2024 Elk Rapids Harbor Days

Wednesday July 31st thru Saturday Aug 3rd

Clean up day Sunday August 4th

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Wednesday July 31st, 2024

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.       Senior Luncheon & Bingo – Hosted by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary at the Amvets Post 114
• 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.      NEW – Mobile Boat Washing – Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach – Hosted by Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
• 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 August 1st, 2024

• ALL DAY – Self-Guided       NEW Scavenger Hunt – Find-the-Elk Hunt – Around Town – Prizes for completing @ Info Booth
• 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
• 11:00 a.m.       NEW – The Elk Story – Storytime for Children – Hosted by Stoney Cabin Toys
• 3:00 p.m.       NEW – The Elk Story – Storytime for Children – Hosted by Stoney Cabin Toys
• 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. – 7:30 p.m.       Car Show by the Bay – Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
• 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Car Show MC and Music
• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.       Ice Cream Eating Contest – Hosted by Ice Cream Peddlers
• 5:30 p.m.      NEW – VIP Ticket Holder Event for Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience Concert
• 6:00 p.m.  – Midnight      Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm:        TC Knucklehead Duo
  • 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.:     Knee Deep
• 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.       Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle – Hosted by Paddle Antrim
• 7:00 p.m.       Harbor Voices – Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir  – First Presbyterian Church 
• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.       NEW – Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience Concert – Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association

Friday August 2nd, 2024

• ALL DAY – Self-Guided       NEW – Scavenger Hunt – Find-the-Elk Hunt – Around Town – Prizes for completing @ Info Booth
• 8 a.m. – Noon       Farmers Market – Presented by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon       Sand Art Project – Presented by Art & Connection
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Art and Craft Show – Presented by the Chamber of Commerce
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Harbor Days Association Information Booth – Located at the corner of River St and Cedar St.
• 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 and ice cream! – Hosted by Elk Rapids District Library
• 2:00 p.m.       Movies at Elk Rapids Cinema – The LEGO® Movie 2
• 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.        Cornhole Tournament | Hosted by The Dam Shop
• 3:00 p.m.       Penny Scramble – Ages 5 & under and 6-12 – Hosted by 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
• 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
  • 6:00-8:00 pm:  Spencer Hollenbeck
  • 8:00 pm-12:00 am:  Yankee Station
• 7:00 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
• 7:00 p.m.       Movies at Elk Rapids Cinema – The LEGO® Movie 2
• 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Drum Circle – Hosted and Sponsored by Bayfront Beach & Bike

Saturday August 3rd, 2024

• ALL DAY – Self-Guided       NEW – Scavenger Hunt – Find-the-Elk Hunt – Around Town – Prizes for completing @ Info Booth
• 7 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.       Harborun Registration – Registration forms available at elkrapidsharbordays.org
• 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
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Harbor Days Association Information Booth – Located at the corner of River St and Cedar St.
• 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.       Rotary Roundup BBQ – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids
• 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.       Food Trucks – Located in Veterans Park
• 11:30 a.m.      NEW – 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
• 1:00 p.m.      Sand Sculpture Registration
• 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)
• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.       Kids Activities – Hosted by the Dam Shop
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.      Sand Sculpture Building
• 2:30 p.m.       $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Final Round– Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
• 3:00 p.m.       Dinghy Parade – Hosted by Elk Rapids Yacht 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
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.      NEW – Live Storytelling – Fun for Adults – Emcee: Here:Say storytelling – Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
• 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 4th, 2024

• 8:30 a.m. – NOON      NEW – BeBot and Pixie Drone Cleanup @ Grace Harbor and Dam Beach
• 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.       Clean Up Day! – All volunteers welcome – Meet at the First Presbyterian Church – Lighthouse for breakfast

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