With both national and local musical acts performing in three waterfront parks, a Kids' Day, a dozen athletic tournaments, two nights of fireworks and the popular Venetian boat parade, there is something for everyone at the popular Charlevoix festival.
Events officially kick off on Saturday, July 20, with the popular Aquapalooza boating party, volleyball and the Venetian Court’s corn toss competition at Ferry Beach.
Sunday through Wednesday, July 21-24, is host to a myriad of sporting events, including disc golf doubles, tennis, croquet, a sailing regatta and a 3-on-3 soccer tournament. The Drenth Memorial Footrace will take place on Saturday, July 27.
On Wednesday, July 24, things start to pick up speed as the carnival starts, the tiki tent goes up and live music fills the air each night for the remainder of the week. In addition, Wednesday will see Miss Charlevoix crowned at 7 p.m.
For those attempting to drive through the center of the city during this time, keep in mind that Bridge Street will be closed to car traffic starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 and ending after the fireworks on Saturday, July 27, around 10:30 p.m.
The Venetian Festival fireworks take place at dusk on Friday, July 26, on Lake Charlevoix and Saturday, July 27, on Round Lake.
Complete festival event listings can be found in the printed festival booklets and flyers around town, as well as at venetianfestival.com.
Festival merchandise will be sold throughout the week.
Anyone who wishes to donate to the festival’s ongoing fundraising efforts, or who wants to explore future volunteer and leadership opportunities with the festival’s parent organization, can send an email to info@venetianfestival.com or call (231) 547-3872.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231) 675-0099 and adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com
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