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{{Short description|Festival in Grand Haven, Michigan, US}} |
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|location = [[Grand Haven, Michigan]] |
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[[File:Parade of ships.jpg|thumb|342x342px|Ship entering the Grand Haven channel as part of the 2017 festival.]] |
[[File:Parade of ships.jpg|thumb|342x342px|Ship entering the Grand Haven channel as part of the 2017 festival.]] |
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'''Coast Guard Festival''' is a festival in [[Grand Haven, Michigan]]. Founded in 1924, the festival is a ten-day event that starts in the last weekend in July, and ends in early August. Over |
'''Coast Guard Festival''' is a festival in [[Grand Haven, Michigan]]. Founded in 1924, the festival is a ten-day event that starts in the last weekend in July, and ends in early August. Over 350,000 people attend the festival, including the nation's highest-ranking [[United States Coast Guard]] dignitaries from [[Washington, DC]]. The focus of the annual festival is to honor the Coast Guard and those who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country.<ref name="coastguardfest">{{Cite web |title=The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival |url=http://www.coastguardfest.org |website=www.coastguardfest.org}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Festival unofficially began in 1924 as a Coast Guard personnel only picnic when the [[Coast Guard Station Grand Haven|local Coast Guard station]] held rowing competitions for those service members stationed in Grand Haven. The first festival began in 1937.<ref name="coastguardfest"/> In August 1971 it was officially recognized as Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc. as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Grand Haven was named "Coast Guard City, USA" by an Act of Congress and signed by the President of the United States on November 13, 1998.<ref>http://www.hollandsentineal.com/x-17104-Holland-Family-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Coast-Guard-Festival-Grand-Haven-MI-2009{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
The Festival unofficially began in 1924 as a Coast Guard personnel only picnic when the [[Coast Guard Station Grand Haven|local Coast Guard station]] held rowing competitions for those service members stationed in Grand Haven. The first festival began in 1937.<ref name="coastguardfest"/> In August 1971 it was officially recognized as Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc. as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Grand Haven was named "Coast Guard City, USA" by an Act of Congress and signed by the President of the United States on November 13, 1998.<ref>http://www.hollandsentineal.com/x-17104-Holland-Family-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Coast-Guard-Festival-Grand-Haven-MI-2009{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} |
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==Events== |
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The 2022 event list is below.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.coastguardfest.org/events/|title=Events}}</ref> |
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'''Friday, 29 July''' |
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*Lighthouse Quilt Guild |
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*Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band |
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'''Saturday, 30 July''' |
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*Tri Cities Family YMCA Coast Guard Run |
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*Lighthouse Quilt Guild |
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*Kids Parade |
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*Cardboard Boat Race |
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*Hotel California - Eagles Tribute Band |
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'''Sunday, 31 July''' |
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*Cruise in Car Show |
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*Flea Market |
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*Coast Guard Festival Community Picnic |
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*Worship on the Waterfront |
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'''Monday, 01 August''' |
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*USCG Ships Arrivals |
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*Ship Tours at Escanaba Park |
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*Festival Idol |
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'''Tuesday, 02 August''' |
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*Coast Guard Golf Tournament |
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*Kids Day |
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*Ship Tours at Escanaba Park |
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*Downtown Carnival |
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*Grand City Skiers |
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*Street Dance |
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'''Wednesday, 03 August''' |
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*Coast Guard Softball Tournament |
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*Senior Day |
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*Downtown Carnival |
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*Veterans Resource Fair |
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*Ship Tours at Escabana Park |
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*Coast Guard Retirees Dinner |
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*Red Carpet Photos |
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*Waterball Competition |
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*British Legend - Elton John & Rod Stewart Tribute |
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'''Thursday, 04 August''' |
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*Coast Guard Softball Tournament |
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*Ship Tours at Escabana Park |
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*Downtown Carnival |
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*Heroes and Legends Dinner |
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*Neil Diamond and Tom Jones Tribute |
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'''Friday, 05 August''' |
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*Coast Guard Spouses Breakfast |
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*Coast Guard Softball Championship Game |
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*Coast Guard Craft Fair |
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*Ship Tours at Escabana Park |
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*Walk of Coast Guard History |
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*Downtown Carnival |
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*Welcoming Reception |
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*National Coast Guard Memorial Service |
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*Coast Guard Enlisted Dinner |
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'''Saturday, 06 August''' |
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*Coast Guard Craft Fair |
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*Ship Tours at Escabana Park |
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*Meijer Grand Parade |
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*Downtown Carnival |
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*Fireworks Extravaganza |
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'''Sunday, 07 August''' |
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*Worship on the Waterfront |
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==Board of directors== |
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'''Executive Committee ''' |
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*Andy Cawthon- Chair |
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*Jeff Bradbury- Executive Vice Chair |
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*Mike Poort- Operational Vice Chair |
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*Joni Bennett- Operational Vice Chair |
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*Dawn Davis-Secretary |
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*Joy Gaasch- Treasurer |
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'''Board of Directors''' |
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*Ken Bordua |
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*Fred Bruhn |
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*Matt Butler |
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*Terry Grotemat |
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*Dan Guzek |
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*Jeff Hawk |
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*Bill Herbst |
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*Scott Klaassen |
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*Kristen Klemel |
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*Dana Kollewehr |
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*Karen Little |
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*Jim Query |
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*Don Rempinski |
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*Nichol Stack |
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*Lisa Stoner |
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'''Advisors''' |
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CDR. M.J Smith, USCG (Retired)- Executive Director |
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Madonna Kramer- Director of Marketing& Fund Development |
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==Sponsors== |
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'''Title Sponsors''' |
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*North Ottawa Community Health System |
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*[[WOOD-TV]] |
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*[[WOTV]] |
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*Firekeepers Casino |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{coord|43|3|47|N|86|13|42|W|region:US-MI_type:event|display=title}} |
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* [https://www.coastguardfest.org Coast Guard Festival Official Webpage] |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/CoastGdFestival/ Coast Guard Festival Facebook Page] |
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www.coastguardfest.org |
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Haven-Coast-Guard-Festival-Official-FB-Page/128224850560478 |
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https://www.coastguardfest.org/events/ |
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[[Category:Festivals in Michigan]] |
[[Category:Festivals in Michigan]] |
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| Coast Guard Festival | |
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| Status | active |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Grand Haven, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°3′47″N 86°13′42″W / 43.06306°N 86.22833°W / 43.06306; -86.22833 |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 86–87 |
| Website | www |
Coast Guard Festival is a festival in Grand Haven, Michigan. Founded in 1924, the festival is a ten-day event that starts in the last weekend in July, and ends in early August. Over 350,000 people attend the festival, including the nation's highest-ranking United States Coast Guard dignitaries from Washington, DC. The focus of the annual festival is to honor the Coast Guard and those who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country.[1]
The Festival unofficially began in 1924 as a Coast Guard personnel only picnic when the local Coast Guard station held rowing competitions for those service members stationed in Grand Haven. The first festival began in 1937.[1] In August 1971 it was officially recognized as Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc. as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Grand Haven was named "Coast Guard City, USA" by an Act of Congress and signed by the President of the United States on November 13, 1998.[2][citation needed]
