Lakeshore Harvest Country Bicycle Tour! August 16, 2014 
The third annual Lakeshore Harvest Country Bike Tour will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014, starting at the Kal-Haven Trail Head, off North Bailey Avenue, in South Haven. The family-friendly ride includes five routes, from 15 to 100 miles, designed to accommodate persons of varying abilities.
Riders can visit fruit and produce farms, wineries and cider mills near Allegan, Fennville, Holland, Saugatuck-Douglas and South Haven, Michigan. The event includes farm stops, snacks and lunch, a rest stop at a craft brewery, and a ride across a dam. Registration is open from 6:30am to 10am. Full details are available at www.LHCBT.com, where participants can register and pay online.
The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Blue Star Trail, in
cooperation with the City of South Haven and Lakeshore Harvest Country, Inc. All proceeds go to support the work of the Friends of the Blue Star Trail in the construction of an off-road recreational pathway connecting South Haven and Saugatuck-Douglas along the lakeshore.
For lodging convenient to the Bicycle Tour, please give our office a call at 269.637.5252/800.SO.HAVEN or check out www.southhaven.org!
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Enjoy this solar powered 1890's farm estate showcasing pottery, peacocks, exotic chickens, horses, a llama, and grass fed cattle. Khnemu Studio is Dawn's working artist's pottery studio and a fine craft gallery which is located in the historic barn. Fernwood Farm grows popcorn, pumpkins, vegetables, and sells honey & farm-fresh eggs. Pick your own Flower Field. Stop in for a hands-on tour and meet the resident farm animals!
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Lodging Specials
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Packages!
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From quaint B&B's to cozy cabins, and from modern hotels to waterfront resorts and vacation homes, visitors can find quality lodging to fit every taste and budget! Check out fabulous
Specials &
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A New Tradition! South Haven's
4th Annual
Women's Only Weekend! November 13-16, 2014
Kick up your heels to music, catch up with the latest in fashion and home décor, treat yourself to wine and cheese pairings, chocolate, massages, manicures, sleep in and enjoy a late breakfast, double over with laughter at comedians, take in a classic chick flick, savor fine delicacies specially prepared by our local chefs, enjoy a chocolate fondue, special demonstrations at our local merchants, take pleasure in significant savings and relish a margarita, all at your own pace.
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YouTube Channel!
Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel & send us your favorite South Haven video footage!  | | Thanks Instagram friend @sherlockphoto for this shot! |
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Greetings!
A few chilly days this past week have reminded us that fall will be here before we know it! We have to make the most of August in South Haven! That shouldn't be too hard to do with all the fantastic events & activities coming up.
The 51st Annual National Blueberry Festival will offer everything from helicopter rides (with views of Lake Michigan) at the South Haven Regional Airport to blueberry pie eating contests to live entertainment on the Black River! August offers outdoor entertainment daily! There will be Vintage Baseball games in local parks, yoga classes on beaches, golf and sailing programs for the kids, fishing tournaments, our fabulous farm market, lake excursions on local tall ship, Friends Good Will, and MUCH more!
So before summer 2014 is over, call our office at 269.637.5252/800.SO.HAVEN to check on availability at our beautiful lodging properties! We'll help you find the perfect spot for your summer getaway.
Your friends,
South Haven/Van Buren County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Lawmakers Visit South Haven for Tourism Roundtable!
Biking is a favorite pastime for visitors that come to South Haven and is also popular with our lawmakers! The South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently hosted an event to highlight bicycle tourism in our area. Special thanks to Scott, Ben, and Rock 'n' Road Cycle for supplying our group with bikes! U.S. Congressman Fred Upton, State Senator John Proos, State Representatives Aric Nesbitt and Bob Genetski were all in attendance! Thanks to our elected officials for all they do to help tourism in our area!
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51st Annual National Blueberry Festival in Downtown South Haven!
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August 7-10, Times Vary.
Brief History: After the forests were cleared and lumber shipped to ports like Milwaukee and Chicago to build their cities, another industry took over in South Haven - agriculture. Due to the temperate lake breezes, it was discovered by world-renowned horticulturists like Liberty Hyde Bailey, a South Haven native, that this area was perfect for growing fruit, particularly blueberries, peaches and grapes. South Haven is proud to be known as the "Blueberry Capital of the World" because Michigan, and particularly Van Buren County, ranks as the nation's leading producer of the crop.
This four day festival will be held in various locations in and out of doors in the Lake Michigan Beachtown community of South Haven, Michigan. Many events take place overlooking South Haven's picturesque harbor, our 110 year old Lighthouse and Lake Michigan.
Top events are a Kids' blueberry pie eating contest, top-tier free evening entertainment throughout the festival, Blueberry pancake breakfasts, Saturday and Sunday, Blueberry Festival Parade on Saturday, Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Downtown Sidewalk Sales, Blueberry Festival Cook Off, 5k Run/Walk on Saturday and Rotary club fly-in, Classic Car Show and Pancake breakfast at South Haven Regional Airport.
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Junior Sailing Program
with the South Haven Yacht Club!
Through August, Times Vary.
The South Haven Yacht Club will be offering four two-week programs this summer!
Jr. Sailing Registration Form
South Haven Yacht Club Jr. Sailing Flyer
Session 1 : June 16-19 & June 23-26
Session 2 : July 7-10 & July 14-17
Session 3 : July 21 -24 & July 28-31
Session 4 : August 4-7 & August 11-14
Cost is $175.00 per student. Sessions are filled on a first-come first serve basis.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday.
Opti Explorers: 9am-12pm, Adventure Sailing & Racing: 1-4pm.
Students who complete Opti Explores and can demonstrate skills & knowledge may enroll in Adventure Sailing Advance Opti course. If you have questions regarding students being in this class please discuss with Sailing Chairman.
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Steelheader's Fish Boil at the Huron Street Pavilion!
August 9, 4-8pm.
The Fish Boil is a Great Lakes culinary tradition that originated in Wisconsin. The crews on commercial vessels that were fishing for Lake Trout and Whitefish would boil some of their catch on the coal fired stove for a meal while at sea.
While today's fish are still caught at sea, they are caught by local sportfishermen and donated to the Chapter. The overall principal of boiling the catch remains the same with the added twist of not only Trout, but also Salmon, red potatoes, onions, other side dishes and a little (or a lot, depending on your cravings) of melted butter.
The Fish Boil meal itself requires a minimum of 40 volunteers to conduct and on average those volunteers remarkably serve 900 to 1100 meals to attendees in a four hour time span.
Be sure not to miss out on this great event and get there early as supply is limited!
southhavensteelheaders.com
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South Haven Steelheader's Perch Tournament!
August 16, 7am-12pm.
Register for this and any other local South Haven Steelheader tournaments HERE.
YELLOW PERCH TOURNAMENT RULES: 1. DNR Rules Followed
2. Payout 35 Heaviest Fish
3. $15 Registration Fees/Person
4. Payout Cash & Prizes Based on Entries
5. Fishing Times 7am-Noon
6. Weigh-In 1:30pm @ Moose Lodge
7. Heaviest Goby Weight Awarded Prize as Well!
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38th Annual All Crafts Fair
in Stanley Johnston Park!
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Photo by Jamie Garvison.
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August 30 & 31, Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 10am-4pm.
South Haven's scenic Stanley Johnston Park hosts hundreds of exhibitors of fine arts & crafts this weekend! Interspersed are food booths with gourmet selections & other more casual fare. The event is hosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. www.southhavenmi.com
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