Over the past 50 years, the South Haven Blueberry Festival has blossomed into a nationally recognized event, bringing over 40,000 visitors to our small beachtown community.
Most of this year’s festival will be staged in the heart of downtown South Haven. Come join us for a weekend of fun and family events, live entertainment, great food and more!
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A big thanks to our sponsors listed in the right column of the browser. These are the organizations and companies who keep us going, so be sure to check them out!
Sit down and enjoy a piece of blueberry pie and a scoop of Sherman ice cream and help support NBF! Sponsored by Golden Brown Bakery, Sherman Diary & True Blue Farms
When: Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFollowed by the NBF Youth Pageant Contest (pageant moved to Listiak auditorium, 600 Elkenburg due to the threat of rain). For Pageant info contact: Hillary Fisher (269) 870-6399.
When: Thursday 6:00pm to TBD Where: Mainstage At Riverfront ParkFor more event info, contact: Kay Whale (269) 639-0439.
When: Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm Where: First Congregational ChurchSponsored by Star of the Lake Masonic Temple
When: Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: City HallAnd 5K Run/Walk Pre registration & Packet Pick up
When: Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm Where: Huron PavilionFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked pies, etc.
When: Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron PavilionCarnival Bingo at South Haven Moose Lodge, 1023 E. Wells Street. Refreshments available. contact Barb Hall 269-637-3326
When: Friday 10:00am to 8:00pm Where: South Haven Moose LodgeKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary Art time
When: Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 1:00pm to TBD Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary Must be 5 years old, no pre-registration necessary, and NO FEE!!
When: Friday 2:00pm to TBD Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetPulled pork dinner, proceeds to benefit the animals at Al-Van Humane Society-Please help us feed the animals!!! For event info contact: Cathy Thaler (269) 637-4612. cathythaler@al-van.org
When: Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron PavilionLas Vegas Night at the Elks Club 504-1/2 Phoenix Street. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
When: Friday 8:00pm to 12:00pm Where: Elks Club 504-1/2 Phoenix StreetRolling Stones Tribute Band, this is the 50th anniversary of The Stones
When: Friday 9:00pm to 10:30pm Where: Main StageSponsored by South Haven Health System Starting Times/Distance 7:45 am – 5k competitive run 7:50 am – 5k competitive walk 8:30 am – 10k competitive run Registration Registration forms can be found here. All Entries to be mailed to: Kim … Continue reading
When: Saturday 7:00am to TBD Where: Riverfront Water StreetFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionCrawlers only. Sponsored by Village Market. In case of rain the race will be held at The Coffee Beanery (08337 m-140)
When: Saturday 10:00am to TBD Where: Riverfront Water StreetFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked Pies, etc.
When: Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionWill be held at 408 Eagle St. Drop off various dishes at 10am. Judging at 12pm 408 Eagle Street is NBF Headquarters during Festival. T-Shirts, brochures, info, etc available here. Winners of the cook off will be listed on … Continue reading
When: Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: 408 Eagle StSouth Haven Moose Lodge. Refreshments available. Contact Barb Hall 269-637-3326
When: Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm Where: South Haven Moose LodgeNBF Ars & Craft Fair hosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a great juried show, a Must See for you Ladies!!!
When: Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Stanley Johnston ParkUpdate… Parade will follow traditional parade route (no construction changes anymore)
When: Saturday 1:30pm to TBD Where:A combination of fish potatoes, onions, etc. Served with side dishes. Donations: Adults $11.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 For event info contact: Larry Olson 269-637-5536.
When: Saturday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron Street Pavilion“Black River Band” local favorite playing a variety of rock and country, no playing Saturday at 5pm.
When: Saturday 5:00pm to 6:30pm Where: Mainstage At Riverfront ParkA Michigan Rock Band
When: Saturday 7:00pm to 8:30pm Where: Main StageThe Elks Club
When: Saturday 8:00pm to 12:00pm Where: The Elks ClubHosted at the South Haven Regional Airport. Features B17 flights available, and skydivers falling from the skies!!! For more event info, contact: David Johnson (269) 637-7343 or Don Dixon (269) 637-2864
When: Sunday 7:00am to TBD Where: South Haven Regional AirportFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Sunday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionHeld at the North Beach. Sponsored by Sea Scouts Ship #5171. 9am Registration; 10am -1pm Construction; 1pm Judging, Theme TBA Sand Sculpture Theme is “Fun & Games”. For more event info, contact: Mark Holbein (269) 639-9091.
When: Sunday 9:00am to 1:00pm Where: North BeachHeld at Beeches Golf Club, Shotgun start, call 269-637-2600 to enter.
When: Sunday 9:00am to TBD Where: Beeches Golf ClubHosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. A large excellent juried show! A MUST SEE for you ladies!!!
When: Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Where: Stanley Johnston ParkElkart County Tractor Pullers Assoc. Inc. Sponsored by de Best Inc. & Lake Arvesta Farms LLC, Cottage Home, dwelltech Solutions & Cornerstone. For more event info, contact: Brian de Best (269) 637-5666.
