New Buffalo Ship & Shore Festival
Dates: 8/7/09, 8/8/09, 8/9/09
Location:
Downtown New Buffalo on Whittaker Street
Whittaker Street- from Route 12 to Mechanic Street
New Buffalo, MI
Contact:
773.654.1860
Web Address:
http://www.newbuffalo.org
The New Buffalo Ship & Shore Festival began as a small arts and crafts fair 25 years ago and has evolved into a summertime tradition in downtown New Buffalo. To mark its "silver anniversary" this year (August 7-9, 2009) the New Buffalo Business Association is pulling out all the stops!
There will be arts, crafts, games, live music, and more. You can browse artwork from dozens of local artisans and crafters, or sample locally produced micro-brews at the beer tents. Wines from nearby Round Barn Winery and Free Run Cellars are perfect complements to the mouthwatering dishes prepared by our own local restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines from Mexican to Italian to Asian!
The highlight of the event happens after dusk during the lighted boat parade where participants transform their pleasure boats, cruisers, and yachts into floating creations that you have to see to believe.
Event hours are: Friday 6p-12a; Saturday 10a-12a; Sunday Noon-6p
Cost: $5 suggested donation at door
