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2013 Daily Schedule of Events
Friday, July 26
10AM – 5PM
LIGHTHOUSE QUILT GUILD
“Great Lakes/ Great Quilts”
More than 130 member quilts, demonstrations, etc. www.lighthousequilters.org
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 901 Columbus $6 Admission
Saturday, July 27
7:30AM
TRI-CITIES FAMILY YMCA COAST GUARD RUN
5K Run/Walk 7:30am, 10K Run 8:30am, 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk 8:45am (strollers welcome), Tot Trot Obstacle Course 9:15am. For more information contact the YMCA at 616-842-7051, ext. 20 or visit http://tcfymca.org.
10AM – 5PM
LIGHTHOUSE QUILT GUILD
“Great Lakes/Great Quilts”
More than 130 member quilts, demonstrations, etc. www.lighthousequilters.org
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 901 Columbus $6 Admission
10:30AM
KIDS PARADE
"Strike Up the Band! - Saluting the U.S. Coast Guard Band!" is the theme of this parade as we honors the sounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Band and the U.S. Coast Guard Band later in the week. An entertaining parade for kids of all ages. Parade Route: start at 5th St. & Franklin, West on Franklin to 1st St., North on 1st to Washington Ave., East on Washington to 5th St. For more information.
Sponsored by D&W Fresh Market
11:30AM – 2:00PM
RED CARPET PHOTOS
Bring the kids down and get your free Coast Guard Festival photo taken on the Red Carpet then look for yourself on our Facebook page.
Waterfront Stadium FREE
Sponsored by Fifth Third Band
11:45AM
FREE HOTDOG LUNCH
Be one of the first 750 people and join us for a free hotdog generously sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union.
Between the Chamber of Commerce and the Depot Museum.
Sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union
1:00PM
PLAYING OUT LOUD
FANTAZIA, the family friendly, fun filled, fabulously festive circus returns to the waterfront for a dazzling display of entertainment. For more information.
Waterfront Stadium - FREE
Sponsored by The Home Depot
7:00PM
FESTIVAL IDOL
Similar to the national popular TV show, this is musical talent with a local twist! Competitors are divided into three categories by age. Online Registration opens in June. Entry fee for competitors is $25. For more information.
Waterfront Stadium. Admission $3, Children under 5 are free. Tickets at GATE ONLY!
Sunday, July 28
7:30AM – 2:30PM
CRUISE IN CAR SHOW
Downtown – Washington Ave. between Harbor Dr. & 4th St. For more information.
Sponsored by Schap Specialty Machine and MLive/The Muskegon Chronicle
8AM – NOON
GRAND HAVEN ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
For more information call Rotarian Chuck Vonesh at 616.847.1370. Open to the public.
Breakfast held at Michigan Commerce Bank, Washington & 4th St.
1PM – 4PM
COAST GUARD FESTIVAL COMMUNITY PICNIC
Enjoy food, games and music as we celebrate the annual picnic that was the start of the Coast Guard Festival 89 years ago. This picnic is hosted by the City of Ferrysburg at Coast Guard Park. For more information.
7:30PM – 8:45PM
WORSHIP ON THE WATERFRONT
Point of Grace will be performing. For more information go to www.pointofgrace.net
Waterfront Stadium - FREE
Monday, July 29
1PM (approx.)
SHIPS ARRIVALS
Help us welcome the USCGC Mackinaw, the USCGC Mobile Bay, and the first Canadian HERO-CLASS Patrol Boat, the CCGS Private Robinson V.C., as they sail into the port of Grand Haven. For more information.
Sponsored by Comerica Bank
6PM – 8PM
SHIP TOURS
USCGC Mackinaw, USCGC Mobile Bay, CCGS Private Robinson V.C.
Escanaba Park – FREE
7PM
LOCAL TALENT NIGHT
It's a Hometown entertainment night as local talent that includes instrumentalists, vocalists, and rock bands (including SP3) perform live for their neighbors, friends, family and guests.
Waterfront Stadium $3 Tickets sold at GATE ONLY
Tuesday, July 30
8AM
COAST GUARD GOLF TOURNAMENT
Coast Guard Personnel only. Grand Haven Golf Club
Sponsored by Waste Management
10AM – 2PM
KIDS DAY
Enjoy games, crafts, entertainment, and events for kids! Get your photo taken on the Red Carpet and then look for it on our Facebook page. Come play in the Meijer Virtual Playground, or at Allstate's Safe Kids booth. Attractions are FREE! Food at nominal prices. For more information.
