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There is always plenty to see and do in the Macatawa/West Michigan area.

If you know of an event that we do not currently have on our calendar, let us know and we'll add it to the schedule.

Check the Holland Convention and Visitor's Bureau for area events.

Search The Holland Michigan Business List for Area Info

 

2026

Weekly & Recurring Summer Events:
Farmers Market at Holland Civic Center: Saturdays & Wednesdays, 8 am - 5pm, www.hollandfarmersmarket.com
Street Performer Series downtown Holland (8th St.): Thursdays 6:30-8pm, Mid June to Mid August: www.holland.org/summer-street-performer-series

 

Wednesday Night Sailing Races - Hosted by the Bay Shore Yacht Club
Summer Concert Series at Kollen and/or Centennial Park: Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm, June 13 - Aug. 22
Events and Important Dates:
JANUARY

- Shipstore and Buildings are Closed on Saturdays & Sundays in January
January 1
Shipyard Offices and Buildings closed for New Years Day - Every Year
January 15
Second half of Storage balance is due on or before January 15th

 FEBRUARY
- Shipstore and Buildings are Closed on Saturdays & Sundays in February.
February
March 1 - Slip Payment Balance is Du

 MARCH

- Shipstore and Buildings are Closed on Saturdays (1st & 2nd) & Closed on All Sundays in March

March 21
Store and Yard opens on Saturdays from 8am-5pm (Always the 3rd Saturday in March)

 APRIL

- Shipstore and Buildings are now Open 7 Days a week (closed Easter)
April 5 -
Store and Yard is closed for Easter
April 12 -
Store and Yard opens on Sunday from 9am-4:30pm (Closed for Easter
)


 MAY


May 1
Bathhouse at Z-Dock opens for the season.
May 1 -10 Holland Tulip Time Festival www.tuliptime.com
May
9 Fireworks! Tulip Time Fireworks Grand Finale at Kollen Park in Holland on Lake Macatawa at Dusk; Live Music and Activities start may be starting at 6pm.
May 22 The Shipyard Pool, Hot tubs, and Poolhouse Open
May 24 (Sunday) Party Time AND Live Band- Cook out is next to the playgournd, from 12-2 pm. And Music by The Black River Band, 11:45 to 2:45
May 25 Memorial Day


 JUNE

June 5-7 The GL52 Regatta on Lake Michigan outside the Holland Channel

June 18 Pops at the Pier (actually in the Shipyard Party Barn - #3) including the Holland Symphony Orchestra and the Holland Jazz Orchestra usually begin at 6:30 pm

June 19
- Friday 11-7, Wok Me Up Food Truck
June 20
Saturday 11-7, Wok Me Up, Food Truck

June 26
Friday, 3-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck
June
27 Saturday, 11-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck
June 28
Sunday, 11-7, Holy Smokers BBQ, Food Truck

 JULY


July
3 Friday, 3-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck

July 4
Holland Fireworks from Kollen Park on Lake Macatawa

July 4

Independence Day
July 4

Live Music and Complimentary Chili Dogs, Brats, and Grilled Salmon- Cook out is next to the playgournd, from 12-2:30, Weather Permitting. And Music by The Cheap Dates, 11:45 to 2:45
July 4

Fireworks from the Holland South Pier around 10PM
July
5 Sunday, 11-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck

July
10 Friday, 4-8, Zomburgers, Food Truck

July 11
Chicago Mac Race
July
11 Saturday, 11-2, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Food Truck
July
12 Sunday, 11-7, Kitchen 55, Food Truck

July 15
Winter Storage Deposits are Due.
July 17
Friday, 3-7, Papa’s TacosFood Truck

July 16
Saturday, 11-7, Papa’s Tacos, Food Truck
July
19 Sunday, 11-7, Slingin’ Weenies, Food Truck

July 24
Friday, 3-7, A&L Tacos Food Truck
July 25
Saturday, 11-7. Airborne Burritos, and Kitchen 55 Food Truck
s
July 26
Sunday, 11-7, Zomburgers, Food Truck
July
31 Friday, 3-7, Slingin’ Weenies, Food Truck
July 31 August 3 Big Red Classic (Salmon Slam fishing Tournament


 AUGUST

July 31- August 2 Big Red Classic (Salmon Slam fishing Tournament
August 2
Sunday, 11-7, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Food Truck
August
14 Friday, 3-7, Holy Smokers BBQ, Food Truck

August 16
Sunday, 11-7, Slingin’ Weenies, Food Truck
August 21
Friday, 3-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck

August 22
Saturday, 11-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck
August 23
Sunday, 11-7, Kitchen 55, Food Truck

August 28
Friday, 3-7, Papa’s Tacos, Food Truck
August
29 Saturday, 11-7, Holy Smokers BBQ, Food Truck

August
30 Sunday, 11-7, A&L Tacos, Food Truck



 SEPTEMBER

September 6 (Sunday) Complimentary Chili Dogs, Brats, and Grilled Salmon- Cook out is next to the playgournd, from 12-2, Weather/Covid Permitting
September
6 Sunday, 3-7, Slingin’ Weenies, Food Truck

September
7 Monday, 11-7, Slingin’ Weenies, Food Truck

September 7 Labor Day
September 8
Pool is Closed for the season
September 12 Anchorage Cup Regatta
September 11-13
GL52 Macatawa Challenge- Held on Lake Michigan - Part of the GL52 Summer Series
September 20
Shipyard closed on Sundays until April (This is always the 2nd Sunday after Labor Day)
September 24-26
VX One North American Championshiip, Macatawa

 OCTOBER

- Shipstore and Buildings are Closed on Sundays in October
October 15
End of the season - If you are not storing your boat with us this winter, the summer dockage season is over. Should your boat remain in the slip after Oct. 15th, Late-Season Dockage charges will apply.

NOVEMBER

- Shipstore and Buildings are Closed on Sundays in November and on Saturdays after Thanksgiving.
November 1
Slip Rental Deposits are Due - Returning customers need their deposit in to reserve a slip for next summer.
November 15
First half of Winter Storage balance is due on or before November 15th
November 26 - 29 Thanksgiving Break!
Shipyard is always closed for Thanksgiving and the 3 days after.
Saturdays After Thanksgiving:
Shipyard closes on Saturdays until mid March (We always close the Saturday After Thanksgiving)

DECEMBER

- Shipstore and Buildings are Closed on Saturdays & Sundays in December
.
December 25 & January 1
Shipyard Offices and Buildings are closed on these 2 days for the Holidays

     Eldean Shipyard    2223 South Shore Drive    Holland, Mi 49423   Phone 616 335-5843    FAX 616 335-5848    Email info@eldean.com