{"id":5936,"date":"2016-06-30T16:03:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T16:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=5936"},"modified":"2018-06-14T19:43:21","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T19:43:21","slug":"saugatuck-michigan-were-serious-about-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/saugatuck-michigan-were-serious-about-summer-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Saugatuck Summer Events Are Serious Summer Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 0 part--><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5903\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/LFM_0220.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Swim Oval Beach Saugatuck Wickwood Inn\" width=\"6120\" height=\"4084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/LFM_0220.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/LFM_0220-300x200.jpg 300w, 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alt=\"Things To Do In Saugatuck Wicks Park\" width=\"3872\" height=\"2592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-760x509.jpg 760w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-940x629.jpg 940w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-330x221.jpg 330w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-520x348.jpg 520w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-480x321.jpg 480w, https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/DSC_2193-49x33.jpg 49w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3872px) 100vw, 3872px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<!-- tbc_section_separator --> <!--column 50-50 column--><!--group 0 group--><!--part 1 part--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Wickwood Inn is<span class=\"s1\">\u00a0the center <\/span><span class=\"s1\">of Saugatuck Summer events and the many things to do in and around town.<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0Everything you want for summer fun is either within walking distance or a very short drive away. As soon as you arrive at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/reserve-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wickwood Inn<\/a>, life simply tastes a little bit sweeter &#8230; we are\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">celebrating our local berries! They&#8217;re scattered throughout the day &#8230; every day with our signature Four Berry Fruit \u00a0Salad at Breakfast, Blueberry Bread Pudding with Spiced Blueberry Sauce, Raspberry Razzle Dazzle Cake, the very popular Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake and Raspberry Shortbread. We&#8217;re lucky to have so many delicious berries in the fields around Saugatuck &#8230; peaches and apricots coming soon!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Everything about Summer life in Saugatuck truly does sizzle! In our quaint village, you&#8217;ll find endless opportunities for activity and adventure &#8230;\u00a0and no shortage of options\u00a0to simply relax and rejuvenate. You&#8217;re sure to enjoy the impressive array of\u00a0<span class=\"s1\"><b>Saugatuck Summer events including:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><strong>Concerts, Exhibits, Theater, Festivals, Parades, Fireworks<\/strong>\u00a0and much, much more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bring on the summer fun!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On the main stage at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sc4a.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saugatuck Center For The Arts<\/a> (SCA), through July 10, The Mason Street Warehouse hosts the <em>Million Dollar Quartet<\/em>, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the legendary recording session that brought Elvis Presley Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins together for one night only. Find ticket information and the remainder of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.masonstreetwarehouse.org\/Mason_Street_Warehouse\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mason Street Warehouse Summer Schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">At the SCA, you&#8217;ll also enjoy summer concerts, Friday&#8217;s Farmers&#8217; Market, and artist exhibitions. Don&#8217;t miss the main exhibit, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/annecorlettartworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easel On Down The Road<\/a><\/em>, featuring local artist Anne Corlett&#8217;s collection of paintings from each of the 50 states! This project spanned over 3 years and 29,604\u00a0miles. Your eyes will delight during\u00a0this majestic tour of the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Celebrating 45 years of excellence, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hope.edu\/offices\/hope-summer-repertory-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Hope Summer Repertory Theatre<\/a> (HSRT) is West Michigan\u2019s premier professional theater\u00a0company. The company is a unique blend of distinguished\u00a0professionals and young theater\u00a0artists from all over the United States, and it&#8217;s just minutes away from downtown Saugatuck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For live music, theater, homemade food, hard cider, and\u00a0amazing orchards &#8230; try <a href=\"http:\/\/cranespiepantry.com\/upcoming-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crane&#8217;s Pie Pantry and Winery<\/a>. We&#8217;re particularly excited about the <em>Bourbon Cider Release Party<\/em> on Saturday, August 6 and the Saugatuck Civic Theater&#8217;s Performance of <em>Hair<\/em>\u00a0on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If it&#8217;s vineyards, wine tasting, and live music you&#8217;re after, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fennvalley.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fenn Valley Vineyards &amp; Wine Cellar<\/a> is the place! Whether you take in their Wine &amp; Food Festival, Music In The Vineyards, Summer Evening Cookout, or their Vineyard Tour,\u00a0this idyllic spot will not disappoint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Not to be missed are the Artist Openings, Exhibitions and Wine Tastings at <a href=\"http:\/\/petterwinegallery.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J. Petter Galleries<\/a>. Of course, you can peruse their art and their sculpture garden any time &#8230; and you&#8217;ll certainly want to taste whatever is\u00a0being poured in the wine bar. The retail selection of wines is carefully chosen and very well crafted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Put on your dancing shoes, or kick off your shoes and go barefoot, for <em>Music In The Park<\/em>.\u00a0Now in its 12th season, <em>Music in the Park<\/em> features popular bands playing in Wicks Park Gazebo in downtown Saugatuck. All\u00a0are welcome to picnic and dance in this family friendly atmosphere. Concerts are Wednesday nights, 7:00 &#8211; 9:00 p.m., and admission is free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For free music and dancing on Thursday nights, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.feltmansion.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Felt Estate\u00a0Concert Series<\/a><\/em> takes place\u00a0at The Carriage House Stage. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site for your enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Chamber Music Festival brings together\u00a0classical &amp; contemporary music performed by the finest regional musicians. Concerts are at the Woman&#8217;s Club and <a href=\"http:\/\/saugatuckmusic.org\/concerts-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scheduling information can be found here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Of course, there&#8217;s also live music happening all over town: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coralgablessaugatuck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coral Gables<\/a>, Red Dock, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.butlerrestaurant.com\/#!music\/c1txl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Butler Deck<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatnotinn.com\/What_Not_Inn_Our_Music.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The What Not Inn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltoftheearthfennville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salt Of The Earth<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/saugatuckbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Saugatuck Brewing Company<\/a> just to name a few local hotspots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And we have yet to mention some of our <strong>favorite summer special events<\/strong>: The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waterfront Invitational Art Fair<\/a>, 4th of July Parade &amp; Fireworks,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.saugatuckvenetianfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venetian Festival<\/a>\u00a0(complete with a nighttime boat parade followed by fireworks!),\u00a0and the <a href=\"http:\/\/saugatuckdouglasartclub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village Square Arts &amp; Fine Crafts Fair<\/a>\u00a0&#8230; oh my!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Like we said at the top, while this little village doesn&#8217;t take itself seriously, we do take our FUN seriously! <a href=\"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reserve your room at Wickwood Inn<\/a> today and enjoy all\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">the incredible Saugatuck Summer events!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Wickwood Inn is\u00a0the center of Saugatuck Summer events and the many things to do in and around town.\u00a0Everything you want for summer fun is either within walking distance or a very short drive away. 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