Venetian Festival is a Summer Must in Charlevoix
July 17-24, 2021
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years. During the Festival, there are daily music performances on two stages in Charlevoix's East Park. Venetian Games include kids and teens in soccer, basketball, running, boarding, sailing, volleyball, golf and tennis tournaments plus a Battle of the Bands for youth musicians. Kids Day at Lake Michigan Beach includes an inflatable climb, ragamuffins theatre, twister joe, pony rides, bubble fun and craft tent.
Water activities include a night boat parade--with boats decorated, animated and lit--and an AquaPalooza boating party take place on Round Lake in Charlevoix.
The Charlevoix Venetian Festival queen is crowned in special festivities. The street parade is the place to be for fun, music, and craziness and thousands of people line the street to watch the floats. Two nights of fireworks? Yes, two!
Pre-Venetian
Tennis Finals
Jr Golf Finals and Carey Cup
July 17
Beach Bash Volleyball, Corn Toss Tournament, AquaPalooza
July 18
Beach Bash Basketball, Disc Golf Doubles
July 19
Cottage Croquet Tournament, Venetian Swim Meet
July 20
Jr. Sailing Regatta, 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament, Venetian Rhythms
July 21
Golf, Sailing Regatta, Arnold Carnival, Main Street Wednesday
July 22
Farmers Market, Tennis Finals, Kid's Day, Arnold Carnival, Tiki Tent, Venetian Rhythms
July 23
Pickleball, Arnold Carnival,Tiki Tent, Venetian Rhythms, Fireworks
July 24
Drenth Memorial Foot Race, Ryan Shay Mile, Street Parade, Venetian Rhythms, Corn Toss, Rockin' the Townhouse, Arnold Carnival, Tiki Tent--Venetian Rhythms, Venetian Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks
July 25 Venetian on the Water
For more information:
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
309 Petoskey Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-547-3872
www.venetianfestival.com
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