Schedule Of Events

7:30 am : Coast Guard City USA Run

Join us downtown for the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Run!

7:30am - 5K Run/Walk

8:30am - 10K Run/Walk

8:45am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

We will be offering the 5K+10K Combo Coastie Challenge again this year.

Location : Tri Cities YMCA 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven, MI

9:00 am - 5:00 pm : Lighthouse Quilt Guild - “Stitched Stories” Quilt Show

Annual Quilt Show, members showcase over 100 quilts, offer demonstrations, and share stories about their antique quilts.

Location : Second Christian Reformed Church 2021 Sheldon Road, Grand Haven, MI

10:30 am : Kids Parade

Celebrating their Service …. Honoring their Sacrifice” is the theme of this year’s parade as we honor the Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard.  Get geared up and come on down for this parade for all ages. 

Parade route: start at 5th St. & Franklin, West on Franklin to 1st St., North on 1st to Washington, East on Washington to 5th St. 

1:30 pm : Cardboard Boat Race

Two classes of racers will be featured in the 150-yard race at the Waterfront Stadium and limited to 20 boats. The Buoy Class is for youth, ages 10-15. The Cutter Class is open to anyone age 16 and older. Two-person and 3 to 8- person vessels are allowed. Prize categories include fastest time, Fleet Award, Iceberg Award and People’s Choice. The Fleet Award goes to the best themed boat, while the Iceberg Award is for the best sinking.
The boats will be on display from about 12:00 p.m. until race time for a public walk-through and People’s Choice vote.

Location : Waterfront Stadium 1 South Harbor, Grand Haven, MI

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm : Simply Queen

SIMPLY QUEEN is a world class act!
This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows - musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world. The band is fronted by Freddie Mercury impersonator extraordinaire, Rick Rock (vocal/piano/guitar), CC Lambrick (guitar/keyboards/vocal), Mitch Taylor (bass/vocal) & Phil Charrette (drums/vocals). Based in Windsor, Ontario, CANADA, they are veteran musicians who have performed in festivals, theatres and arenas across North America and beyond!

Location : Waterfront Stadium 1 South Harbor, Grand Haven, MI