Harbor Beach Calendar of Events

Harbor Beach, Michigan

Chamber of Commerce

2008 Calendar of Events

5/10/2008
Harbor Beach Happenings
Antique Radio Broadcast, Maritime Button Day Specials, Bloomers Plant Exchange, HB Auxiliary Bake Sale, HB Lady Pirates Bake Sale, Flea Market – Vendor Street Sales, Antique and Collectible Appraisal Fair, Gold Buy and Appraisals, Car Cruise, Jams and Jellies by Beth Ann, Crowe’s Anchorage Soft Serve Ice Cream, Quilters Garage Sale - Rag Rugs, Royal Scoops/Dollar House/Popcorn/Tomato Race Kick-Off, Flower Boutique Plant Sale, Designer Inspired Purses, and J & J Woodworking.
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
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5/10/2008
County-wide Plant Exchange
Bring plants to exchange with others - house/garden plants.
Location: Harbor Beach City Hall Parking Lot
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Bloomers
Contact: Dorislee Doyle (989) 479-6347

5/24/2008-5/25/2008
Thumb Arts Guild
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Location: Community House Gym
Sponsored By: Thumb Arts Guild
Contact: Judith Marion (989) 738-6410

5/24/2008
DJ In The Park
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Location: North Park Campground Pavilion
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

5/26/2008
Memorial Day Parade And Service
Parade through the streets of Harbor Beach, followed by a short memorial service at Memorial Park.
Location: Downtown, Harbor Beach
Sponsored By: American Legion
Contact: Dennis Essenmacher (989) 864-3124

6/7/2008
Pro-king Fishing Tourney
Fishing Tournament.
Location: Harbor Beach Marina
Sponsored By: OffShore Marina, Fisherman's Center
Contact: Karen Thede (989) 550-6165

6/18/2008
2008 Annual Golf Scramble
18 holes of golf with cart, dinner, and refreshments, Door prizes, cash prizes.
Location: Ubly Heights Golf And Country Club
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation
Contact: Connie Wolschleger (989) 479-5023

6/23/2008 6/27/2008
Youth Basketball Camp
This program will consist of drills and games. Each participant will receive a basketball and shirt. To Register, call Ron Wruble at 479-6529 or Marilee Shock at 479-9602.
Location: Harbor Beach High School
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-3363

6/28/2008
Dj In The Park
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Location: North Park Campground Pavilion
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

6/28/2008 6/29/2008
Polka Camping Weekend
Polka with a live band at the campground
Location: North Park Campground
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

6/28/2008 6/29/2008
Harbor Beach Tractor Pull
Weekend of Tractor pulling excitement, including lawn, hobby, farm tractor, and truck pulling.
Location: Grice House Museum Grounds
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce/FFA
Contact: Tony Burkhard (989) 479-0444

6/29/2008
Coast Guard Open House
Open house for the US Coast Guard Station at Harbor Beach
Location: US Coast Guard Station
Sponsored By: US Coast Guard
Contact: Jack Kriete (989) 479-3884

7/7/2008 8/1/2008
Summer Recreation 2008
Summer recreational program of Harbor Beach invites youth ages 5 to 12 to come join the fun activities Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Activities include: games, arts & crafts,
Location: Various Locations in Harbor Beach
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

7/9/2008 7/13/2008
Maritime Festival
Jet ski competition, fireworks, historic tours, dancing, and musical entertainment.
Location: Downtown, Harbor Beach And Harbor Area
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

7/12/2008
Heritage Day At Grice House Museum
Exhibits and a look back of the history of Harbor Beach.
Location: Grice House Museum Grounds
Sponsored By: Grice House Heritage Association
Contact: Scott Rayl (989) 479-3241

7/12/2008
5k Walk/run
5K Walk/Run, in celebration of the Maritime Festival. Race begins at 9 a.m. at Bathing Beach Park, along the bike path.
Location: Harbor Beach Bathing Beach Park
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation
Contact: Connie Wolschleger (989) 479-5023

7/12/2008 7/13/2008
Poor Man's Promotions Craft Show
Arts and Crafts Show.
Location: Frank Murphy Museum Grounds
Sponsored By: Poor Man's Promotions
Contact: Marlene Tibbits (989) 874-4774

7/19/2008
3 On 3 Beach Assault
Basketball tournament, proceeds go to the local athletic association.
Location: Harbor Beach Bathing Beach Park
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation, Athletic Association
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

7/22/2008
Gold And Silver Friendship Tea
Formal High Tea limited to eight ladies. Registration Necessary. Call (989) 864-3817. Donation $15.00.
Location: Frank Murphy Museum Dining Room
Sponsored By: Murphy Museum
Contact: Sheila Eddy (989) 864-3817

7/25/2008 7/27/2008
Our Lady of Lake Huron Summer Festival
13 Annual Festival. Live entertainment, Las Vegas style games, Texas Hold 'em Tournament, benefit auction, outdoor Mass, food and much more.
Location: OLLH School Play Ground - South 3rd Street
Sponsored By: Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Parish
Contact: Jessica/Dave Mausolf (989) 479-3425

8/8/2008 8/10/2008
Blue Water Area Antique / Yard Sale Trail
Over 200 Miles of Antiques and Yard sales and so much more to explore. From Sebewaing in the north to New Baltimore in the south.
Location: Along M-25
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
Contact: RaeMe Szudzik (989) 479-9494