~Mulligan’s Hollow (behind the YMCA)
Sponsored by Meijer, Allstate Insurance, Fifth Third Bank, Country Fresh Dairy, The Home Depot, Community Shores Bank, and Michigan Gas Utilities
6PM – 8PM
SHIP TOURS
Escanaba Park – FREE
6PM – 11PM
DOWNTOWN CARNIVAL
Unlimited rides with $20 wristbands ($17 w/ merchant’s coupon).
Downtown – Washington Ave. from Harbor Dr. to 3rd St. For more information.
Sponsored by PNC Bank
7PM
GRAND CITY SKIERS
A water thrill show with extraordinary stunts by talented skiers aged 5 to 65. For more information.
Waterfront Stadium - Admission $5
Sponsored by Sandi Gentry
8:30PM – 10:30PM
STREET DANCE
Dance in the street to music from the Beach Bashers, a new (again) band that will sing and play your favorite oldies as well as your new sing along tunes! For more information.
Washington St. between 3rd & 4th Streets – FREE
Sponsored by Michigan Commerce Bank, Spectrum Health Medical Group and the Grand Haven Tribune
Wednesday, July 31
8:30AM
COAST GUARD SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Coast Guard Personnel only teams, but public spectators are welcome!
Sponsored by Waste Management
8AM – 2PM
SENIOR DAY
ALL EVENTS FREE and AT MULLIGAN'S HOLLOW! For more information.
8:00AM - Pickleball Tournament, players 50 years and older,.. To register go to www.noccoa.org or call 616.842.9210. For more information.
10AM – Living Well Expo.
10AM – Line Dancing/Zumba Instruction and Fun!
11AM – Entertainment - Game Show Mania
NOON – Boxed lunch provided by our Senior Day sponsors.
12:45PM – 2PM - Bingo with Prizes.
SPONSORED BY: NORTH OTTAWA COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, MACATAWA BANK, COMPREHENSIVE EAR & HEARING, SHORELINE VISION, GENERATION CARE, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, GRAND HAVEN BONE & JOINT, PARMENTER O’TOOLE ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND FOUR POINTES.
2PM – 11PM
DOWNTOWN CARNIVAL
From 2 to 6pm, wristbands are $20 ($17 w/merchant’s coupons). From 6 to 11pm, wristbands are $20 (no coupons).
Downtown – Washington Ave. from Harbor Dr. to 3rd St. For more information.
Sponsored by PNC Bank
5PM
COAST GUARD RETIREES DINNER
A reunion barbeque for men & women retired from the United States Coast Guard. Retirees are free, guests are $10. Reservations required. For more information.
Held at The Eagles. 2nd and Columbus, Grand Haven.
Sponsored by Country Fresh Dairy and Waste Management.
6PM – 8PM
SHIP TOURS
Escanaba Park – FREE
Thursday, August 1
8:30AM
COAST GUARD SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Coast Guard Personnel teams only, but public spectators are welcome!
Sponsored by Waste Management
10AM – 12PM, 1PM – 3PM, 6PM – 8PM
SHIP TOURS
Escanaba Park – FREE
2PM – 11PM
DOWNTOWN CARNIVAL
From 2 to 6pm, wristbands are $20 ($17 w/merchant’s coupons). From 6 to 11pm, wristbands are $20 (no coupons).
Downtown –Washington Ave. from Harbor Dr. to 3rd St. For more information.
Sponsored by PNC Bank
5PM
TRI CITIES DINNER
By invitation only. Hosted by the City of Ferrysburg.
8PM
A SALUTE TO VETERANS
We LOVE all our service veterans and want to salute them in a very special way. No one does that better than the USO and our favorite LIBERTY BELLS from the Big Apple! With medleys and songs from the war years to tunes that our more recent veterans can sing, this patriotic troupe makes the night a celebration of service!
Waterfront Stadium Tickets $7
Sponsored by Yellowbook 360.
Friday, August 2
8:30AM
COAST GUARD SPOUSES BREAKFAST
By invitation only.
8:30AM
COAST GUARD SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Open to the public. Mulligan’s Hollow
Sponsored by Waste Management
9AM – 7PM
COAST GUARD CRAFT FAIR
A wonderful handmade arts and crafts market. For more information.
