August 13-16 Homecoming CelebrationPentwaterStrawberry Shortcake Social, Les Bailey Memorial Combined Concert with the Scottville Clown Band & the Pentwater Civic Band, Sand Sculpture Contest, Storytelling, Mason/Oceana County MSU Alumni Golf Scramble, horseshoe tournaments, Marine Corps League Pancake Breakfast, Pentwater Yacht Club Ensign Race, Big Ten Pre-Season Tailgate Party, Homecoming Grand Parade, Fireworks & more.

August 14 Sand Sculpture ContestCharles Mears State ParkOpen for all ages! 2020 theme: Discover Pentwater. Come for a day, a week, a life. Starts at 8 am.

August 14National Wild Turkey Federation Youth Shooting Sports & Turkey

Summer Weekly EventsLittle Sable PointLighthouse ToursOpen Mon. - Sun.Hours: 10 am - 5 pmMay 22 - September 20, 2020

Oceana Historical Park MuseumMearsOpen weekends in June,July & August • 1 pm to 4 pm

Hart HistoricDistrictTues. to Fri.June 12 – Sept. 1111 am to 4 pmAlso available byappointment forSaturday & Sunday

Ensign Sailboat RacesMay – September Wednesdays and SaturdaysPentwater Yacht Club

Last-Friday-of-the-MonthGallery StrollJune through August • 5 pm - 8 pmDowntown Pentwater Art Galleries

Pentwater HistoricalSociety MuseumStarting June 4June, July & August • Tues. - Sat. • 1 - 4 pmSeptember & October • Thurs. - Sat. • 1 - 4 pm

Explorer GuideProgramCharles MearsState Park • PentwaterJune – AugustRecognizing thehistory of the park

Pentwater Farmers MarketJune 1 -September 7Every Monday & Thursday10 am -1 pmOn the PentwaterVillage Green

Annual PentwaterCivic Band ConcertsJune 25 – AugustConcerts begin at 8 pm every ThursdayOn the PentwaterVillage Green

Fridays in HartOutdoor Concerts heldat the Hart Historic District July - August • Music begins at 7 pm

Music on theCommonsJune 18, 230, July 2, 16, 30, August 13, August 27Listen to Diverse artists every other Thursdays at 7-9 pm Hart Commons overlooking Hart Lake

Comedy NightTuesdays, June – September • 9 pmThe Village Pub •

Pentwater

Friday Night Bingo Year RoundPentwater VFW Hall6:30 pm2nd Friday in March thru2nd Friday in DecemberHall and kitchen open at 4:30 pm

Silver LakeConcert SeriesGolden Township ParkTuesdays at 7 pm,July 10 - Sept. 1

Live Blues & JazzGull Landing • PentwaterSundays & Wednesdays, July - August

Live Music Fox Barn WineryFridays

June 11Pentwater Chamber Golf Outing

June 12-14The National Asparagus FestivalHart, MIParade Saturday, June 13th @ 2 pm

June 13, 14Michigan DNR FreeFishing & ORV weekendNo Fishing or ORV license requiredNo State Park Admission Required

June 13Pentwater Community Garage SaleThroughout Pentwater area • 8 am - 5 pmRegister with the Chamber to get on the map

June 20, 21Spring Fest Arts & Crafts FairSaturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-3pmOn the Village Green, over 100 art and craft shopping booths, music, and food.

June 27Tacos for the Trail & Village RidePentwater-Hart Trail

July 2Hart Sparks FireworksDowntown Hart • 6pm - 10 pm

July 3Pentwater Fireworks 10 pm

July 4Thunder on the Dunes!Fireworks over the dunes@ 10 pmSilver Lake Sand Dunes

July 4Annual Ice Cream SocialCountry Dairy, New Era

July 5Stony Lake Sparkler5K Run for CharityStony Lake Park

July 9, 10Don VanZile MemorialBoater Safety Course Pentwater Yacht Club • 8am-Noon

July 9 – 12Vietnam Memorial Traveling WallOceana County Fairgrounds

July 10Pentwater Historical Society presents Lee Murdoch, singerPHS Museum • Deb Deward 869-2230

