Friday, July 29

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Join us for a concert by the popular 80’s band, Starfarm! 
This will be the 8th year the band has returned and it's always a great show!  Find the party in Coghlin Park at the corner
of Culver & Griffith.  Don't miss it!
Venue opens at 6 p.m., $10 per adult, ages 21 and up are welcome. Beverages and food will be available throughout
the evening with Smoke’ N Joe BBQ Food Truck serving food. 
Starfarm starts at 7:15 p.m. 

Saturday, July 30 Dinghy Poker Run

The hilarious Dinghy Poker Run starts at 12 p.m. with registration beginning at 11 a.m. at Coghlin Park gazebo.  This event is packed with laughter and fun, and allows your inner child to come out for an afternoon!  Boaters will race along the Kalamazoo River stopping at various spots to pick up playing cards to secure the best poker hand.  Bring your squirt guns and your best poker face or costume!    Boats 15 ft. or smaller are allowed.  Jet skis and Non-motorized watercraft are not allowed for safety reasons.

Saturday, July 30 Boat Parade & Fireworks

This year the lighted boat parade's theme is Grecian Venetian - get out your togas and join the party!   The parade will start approximately 9:15 p.m.  Lighted boats will travel up the Kalamazoo River and around the Kalamazoo Lake area displaying their best Grecian decorations and costumes.   Judges along the route will vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with trophies and cash prizes given at an award ceremony Sunday.   Stay tuned for registration information. 
                           
Following the boat parade around 10 p.m. will be a fantastic fireworks show over the Kalamazoo Lake with the best fireworks this Festival has ever seen!

Please Thank & Support Our Very Generous Event Sponsors for 2022!