Registration is from noon to 2 p.m., and sand sculpture building takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Put your creativity to the test in our Sand Sculpture Contest at Veterans Memorial Park! Rally your friends and family and build your best beach masterpiece.
Get ready for thrills, laughs and family fun with Arnold’s Amusements at Elk Rapids Harbor Days! Enjoy exciting carnival rides, classic midway games and tasty fair treats along the beautiful waterfront. Bring the whole family and make unforgettable Harbor Days memories at the carnival! Tickets are available in advance and come in packs of 20 […]
The Paddlebuoy Race is a family-friendly event held on Elk Lake. Boards, paddles and life vests will be provided, and medals will be awarded in the top categories, including Youth Doubles (12 and under), Girls and Boys (15 and under) and Adults. Registration is on Elk River at the east side of the US 31 […]
Set sail aboard a tall ship schooner with the Inland Seas Education Association during Elk Rapids Harbor Days! This Discovery Tour, sponsored by the Downtown Elk Rapids Association, aims to inspire curiosity and care for the Great Lakes through hands-on education, helping protect them for future generations. The morning Discovery Tour departs at 1:30 p.m. […]
Grab a partner and join the fun at the Elk Rapids Harbor Days Cornhole Tournament! Teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket for a chance to take home first-, second- or third-place honors. Registration begins at 1 p.m., with bags flying at 2 p.m. The entry fee is $30 per team (cash only). Players are […]
The stakes are high at the Elk Rapids Harbor Days $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Final Round! Qualifiers will take their shot at the grand prize in an exciting showdown filled with anticipation, big swings and the chance to make Harbor Days history. Come cheer on the finalists and see if someone can sink the shot worth […]
Experience a dazzling evening at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor as the Elk Rapids Yacht Club presents the Boat Lighting Contest and Dinghy Parade. Watch as creatively illuminated boats fill the harbor, turning the bayfront into a glowing showcase and one of the highlights of Elk Rapids Harbor Days.
End your Elk Rapids Harbor Days celebration with a bang! The Zambelli Fireworks display is an unforgettable night sky spectacular, lighting up Elk Rapids with color, excitement and pure summer magic. Fireworks can be viewed all along the shoreline; however, the Dam Beach serves as the staging area and is off-limits to spectators.
Help bring Elk Rapids Harbor Days to a close by joining the Community Cleanup. Volunteers will work together to clean up the bayfront, parks and public spaces after the festivities, restoring them for everyone to enjoy. It’s a simple, rewarding way to pitch in, enjoy the outdoors and keep Elk Rapids looking beautiful.