Event List
JANUARY
21-22 – Pee Wee (5th & 6th grade boys) Basketball Tournament at the Harbor Beach High School Gym sponsored by the Harbor Beach Rotary Club – contact Warren Ramsey at 989-479-3407
FEBRUARY
4 – Souper Saturday – Soup tasting, dessert competition, sales and specials, downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Scott Rayl at 989-315-8605
4 – Winter Festival – 5th Annual - Cardboard sled races, broomball and many other winter activities – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Ron Wruble 989-479-9554
11 – Valentine’s Dinner/Dance at Ubly Fox Hunter’s Club, dancing until midnight with music provided by Darrell Weltin and The New Brass Express Band. Sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation – contact Jean Ferriby at 989-479-5023
26 – German Dinner at Zion Lutheran School, roast pork, homemade sausage, sauerkraut, and all the trimmings – serving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – sponsored by the Lutheran PTL – call Zion at 989-479-3615
MARCH
9 – Zion Lutheran School Spring Musical – Harbor Beach Community Theatre, contact Andrea Rapson at 989-479-3615
20 – Harbor Beach/Port Hope Youth for Christ Banquet – Harbor Beach High School Cafeteria – 6:30 p.m. – contact Jason Gaffke at 989-428-3448
31 – Easter Egg Hunt – Murphy Museum Lawn – kids hunt for candy filled eggs and prizes – contact Jennifer Kerry at 989-479-6959
APRIL
6 – Community Good Friday Worship Service – Harbor Beach Community Theatre – starting at 12:15 p.m. – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
8 – Easter Sunrise Community Worship Service 7 a.m. at Lighthouse Assembly of God sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
MAY
1 – Harbor Beach Women’s Club Annual Spring Fling, card party and raffle – First Presbyterian Church 12 - 4 p.m. – contact Barb Gorney at 989-479-6333
3 – National Day of Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic church- sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact – Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
5 – Can2Can Fishing Tournament at the Harbor Beach Marina - contact Ben Milo at 248-417-7552
9 - Spring Health Fair sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital, starting at 6:00 a.m. in the Conference Center located at 147 S. First St.-contact Jean Ferriby at 989-479-5023
19 – The Harbor Beach Gameshow Series – FAMILY FEUD and THE $100 PYRAMID- 7:00 p.m. at the Harbor Beach Community Theatre sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
19 – County-Wide Plant Exchange located Downtown Harbor Beach – Bring house/garden plants to swap – sponsored by Harbor Beach Bloomers – contact Dorislee Doyle-Herriman at 989-479-6347
19 – Off Shore Challenge Fishing Tournament at the Harbor Beach Marina - contact Art Farden at 989-479-0777 or Larry Hartwick at 989-738-5700
19 – Rotary Golf Outing –Contact Charlie Phillips at 989-479-3663 or Jim Hirn at 989-479-3257
25-28 – Citywide Garage Sales – Call 989-479-6477 for details
26 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – call Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
26 – Grice Museum Opening – contact Toni O’Neil at 989-428-4327
28 – Memorial Day Parade and Service, downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the American Legion and VFW Post 9344 – contact Ron Volmering at 989-551-9061
JUNE
2 – Pro-King Fishing Tourney at the Harbor Beach Marina – sponsored by Offshore Marina and Fisherman’s Center – contact Karen Thede at 989-550-6165
9 – Kid’s Free Fishing Day – ages 5-17 at Wagener Park – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Conservation Club – contact John Kriewall at 989-479-9472
13 - Golf Scramble at Verona Hills Golf and Country Club, sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start - contact Jean Ferriby at 989-479-5023
23 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
23 – Coast Guard Open House – US Coast Guard Station – Call 989-479-3286 for more information
25-28 – Soccer Camp – four fun-filled days of soccer. You will enjoy pep rallies filled with energetic music, Heroic stories, puppets and dramas and some strange characters. Contact Ginger at Lighthouse Assembly of God at 989-479-9146
30 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
JULY
3 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
7 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
11-15 – 12th Annual Maritime Festival - Jet ski races in the harbor and other various activities throughout town including, Musical entertainment, Bingo, Pet Parade, Bocce Ball Tournament, Inflatables, Concessions, Dancing, Fireworks, Raffle and much more – Brought to you by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
12-14 - Friends of the Library Book Sale at Harbor Beach Library – Contact Vicki Mazure at 989-479-3417
14 – Frog Jumping Contest – Trescott Street Park – sponsored by Toy Crossing – contact Robin Rayment at 989-479-6239
14 – 5K Walk/Run – sponsored by Harbor Beach Community Hospital and the Adolescent Health Care Services – race begins at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Hall on Trescott St., along the bike path – contact Jean Ferriby at 989-479-5023
14 – Hands-on Nature Display – Maritime Festival Site – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Conservation Club – contact John Kriewall at 989-479-9472
14 – Maritime Fireworks over the harbor at dusk – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – call Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
14 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
14-15 – Poor Man’s Promotions Craft Show behind Murphy Museum – contact Marlene Tibbits at 989-874-4774
