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Saugatuck, Michigan's Venetian Festival is this weekend, come on over.

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July 24, 2008 06:36 AM

The 2008 Saugatuck Venetian Festival kicks off on Friday the 25th and runs through Sunday the 27th. (Visit the official Festival web site to view more photos and information)

A weekend of fun and festivities is in store for the visitors to enjoy. The weatherman is calling for pleasant weather, lets hope he's right.

A boat isn't required as many of the activities are downtown, but if you have a boat bring it along and enjoy the beautiful Kalamazoo River that leads to Lake Michigan only minutes away.

Party in town or party in The Cove.

Fireworks, fun, food and music await you.

2008 Schedule of Events

Friday, July 25^th 2008 Coghlin Park

(Located at corner of Culver & Griffith)

7PM - 12:00PM Kickoff Celebration

Under the tent...Live entertainment by "the Shirey Brothers"
Beer, Wine, Food, Fun, and Free Admission

Saturday, July 26^th 2008

10:00 AM Art Fair in Downtown Saugatuck

11:00 AM Chicken BBQ at Wilkins Hardware

12:00 PM Dinghy Poker Run Starts at Coghlin Park

3:00 - 5:00 PM Kids Fun Area in Cooks Park

Moon Walk, Face Painting, Snow Cones, Craft Tent, and more fun for the kids.

6:00 - 9:00 PM Live Music Concert

Gazebo at Wicks Park

9:00 PM Venetian Boat Parade This Year's Theme "Movies"

10:00 PM Venetian Festival Fireworks

Over Lake Kalamazoo

Sunday, July 27^th 2008

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Awards Brunch at Coral Gables
Tickets Available at the Door

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Classic Old Boat Show at
Dinghy Dock area in Coghlin Park

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Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Duane, I think it's great fun you get another set of fireworks here towards the end of the month. How cool is that??

Jul 24, 2008 06:56 AM

* Rate A Home

Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Gary, so true, we had a gathering for the 4th and now get to see them from a friends boat again this weekend, love it!

Thanks for stopping by,

Duane

Jul 24, 2008 07:15 AM

Rich Dansereau

Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN

This sounds like it would be a lot of fun! I hope you get to enjoy some of the festivities!

Jul 24, 2008 07:19 AM

Rich, wish you were closer, it is a great time. We are hitting the fireworks for sure.

Jul 24, 2008 07:46 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Duane - It sound like a blast. But I have a question and hope you can explain or send send some pic's. What is a Dinghy Poker Run? Please expain to this dumb Texan. I think a Dinghy is a boat but when I hear Poker I'm not so sure. I need an explanation please.

Carl

Jul 24, 2008 11:04 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Duane: What a great 3-day weekend, huh?! You have a great time and take lots of pictures and bring them back and share with us!

Debe in Charlotte

Jul 24, 2008 11:45 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Duane, This sounds wonderful! I'd be starting right at 10am and end up staying till the fireworks. Have a great time if you get to go!

Jul 24, 2008 12:34 PM

Lynn Afton

Greenridge Realty Oakmont - Big Rapids, MI

REALTOR® Near Big Rapids, MI, Mecosta County

Saugatuck is truly a unique destination! Great bed & breakfasts, tasty restaurants, and many pleasant memories. I'm more familiar with the art & film festivals there, but the Venetian Festival looks like a great time! Saugatuck sure knows how to pull in the people - Looking forward to your photos.

Jul 24, 2008 12:39 PM

Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality

Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA

Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Duane: Sounds like a blast! I heard that Saugatuck is a great party town...This must be a part of the reason!

Jul 24, 2008 02:20 PM

Carl, you are correct a Dingy is a boat, (see photo) what I understand is each contestant goes to a designated site, picks up a random card, then goes to the next site, at the end, the one with the best hand wins.

They do the same with snow mobiles and motorcycles around the US I heard.

Sounds like fun.

Jul 25, 2008 01:38 AM

Debe, should be a great time. Not sure how much we are going to get to enjoy, but we are hitting the fireworks for sure.

Jul 25, 2008 01:41 AM

Carole, gonna be a busy town, but a lot of fun. Were off to breakfast and may wander through town afterwards.

Jul 25, 2008 02:15 AM

Lynn, thank you, they do know how to bring people in. Sounds like you have enjoyed our great city before.

Jul 25, 2008 02:40 AM

Kim, it can be a bit of a party time, that's the cool thing. Pretty neat blend of activities to be had for all ages. Thanks for stopping by, Duane

Jul 25, 2008 02:48 PM

Robert L. Brown

www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

I missed it. How were the fireworks? I also missed the Coast Gaurd fest..

Aug 05, 2008 11:01 AM

Robert, the fireworks were better then the 4th of July. There were a lot of people in town that weekend and the weather cooperated. Hopefully next year for ya. Are you going to make a road trip out here some time? Coffee's on me.

Aug 06, 2008 12:10 AM

Jim Crawford

Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA

Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

From the looks of these photos...looks like a fun times was had by all.

Aug 06, 2008 12:14 AM

Jim, it was great watching people. Thanks for stopping by.

Aug 06, 2008 05:36 AM

Saugatuck, Michigan's Venetian Festival is this weekend, come on over.

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