Date and Time
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM EDT
Description
2025 Elk Rapids Harbor Days
Wednesday July 30th thru Saturday Aug 2nd
Clean up day Sunday August 3rd
Wednesday July 30th, 2025
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Senior Luncheon & Bingo – Hosted by the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary at the Amvets Post 114
- 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Evening on River Street – Sweetwater Blues Band – Presented by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
- 7:00 p.m. HARBOR DAYS Opening Ceremonies – Hosted by Harbor Days Association
Thursday July 31st, 2025
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Group Guided Meditation – Hosted by Waterside Wellness
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Yoga on the Beach – Hosted and Sponsored by Bodywise Fitness & Wellness Center
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Art and Craft Show – Presented by the Chamber of Commerce
- 1:00 p.m. Movie at Elk Rapids Cinema ($5 donation or free with 2025 Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button)
- 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Food Trucks
- 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Car Show by the Bay – Hosted by Elk Rapids Harbor Days Association
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream Eating Contest – Hosted by Ice Cream Peddlers
- 6:00 p.m. – Midnight Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
- 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 pm: Headwaters
- 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 am: Knee Deep
- 7:00 p.m. Harbor Voices – Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir – First Presbyterian Church
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Trivia for a Cause: The HERTH Edition
Friday August 1st, 2025
- 8 a.m. – Noon Farmers Market – Presented by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle – Hosted by Paddle Antrim
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. NEW – Child Safety Seat Check – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – ER Fire Department. Call 231-264-5161 to set up a time
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food Trucks – Located in Veterans Park
- Noon – 3:00 p.m. $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying – Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kids Crafts, Foam Party, Mermaid Interaction and Ice Cream! (Note: Wear your bathing suit for the foam party) – Hosted by Elk Rapids District Library
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cornhole Tournament Registration (Onsite registration is $30 per team, cash only. Teams may bring their own bags or use those supplied onsite.) – Hosted by The Dam Shop
- 3:00 p.m. Penny Scramble – Ages 5 & under and 6-12 – Hosted by Amvets Post 114 and American Legion
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pet Show – Registration @ 3:00 p.m. – Show @ 4:00 p.m. – Hosted by Elk Rapids Animal Hospital
- 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Family Line Dancing with Kay! – Hosted by Fitness Line Dancing with Kay
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament – Hosted by The Dam Shop
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Harborun – Packet Pickup & Registration
- 6:00 p.m. – Midnight Amvets Beverage and Entertainment Tent – Sponsored by Amvets Post 114
- 6:00 – 7:45 pm: Spencer Hollenbeck
- 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Yankee Station
- 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fireman’s Waterball Contest – Hosted by Elk Rapids Township Fire Department
- 7:00 p.m. Harbor Voices – Presented by Cheryl Knight and Community Choir – First Presbyterian Church
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
- 7 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Harborun Registration – Registration forms available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ElkRapids/ElkRapidsHarborun
- 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Rotary Roundup Breakfast – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids (Located at Hertha)
- 8:00 a.m. Harborun Fun Run – Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country Programs
- 8:30 a.m. Harborun 5k run/walk & 10K run – Hosted by Elk Rapids High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country Programs
- 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Rotary Roundup BBQ and Cash Bar – Presented by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids (Located at Hertha)
- 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food Trucks – Located in Veterans Park
- 11:30 a.m. Mutt Strut Dog Parade – Down River Street
- Noon – Grande Parade – Down River Street
- Noon – 11:00 p.m. Arnold’s Amusement Carnival – Sponsored and presented by the Elk Rapids Lions Club
- 12:00 p.m. Sand Sculpture Registration – CLICK HERE to pre-register
- 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Qualifying – Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
- 1:00 p.m. Paddlebuoy Race registration – Registration on Elk River, east side of the US 31 bridge – NSP and Surftech Free Ride (1-3 pm)
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sand Sculpture Building
- 3:00 p.m. $100,000 Hole-In-One Contest Final Round– Hosted by the Elk Rapids Golf Club
- 3:00 p.m. Paddlebuoy/Paddleboard Races Harbor Days on Elk River – Hosted by Bayfront Beach & Bike
- 4:30 p.m. Swan Race – Hosted by Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- Dusk Boat lighting contest & display, Presented by the Elk Rapids Yacht Club
- 10:00 p.m. Zambelli International Fireworks – Hosted by Harbor Days Association
Sunday August 3rd, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Clean Up Day! – All volunteers welcome – Meet at the First Presbyterian Church – Lighthouse for breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Miss BeBot clean up at Dam Beach – Thank you to the Grand Traverse Watershed