15 – Harbor Beach Knights of Columbus Car Show – Frank Murphy Museum Grounds – contact Donald Klee at 989-269-7147
20-22 – Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail Festival – Kayak demos, group paddles, camping and more - contact Julia Chaperone at 586-863-2920
21 – Harbor Beach American Legion Cart Derby – contact Jim Leiby at 989-479-6151
21 - Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
27-29 – Our Lady of Lake Huron Summer Festival – Live entertainment, Las Vegas style games, Euchre and Texas Hold ‘em Tournaments, benefit auction, outdoor Mass, fish dinner, chicken dinner, concessions and much more – contact OLLH Rectory at 989-479-3393
28 – Kids Fishing Tournament at Harbor Beach Marina – sponsored by Thumb Chapter, Michigan Steelhead Association – contact Art Farden at 989-479-0777
28 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
AUGUST
4 – Family Fun Day – North Park Campground – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation - contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
4 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
10-12 – Blue Water Area Antique/Yard Sale Trail – over 200 miles of antiques and yard sales along M-25 – call 989-479-6477 for details
11 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
15 – Resort Dinner at the beautiful Harbor Beach Resort Club House sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Foundation, serving Prime Rib and Perch dinner - contact Jean Ferriby at 989-479-5023
18 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
25 – Lighthouse Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
26 – Citywide Ecumenical Picnic, 5:00 p.m. at North Park Campground – bring a dish to share and your own place setting – Hot Dogs are provided. Sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact – Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
SEPTEMBER
1 –DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
1 – Salsa Tasting – Downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Jodi Capling at 989-479-3477
1 – Final scheduled Lighthouse Tour of the season from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation and the Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9707
15 – Harvest Festival/Merchant’s Chili Cook-off – Craft and veggie vendors, local musical talent and annual merchants’ chili cook off in downtown Harbor Beach, sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Scott Rayl at 989-315-8605
15 – Arts and Craft Fair on Murphy Museum lawn – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Community Hospital – contact Jean Ferriby at 989-479-5023
29-30 – Countywide Museum Weekend – Seventeen Museums of Huron County featured - Huron County Historical Society - Contact Ron Wruble for schedule at 989-479-9554
OCTOBER
5-7 – Halloween Camping Weekend at North Park Campground – Contests, Hands-on nature display by Harbor Beach Conservation Club, trick-or-treating, hayrides and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
6 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
7 – World Communion Service at Lighthouse Assembly of God at 9:30 a.m.- sponsored by Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association, contact Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
12-14 – Halloween Camping Weekend at North Park Campground – Contests, Hands-on nature display by Harbor Beach Conservation Club, trick-or-treating, hayrides and refreshments, sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
13 DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
13 – VFW Arts and Crafts, Bake Sale at the VFW Hall – sponsored by VFW Post 9344 Ladies Auxiliary – contact Paula Brunell at 989-479-9168
27 – Annual Arctic Open Golf Tournament at Harbor Beach Golf Course to benefit Harbor Beach Athletic Assoc. – contact Calvin at 989-479-9585
31 – Hallelujah Party at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church – A non-scary costume party for children K-6th grade. There will be hot dogs, chips, cider and games and an eye opening magic show – contact Ginger at 989-479-9146
NOVEMBER
1 – Kick off for the 5th Annual “12 Days of Christmas”. Shop where you see the green “12 Days of Christmas” sign. The more you shop – the more chances you have to win $$$ in HB Bucks – contact Joann Talaski at 989-479-6552 – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
18 – Community Thanksgiving Service, 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lake Huron church-sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact – Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
19 – 37th Annual Holiday Open House to kick off of the holiday shopping season in downtown Harbor Beach – extended business hours, discounts, drawings, mystery shopper and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
DECEMBER
1 – Zion Lutheran Church Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Cookie Walk – crafts, bake sale and luncheon – sponsored by Zion PTL and Ladies of Zion – contact Zion at 989-479-3615
1 – Cookie Walk at the United Methodist Church – contact Carol Messner at 989-479-6056
1 – Harbor Beach Christmas Parade – Lighted parade heralding the Christmas season, complete with bands and Santa himself – starts at 5:30 p.m. – contact Pattie Callender at 810-841-1617 or Ashley Wehner at 989-553-1032
9 – Community Christmas Sing, 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Dennis Cupery at 989-479-9146
15 – Drawing for the $$$ Harbor Beach Bucks for the “12 Days of Christmas” – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
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