance and endless energy, Bob reaches out to his audience in a very personal way. As the founder and former president of the Mid-Michigan Songwriters Guild, he spends a lot of time helping others develop their songwriting skills. For more information, call (231) 894-8265.
Dinner/Dance Aboard the Port City Princess
July 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday night, July 28 from 7:00pm -9:30pm, enjoy a lovely dinner/dance aboard the Port City Princess. They’re offering a fantastic Friday night special of $78 for two people. Cruise beautiful Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner of roast beef, smoked salmon and more. A full bar is also available. Make reservations by calling 231-728-8387 or visit portcityprincess.com.
Movies on Deck: Destination Tokyo
July 28 @ 9:30 pm
Sunsets, sea breezes and superstars…they’re all on deck at USS LST 393 Veterans Museum for the popular “Movies on Deck,” most Friday nights this summer on Muskegon’s downtown waterfront. The films are shown on LST 393’s huge screen on the top deck starting right after sunset, around 10:00pm. In August, films start about 9:30pm. There is no charge to attend “Movies on Deck” screenings, although donations to help support the ship’s restoration and veterans museum are always welcome. Moviegoers should bring their own chairs and weather-appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks are available for sale.
Inclement weather will mean a move down inside the giant tank deck of the ship for an indoor showing at 10:00pm.
LST 393 is located at the Mart Dock adjacent to Heritage Landing county park on the downtown Muskegon waterfront. Tour hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last tour starting at 4:00pm. For more information, call 231-730-1477 or visit www.lst393.org.
The movie, Friday, July 28 is Destination Tokyo.
Rocketry Festival 2017
July 29 – August 4
Rocketry Festival 2017 will be held Saturday, July 29 – Friday, August 4 at the Muskegon County Wastewater Management Facility! For more information, visit http://www.nar.org/site/naram-59.
Events at Rocketry festival 2017 include:
• NARAM 59
• Week-long Sport Launch (15,000′ Waiver)
• 2017 FAI CanAm Cup/US Team Flyoffs (Click HERE for more information)
• Carnival Launch (launch and win a prize!)
• Horizontal Super Roc (12″ min diameter H & I Motor)
• Odd Roc Contest (all motor sizes)
• High Power Set Altitude (420 meters)
• Swamp Gas Night Launch
• Imagination Celebration 2017
• I.P. Pink Book Launch (Bring a pink rocket to launch)
• NARAM 59 Themed Launches: Sputnik- 1957 and Apollo 7- 1967)
Downtown Paddle
July 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, July 29, join fellow paddlers on the Muskegon Lake for one of three Muskegon Area Community Paddles this summer! If you have a paddle craft, whether it’s a kayak, standup paddle board, canoe or rowboat, you’re invited to the Downtown Shoreline for this free community event. Those without a paddle craft can rent a kayak from Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service for only $5. Participants must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device. Meet at 8:00am and paddle from 8:30am-10:30am as you commune with fellow kayakers and explore Muskegon’s wonderful waterways. For more information, or to register or rent a kayak, call 231-740-0227.
There will be another paddle in the channel on August 19.
Brought to you by Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service, Lake Effect Boat Time and the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
C.O.O.K Competition for Kids with Chef Jack Page
July 29 @ 9:00 am
Saturday, July 29 at 9:00am, come to Kitchen 242 at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market for “C.O.O.K Competition for Kids with Chef Jack Page!” Creating Original Opportunities for Kids (C.O.O.K.) is a culinary competition for kids! Three teams of kids are paired with local chefs to create dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients along with a mystery ingredient chosen by the judges. Common cooking ingredients will also be available to all teams. Teams will be given tokens to shop in the Muskegon Farmers Market. After shopping, teams return to Kitchen 242 to prepare their masterpieces with the guidance of their chef. Local celebrities will judge the dishes and present the winners with a mystery prize. Participation is limited and cost is $25 to enter. This is for ages 7-13. For more information, call (231) 722-3251.
Photography Show and Competition
July 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Norton Shores Library hosts the Lakeshore Camera Club of Muskegon’s Biannual Show and Competition Saturday, July 29 from 10:00am – 6:00pm! Discover local photographic talent, meet the photographers and vote for your favorite to win. There will be refreshments to enjoy and prints to purchase.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Alison Purgiel, lead librarian, at 231-780-8844 or apurgiel@madl.org.
Muskegon Clippers Home Game
July 29 @ 7:00 pm – July 30 @ 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 29 and Sunday, July 30 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Loggers. For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.
Concert at the Depot: Summer Pops
July 29 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 29 at 7:00pm, come to Union Depot for a concert on the lawn with the North Oakland Concert Band performing Summer Pops! The concert is FREE and open to the public. Bring your blanket or lawn chair for an enjoyable evening on the lawn. The Depot will be open with ADA-accessible restrooms for guests’ convenience. For more information, call Visit Muskegon at 231-724-3100 or go to www.visitmuskegon.org.
Luau aboard the Port City Princess
July 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 29 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm, come aboard the Port City Princess for a Luau featuring the Pacific Island Dancers as they perform traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian dances! Tickets are $58 and include an island inspired dinner buffet of teriyaki beef, sweet and sour chicken, fruit medley, mixed salad, dessert and lots more. A full bar is also available on this lovely scenic cruise of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. For more information or reservations, call 231-728-8387.
Muskegon Clippers Home Game
July 29 @ 7:00 pm – July 30 @ 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 29 and Sunday, July 30 at 7:05pm at Marsh Field, come watch as the Clippers take on the Loggers. For more information, e-mail info@muskegonclippers.com.