When: Sunday 10:00am to TBD Where: Water StreetSit down and enjoy a piece of blueberry pie and a scoop of Sherman ice cream and help support NBF! Sponsored by Golden Brown Bakery, Sherman Diary & True Blue Farms
When: Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked pies, etc.
When: Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron PavilionKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary Art time
When: Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 1:00pm to TBD Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary Must be 5 years old, no pre-registration necessary, and NO FEE!!
When: Friday 2:00pm to TBD Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetSponsored by Star of the Lake Masonic Temple
When: Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: City HallCrawlers only. Sponsored by Village Market. In case of rain the race will be held at The Coffee Beanery (08337 m-140)
When: Saturday 10:00am to TBD Where: Riverfront Water StreetFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionA combination of fish potatoes, onions, etc. Served with side dishes. Donations: Adults $11.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 For event info contact: Larry Olson 269-637-5536.
When: Saturday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Sunday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionHosted at the South Haven Regional Airport. Features B17 flights available, and skydivers falling from the skies!!! For more event info, contact: David Johnson (269) 637-7343 or Don Dixon (269) 637-2864
When: Sunday 7:00am to TBD Where: South Haven Regional AirportHeld at the North Beach. Sponsored by Sea Scouts Ship #5171. 9am Registration; 10am -1pm Construction; 1pm Judging, Theme TBA Sand Sculpture Theme is “Fun & Games”. For more event info, contact: Mark Holbein (269) 639-9091.
When: Sunday 9:00am to 1:00pm Where: North BeachElkart County Tractor Pullers Assoc. Inc. Sponsored by de Best Inc. & Lake Arvesta Farms LLC, Cottage Home, dwelltech Solutions & Cornerstone. For more event info, contact: Brian de Best (269) 637-5666.
When: Sunday 10:00am to TBD Where: Water StreetNBF Ars & Craft Fair hosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a great juried show, a Must See for you Ladies!!!
When: Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Stanley Johnston Park“Black River Band” local favorite playing a variety of rock and country, no playing Saturday at 5pm.
When: Saturday 5:00pm to 6:30pm Where: Mainstage At Riverfront ParkRolling Stones Tribute Band, this is the 50th anniversary of The Stones
When: Friday 9:00pm to 10:30pm Where: Main StageA Michigan Rock Band
When: Saturday 7:00pm to 8:30pm Where: Main StageSit down and enjoy a piece of blueberry pie and a scoop of Sherman ice cream and help support NBF! Sponsored by Golden Brown Bakery, Sherman Diary & True Blue Farms
When: Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked pies, etc.
When: Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron PavilionAnd 5K Run/Walk Pre registration & Packet Pick up
When: Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm Where: Huron PavilionPulled pork dinner, proceeds to benefit the animals at Al-Van Humane Society-Please help us feed the animals!!! For event info contact: Cathy Thaler (269) 637-4612. cathythaler@al-van.org
When: Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron PavilionFor more event info, contact: Kay Whale (269) 639-0439.
When: Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm Where: First Congregational ChurchSponsored by Star of the Lake Masonic Temple
When: Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: City HallCarnival Bingo at South Haven Moose Lodge, 1023 E. Wells Street. Refreshments available. contact Barb Hall 269-637-3326
When: Friday 10:00am to 8:00pm Where: South Haven Moose LodgeLas Vegas Night at the Elks Club 504-1/2 Phoenix Street. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
When: Friday 8:00pm to 12:00pm Where: Elks Club 504-1/2 Phoenix StreetCrawlers only. Sponsored by Village Market. In case of rain the race will be held at The Coffee Beanery (08337 m-140)
When: Saturday 10:00am to TBD Where: Riverfront Water StreetFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked Pies, etc.
When: Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionA combination of fish potatoes, onions, etc. Served with side dishes. Donations: Adults $11.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 For event info contact: Larry Olson 269-637-5536.
When: Saturday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionWill be held at 408 Eagle St. Drop off various dishes at 10am. Judging at 12pm 408 Eagle Street is NBF Headquarters during Festival. T-Shirts, brochures, info, etc available here. Winners of the cook off will be listed on … Continue reading
When: Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: 408 Eagle StSouth Haven Moose Lodge. Refreshments available. Contact Barb Hall 269-637-3326
When: Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm Where: South Haven Moose LodgeUpdate… Parade will follow traditional parade route (no construction changes anymore)
When: Saturday 1:30pm to TBD Where:The Elks Club
When: Saturday 8:00pm to 12:00pm Where: The Elks ClubFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Sunday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionHosted at the South Haven Regional Airport. Features B17 flights available, and skydivers falling from the skies!!! For more event info, contact: David Johnson (269) 637-7343 or Don Dixon (269) 637-2864
When: Sunday 7:00am to TBD Where: South Haven Regional AirportFollowed by the NBF Youth Pageant Contest (pageant moved to Listiak auditorium, 600 Elkenburg due to the threat of rain). For Pageant info contact: Hillary Fisher (269) 870-6399.
