Harbor Days Festival
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 3, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM EDT
Harbor Days Festival
Description
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Senior Luncheon | Hosted by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary at the Amvets Post 114
- 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Carnival | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Evening on River Street – Sweetwater Blues Band | Presented by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Hair Fairy for Teens | Hosted by the Dam Shop
- 7:00 p.m. HARBOR DAYS Opening Ceremonies | Hosted by Harbor Days Association
Thursday August 3rd, 2023
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Group Guided Meditation | Hosted by Waterside Wellness
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Yoga on the Beach | Hosted and Sponsored by Bodywise Fitness & Wellness Center
- 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Carnival | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food Trucks | Located in Veterans Park
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Car Show by the Bay | Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
- 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Car Show MC and Music | Provided by DJ Fixx aka Charlie Lakritz
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream Eating Contest | Hosted by Ice Cream Peddlers
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle | Hosted by Paddle Antrim
- 7:00 p.m. Harbor Voices | Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir Presbyterian Church
- 7:00 p.m. – Midnight Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent | Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
Friday August 4th, 2023
- 8 a.m. – Noon Farmers Market | Presented by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- 10:00 a.m. – Noon Kindness Rock Painting | Presented by Arts & Connection
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Art and Craft Show | Presented by the Chamber of Commerce
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Harbor Days Association Information Booth | Located at the corner of River St and Cedar St.
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food Trucks | Located in Veterans Park
- Noon – 3:00 p.m. $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Kids crafts and ice cream! | Hosted by Elk Rapids District Library
- 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament | Hosted by The Dam Shop
- 3:00 p.m. Penny Scramble – Ages 5 & under and 6-12 | Hosted by American Legion
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pet Show | Hosted by Elk Rapids Animal Hospital
- 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Open | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Harborun | Packet Pickup & Registration
- 7:00 p.m. Fireman’s Waterball Contest | Hosted by Elk Rapids Township Fire Department
- 7:00 p.m. Harbor Voices | Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir Presbyterian Church
- 7:00 p.m. – Midnight Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent | Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
- 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Drum Circle | Hosted and Sponsored by Bayfront Beach & Bike
Saturday August 5th, 2023
- 7 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Harborun Registration | Registration forms available at elkrapidsharbordays.org
- 8:00 a.m. Harborun Fun Run | Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country Programs
- 8:30 a.m. Harborun 5k run/walk & 10K run | Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country Programs
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Harbor Days Association Information Booth | Located at the corner of River St and Cedar St.
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food Trucks | Located in Veterans Park
- 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Chicken BBQ | Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids
- Noon Grande Parade | Down River Street
- Noon – 2:00 p.m. $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
- Noon – 11:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Open | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 1:00 p.m. Paddlebuoy Race registration | Registration on Elk River, east side of the US 31 bridge | NSP and Surftech Free Ride (1-3 pm)
- 1:00 p.m. Sand Sculpture Registration
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kids Activities | Hosted by the Dam Shop
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sand Sculpture Building
- 3:00 p.m. Dinghy Parade | Hosted by Elk Rapids Yacht Club
- 3:00 p.m. Paddlebuoy/Paddleboard Races Harbor Days on Elk River | Hosted by Bayfront Beach & Bike
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Final Round for Hole in One Qualifiers. | Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
- 4:30 p.m. Swan Race | Hosted by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- Dusk Boat lighting contest & display, Presented by the Elk Rapids Yacht Club
- 10:00 p.m. Zambelli International Fireworks | Hosted by Harbor Days Association
Sunday August 6th, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Clean Up Day! | All volunteers welcome | Meet at the First Presbyterian Church – Lighthouse for breakfast
