2025 Elk Rapids Harbor Days

Wednesday July 30th thru Saturday Aug 2nd

Clean-up day Sunday August 3rd

Wednesday July 30th, 2025

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.     Senior Luncheon & Bingo – Hosted by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary at the Amvets Post 114
• 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.       Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented 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
• 7:00 p.m.                          HARBOR DAYS Opening Ceremonies – Hosted by Harbor Days Association

Thursday July 31st, 2025

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 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
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.     Art and Craft Show – Presented by the Chamber of Commerce
• 1:00 p.m.                          Movie at Elk Rapids Cinema ($5 donation or free with 2025 Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button)
• 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.         Food Trucks
• 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.       Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
• 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.       Car Show by the Bay – Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.       Ice Cream Eating Contest – Hosted by Ice Cream Peddlers
• 6:00 p.m.  – Midnight       Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
  • 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 pm:        Headwaters
  • 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 am:      Knee Deep
• 7:00 p.m.                           Harbor Voices – Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir  – First Presbyterian Church 
• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.        Trivia for a Cause: The HERTH Edition

Friday August 1st, 2025

• 8 a.m. – Noon                   Farmers Market – Presented by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce ON RIVER STREET
• 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.     Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle – Hosted by Paddle Antrim
• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.     NEW – Child Safety Seat Check – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – ER Fire Department.  Call 231-264-5161 to set up a time 
• 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 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Kids Crafts, Foam Party, Mermaid Interaction and Ice Cream! (Note: Wear your bathing suit for the foam party) – Hosted by Elk Rapids District Library
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.       Cornhole Tournament Registration (Onsite registration is $30 per team, cash only. Teams may bring their own bags or use those supplied onsite.) – Hosted by The Dam Shop
• 3:00 p.m.                          Penny Scramble – Ages 5 & under and 6-12 – Hosted by Amvets Post 114 and American Legion
• 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Pet Show – Registration @ 3:00 p.m. – Show @ 4:00 p.m. – Hosted by Elk Rapids Animal Hospital
• 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.     Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.      Family Line Dancing with Kay! – Hosted by Fitness Line Dancing with Kay
• 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.      Cornhole Tournament – Hosted by The Dam Shop
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.      Harborun – Packet Pickup & Registration
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight       Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
  • 6:00 – 7:45 pm:          Spencer Hollenbeck
  • 8:00 pm – 12:00 am:  Yankee Station
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 – First Presbyterian Church

Saturday August 2nd, 2025

• 7 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.           Harborun Registration – Registration forms available at:  https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ElkRapids/ElkRapidsHarborun
• 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.    Rotary Roundup Breakfast – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids (Located at Hertha)
• 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
• 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.    Rotary Breakfast + Roundup BBQ and Cash Bar – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids (Located at Hertha)
• 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.    Food Trucks – Located in Veterans Park
• 11:30 a.m.                       Mutt Strut Dog Parade – Down River Street
• Noon –                            Grande Parade – Down River Street
• Noon – 11:00 p.m.          Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
• 12:00 p.m.                      Sand Sculpture Registration – CLICK HERE to pre-register
• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.   $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying  – Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf 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)
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.     Sand Sculpture Building
• 3:00 p.m.                        $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Final Round– Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
• 3:00 p.m.                        Paddlebuoy/Paddleboard Races Harbor Days on Elk River – Hosted by Bayfront Beach & Bike
• 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 3rd, 2025

• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Clean Up Day! – All volunteers welcome – Meet at the First Presbyterian Church – Lighthouse for breakfast
• 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Miss BeBot clean up at Dam Beach – Thank you to the Grand Traverse Watershed