Muskegon County Calendar of Events 07/23 – 07/30/2018

Presented by the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmuskegon.org

Monday July 23:

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
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! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Film at the USS Silversides: U-571
July 23 @ 2:00 pm – July 28 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

Roll On Muskegon
Mondays, @ 6:30 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.

Team Trivia Game Show
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mondays at 6:30pm, come to Racquet’s Downtown Grill for the Team Trivia Game Show! Groups of any size are invited to play for free with prizes for the top three teams! Categories range from pop culture and entertainment, to sports, history, science, culture and general knowledge. Your live host will also offer many genres of music throughout the game, plus, you’ll enjoy food and drink specials each week. For more information, call (231) 726-4007.

Team Trivia at Fricano Place
Mondays @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mondays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, come to The Hideaway Lounge at Fricano Place for Team Trivia, hosted by Brandon Covell. This is a free event with prizes given to the winning teams! Team Trivia players will get a $3.00 discount on Fricano’s Pizza during the event. For more information, call (231) 722-2600.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Tuesday, July 24:

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
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!  www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Yolonda Lavender Music
July 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
National recording artist Yolonda Lavender is a performer you will not want to miss! Lavender hails from Kalamazoo, and is signed with the independent label Truth Tone Records. Her sound is soul-based with gospel, R&B, hip-hop, blues, and jazz influences. She has shared the stage with artists like Erykah Badu, Keith Murray, The Spinners, and En Vogue, and is now bringing her music to Hackley Public Library! This program is Free to the public, and is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Locos
Thursday July 24 & Friday July 25 @ 7:00 pm
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Locos! Admission is only $5! For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Free Summer Concert Series:West Side Soul Surfers
July 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join the Arts Council of White Lake every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at the Montague Band Shell for the ACWL’s 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.

Paddle and Pints
July 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Paddle Muskegon invites you to join them at Heritage Landing for “Paddle and Pints!” Come enjoy an evening on the working waterfront of Muskegon, followed by some craft beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.! You will have your choice of single or tandem kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or their giant inflatable Megalodon SUP for an evening cruise. All equipment is provided! The cost is $20 with pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment, they just ask for a suggested donation of $5 for the coordination of the event. Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to the event. For those wanting to register after that please call (616) 745-4287.

McGraft Park Free Concert: West Michigan Banjo Club
July 24 @ 7:00 pm
Enjoy summer evenings filled with music at McGraft Park’s Free Summer Concert Series! Concerts are Tuesdays (except where noted) and begin at 7:00pm.

Wednesday July 25

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
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! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Muskegon Flea Market
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
The Flea Market (at the Farmers’ market) is located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cruise-Ins at Fricano Place happen from 5:30pm – 8:00pm every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Bring your classic car to the parking lot behind Fricano Place, overlooking Muskegon Lake. They welcome all antiques, customs, classic and novelty vehicles! DJ Tom Schalk will be playing your favorite songs. Your favorite beverages, Fricano’s Pizza, as well as ice cream and desserts from Fricano’s Sweet Shoppe will be available for purchase! For more information, call (231) 722-2600

Thursday July 26

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
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!  www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
July 26 – July 28
Thursday and Saturday, July 26 and 28 at 7:30pm and Saturday, July 27 at 3:00pm, come to the newly renovated Howmet Playhouse for the production of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” presented by the White Lake Youth Theatre. Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films. With The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects.For more information, call (231) 894-4048 or visit the website below.

Serene Yoga Beach Series: Hoffmaster State Park
Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Serene Yoga will be hosting a Beach Yoga Series June 5 – August 30, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 11:00am at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park! The drop-in rate is $15 or $10 for Michigan residents. For more information please contact Sereneyoga10@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, call 231-343-8381 or 231-343-8381 for cancellation information. A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

Dancing into the Sunset: Dancing and Music
Thursday 26, @ 7:00 pm
Most Thursdays, May 10 – August 30, come to the band shell in Pomona Park for Dancing into the Sunset! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to settle in for a great evening of music and dancing. The fun begins at 7:00pm. Free and open to the public! For more information, find “Dancing into the Sunset” on Facebook.

Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Muskegon Farmers’ Market is more than a market, it’s an experience! The summer market season for 2018 is May – November located at 242 W. Western Ave. For more information, call (231)722-3251 or visit muskegonfarmersmarket.com.

Muskegon Museum of Art: Free Thursday Evening Tours
Thursdays @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You’re invited to the Muskegon Museum of Art for a free tour guided by MMA docents, compliments of Meijer! For more information, call 231-720-2570

Friday July 27

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
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! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

CRUZ’IN Classic Car Show
July 27 @ 7:00 pm
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. For more information, call 231-893-1155.

