Saugatuck and Douglas
The picturesque towns of Saugatuck and
Douglas are nestled in the hillside and bordered by the
Kalamazoo River on its way to Lake Michigan. Restaurants
ranging from casual to fine dining are scattered throughout
the town, as well as numerous spots for dessert and coffee.
Many offer outdoor seating, weather permitting, so you can
enjoy the people watching and soak in the ambience of the
towns.
 Oval
Beach of Saugatuck has been rated by
Conde Nast’s Traveler Magazine
as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world, and one of
America’s 11 best beach towns.
National Geographic Traveler Magazine rated it one of
the top two freshwater beaches in America, and the
Chicago Tribune ranked it
number one of the Midwest’s five best beaches.
When visiting Saugatuck and Douglas you will
have your choice of water access, ranging from the WWII “Duck”
which ferries between the two towns, an
old-fashioned sternwheeler which provides tours of the
river, chartering a fishing boat, sail boat or yacht, or
renting, kayaks, jet skis and pontoons.
Golfers have their choice of three 18-hole
championship courses, including one course designed by
golfing legend
Arnold Palmer.
Looking for an adventure? Try our “Dune
Schooner”, where your guide will take you on a
freewheeling ride in a converted pick-up truck as you explore
towering sandy hills.
Saugatuck/Douglas Calendar of Events
June 9-12 is the 13TH ANNUAL WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL
Named as a top ten film festival in the US, this annual energetic celebration of film kicks off in downtown Saugatuck, featuring movie premieres, workshops, parties and a chance to mingle with Hollywood's movers and shakers. For more information go to waterfrontfilm.org
WEST MICHIGAN DRUM CIRCLE
6:30-8 pm. Every second Tuesday of the month, through October in Shore Acres Park near Saugatuck Michigan (just in front of the Felt Mansion). WMDC is a 100% free family oriented community style drum circle geared for beginners, but there is always enough jamming that even the best can get their groove on. “West Michigan Drum Circle” group on Facebook or www.groups.yahoo.com/group/wmdc/
SAUGATUCK ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB, 10 am-6 pm. (269) 857-1701 or
www.saugatuck.com
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Live performances in the Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck
7-9 pm. For more info call (269) 857-1626
FENN VALLEY WINE FEST
1-5 pm at Fenn Valley Vineyards. Live music, wine-tasting in the vineyards, ethnic foods, winemaking demonstrations. For further information phone (269) 561-2396
ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET
Allegan County Fairgrounds, 400 exhibitors rain or shine, last Sunday of the month, April - September 8 am-4 pm. (616) 735-3333
WATERFRONT INVITATIONAL ART FAIR
July 2, 2011 from 10 am to 5 pm. Cooks Park, Saugatuck, MI. This fair offers fine arts as well as many artisan crafts. For further information phone (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit saugatuckdouglasartclub.org
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Parade 2 pm, music at Cook Park 7 pm, fireworks at dusk. Fireworks
sponsored by Fireworks Committee, for further information call (269)
857-4110
VENETIAN FESTIVAL
July 29 – 31
Music, boat parade & fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by the Venetian Festival Committee. For more info call (616) 886-1162 or visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com
- Friday, July 29th 2011 night event schedule
Coghlin Park
(Located at corner of Culver & Griffith)
5:30PM - 12:00PM Kickoff Celebration
Under the tent...Spirits, Wine, Food, And Family Fun
Live entertainment by "Star Farm" -- 80's Music!
Balloon Clown & Face Painting 5:30 - 8:00 PM
- Saturday, July 30th event schedule
10:00 AM Art Fair in Downtown Saugatuck
11:00 AM - 5:00PM Chicken BBQ at "Old Wilkins Hardware"
12:00 PM Dinghy Poker Run Starts at Coghlin Park
6:00 - 9:00 PM Live Music Concert at Wicks Park
9:15 PM Boat Parade
10:00 PM Festival Fireworks Over Lake Kalamazoo
- Sunday, July 31st event schedule
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Classic Old Boat Show at Dinghy Dock area in Coghlin Park
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Classic Car Show - Coghlin Park / Griffith St.
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Kids Fun Area in Coghlin Park Moon Walk, Face Painting, Kiddie Striker, Puppet Show, Arts and Crafts Area, Balloon Clown.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Festival and Boat Parade Awards Presentation - Coghlin Park - Gazebo
TASTE OF SAUGATUCK, 24th ANNUAL EVENT
August 28, 2011 from Noon to 7:00 pm, a street festival of fine foods sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB and area restaurants. For more info, call (269) 857-1701
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