28th Annual Mistletoe Market
at the South Haven
Center for the Arts!
November 15-December 24!
Open Monday-Friday 11am-6pm,
Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm.
Your one stop shop for great one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists and crafts people! The Mistletoe Market Christmas Boutique is an annual fundraiser held by the South Haven Center For the Arts. Local artists display their jewelry, paintings, photography and more. This is an excellent way to begin your holiday shopping! A portion of proceeds will benefit the Center for the Arts. For details, click here! |
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Fall Lodging Specials
and
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 &
Packages here!
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South Haven's Lighthouse Threatened by Corrosion
Our century old South Haven lighthouse is in need of some major attention! It looks beautiful on the outside, of course, but on the inside it's a different story! Corrosion is threatening to destroy the base, seams, windows and stairs. It has been estimated that the cost of repairs to preserve our lighthouse for another 100 years will be $275,000. In 2012 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers handed ownership over to the Historical Association of South Haven who has recently made a separate committee to collect financial support for preservation efforts. You can attend an information session on November 29th at the Historic Hartman School for full details! In the meantime, be sure to check out their website at www.southhavenlight.org.
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Quick Links
 | | Fall is the perfect time to take a hike or bike on the Kal-Haven Trail in South Haven! Awesome photo Instagram friend, @boboinoc. |
 | | Thank you, Ryan Lange, for sharing your South Haven beach photo with us! |
 | | Thank you for the delicious shot of Phoenix Street Cafe's Chicken and Waffles, Instagram friend @leun9! Our mouths are watering! |
 | | It's feeling like fall here in South Haven, but there's still plenty to do! Thanks for sharing this unique photo, Instagram friend @alyssacottone. |
 | | We have fun on the beaches year 'round in South Haven! Thank you for sharing your photo with us, Instagram friend @tatteredcuffs! |
 | | Susan Wojcik, owner of Oak Cove Resort in Lawrence, shares this lovely photo of Lake Cora with us! |
 | | What an awesome shot from the sky! Thanks for sharing your photo, Instagram friend @ballentino. |
 | | "Fall into Palisades" by Elliot Rudmann. |
 | | A fall storm over Lake Michigan captured by Jamie Garvison. |
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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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Ever wonder what happens in South Haven in November? Now is the time to find out! Bundle up for a brisk walk on the beach and savor the solitude, or enjoy special time with your sweetie. You never know what might wash up on shore. Fall is the time for wine! Tour, taste, or sink your teeth into a five-course winemaker's dinner. Harvest Celebrations are abundant, and you'll find over 20 wineries within a 40 minute drive.
If you're making your holiday shopping list and checking it twice, small town shopping is twice as nice! Browse unique boutiques, stroll, sample and save on one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.
Looking for a great Girls Getaway? It's no accident that South Haven is the Girlfriends Getaway Capital. Home to the annual Women's Only Weekend, there's still time to book your room and get in on the fun November 13-16th.
And what would November be without a warm wish for a wonderful Thanksgiving? Happy Thanksgiving from your friends in South Haven!
Your friends,
South Haven/Van Buren County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Harvest Winemaker's Dinner
at Fenn Valley Vineyards
in Fennville!
November 1 & 8, 6pm
Join us for an elaborate affair you won't soon forget. These dinners start with a sparkling wine and cheese reception followed by a coursed dinner paired with wine.
Each course contains a Fenn Valley wine specifically paired by the chef and winemaker. The winemaker and other Fenn Valley staff are also available to talk about the wine and theory behind the pairings. For more information, please visit www.fennvalley.com.
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Appleseed Collective in Concert
at Foundry Hall in South Haven!
November 6, 7:30-9pm.
Mix the Hot Club of Paris with the sweaty soul of Dixieland, a couple blades of bluegrass, a pinch of ragtime beat, and a western swinging swagger and you've just conjured the sound of The Appleseed Collective.
Everybody brings something fresh to the table. Upon returning from a trip to New Orleans, guitarist Andrew Brown had a song in his heart that just wouldn't quit-when a chance meeting introduced him to Brandon Smith, violinist and improvisation enthusiast, Andrew knew he'd found the Stephane Grapelli to his Django Reinhardt. Vince Russo, percussionist and van-packing expert, speaks freely and cleverly with each clack of the washboard or ding of the short-order cook's bell. Katie Lee brings a vocal range that is a force to be reckoned with. It's angelic one moment and powerhouse the next, all complemented by twinkling banjo melodies. And the addition of double bassist Ben Rolston to the mix delivers a level of musicality and jazz sophistication that sends hearts a-flutter.
The Appleseed Collective is not a bluegrass band. It's not The Hot Club of Paris. It's not a ragtime cover band. The Appleseed Collective represents Americana music rooted in traditions from all over the world and from every decade, creating a live experience that welcomes every soul and is impossible to replicate. Details at www.foundryhall.org!
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Women's Only Weekend
in Downtown South Haven!
November 13-16, all day every day!
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. Click here for the schedule of events!
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South Haven Steelheaders River Tournaments on the Black River
in South Haven!
November 22 & 29, 7am-12pm.
Register here!
River Tournament Rules are as follows:
- DNR Rules Followed
- Paid for Heaviest Fish: Chinook, Brown, Steelhead. Overall length for tie breaker
- Payout Cash & Prizes based on number of entries
- $10 Registration Fee Per Person
- Fishing Times: 7am-12pm
- Weigh-In prior to 1:30pm at Pyle's Porthole
If fishing in Lake Michigan on the shoreline, you must remain between the blue stairs and Lakecrest Towers. You may also fish the river from the North or South Piers to Blue Star Bridge. Trolling from your boat is allowed from pier heads to Blue Star Bridge. NO TROLLING OUTSIDE PIER HEADS.
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Cooking Class with Chef Joel
at taste in South Haven!
November 23, 4pm.
COOKING CLASSES have begun! We are learning how to cook cuisine from around the world. Make sure you sign up. Classes are only $20 each and fill up fast. On November 23, we will focus on Polish foods! To learn more about Chef Joel and taste, please click here!
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Open Mic at Foundry Hall in South Haven!
 November 26, 7-9pm.
Share your talents in front of a friendly audience that loves to applaud. Foundry Hall's monthly (4th Wednesdays) Open Mic is a great chance to hone your performance skills for a friendly and appreciative crowd. There's plenty of entertainment for non-performers and Mary Hogan's fresh chocolate chip cookies often steal the show! $2-$5 suggested donation. Details at www.foundryhall.org!
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