Grand Haven Salmon Festival - September 19 - 21, 2008
The Downtown Grand Haven waterfront will be bubbling with family friendly activities this September as D&W Fresh Market presents and Grand Haven Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the Grand Haven Salmon Festival —a multi-faceted festival that pays tribute to the area’s bountiful waterways as a natural resource, while coinciding with the region’s annual Salmon migration.
The 5th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival, a three-day festival slated for September 19 - 21, 2008 in downtown Grand Haven. The event was designed to mark the passing of summer, promote the area as a unique fall tourist destination and celebrate the fall harvest season and salmon migration. The festival theme is arts, education and entertainment and assures the residents and visitors alike a unique opportunity to learn about the region’s natural assets, while experiencing the cultural appeal of the area through music, art, entertainment, history and education.
The outdoor-waterfront festival features live jazz music; Michigan wine tasting pavilion featuring Michigan’s top wineries and grape stomping; gourmet salmon cook-off contest; fall harvest beer & entertainment pavilion; downtown merchant market; fine art fair on the waterfront; Big King Salmon fishing contest with weigh-in/awards ceremony; mouth-watering food and beverage treats at the Fresh Catch Fish Boil; Grand Haven historic displays through the Tri-Cities Museum; hands-on children’s nature-themed arts & crafts activities; and educational, environment-focused exhibits, displays, workshops—and more!
The Salmon Festival was designed to promote the importance of Michigan’s coastal waterways while paying tribute to a unique aspect of West Michigan—the annual salmon migration. Festival attendees will experience hands-on learning, education and exhibits and enjoy a culturally rich weekend experience that includes arts, crafts, live music, wine, food and family fun.
Wine Tasting & Salmon Cook-off
Sponsored by: D&W Fresh Market & Cenntennial Securities
The Michigan Wine/Beer Tasting & Gourmet Salmon Cook-Off Contest will take place Saturday, Sept. 20th. Over 40 Michigan Wines and 10 Michigan Micro Brews will be onsite to talk about their wines, food pairing and answer questions. Also a major highlight for the day is local and regional eateries will face-off in friendly competition as they vie for a number of coveted award categories including, but not limited to “most creative salmon dish,” “best salmon food presentation,” “best in show” and “most festive booth.” A special judging panel will make the determination, with a special “people’s choice award” voted in by patrons of the wine pavilion.
Kids Zone-Sponsored by Holiday Inn
Fishy Fun is in store for children of all ages at the Kids Zone presented by the Holiday Inn of Grand Haven on Saturday, September 20, from 10am-4pm in the grassy area north of the marina parking lot. The hands-on experience of the activities will get the kids involved in activities that encourage them to think about the importance of our environment.
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Big King Fishing Contest
The Grand Haven Steelheaders and the Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offer the best fishing contest on Lake M! Event is set for Saturday September 20, 2008 and the rain date is Sunday September 21, 2008. This year we reduced the entry fee to $100 per boat! Fishing time is 6:30am~12:30pm. Boats must leave from Grand Haven or fish from Grand Haven Pier. Call Mary Jane Belter, Secretary, Grand Haven Steelheaders 616.842.0877 or email mjbelter@altelco.net
Grand Haven Salmon Festival~Natured Theme Art Fair
The Grand Haven Area Arts Council and the Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offer a unique natured themed art fair located right on the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Haven! Come explore the unique art work and enjoy the other facets of the Grand Haven Salmon Festival like the wine tasting and salmon cook-off. All of the Grand Haven Salmon Festival events make for a rounded out special fall day in Grand Haven. For information about the Art Festival call Kim Talaga at 616-842-4499 or email at ktalaga@visitgrandhaven.com
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