Harbor Days Festival

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Name: Harbor Days Festival
Date: August 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:55 PM EDT
Event Description:

2025 Elk Rapids Harbor Days

Wednesday July 30th thru Saturday Aug 2nd

Clean up day Sunday August 3rd


Wednesday July 30th, 2025

  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.       Senior Luncheon & Bingo – Hosted by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary at the Amvets Post 114
  • 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.       Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
  • 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Evening on River Street – Sweetwater Blues Band – Presented by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 7:00 p.m.       HARBOR DAYS Opening Ceremonies – Hosted by Harbor Days Association

Thursday July 31st, 2025

  • 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.       Group Guided Meditation – Hosted by Waterside Wellness
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.       Yoga on the Beach – Hosted and Sponsored by Bodywise Fitness & Wellness Center
  • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Art and Craft Show – Presented by the Chamber of Commerce
  • 1:00 p.m.          Movie at Elk Rapids Cinema ($5 donation or free with 2025 Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button)
  • 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.       Food Trucks
  • 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.       Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
  • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.       Car Show by the Bay – Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
  • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.       Ice Cream Eating Contest – Hosted by Ice Cream Peddlers
  • 6:00 p.m.  – Midnight      Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
    • 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 pm:        Headwaters
    • 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 am:      Knee Deep
  • 7:00 p.m.       Harbor Voices – Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir  – First Presbyterian Church 
  • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.      Trivia for a Cause: The HERTH Edition

Friday August 1st, 2025

  • 8 a.m. – Noon       Farmers Market – Presented by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
  • 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.     Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle – Hosted by Paddle Antrim
  • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.      NEW – Child Safety Seat Check – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – ER Fire Department.  Call 231-264-5161 to set up a time 
  • 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Food Trucks – Located in Veterans Park
  • Noon – 3:00 p.m.       $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying – Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
  • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Kids Crafts, Foam Party, Mermaid Interaction and Ice Cream! (Note: Wear your bathing suit for the foam party) – Hosted by Elk Rapids District Library
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.      Cornhole Tournament Registration (Onsite registration is $30 per team, cash only. Teams may bring their own bags or use those supplied onsite.) – Hosted by The Dam Shop
  • 3:00 p.m.       Penny Scramble – Ages 5 & under and 6-12 – Hosted by Amvets Post 114 and American Legion
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Pet Show – Registration @ 3:00 p.m. – Show @ 4:00 p.m. – Hosted by Elk Rapids Animal Hospital
  • 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.       Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
  • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.       Family Line Dancing with Kay! – Hosted by Fitness Line Dancing with Kay
  • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.      Cornhole Tournament – Hosted by The Dam Shop
  • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.       Harborun – Packet Pickup & Registration
  • 6:00 p.m. – Midnight       Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
    • 6:00 – 7:45 pm:  Spencer Hollenbeck
    • 8:00 pm – 12:00 am:  Yankee Station
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.      Fireman’s Waterball Contest – Hosted by Elk Rapids Township Fire Department
  • 7:00 p.m.       Harbor Voices – Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir – First Presbyterian Church

Saturday August 2nd, 2025

  • 7 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.       Harborun Registration – Registration forms available at:  https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ElkRapids/ElkRapidsHarborun
  • 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.      Rotary Roundup Breakfast – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids (Located at Hertha)
  • 8:00 a.m.       Harborun Fun Run – Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country Programs
  • 8:30 a.m.       Harborun 5k run/walk & 10K run – Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country Programs
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.       Rotary Roundup BBQ and Cash Bar – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids (Located at Hertha)
  • 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Food Trucks – Located in Veterans Park
  • 11:30 a.m.      Mutt Strut Dog Parade – Down River Street
  • Noon –            Grande Parade – Down River Street
  • Noon – 11:00 p.m.       Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
  • 12:00 p.m.      Sand Sculpture Registration – CLICK HERE to pre-register
  • 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.       $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying  – Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
  • 1:00 p.m.       Paddlebuoy Race registration – Registration on Elk River, east side of the US 31 bridge – NSP and Surftech Free Ride (1-3 pm)
  • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.      Sand Sculpture Building
  • 3:00 p.m.       $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Final Round– Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
  • 3:00 p.m.       Paddlebuoy/Paddleboard Races Harbor Days on Elk River – Hosted by Bayfront Beach & Bike
  • 4:30 p.m.       Swan Race – Hosted by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
  • Dusk        Boat lighting contest & display, Presented by the Elk Rapids Yacht Club
  • 10:00 p.m.       Zambelli International Fireworks – Hosted by Harbor Days Association

Sunday August 3rd, 2025

  • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.       Clean Up Day! – All volunteers welcome – Meet at the First Presbyterian Church – Lighthouse for breakfast
  • 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.       Miss BeBot clean up at Dam Beach – Thank you to the Grand Traverse Watershed
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