Upcoming Events

May through October - From 2-5pm, the Felt Mansion is open to the public for self-guided tours on most Sunday afternoons. For more information call 616-335-3050 or visit www.feltmansion.org.

Daily beginning May 25 through September 1. Open daily noon - 4pm. Open weekends in September and October. This award winning museum will feature an exhibit titled "13 Moments in Time: The Artist as Storyteller. Special showing available for groups by request. The museum is located in the old pumphouse on the west shore of the Kalamazoo River. Parking is available at Mt. Baldhead Park, or take the chain ferry from Saugatuck across the river - the museum is a short walk to the north. This is an exhibit not be be missed. Museum gift shop features many award winning books on local history. Free admission; donations appreciated. For further information call 269-857-7900 or visit www.sdhistory.com.

Every Wednesday beginning June 3 - On the river at Wicks Park Gazebo, downtown Saugatuck -- MUSIC IN THE PARK. 7pm - 9pm. Gather up your family and friends, grab a blanket and head into town for the summer twilight concert series. You'll catch some of the bets talent in West Michigan. Free.

Every Friday beginning June 13 - Under the big red arches at Saugatuck Center for the Arts -- Green Farmers Market. 8am - 2pm. For further information call 269-857-2399 or visit www.sc4a.org.

May 2-4, 2008 Blue Coast Artists Opening Weekend - The artists open their doors for their 18th season of art-making. Tour the countryside while enjoying artwork 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tour is free and fun for all ages. For further information call (269) 236-9260.

May 3, 2008 Downtown Douglas Spring Preview - Shops & galleries host open receptions to celebrate the beginning of the summer season. Free refreshments.

May 17, 2008 "It's Planting Time: - Plant sale from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Saugatuck, sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Garden Club. Plant & container sale. All proceeds to benefit scholarship program and area beautification. For further information call (269) 857-1620.

May 25, 2008 Allegan Antique Market - Allegan County Fairgrounds, 400 exhibitors rain or shine. 200 indoor-200 under canopies-always the last Sunday of the month April-Sept 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For further information call (616) 735-3333.

May 26, 2008 Memorial Day Parade - Butler Street, downtown Saugatuck at 9:00 a.m. and downtown Douglas at 10:00 a.m.

June 12-15, 2008 10th Annual Waterfront Film Festival - Named a top ten film festival of its kind in the US, this annual celebration of film kicks off in downtown Saugatuck, featuring movie premieres, workshops, parties and a chance to mingle with Hollywood's mover and shakers. For more information visit www.waterfrontfilm.org.

June 14, 2008 Saugatuck Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-1701.

June 20-22 & 24-29 & July 1-6, 2008 Mason Street Warehouse - Theatre production "Das Barbecu" Wagner's Ring Cycle is spun as a Texas fable featuring mismatched lovers who meet on the day of their shotgun wedding, three generations of feuding families, a magic ring, wild west lariat tricks, a synchronized swimming revue and a tribute to the joys of guacamole. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays, at 7 pm. For further information call (269) 857-4898 or go to www.masonstreetwarehouse.org.

June 28, 2008 Winery Open House at Fenn Valley Vineyards. They open their cellar for wine tasting, ethnic foods, and great music. For further information call (269) 561-2396 or go to www.fennvally.com.

July 4, 2008 Fourth of July Celebration including a parade at 2:00 p.m., music in Cook Park at 7:00 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Fireworks sponsored by Fireworks Committee, for further information call (269) 857-4110.

July 5, 2008 Waterfront Invitational Fine Arts Fair - juried fair in Cook Park, on the waterfront. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club. For further information call (269) 857-4707.

July 10, 2008 Douglas Social - entertainment and food vendors in Berry Park in downtown Douglas, 5:30-9:00 p.m.