Event List

JANUARY
10 – Family Ties Tribute Concert at Harbor Beach Community Theatre – sponsored by Harbor Beach American Legion and Auxiliary – tributes to Patsy Cline, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson and MC-Larry the Cable Guy. 2 - 4 p.m. – contact Carol Messner at 989-479-6056
16 & 17 – 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
6 – Winter Festival –Cardboard sled races, ice skating, snowman competition, broomball, human dog sled races and many other winter activities – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. and Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Ron Wruble 989-479-9554
6 – Souper Saturday – Soup tasting, dessert competition, sales and specials, downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Scott Rayl at 989-479-3241
13 – Valentine’s Dinner/Dance at Ubly Foxhunter’s Club, dancing until midnight, sponsored by the Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation – contact Connie Wolschleger at 989-479-5023
21 – Louie Longoria – Country music influenced by Johnny Cash, Tommy Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Charlie Pride, Buck Owens, Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, & George Strait – 2 - 4 p.m. – Donations at the door – contact Vicki Mazure at 989-479-3417
28 – 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
5 & 6 – Zion Lutheran School Spring Musical – Harbor Beach Community Theatre, contact Andrea Rapson at 989-479-3615
8 - 27 – Quilt Show – downtown retailers will display entered quilts through the month – viewers to vote for “People’s Choice,” – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Lin Haight at 989-479-3321
21 - Siusan & Zig – Harbor Beach Community Theatre –Irish Music – 2 - 4 p.m. Donations at the door – contact Vicki Mazure at – 989-479-3417
23 – Harbor Beach/Port Hope Youth for Christ Banquet – Harbor Beach High School Cafeteria – 6:30 p.m. – contact Jason Gaffke at 989-428-3448
27 – Easter Egg Hunt – call for location – kids hunt for candy filled eggs and prizes – contact Jennifer Kerry at 989-479-6959
28 – Easter Cantata – Community Choir Sing at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church and 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran-Port Hope- Contact Warren Ramsey at 989-479-3407

APRIL
2 – Good Friday Community Event – Harbor Beach Community Theatre – starting at noon – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
4 – Easter Sunrise Community Worship Service 7 a.m. – Call Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053 for location

MAY
2 – Crop Walk – City of Harbor Beach –A community fundraiser involving a 1 and 4-mile walk to raise money to help feed the hungry 1:30 p.m. – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
4 – Harbor Beach Women’s Club Luncheon, card party and raffle – First Presbyterian Church 12 - 4 p.m. – contact Barb Gorney at 989-479-6333
6– National Day of Prayer – Gather at the flagpole at Harbor Beach Memorial Park on Huron Ave. at noon – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Mary Cupery at 989-479-9656
8 – Salute to the Superstars Tribute Concert –“A Diamond for the Queens” Harbor Beach Community Theatre – Tribute artists: Neil Diamond, Ricky Nelson & Stevie Nicks. Sponsored by The Harbor Beach Maritime Festival Committee. 7 - 9:30 p.m. – contact Jackie Gainor at 989-712-0177
8 – Harbor Beach Happenings –Town-wide celebration – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – bake sales an plant sales and discounts – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321
8 – County-Wide Plant Exchange located Downtown Harbor Beach – Bring house/garden plants to swap – sponsored by Harbor Beach Bloomers – contact Dorislee Doyle at 989-479-6347
8 – Can2 Can Fishing Tournament at the Harbor Beach Marina – sponsored by MDA –Contact Ben Milo at 248-417-7552
22 – Rotary Golf Outing –Contact Charlie Phillips at 989-479-3663 or Jim Hirn at 989-479-3257
28-31 – Citywide Garage Sales – Contact Sheila Blain at 989-479-9084
29 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – call Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
31 – Memorial Day Parade and Service, downtown Harbor Beach – sponsored by the American Legion and VFW Post 9344 – contact Al Kleinknecht at 989-551-3503 or Dennis Essenmacher at 989-864-3124

JUNE
5 – Pro-King Fishing Tourney at the Harbor Beach Marina – sponsored by Offshore Marina and Fisherman’s Center – contact Karen Thede at 989-550-6165
12 – 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
16 – Annual Golf Outing at Verona Hills Golf and Country Club – sponsored by Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation – contact Connie Wolschleger at 989-479-5023
21 - 25 – Youth Basketball Camp at Harbor Beach High School – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – to register, contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
25 & 26 – Harbor Beach Tractor Pull – Grice House Museum Grounds – Contact Tony Burkhard at 989-479-0444
26 – Coast Guard Open House – US Coast Guard Station – Call 989-479-3286 for more information

