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Save the Dates!
Ice Breaker 2014
January 31-February 2
West Michigan's predominant and growing winter festival showcases dazzling ice sculptures, a chili cook-off, pub slide, horse drawn wagon rides, crafts for kids, and many more exciting fundraising events for local communities.
A major highlight of the event is the sculpting of more than 50 blocks of ice, weighing 300 pounds each, into incredible works of frozen art. The Ice Sculpting competition has three divisions - professional, amateur and student. While admiring all the amazing ice displays along the way; make sure to enjoy the Pub Slide, with food, drink, & entertainment specials offered at participating bars and restaurants all weekend long.
The streets of South Haven will also be blazing on Saturday due to the chili cook-off, along with the Boy Scouts' "Heat the Streets," offering 3 fire pits open for s'more roasting! The Professional Chili Cook-Off provides downtown South Haven restaurants & bars the opportunity to vie for the coveted "Con Carne Trophy." You can contact the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce at events@southhavenmi.com for more information! 
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Choose from one of our romantic bed & breakfasts, historic inns, family-owned hotels and resorts, or even rent a cozy cottage. Check out our fabulous Specials & Packages at www.southhaven.org for great savings!
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Quick Links
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Instagram friend @kyletait captured our local tall ship, Friends Good Will, from the deck of a beautiful lakefront house during the Parade of Homes!
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Thank you Karly McCullough for this perfect photo of South Haven's lighthouse!
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South Haven's Black River captured by Micheala Miller.
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Even on a dreary November day, the fall colors outside our office still look beautiful and cheer us up! & yes, those are Christmas lights on that light pole, getting us excited for the holidays! Photo by Jamie Garvison.
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Michigan Memories
By Mike Hall, age 10
(Class Project, St. Paul Lutheran School,
South Haven, 4th Grade)
 "MI is cold in winter and hot in summer. MI has wolves, wolverines, worms. Lakes, lagoons, lochs. Michigan is fishing in the Ausable. MI is copper mining in Camulet. MI is bike riding on Mackinaw Island."
Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest Please help our staff photographer, Jamie Garvison, by voting for her South Haven photos entered in the Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest! Click on the links below to vote! Voting is open through November 17. Bottom Right Bottom Left Top Left Top Right  To request an Official Visitors Guide with a complete listing of lodging members contact us at 269.637.5252/1.800.SO.HAVEN.
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YouTube Channel!
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Thanks Instagram friend @sherlockphoto for this shot!
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Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel & send us your favorite South Haven video footage!
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Greetings!
From the twinkling lights that illuminate our covered outdoor ice rink to shop windows ornately decorated for the holidays, 'tis the season for a South Haven getaway! When it comes to unique one-of-a-kind gifts that you can't find in any mall, you'll find them all here! Shop local wineries, jewelry makers, pastry bakers, and candle makers. Find unique treasures at antique dealers, art galleries, museum gift shops, and more.
If less stress and more memories are at the top of your "to do" list this year, then why not arrange a family getaway? It's the ultimate gift for everyone! It's all about making memories, right? If you're running short on space or time to grocery shop, bake, clean house, change sheets, and entertain then this is a one-size-fits-all gift for the whole family! Pick your dates, pick a place and leave the details to the hospitality pros. Choose from family fun packages at hotels or pick from over a dozen B&B's if you're looking for a couples getaway. If being all together is the point of the holidays, then why not rent a house that sleeps up to 20? Check out all of the options at www.southhaven.org.
Your friends,
South Haven/Van Buren County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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27th Annual Mistletoe Market at South Haven Center for the Arts
November 16-December 8, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
12-5pm. The 27th annual holiday boutique is one of the Art Center's biggest fundraiser events each year. This year, the South Haven Center for the Arts will have over 40 participating local artists and crafters on display for you to purchase their goods and kick off the holiday season. All arts and crafts are for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Art Center.
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Indoor Farm Market at Foundry Hall
Every Saturday through April, 11am-3pm.
If you love the South Haven Farmers' Market in the summer, you'll love this! The Indoor Market was created last year and is a vibrant, fresh, and exciting part of our community. Be sure to reap the benefits and pleasures of freshly picked products as well as handmade items. Purchase produce and baked goods from your favorite Farmers' Market vendors during the winter season at Foundry Hall! www.foundryhall.org
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Al Van Humane Society Cookie Caper at the First Congregational Church
 November 23, 9am-3pm. This annual holiday event will help our darling 4-legged friends. A donation of $5 is asked per plate of delicious homemade holiday cookies! www.al-van.org
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Southwest Michigan Art Association Wine Tasting at St. Julian Winery
November 23, 6-9pm.
Browse our tasting room & see local artists display their handcrafted artwork. Wine by the glass will be available for purchase & appetizers will be provided.
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Ice Rink Opens for the Season!
November 27, time TBA.
Come out and enjoy another season of ice skating under the beautiful, sparkling lights of the Huron Street Pavilion! Click here for updates and details!
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2013 Festival of Trees
November 29-December 8, times vary.
Everyone will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of gorgeous trees & wreaths displayed at City Hall. Gift Baskets filled with delicious and beautiful treats, as well as Christmas Centerpieces are available for purchase! All would make for lovely gifts. The Festival of Trees is an annual event that is put together by We Care I.N.C. and many volunteers from our community. This is a fundraiser for We Care with all proceeds used to benefit families in need within our community. The festival kicks off with the Santa Claus is coming to town parade on November 29 at 6:30pm! For details, please check out
www.wecare-inc.org.
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