July 11Teach A Kid Youth EventPentwater Sportfishing Association

July 1156th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts FairOn the Village Green, hosted by the Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club • 9 am - 5 pm

July 17, 18Heros on the DunesSilver Lake State Park & Golden Sands Golf ClubGolf Tournament 7/17, Event 7/18

July 18Mears Art FairJohnson Park • 10 am - 5 pm

July 24Back from the Mac PartyPentwater Yacht Club –Open to public • 5 pm

July 25Hart Car ShowDowntown Hart

July 31-August 1Bronco TakeoverSilver Lake State Park

August 1Pentwater Ladies’Classic TournamentPentwater Sportfishing Association

August 1COVE Benefit Beach Walk/RunCharles Mears State Park • 8:30 – 10:30 amCommunities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE)

August 6, 7Don VanZile MemorialBoater Safety Course Pentwater Yacht Club • 8am-Noon

August 8Jeffrey’s 13th Birthday Party& Corn RoastLewis Farms & Petting Zoo

August 13Les Bailey Memorial Band Concert with Scottville Clown BandOn the Village Green @ 7:30 pm

March 1Pentwater VFW Gun ShowProceeds to Building Fund • 9am-3pm

March 14St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger HuntNEW! Scavenger Hunt throughout the town starting at 1 pm. See www.pentwater.org for clues.

April 1Opening Day of the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area231-873-3083

April 4Golden Sands Golf Course& Bucket Bar Opens

April 11SLSD-Hart Chamber ofCommerce Easter Egg HuntOceana County Fair Grounds • Noon - 2 pm

April 11Hart Hills Bike RaceDowntown Hart

April 11Easter on the GreenOn the Village GreenDtwn Pentwater • Noon Bring the children to meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy an egg hunt, bonnet contest and fun activities.

May 2Brews & Beats Beer Fest Craft Show – NEW!Enjoy local craft beer, wine, food, live music, yard games and more!www.pentwater.org/brewsandbeatsVillage Green • Pentwaterwww.pentwater.org/brewsandbeats

May 2 & 3Spring Volunteer WeekendCharles Mears State ParkVolunteers will meet at park headquarters at 9am. All who volunteer and work from 9am-3:30pm will receive free camping that night.

May 8 - 9Oceana County Student Art ShowPetri Gallery on Second StreetWorks of students, kindergarten thru High School, from all schools in Oceana County.Sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council

May 10Michigan Sport Buggy Assoc. Spring Hill ClimbSilver Lake State Park •10 am

May 15Mac Woods Dunes Rides opens for the season-90th Year!

May 17Wine & Art Scholarship BenefitPentwater Yacht Club • 2-5 pmProceeds support college scholarships for graduating seniors. Sponsored by

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For the Hart-Silver Lake-Mears-Pentwater Area

Pentwater Women’s Club.

May 23 Annual Plant SaleAt Bell Park • 9am-noonGarden Club of Pentwater

May 23Start Big Fish ContestPentwater Sportfishing Association

May 23-25Memorial Weekend AmateurSalmon & Trout Fishing DerbyPentwater Sportfishing Association

May 25Memorial Day ObservanceDowntown Pentwater 10 amMears Cemetery 10 amDowntown Hart 11 am

May 27Pentwater Historical Society Spring DinnerDinner & Movie • VFW Hall

May 29 - 30Jeep InvasionSilver Lake Sand Dunes State Park& Golden Sands Golf Course

May 30 or 31 TBAThe Blessing of the DunersSilver Lake Sand Dunes State Park

June 7Start of Summer PartySunday 5pm • Hot dogs, beverages and tableware provided. Bring a dish to pass. Open to the public. Village Marina • Sponsor Pentwater DDA

Hunting ClinicCharles Mears State Park

August 15, 16Free ORV WeekendNo ORV permit required for Silver Lake State Park

August 15 Pentwater Homecoming Parade4pm • 100+ entry parade, floats and bands.

August 15Homecoming FireworksAt Dusk Over Lake Michigan & Pentwater Pier, in Charles Mears State Park.