Open Mic Night
July 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every fourth Friday from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, the Red Lotus Gallery comes alive with music, poetry, comedy, stories and more. Everyone is welcome to participate, though parental discretion is advised due to adult language and themes. This event is free and open to the public. Follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with downtown Muskegon’s home for art culture and events! www.facebook.com/RedLotusMuskegon

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Yoga at the Light
July 27 @ 9:30 am
Summer days are for unwinding and what better way to enjoy a summer’s day than relaxing along the water on the lawn of the White River Light Station! They offer many family friendly events throughout the summer that are free to the public. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy time together watching a movie, or listening to folk inspired music while visiting and exploring the White River Light Station. The museum and tower will be open for the standard admission charge. July 20 at 9:30am: Yoga at the Light with Mitch Colman. Rain date will be July 27. For more information, call White River Yoga at 231-740-6662.

Parties in the Park: Yard Sale Underwear
Friday, July 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more than 30 years, 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 your summer evening with us downtown in Hackley Park most Fridays from 5:00pm – 9:00pm in June, July and August. Tonight’s sponsor is Muskegon Motorcycle Club.

Movies on Deck: Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone
July 27 @ 9:00 pm
An “all-time best” movie line up is coming the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum deck this summer! The 12th annual Movies on Deck film series features eight movies showing at dusk on Friday evenings on the LST 393. Each showing is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and weather appropriate clothing. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available at the event. In the event of inclement weather, showings will be moved inside the ship, and will begin at 10:00pm. The museum is open for regular tours from 10:00am – 5:00pm seven days a week with the last daily tour starting at 4:00pm. More information is available at lst393.org.

Saturday July 28

Movies on the Beach: Hook
July 28 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Come to beautiful Pere Marquette Park to enjoy a “Movie on the Beach!” Saturday, July 28 at dusk it’s “Hook!” For more information, find them on Facebook.

90th Annual Muskegon County Youth Fair
July 23 – July 28
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! www.muskegonfairgrounds.com. All Fair Games are free and open to the public!

Hackley Library Summer Matinee Movie
July 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Looking for an afternoon of fun out of the hot sun this summer? Enjoy a matinee movie at Hackley Public Library! We will be featuring an exciting new film on the last Saturday of each month. The movie will begin at 12:00pm, and patrons are welcome to bring their own snacks or packed lunch to enjoy. Movies are always fun with friends! Feel free to call Hackley Public Library or stop in with questions about the movies that are being shown.

Muskegon Clippers Baseball Home Game –vs- Leprechauns
Saturday July 28 @ 7:00 pm (Last home game of the season)
Come to historic Marsh Field as the Muskegon Clippers baseball team plays a home game against the Locos! Admission is only $5! For more information, visit www.muskegonclippers.com.

SJO Supercross
July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Come to the Muskegon County Fairgrounds for motorcycle and quad racing at the SJO Supercross! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 11 and under. For more information, call (231) 924-5778.

White Lake Area Nature Walks
July 28 @ 10:30 am
Discover the beauty of the White Lake area! Local naturalists will lead guided tours of local natural areas and cover a variety of topics relating to native plants and wildlife. The walks are appropriate for adults and families; no children allowed without parents. Walks will take place the first Saturday of the month, beginning in June 2 and continuing through October 6. Walks begin at 10:30am sharp and last until approximately noon. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed. Other optional items include: sunscreen, hat, umbrella, binoculars, sketchpad, and pencils or pens. Walks will take place regardless of weather, unless conditions are unsafe. Please call 231-893-4585 to confirm or if you have questions.

Charity Beer Tent & Music Party
July 28 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fundraising event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to raise money for The Kids’ Food Basket and West Michigan Charities. Food and beverages available for purchase, must be 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. Music provided by Ray Watkoski Polka Band from 3:00 – 6:30 pm followed by the Westside Soul Surfers from 6:30 – 10:30 pm. Location is at 2915 Fairfield St., Norton Shores. Entrance cost $5.00

Community Paddle: Lakeside Edition
July 28 @ 8:00am
A community paddle party along the Muskegon lake shoreline in the Lakeside area of Muskegon. Open to anyone with a paddle craft, kayak, paddle board, canoe, or rowboat. Meet at the Grand Trunk boat launch at 8:00 am on Lakeshore Dr. and McCracken. Paddle along the shoreline east or west depending on the wind conditions from 8:30 – 10:30am. Transportation back to your vehicle at the end of the float, if needed, from Guy’s Ultimate Kayak Service. This paddle will be led by someone who will talk about the history of the Lakeside shoreline, before and as we paddle. Anyone without a paddle craft can rent a kayak from Guy’s Kayaks for only $5. Call 231-740-0227 to register or to rent a kayak. We may also offer some kayak demos from Sun Dolphin and lessons provided by the Watch Us Go Boating program.

Swim ‘n Run Muskegon
July 28 (late registration @ 6:30am)
Heritage Landing, Muskegon’s crown jewel special event park, is the site of this event designed for the experienced, the beginner and relay teams! After swimming a counter clockwise triangular swim course, you’ll enjoy a scenic, out and back, flat and fast run, unencumbered by vehicular traffic on the bike path going along Shoreline Drive. You’ll be greeted at the finish line with an ice cold “Finisher” towel and “Finisher” medal. Fricano’s Pizza will provide pizza for your post-race picnic! All participants and volunteers will receive a short sleeve “Dri – Fit” material shirt. Many awards at the event include, individual, age group, “general” relay teams, high school and collegiate relay teams. For more information, visit swimrunmuskegon.com.

