Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
About this event
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is a cultural festival in Grand Haven, Michigan, at Waterfront and downtown Grand Haven. The 2026 event takes place Jul 24 – Aug 2, 2026. A ten-day lakeshore tradition honoring the U.S. Coast Guard with ship tours, parades, fireworks, craft fairs, carnival rides, concerts, and community events along Lake Michigan in the Coast Guard City.
Annual, late July through early August
Location & directions
Waterfront and downtown Grand Haven, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Frequently asked questions
When is Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival 2026?
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival takes place Jul 24 – Aug 2, 2026 in Grand Haven, Michigan. Annual, late July through early August
Where is Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival held?
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is held in Grand Haven, Michigan, at Waterfront and downtown Grand Haven, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
What is Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival?
A ten-day lakeshore tradition honoring the U.S.
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