When: Thursday 6:00pm to TBD Where: Mainstage At Riverfront Park“Black River Band” local favorite playing a variety of rock and country, no playing Saturday at 5pm.
When: Saturday 5:00pm to 6:30pm Where: Mainstage At Riverfront ParkKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary Art time
When: Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 12:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary
When: Friday 1:00pm to TBD Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetKids Day Events – NO pre-registration necessary Must be 5 years old, no pre-registration necessary, and NO FEE!!
When: Friday 2:00pm to TBD Where: Riverfront Park On Water StreetRolling Stones Tribute Band, this is the 50th anniversary of The Stones
When: Friday 9:00pm to 10:30pm Where: Main StageSponsored by South Haven Health System Starting Times/Distance 7:45 am – 5k competitive run 7:50 am – 5k competitive walk 8:30 am – 10k competitive run Registration Registration forms can be found here. All Entries to be mailed to: Kim … Continue reading
When: Saturday 7:00am to TBD Where: Riverfront Water StreetCrawlers only. Sponsored by Village Market. In case of rain the race will be held at The Coffee Beanery (08337 m-140)
When: Saturday 10:00am to TBD Where: Riverfront Water StreetA Michigan Rock Band
When: Saturday 7:00pm to 8:30pm Where: Main StageElkart County Tractor Pullers Assoc. Inc. Sponsored by de Best Inc. & Lake Arvesta Farms LLC, Cottage Home, dwelltech Solutions & Cornerstone. For more event info, contact: Brian de Best (269) 637-5666.
When: Sunday 10:00am to TBD Where: Water StreetSit down and enjoy a piece of blueberry pie and a scoop of Sherman ice cream and help support NBF! Sponsored by Golden Brown Bakery, Sherman Diary & True Blue Farms
When: Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked pies, etc.
When: Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron PavilionAnd 5K Run/Walk Pre registration & Packet Pick up
When: Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm Where: Huron PavilionPulled pork dinner, proceeds to benefit the animals at Al-Van Humane Society-Please help us feed the animals!!! For event info contact: Cathy Thaler (269) 637-4612. cathythaler@al-van.org
When: Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron PavilionFresh Blueberries, Blueberry Plants, Fresh Baked Pies, etc.
When: Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionA combination of fish potatoes, onions, etc. Served with side dishes. Donations: Adults $11.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 For event info contact: Larry Olson 269-637-5536.
When: Saturday 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionFor event info contact: Ron Seiler (269) 637-1141.
When: Sunday 8:00am to 12:00pm Where: Huron Street PavilionHosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. A large excellent juried show! A MUST SEE for you ladies!!!
When: Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Where: Stanley Johnston ParkFor more event info, contact: Kay Whale (269) 639-0439.
When: Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm Where: First Congregational ChurchSponsored by Star of the Lake Masonic Temple
When: Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: City HallCarnival Bingo at South Haven Moose Lodge, 1023 E. Wells Street. Refreshments available. contact Barb Hall 269-637-3326
When: Friday 10:00am to 8:00pm Where: South Haven Moose LodgeLas Vegas Night at the Elks Club 504-1/2 Phoenix Street. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
When: Friday 8:00pm to 12:00pm Where: Elks Club 504-1/2 Phoenix StreetWill be held at 408 Eagle St. Drop off various dishes at 10am. Judging at 12pm 408 Eagle Street is NBF Headquarters during Festival. T-Shirts, brochures, info, etc available here. Winners of the cook off will be listed on … Continue reading
When: Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: 408 Eagle StSouth Haven Moose Lodge. Refreshments available. Contact Barb Hall 269-637-3326
When: Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm Where: South Haven Moose LodgeUpdate… Parade will follow traditional parade route (no construction changes anymore)
When: Saturday 1:30pm to TBD Where:The Elks Club
When: Saturday 8:00pm to 12:00pm Where: The Elks ClubHosted at the South Haven Regional Airport. Features B17 flights available, and skydivers falling from the skies!!! For more event info, contact: David Johnson (269) 637-7343 or Don Dixon (269) 637-2864
When: Sunday 7:00am to TBD Where: South Haven Regional AirportHeld at the North Beach. Sponsored by Sea Scouts Ship #5171. 9am Registration; 10am -1pm Construction; 1pm Judging, Theme TBA Sand Sculpture Theme is “Fun & Games”. For more event info, contact: Mark Holbein (269) 639-9091.
When: Sunday 9:00am to 1:00pm Where: North BeachHeld at Beeches Golf Club, Shotgun start, call 269-637-2600 to enter.
When: Sunday 9:00am to TBD Where: Beeches Golf ClubNBF Ars & Craft Fair hosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a great juried show, a Must See for you Ladies!!!
When: Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: Stanley Johnston Park