JULY
3 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
5 - 30 – Summer Recreation 2010 – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Recreation – daily activities for ages 5 to 12 in various locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
7 - 11 – 10th Annual Maritime Festival - Jet ski races in the harbor and other various activities throughout town including, Musical entertainment, Bingo, Texas Hold-em Tournament, Pet Parade, Bocce Ball Tournament, Inflatables, Concessions, Dancing, Fireworks, Raffle and much more – Brought to you by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
10 – 3K/5K Walk/Run – sponsored by Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation – race begins at 9 a.m. at Trescott Street Park, along the bike path – contact Connie Wolschleger at 989-479-5023
10 – Frog Jumping Contest – Trescott Street Park – sponsored by Toy Crossing – contact Robin Rayment at 989-479-6239
10 – Hands-on Nature Display – Maritime Festival Site – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Conservation Club – contact John Kriewall at 989-479-9472
10 & 11 – Poor Man’s Promotions Craft Show behind Murphy Museum – contact Marlene Tibbits at 989-874-4774
11 – Harbor Beach Knights of Columbus Car Show – Frank Murphy Museum Grounds – contact Donald Klee at 989-269-7147
17 – Offshore Marina Lake Trout Tournament sponsored by Offshore Marina – contact Nick DeShano at 989-479-6064
23-25 – 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
31-1 – Family Fun Weekend – North Park Campground – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554

AUGUST
7 – Kids Fishing Tournament at Offshore Marina – sponsored by Thumb Chapter, Michigan Salmon and Steelhead Association & Lets Go Fishing – contact Art Farden at 989-479-0777
13 - 15 – Blue Water Area Antique/Yard Sale Trail – over 200 miles of antiques and yard sales along M-25 – contact Sheila Blain at 989-479-9084
22 – Citywide Ecumenical Picnic – Location to be announced – bring a dish to share and your own place setting – meat is provided, music and fellowship, sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053

SEPTEMBER
4 – DJ in the Park at North Park Campground from 7 - 10 p.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
4 & 5 – Tomato Festival / Salsa Tasting – Festival activities behind the Frank Murphy Museum – tomato toss, carving, balancing, rolling, decorating and much more – concessions, local musical talent, salsa tasting, drawings and prizes – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Jackie Gainor – 989-712-0177
4 & 5 – Poorman’s Promotions Craft Show – Behind Frank Murphy Museum – contact Marlene Tibbits at 989-874-4774
18 – Arts and Craft Fair on Murphy Museum lawns – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation – contact Connie Wolschleger at 989-479-5023
18 – 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 989-479-3241
18-19 – Detroit Model Yacht Club – Radio Controlled sailboat races at Trescott Street Pier –Small Boats – Big Fun - Contact Jackie Gainor at 989-712-0177
18-19 Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail Festival – Kayak demos, group paddles, camping and more

OCTOBER
1 - 3 – Halloween Camping Weekend at North Park Campground – Contests, Hands-on nature display by HB Conservation Club, trick-or-treating, hayrides and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
3 – World Communion Service at the Harbor Beach Community Theatre at 9:30 a.m. – sponsored by Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association, contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
8 - 10 – Halloween Camping Weekend – Contests, Hands-on nature display by HB Conservation Club, trick-or-treating and refreshments, sponsored by the Harbor Beach Parks and Rec. – contact Ron Wruble at 989-479-9554
9 – VFW Arts and Crafts, Bake Sale at the VFW Hall – sponsored by VFW Post 9344 Ladies Auxiliary – contact Paula Brunell at 989-479-9168

NOVEMBER
1 – Kick off for the 3rd Annual “12 Days of Christmas” – get your card early for a chance to win over $1,000 in prizes and “Bucks” Shop where you see the green “12 Days of Christmas” sign – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321 – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
21 – Community Thanksgiving Service – Location to be announced – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
22 – 35th Annual Holiday Open House to kick off of the holiday shopping season in downtown Harbor Beach – extended business hours, discounts, drawings and refreshments – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321

DECEMBER
4 – Cookie Walk at the United Methodist Church – contact Carol Messner at 989-479-6056
4 – 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
4 – Harbor Beach 25th Annual Christmas Parade – Lighted parade heralding the Christmas season, complete with bands and Santa himself – starts at 5:30 p.m. – contact Heather Legatz at 989-479-6012
11 – 3rd Annual Merchant Cookie Walk – Downtown Harbor Beach – browse through Harbor Beach and enjoy the shopping, lights, music and homemade treats – Christmas cookies and recipes available at participating merchants, wear that cookie (or Maritime) button and save – details at participating merchants – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321 – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce
12 – Community Christmas Sing – Location to be announced – 2 p.m. – sponsored by the Harbor Beach and Port Hope Ministerial Association – contact Rev. Paula Timm at 989-479-6053
18 – Drawing for the $500 Harbor Beach Chamber Bucks for the “12 Days of Christmas” – sponsored by the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce – contact Pam Semp at 989-479-3321