Get ready for the highlight of your summer – Venetian Fest in Saugatuck! For decades, this fun-filled event has brought people together to make memories, enjoy good times, and celebrate our amazing community. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas in July,’ so get ready for a festive twist on all your favorite traditions! Come for the fun, stay for the memories!

Friday, July 25 Concert in Coghlin Park

The action kicks off Friday night with an unforgettable concert in Coghlin Park. This year, the one and only StarFarm – the ultimate 1980s cover band – is back to rock the night! With great tunes, food vendors, and a bar to keep you refreshed, it’s the perfect way to start the weekend.

Tickets are $15 each through July 1st, $18 each July 2-24, and $20 each the day of the event.

The gates open and the DJ starts playing at 5:00pm, StarFarm will take the stage at 7:00pm, and the event will conclude at 11:00pm
You must be 21 years of age or older to enter, valid ID required.
No re-entry will be allowed.

Follow the link below to order your tickets for the Friday Night Concert in Coghlin Park.

Saturday, July 26 Dinghy Poker Run

Get your engines (and squirt guns) ready for the wild dinghy poker run.

Starts at Coghlin Park at 12pm.

Registration coming soon!

Saturday, July 26 Lighted Boat Parade

Get ready to celebrate Christmas in July with a spectacular Lighted Boat Parade on the Kalamazoo River! Watch as boats adorned with festive lights and decorations glide across the water, bringing holiday magic to a warm summer night. It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration that blends Christmas cheer with summertime fun, creating unforgettable moments for family and friends. Don’t miss this sparkling summer tradition!

Registration coming soon! 

Saturday, July 26 Fireworks

Venetian Fest will culminate in a breathtaking grand finale—a stunning fireworks display that will light up the Kalamazoo River sky in a burst of color and excitement!

Suggested viewing locations: Coghlin Park, Cook Park, Wicks Park, Mt. Baldhead Park, The BARge, The Butler Patio, Coral Gables, The Old Boat House, the lawn area between the Red Dock parking lot and Blue Star Hwy.

Become a Sponsor

Venetian Fest is a charitable event hosted by the Rotary Club of Saugatuck-Douglas, a dedicated, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization. Every dollar raised during the festival stays within our community, supporting the Rotary Club’s key areas of focus. These include fostering youth education and leadership, promoting environmental stewardship, and strengthening local economies.

Your sponsorship helps us make a meaningful impact right here in our own backyard!

In 2024, thanks to the the generosity of our sponsors, the Rotary Club of Saugatuck-Douglas donated $20,000 to the City of Saugatuck and City of Douglas to help control Eurasian Water Milfoil in the Kalamazoo River and harbor. Eurasian Water Milfoil is a threat to boaters and anglers, fouling their propellors and making areas of the waterways unsafe. Further, the milfoil traps a native species of duckweed, impeding its natural seasonal flow to the Big Lake. This results in unsightly and smelly clumps of surface weeds all along the river. The milfoil abatement project has proved successful so far in a multi- year effort to eventually eliminate the invasive species.

Thank you to our incredible 2025 Sponsors!

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