Get ready for the highlight of your summer – Venetian Fest in Saugatuck! For decades, this fun-filled event has brought people together to make memories, enjoy good times, and celebrate our amazing community. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas in July,’ so get ready for a festive twist on all your favorite traditions! Come for the fun, stay for the memories!

Schedule of Events:

July 25, 2025

The action kicks off Friday night with an unforgettable concert in Coghlin Park. This year, the one and only StarFarm – the ultimate 1980s cover band – is back to rock the night! With great tunes, food vendors, and a bar to keep you refreshed, it’s the perfect way to start the weekend.

Tickets are $18 each until July 24, and $20 each the day of the event.

The gates open and the DJ starts playing at 5:00pm, StarFarm will take the stage at 7:00pm, and the event will conclude at 11:00pm
You must be 21 years of age or older to enter, valid ID required.
No re-entry will be allowed.

July 26, 2025

Douglas Duck Dash

Join the excitement in Downtown Douglas as hundreds of rubber duckies race to victory—fun, prizes, and quacktastic memories await!

Sponsor one duck for $6, or a flock of 5 for $25.

Businesses can sponsor a waddle of 15 ducks for $100.

Beery Field, 1:00-4:00pm

Dinghy Poker Run

Get your engines (and squirt guns) ready for the wild dinghy poker run.

Dinghy’s race from stop to stop along the Kalamazoo River and Lake Kalamazoo.   Boaters collect poker cards at each stop and return to Coghlin Park by 3:00 pm. Best poker hand wins..

Dinghy’s only. Motorized only. No pontoons.

Starts and ends at Coghlin Park, 12:00-3:00pm.

Lighted Boat Parade

Get ready to celebrate Christmas in July with a spectacular Lighted Boat Parade on the Kalamazoo River! Watch as boats adorned with festive lights and decorations glide across the water, bringing holiday magic to a warm summer night. It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration that blends Christmas cheer with summertime fun, creating unforgettable moments for family and friends. Don’t miss this sparkling summer tradition!

Fireworks

Venetian Fest will culminate in a breathtaking grand finale—a stunning fireworks display that will light up the Kalamazoo River sky in a burst of color and excitement!

Suggested viewing locations: Coghlin Park, Cook Park, Wicks Park, Mt. Baldhead Park, The BARge, The Butler Patio, Coral Gables, The Old Boat House, the lawn area between the Red Dock parking lot and Blue Star Hwy.

Date: July 25 - 26, 2025

Location: Various Venues in MI

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