8/9/2008
Kids Fishing Tournament
Annual Kids Fishing Tournament.
Location: Offshore Marina
Sponsored By: Thumb Chapter, Michigan Salmon and Steelhead Association
Contact: Allen Elzinga (989) 479-6365

8/9/2008
Family Fun Weekend
A weekend of Family Fun
Location: North Park Campground
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

8/9/2008 8/10/2008
Carriage House Art Fair
Annual Carriage House Art Fair will be held on the grounds of The Frank Murphy Memorial Museum, 156 South Huron Ave., Harbor Beach, MI 48441. Offerings by Michigan artists for
Location: Frank Murphy Museum Grounds
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Susan Carlson (989) 479-6727

8/24/2008
Citywide Ecumenical Picnic
Enjoy clowning, singing, fellowship, and fun. Hot dogs and buns will be provided. We will share a Potluck style meal. (5:30-7:00 PM)
Location: Bathing Beach Park
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Ministerial Association
Contact: Rev. Paula Timm (989) 479-6053

8/30/2008
DJ in the Park
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Location: North Park Campground
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

8/30/2008 8/31/2008
Poor Man's Promotions Craft Show
Arts and Crafts Show.
Location: Frank Murphy Museum Grounds
Sponsored By: Poor Man's Promotions
Contact: Marlene Tibbits (989) 874-4774

9/13/2008
Arts And Craft Fair On Murphy Museum Lawns
Arts and Craft Fair on Murphy Museum Grounds.
Location: Frank Murphy Museum Grounds
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation
Contact: Connie Wolschleger (989) 479-5023

9/13/2008
Rock-a-Thon
Rocking chair marathon to raise money for the 'Harbor Beach Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Location: Downtown, Harbor Beach
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Community Hospital Auxiliary
Contact: Kelly Smith (989) 479-3201

9/13/2008
Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition
A lively and engaging forum for boys and girls ages 8-15 to compete separately against their peers in punting, passing, and kicking skills.
Location: Harbor Beach High School Football Field
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

9/13/2008
Harvest Festival/Merchant's Chili Cook-off
Craft and Veggie Vendors, local musical talent, annual merchants chili cook off.
Location: Downtown, Harbor Beach
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Scott Rayl (989) 479-3241

10/3/2008 10/5/2008
Halloween Camping Weekend
Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Trick-or-Treat, Costume Contest, Hayrides and Refreshments.
Location: North Park Campground
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

10/5/2008
World Communion Worship Service
On this day we celebrate our oneness in Christ, the Prince of Peace, in the midst of the world we are called to serve, a world ever more in need of peacemaking. (9:30 AM)
Location: Harbor Beach Community Theatre
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Ministerial Association
Contact: Rev. Paula Timm (989) 479-6053

10/10/2008 10/12/2008
Halloween Camping Weekend
Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Trick-or-Treat, Costume Contest, and Refreshments.
Location: North Park Campground
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation
Contact: Ron Wruble (989) 479-9554

10/11/2008
VFW Arts and Crafts, Bake Sale
Arts and Crafts, Bake Sale, and Luncheon.
Location: VFW Hall
Sponsored By: VFW Post 9344 Ladies Auxiliary
Contact: Rosanna Kramer (989) 479-9217

11/17/2008
Holiday Open House
Kick off of the Christmas Holiday Business, extend their hours and offer discounts. (Christmas drawing promotion).
Location: Downtown, Harbor Beach
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Pam Semp (989) 479-3321

11/23/2008
Community Thanksgiving Service
A community worship service on the Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday, held at the Community of Christ Church at 7:00 P.M.
Location: Community of Christ Church
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Ministerial Association
Contact: Rev. Paula Timm (989) 479-6053

11/29/2008 12/27/2008
Christmas Light Display
Drive through the park and view the many sites decorated with Christmas displays.
Location: North Park Campground
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Janice Duerr (989) 479-3388

12/6/2008
Cookie Walk
You are given a tin to fill with homemade cookies of your choice.
Location: United Methodist Church
Sponsored By: United Methodist Church
Contact: Carol Messner (989) 479-6056

12/6/2008
Zion Lutheran Church Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Cookie Walk.
Crafts, Bake Sale, and Luncheon, You are given a tin to fill with homemade cookies of your choice.
Location: Zion Lutheran School
Sponsored By: Zion PTL and Ladies of Zion
Contact: Denise Finkel (989) 479-3750

12/6/2008
Harbor Beach Christmas Parade
Lighted parade heralding the Christmas season. Complete with bands and fuzzy characters and Santa himself. Starts at 5:30 P.M. (Free cookies and hot chocolate).
Location: Downtown, Harbor Beach
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Parade Committee
Contact: Heather Legatz (989) 479-6012

12/9/2008
Victorian Christmas Tea
Formal High Tea limited to eight ladies. Registration Necessary. Call (989) 864-3817. Donation $15.00.
Location: Frank Murphy Museum Dining Room
Sponsored By: Murphy Museum
Contact: Sheila Eddy (989) 864-3817

12/14/2008
Community Christmas Sing
A service of choir and congregational singing that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. (2:00 PM)
Location: Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church
Sponsored By: Harbor Beach Ministerial Association
Contact: Rev. Paula Timm (989) 479-6053

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Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 113
Harbor Beach, MI 48441

Phone: (989) 479-6477
(800) HB-MICH-5
visitor@harborbeachchamber.com