Your New Ultimate Guide To 2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival

Grand Haven is about to be flooded with so many people this weekend!

From locals to visitors alike, this festival is one that many people get excited about every year.

It is time for you to experience all of the fun!

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2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival

On Friday, July 26th, the 100th annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is back!

What is the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival?

Every year, this festival commemorates the lives lost and sacrificed by the women and men who served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

As for events, there are plenty of concerts that you check out for the Waterfront Mainstage events and entertainment.

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Schedule

July 26th

9:00 AM –7:00 PM: Lighthouse Quilt Guild Quilt Show (cost $7)
6:00 PM: 21 Gun Salute – AC/DC Tribute (cost $15)

July 27th

7:30 AM: Coast Guard City USA Run (Register beforehand)
9:00 AM –5:00 PM: Lighthouse Quilt Guild Quilt Show (cost $7)
10:30 AM: Kids Parade (registration no longer available)
1:30 PM.: Cardboard Boat Race (FREE)
6:00 PM.: Simply Queen – A Tribute to Queen (cost $15)

July 28th

7:30 AM –2:00 PM: Cruise-In Car Show (FREE; $10 to register your car)
8:00 AM–11:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast at the Festival Office (cost $10 for adults, $8 for kids)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Flea on Seventh
2:00 PM –5:00 PM: Community Picnic

July 29th 

1:00 PM: Parade of Ships
6:00 PM: Silver Stallion – A Tribute to the Highwaymen (cost $15)
6:00 PM –8:00 PM: Ship Tours at Escanaba Park

July 30th 

9:00 AM.: Coastie Golf Tournament (registration not available)
10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Kids Day at Mulligan’s Hollow (FREE)
1:00 PM –3:00 PM: Ship Tours at Escanaba Park
6:00 PM: Parrots of the Caribbean – A Salute to Jimmy Buffet (cost $15)
6:00 PM –11:00 PM: Carnival (cost $25–$30 for an armband)
8:30 PM–10:30 PM: Street Dance with Brena

July 31st 

10:00 AM: Coastie Beach Volleyball – (Register here)
8:00 AM –2:00 PM: Senior Day at Mulligan’s Hollow
8:00 AM –5:00 PM: Pickleball Tournament at Mulligan’s Hollow (registration closed)
10:00 AM –12:00 PM: Ship Tours at Escanaba Park
2:00 PM–11:00 PM.: Carnival (costs $25–$30 for an armband)
5:00 PM: Private Retirees Dinner
6:00 PM: Waterball Competition on Washington Street
6:00 PM: Barracuda – America’s Heart Tribute (costs $15)

August 1st

10:00 AM–11:00 AM: Coast Guard Recruiting Presentation at Station Grand Haven
10:00 AM –1:00 PM: Ship Tours at Escanaba Park
12:00 PM–11:00 PM: Carnival (costs $25–$30 for an armband)
5:30 PM: Invite Only Honorees Dinner
6:00 PM: The Van Halen Invasion (costs $15)

August 2nd

9:00 AM: Invite Only Centennial Celebration Brunch
9:00 AM–6:00 PM: Coast Guard Craft Fair
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Ship Tours at Escanaba Park
Noon.: Walk of Coast Guard History at City Hall
12:00 PM–11:00 PM: Carnival (costs $25–$30 for an armband)
2:30 PM: Invite Only Commanding Officers Reception
4:00 PM: National Memorial Service at Escanaba Park
6:00 PM: The Modern Gentleman (costs $25)

August 3rd

9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Coast Guard Craft Fair
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Ship Tours at Escanaba Park
11:45 AM: Grand Parade in Downtown Grand Haven (registration not available)
Noon–11:00 PM: Carnival (costs $25–$30 for an armband)
6:30 PM: Yachtley Crew/Fireworks (costs $35)

With these planned events, you have plenty of time to experience it all. From July 26th till Sunday, August 4th, Grand Haven will be celebrating the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival.

For more information or details about the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, you can visit their website.