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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

 

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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
.



 JULY


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 11
Chicago Mac Race

July 15
Winter Storage Deposits are Due.
July 31- August 3 Big Red Classic (Salmon Slam fishing Tournament



 AUGUST

July 31- August 2 Big Red Classic (Salmon Slam fishing Tournament


 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 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    Macatawa, MI 49434    Phone 616 335-5843    FAX 616 335-5848    Email info@eldean.com