August 22 Annual Wooden &Classic Boat Show & ParadePentwater Yacht Club & Village Green10:00am - 4:00pm • Boat Parade - 3:30pm

August 25-29Oceana County FairOceana County Fair GroundsHart, MI • 9 am - 11 pm

August 26Pentwater Historical Society Summer DinnerPentwater VFW Hall

August 28End Big Fish ContestPentwater Sportfishing Association

August 28, 29Annual Sidewalk SalesDowntown Pentwater

September 5Bannink’s Lines Down DerbyPentwater Sportfishing Association

September 5Corn Maze OpensLewis Farms & Petting Zoo

September 5 – 7, 12-13, 19-20Sunflower FestivalLewis Farms & Petting Zoo

September 5, 6Honoring Our EldersTraditional Pow WowOceana Fairgrounds

September 5, 6Hart Heritage Days FestivalHart Historic District

September 11, 12Silver Lake Apple & BBQ FestivalDowntown Silver Lake

September 11, 12“A Glow in the Park”Mears State Park @ DuskLuminous Trail on Old Baldy at dusk, campers are encouraged to light up their sites as well

September 13Michigan Sport Buggy Assoc.Fall Hill ClimbSilver Lake State Park •10 am

September 18 – 20Pentwater SolFestLive Music! Village Green

September 24Harvest DayPentwater Farmer’s MarketVillage Green • 10 am-1 pm

September 26SteinfestGolden Sands Golf Course

September 26, 27Fall Fest Arts & Crafts FairOn the Village Green • PentwaterOver 100 arts and crafters shopping booths, music and food.Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-3pm

October 3, 4Fall Volunteer WeekendCharles Mears State ParkVolunteers will meet at park headquarters at 9am. All who volunteer and work from 9am-3:30pm will receive free camping that night.

October 3HippieFestVal Du Lakes Campground

October 9 & 10OctoberFest-Golden Township Park

October 10OktoberfestIn Pentwater VillageComedy night, Pumpkin & Face Painting, Home Tour, Classic Car & Hot Rod Show, Chili Cook-Off, Corn Hole Tournament, Ring Toss, Stein Hoisting, Raffle, MSU on the Big Screen, Music, Polka Dance Contest, Live Polka Band and more! NEW – 5K STOUT STUMBLE.

October 10COVE Pentwater Home Tour 10 am – 4 pm

October 31Silver Lake Sand Dunes State Park Closes For SeasonLast Day to ride the Dunes

October 31SpooktacularIn Pentwater VillageComedy night, Costume Contest, Halloween on the Green, Trick-or-Treating with Merchants, Pub Crawl, Spooky Scavenger Hunt and Haunted Activities!

October 31Pentwater Village Trick-or-Treating6pm-8pm

November 27Home for the Holidays: Lighted Christmas ParadeHart, MI • 6:30 p.m.

November 28Silver Lake Community Tree Lighting FestivitiesGolden Township Park, Silver Lake • 6 -8:30 pm

November 28Santa Celebrates Christmas in the VillageIn Pentwater • 5 pmSanta’s arrival, merchant open houses, free horse drawn carriage rides, Christmas menus and specials, & more!

November 28Small Business SaturdayPentwater & Hart

November 28, 29Merchant Open HousesPentwaterRefreshments, food, and in store specials.

December 1-31Christmas in the VillageDowntown PentwaterEnjoy a festive atmosphere on main street with its shops, art galleries and restaurants decked out for the season.

December 5Christmas Craft FairPentwater Public School • 9 am-3 pm

December 13C.O.V.E. Afternoon TeaAt Cottages Clubhouse • 1:30 – 4 pm

February 13 & 20, 2021WinterfestCome to Pentwaterin the winter!Fishing Tournament, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding, Snowman Scram 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, Corks & Canvas Benefit for Pentwater Arts Council, Parties, Polar Dip (Freezin’ for a Reason), C.O.V.E. Beer Tasting Fundraiser and more!

February 13, 2021Corks & Canvas – WinterfestVarious locations inPentwater and HartWine Tasting and Art Show at various locations in Pentwater and Hart.

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