Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Kicks Off 101st Year

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival kicks off 101st year

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival gets underway Friday. The festival dates back to 1924, which means it's now in its 101st year. "The festival started out as a community picnic in Grand Haven, and it has morphed into what it is today," said Annie Lengkeek, the festival's director of marketing. "Now, we have a 10-day event full of around 38 separate events. You know, this community welcomes the Coast Guard, welcomes…

101st annual Coast Guard Festival takes sail in Grand Haven

Grand Havens Coast Guard Festival, a beloved summertime tradition for many in West Michigan, officially begins today and runs through August 3rd.The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with the Lighthouse Quilt Guild Show, followed by the first concert of the festival tonight at Waterfront Stadium featuring Mega 80's at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the retro rock show are available now for $18 on the Coast Guard Festival website.On Saturday, attendees can s…

Lighthouse Guild brings colorful start to Coast Guard festivities

The 101st Coast Guard Festival kicked off on Thursday with a showcase of colorful and intricately designed quilts at the annual Lighthouse Quilt Guild’s show.