Downtown – Central Park
10AM–12PM, 1PM – 3PM, 6PM – 8PM
SHIP TOURS
Escanaba Park – FREE
11 AM
USCG AUXILIARY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Escanaba Park. For more information.
NOON
WALK OF COAST GUARD HISTORY & YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The dedication of the two newest “points” of Coast Guard History, sponsored by Spectrum Health Medical Group, as well as the announcement of the winners of the Youth Ambassador Program scholarship competition for area high school seniors. Selections for this pre-festival competition are based on leadership and volunteerism.
Grand Haven City Hall
Sponsored by Spectrum Health Medical Group
2PM – 11PM
DOWNTOWN CARNIVAL
From 2 to 6pm, wristbands are $20 ($17 w/merchant’s coupons). From 6 to 11pm, wristbands are $20 (no coupons).
Downtown –Washington Ave. from Harbor Dr. to 3rd St. For more information.
Sponsored by PNC Bank
2:30PM
WELCOMING RECEPTION
By invitation only.
Sponsored by Comerica Bank
4PM
NATIONAL COAST GUARD MEMORIAL SERVICE
A moving tribute to those Coast Guard personnel who died in the line of duty during the past years. For more information.
Escanaba Park
5PM
COAST GUARD ENLISTED DINNER
Enlisted Coast Guard personnel only.
American Legion Post 28
7:30PM
THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD BAND
STRIKE UP THE BAND! The United States Coast Guard Band takes center stage on the football field at Lakeshore Middle School for a night of patriotic music and selected favorites. This premiere military orchestra has played for U.S. Presidents, foreign Heads of State and now...YOU! An incredible ensemble of noted professional musicians, this band will bring All American symphonic music to your ears.
Lakeshore Middle School Tickets are FREE. Pick up at Festival office.
Sponsored by Hillshire Brands and Chemical Bank
8:00PM
THE TOPPERMOST BEATLES TRIBUTE
We couldn't get hold of all the original Liverpool, England Beatles, but we got the next best thing in TOPPERMOST. They are an ABC, FOX and national radio favorite performing to sold out audience all over the world. Come hear the songs of the legendary Beatles, with dancing and singing along a must!
Click here For more information.
Waterfront Stadium Tickets $10
Sponsored by Flagstar Bank
Saturday, August 3
9AM – 5PM
COAST GUARD CRAFT FAIR
A uniquely fine handmade Arts and Crafts market. For more information.
Downtown – Central Park
10AM–12PM, 1PM – 3PM, 6PM – 8PM
SHIP TOURS
Escanaba Park – FREE
11:45AM
MEIJER GRAND PARADE
See more than 150 entries salute the men & women of the United States Coast Guard in this annual event.
Downtown Grand Haven. For more information.
Parade Sponsored by Meijer. Parade music sponsor is Flagstar Bank.
Official Reviewing Stand Sponsor is Fifth Third Bank
12PM – 1AM
DOWNTOWN CARNIVAL
From 12 to 4pm, wristbands are $12 (no coupons). After 4pm no wristbands.
Downtown –Washington Ave. from Harbor to 3rd St. For more information.
Sponsored by PNC Bank
3PM - 7:30PM
COAST GUARD 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Register by July 21st at the YMCA or online at www.shorelinehoops.com.
Games played at Grand Haven High School.
8PM
THE COMPANY MEN
The Company Men are here (again)! Blending choreographed showmanship, engaging personality and incredible vocal talent, this quartet of energetic performers bring us back to the Rat Pack days, yet, surprisingly, with an updated and refreshed show. Check out www.thecompanymen.com
Waterfront Stadium Tickets $20
Sponsored by SHAPE Corporation, Light Corp, North Ottawa Community Health System
DARK
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
This spectacular fireworks show has had us “feeling the aaaaah!” for over 73 years and is generously sponsored in part this year by FireKeepers Casino.
View from the Waterfront. For more information.
Sponsored by FireKeepers Casino
Sunday, August 4
10AM
COAST GUARD 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Register by July 21st at the YMCA or online at www.shorelinehoops.com.
Games played at Grand Haven High School.
7:30PM – 8:45PM
WORSHIP ON THE WATERFRONT
Jason Gray brings his music to the water tonight. See Jasongraymusic.com
~Waterfront Stadium – FREE
