Welcome to the 89th Annual
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival

2013 DATES:  July 26 to August 4

Mark your calendar for July 26 to August 4, for a week of fantastic festival fun, celebration, and tradition as we honor the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.

Entertainment and family fun!

Every day is filled with activities, events, and attractions for all ages. Many activities are free, and you will find plenty of fun and choices from Kids Day to the Street Dance and Cruise-In Car Show, to carnival rides, picnics, Grand Parade, and ship tours. 

Find a listing of daily events. What ever you choose to do this week, we hope you join us on the final night of the festival when we light up the town of Grand Haven and its waterfront with our glorious Fireworks Extravaganza

Celebrating the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.

The United States Coast Guard has a long and prestigious history in Grand Haven and around the world. We are excited to host Coast Guard dignitaries, returning sailors, and retirees. We will honor them throughout the week as well as remember, at the National Memorial Service, those who've passed away in the last year while in the line of duty. We invite you to learn and discover more on the Walk of Coast Guard History. Brochures are available in the lobby at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival headquarters.

Join us in the tradition of the festival.

With the festival's history going back 89 years, we hear stories of how generation after generation of families have gathered together to enjoy the Coast Guard Festival. Heartwarming stories are memories preserved, and we invite you to share your stories and photos with us. Send stories and photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , facebook and follow us on Twitter! @CoastGdFestival.

Semper Paratus!

Thank you to the following sponsors for making significant contributions to the 2012 Coast Guard Festival.

Production of the festival depends on annual fundraising efforts, and we appreciate every contributor. On behalf of the community we serve, and everyone who enjoys the festival, we want to recognize and thank the following sponsors for their generous support.

Fireworks Extravaganza Sponsor (in part)		Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Title Sponsors