Harbor Days is a four day community festival taking place in beautiful Elk Rapids. The celebration highlights the best of our picturesque harbor and wonderful community.

Schedule:
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Opening Day
11:30am - 1:30pm: Senior Luncheon hosted by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary at the Amvets Post 114. Serving lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm with bingo and prizes following.
4:00pm - 10:00pm: Arnold’s Amusement Carnival hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club.
6:00pm - 9:00pm: Evening on River Street presented by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.
7:00pm: Harbor Days Opening Ceremonies. Located at the bandstand on River Street. Harbor Days Board invites you to help kick-off Harbor Days 2022.

Thursday, August 4, 2022
4:00pm - 10:00pm: Arnold’s Amusement Carnival Open. Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club.
4:00pm - 9:00pm: Harbor Days Car Show by the Bay located on River Street between Oak St and Elm St. Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association. Click Here for Car Show Registration.
4:00pm - 9:00pm: Food Trucks Located at River and Spruce St.
5:00pm - 9:00pm: Music provided by Charlie Lakritz. DJ Fixx.
6:30pm: Evening Paddle with Paddle Antrim at Rotary Park. Hosted by Paddle Antrim.
7:00pm: Harbor Voices at First Presbyterian Church. Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir.
7:00pm - Midnight: Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent, located on the corner of Bridge St & First St.

Friday August 5, 2022
8:00am - Noon: Farmers Market at the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce/Rotary Park on US 31. Presented by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
9:00am - 10:00am: Yoga on the Beach located at the west end of Veterans Memorial Park.
9:00am - 11:00am: Let’s Learn Pickleball - Preregistration required at [email protected] Hosted by Milton Township Pickleball Group.
9:00am - 4:00pm: Art and Craft Show located in Veterans Memorial Park. Presented by Harbor Days. Click here for the Craft Show Application.
10:00am -  4:00pm: Harbor Days Information Booth
10:00am - Movie at the Cinema Presented by Elk Rapids Cinema
10:30am: Diaper Derby Registration under the tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
10:45am Diaper Derby Race under the tent in Veterans Memorial Park. Presented by Harbor Days
11:00am - 1:00pm: Let’s Learn Pickleball -  Preregistration required at [email protected] Hosted by Hosted by Milton Township Pickleball Group.
11:00am: Toddler Trot Registration under the tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
11:00am - 9:00pm: Food Trucks Located at River and Spruce St.
11:15am Toddler Trot Race under the tent in Veterans Memorial Park. Presented by Harbor Days
Noon - 3:00pm: $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying Round at Elk Rapids Golf Club. Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club.
Noon: Movie at the Cinema Presented by Elk Rapids Cinema
1:00pm - 7:00pm: Beverage Area located next to HERTH Presented by Harbor Days
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Crafts and Ice Cream on the Library grounds. Hosted by Elk Rapids District Library.
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Let’s Learn Pickleball - Preregistration required at [email protected] Hosted by Milton Township Pickleball Group.
2:00pm - Movie at the Cinema Presented by Elk Rapids Cinema
3:00pm: Penny Scramble on Veterans Memorial Park Beach. Hosted by American Legion.
3:00pm - 11:00pm: Arnold’s Amusement Open. Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club.
4:00pm - Movie at the Cinema Presented by Elk Rapids Cinema
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Harborun Packet Pickup and registration in Veterans Memorial Park. Or to register online Click here
6:00pm - Movie at the Cinema Presented by Elk Rapids Cinema
7:00pm: Fireman’s Waterball Contest located at the east end of Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by Elk Rapids Township Fire Department.
7:00pm: Harbor Voices at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Spruce and Chippewa Streets. Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir.  
7:00pm - Midnight Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent, located on the corner of Bridge St & First St.
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Drum Circle located on the beach at Veterans Memorial park.

Saturday, August 6, 2022
7:00am - 8:00am: Harborun Registration under tent in Veterans Memorial Park. Or to register online Click Here
8:00am: Harborun Fun Run. Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross County Programs.
8:30am: Harborun 5k run/walk & 10K run.
11:00am - 7:00pm: Harbor Days Information Booth
11:00am - 9:00pm: Food Trucks Located at River and Spruce St.
11:30am - 6 pm. Chicken BBQ located at Elk River Landing. Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids.
Noon: “Grande Parade” Click here to download the Parade Application.
Noon - 11:00pm: Arnold’s Amusement Open. Hosted by the Elk Rapids Lions Club.
Noon - 2:00pm: $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying Round, Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club.
1:00pm: Paddle Harbor Days Registration on Elk River, east side of the US 31 bridge. Click here to download the Paddleboard Race Entry Form
1:00pm: Sand Sculpture Registration under the tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
3:00pm: Pet Show Registration under the tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
Click here to download the Pet Show Registration
Click here to download the Pet Show Rules
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Sand Sculpture Building Contest located on the Veterans Memorial Park Beach. Presented by Harbor Days
2:00pm - 6:00pm: Cornhole Tournament - River and Spruce St. hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
3:00pm: Final Round for Hole-In-One Qualifiers. Hosted by Elk Rapids Golf Club Map.
3:00pm: Dingy Parade Located at Edward C Grace Memorial Harbor. Hosted by Elk Rapids Yacht Club
3:00pm: Paddle Harbor Days paddle board races on Elk River, east side of the US 31 bridge. Hosted by Bayfront Beach & Bike
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Water Balloon Toss for all ages
4:00pm: Pet Show
4:00pm - 9:00pm: Beverage Area located next to HERTH
4:30pm: Swan Race hosted by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Race starts at the river on Cedar St. Swan numbers can be purchased at Wednesday Evening on River Street events or at The Place 115 Ames St Ste D and E.
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Kids Games at Edward C Grace Memorial Harbor Presented by the Harbor
6:00pm: 9:00pm: Street Musicians
Dusk - Boat Lighting Contest and Display in Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor. Presented by the Elk Rapids Yacht Club.
10:00pm: Zambelli International Fireworks.

Sunday, August 7, 2022
9:00am: Clean Up Day! All volunteers welcome. Meet at the First Presbyterian Church - Lighthouse for breakfast.

Date: August 3 - 6, 2022

Location: Various Venues in Elk Rapids, MI

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