Your Event Guide to Summer in the White Lake Area
BY STEPHANIE WARE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHITE LAKE AREA CHAMBER AND VISITORS BUREAU
Summer in the White Lake Area may be short, but it's packed with sunshine, celebration, and community charm.
From waterfront festivals to live music and patriotic parades, the White Lake Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau — along with our amazing local businesses and organizations — keep the fun going all season long.
Below is a snapshot of Chamber-hosted summer events. For even more to explore — like the Arts Council of White Lake's FREE Summer Concert Series, The Playhouse's Summer Theatre Festival, Walk the Beat, fishing tournaments, and more — visit this link.
Feet on the Street, Sunday, June 1, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., North Mears Promenade in Whitehall. Kick off the season at this free, open-house style block party! Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and local vendors. This fourth annual event has become a community favorite! A huge thank you to our event sponsors, RE/MAX West and Salon Peggy Sue. Click here for more information.
46th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Goodrich Park in Whitehall. Celebrate summer with art, music, and community at this popular outdoor event at Goodrich Park. With over 75 artists and crafters, live music, food trucks, inflatables, and more, it's the perfect spot to meet up with friends or family.
Thank you to our premier sponsor, Redi Rental, our gold sponsors Hilite International and Scheid Plumbing Heating and Cooling, silver sponsors New Beginnings Church and Shoreline Restoration and Construction, and bronze sponsors Aludyne and MasterTag. Click here for more information.
4th of July Parade and Fireworks, Friday, July 4, 10:00 a.m., along Downtown Whitehall and Downtown Montague, fireworks begin at dusk over White Lake. With over 90 festive entries, and lead by the honorable American Legion and VFW, the family fun offered at the Fourth of July Parade is not something to be missed. A huge thank you to the event sponsor, RE/MAX West, and the livestream sponsor, Manpower.
After the parade, stick around town for some outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining, then at dusk one can enjoy fireworks over White Lake, put on by the White Lake Fireworks Committee. Click here for more information.
Photos by Greg Johnson.
White Lake History Cruises, Sunday, July 27, 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Save the date for the White Lake History Cruises! Take a historic cruise around White Lake on the Aquastar. Look for tickets to go on sale in mid-June.
A huge thank you to gold sponsors, Hilite International, Manpower, and Shelby State Bank, silver sponsor Legacy of Caring, and bronze sponsors City of Whitehall, McCormick Fuel Stations and Convenient Stores, and WinBerg Construction. Click here for more information.
Labor Day Community Walk, Monday, September 1, 10:00 a.m., Montague Trailhead. We will host our 19th annual Labor Day Community Walk, along with the City of Montague and City of Whitehall. This event gives local (and visiting) Michiganders a chance to participate in the walking tradition that many go to St. Ignace for. The walk begins at the Hart Montague Trailhead (behind Montague Foods) and ends at the White Lake Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau's depot.
Thank you to our gold sponsor, New Beginnings Church, and our silver sponsor, Scheid Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. Click here for more information.
Get ready for an unforgettable summer in the White Lake Area! From delicious eats, unique brews, charming shops, outdoor adventure all around, and family fun for all ages, we've got you covered this summer. Discover it all and plan your visit at whitelake.org.
We're constantly updating the White Lake Area Summer Events page, so be sure to bookmark it to stay up to date on summer happenings.
Come and enjoy the beautiful White Lake Area, where quaint shops, sandy beaches, historic sites, summer concerts, and outdoor recreation abound along with gorgeous sunsets and a host of unique lodging opportunities. For a list of festivals and special events visit whitelake.org. Contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for additional information at (231) 893-4585.
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