It began as a picnic in 1924 and only Coast Guard personnel were invited. But now the Annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival attracts over 350,000 fun seekers!
The last half of July is the busiest time of the entire summer. Over the next couple of weeks there are 25 different fairs and festivals in the West Michigan area.
The annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, which was slated to take place July 24 - August 2, 2020 has officially been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.