Music at the Light
July 28 @ 2:00 pm
Come to the White River Light Station for “Music at the Light,” featuring the Western Michigan Dulcimer Friends for an afternoon concert. The tower will be open and available for tours for the standard admission charge of $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. All concerts are free! In case of rain, meet at the Fruitland Township Hall (4545 Nestrom Rd., Whitehall). For more information, call (231) 894-8265.

Blueberry Fun Festival
July 28 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fruitland Evangelical Church in Whitehall invites you to their Blueberry Fun Festival. This fun, family annual event includes: Pancake Breakfast: Pancakes (blueberry or plain), sausages, juice, coffee – $7 for adults, $3 for children. FREE Kids’ Activities: Inflatables, petting zoo, penny scramble by White Lake Fire Authority, blueberry harvester on display 5K trail run: our 4th annual, a great course that winds through the pines behind the church property. For more information about the race visit: https://runsignup.com/fruitland5k. Live Entertainment. Craft and Vendor Booths. Baked Good Sales. Balloon Twisters. Gift Basket Raffles. Popcorn & Beverage Tent. Fresh Blueberries for Sale. Check out more pictures and info on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/BlueberryFunFestival. For more information, call the church office, 231-766-3871 or email us blueberryfestival@fruitlandcovenant.org.

Pere Marquette Regatta
July 28 @ 9:00 am – July 29 @ 9:00 am
Marquette Regatta is a catamaran boat race happening at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Park. They launch from a protected area inside the south breakwater and race out on the big lake. This event is free to anyone who wants to come and watch. The boats will be on the beach before and after racing for anyone to check out. Their sailors are always happy to talk about their boats and racing. For anyone interested in racing your Catamaran with them, your first CRAM event is free! For more information, contact Regatta Chairman Dale Van Lopik or the CRAM Commodore at commodore@cramsailing.com.

Maranatha Summer Concert: JJ Heller
July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Every Saturday evening at 7:00pm, come to Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference for a free summer concert. You can receive preferred concert seating by purchasing tickets to their Saturday evening Italian buffet in the dining room. Dinner begins at 5:00pm. All dinner guest receive early entry into the concert venue beginning at 6:30pm. Call 231-798-2161 or stop by the front desk to make reservations.

Lighthouse Tours
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy is offering tours of the Muskegon South Pierhead Light Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August from 1:00-5:00pm. Additionally, there will be Friday and Saturday night tours from 5:00pm – 8:00pm during the month of July. The cost is $2 – $4. For more information, call 844-MLIGHTS or visit www.muskegonlights.org.

Sweetwater Local Foods Market
Saturdays @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sweetwater Local Foods Market is open year-round, every Saturday from 9:00am-Noon! Healthy! Humane! Homegrown is their pledge to use NO synthetic fertilizers, NO synthetic chemical pesticides or herbicides, no growth promoting antibiotics and NO GMO’s! You can find them in the lobby and parking lot of Mercy Health Lakes Village. For more information, visit www.sweetwaterlocalfoodsmarket.org.

Sunday July 29

Yoga Top Deck of the LST 393
Sundays @ 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Get your down dog on while participating in yoga each Sunday evening. Just $5 a person and the money raised goes back into the community. This is open to everyone (no membership needed) See you on the deck of the LST 393 Veterans Museum (you may even see an amazing sunset at close of class) For more information contact Rootdown Yoga 231-722-9642

Film at the USS Silversides: Crimson Tide
July 29 @ 2:00 pm – August 4 @ 2:00 pm
Stop in at the USS Silversides Submarine Museum this summer. For the price of an admission ticket to the museum, not only can you explore exhibits in the two-story museum, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter McLane and, of course, the USS Silversides Submarine, but at 2:00pm every day you can also enjoy a full-length feature film in their newly renovated, air conditioned theater.

ONGOING EVENTS:

The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian
The 150th Anniversary of Edward Curtis: 150 Masterpieces from The North American Indian will be on display at the museum May 24 – September 9 as they present 150 photographs that represent the breadth of subjects touched on in the project. The exhibition also examines criticism of Curtis’s works, and uses the objects themselves to present the dilemmas inherent in understanding the project’s legacy. The show will also premiere newly acquired copper plates used to create the photogravures, and several of the volumes of The North American Indian. www.muskegonartmuseum.org

54th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception
May 21- September 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The annual Muskegon Community College Student Art and Design Exhibition will be on display in Overbrook Art Gallery May 21 – September 6. Free and open to the public. Call the MCC Arts and Humanities Office at (231) 777-0324 for more information. Summer hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Friday.

• Come to the Union Depot Building (we have Selfie Stations!) or snap yourself having fun at your favorite Muskegon County attraction.
• Use our hashtag #VisitMuskegon when you share your photo!
• Throughout Summer we will search for #VisitMuskegon selfies (remember, we won’t see it unless it is public) on each Wednesday.
• Using random.org we will select someone’s smiling selfie to snag some Visit Muskegon swag!