August 6-8, 2026
After more than a decade away, one of the White Lake Area’s favorite summer events is making a return. This festival, which began in 1981, has not happened since 2012, and we’re excited to bring it back!
Running from August 6–8, 2026, this three-day celebration will honor the area’s strong maritime ties, while creating new memories for families, friends, and visitors alike.
The White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau will continue to organize this festival alongside the support and participation of many local businesses and organizations. We are excited to bring that same spirit of collaboration back to this festival!
Click here for 2026 Festival Store
Click here for Volunteer Registration
Thursday, August 6:
- 5:00-8:00pm—White Lake Community Picnic in Goodrich Park
- 10:00am-5:00pm—Maritime Days at the White River Light Station–Free Admission
Friday, August 7:
- 10:00am-5:00pm—Maritime Days at the White River Light Station–Free Admission
- 11:00am-3:00pm—Kids Activities hosted by the Montague Branch (Muskegon Area District Library) in Goodrich Park
- 4:00-6:00pm—Water Wonderland Reception at Arts Council of White Lake–Nuveen Center
- 5:00-11:00pm— Evening—Live music, food vendors, and beer tent in Goodrich Park
7:00-11:00pm Saved by the Band
Saturday, August 8:
- 9:00-11:00am—Run White Lake 5K hosted by White Lake Nutrition along Hart-Montague bike trail
- 10:00am—Captain’s meeting in the Maritime tent for White Lake Sail Boat Regatta, 12:00pm race start
- 10:00am-4:00pm—Wooden Boat Show hosted by White Lake Association
- 10:00am-5:00pm—Maritime Days at the White River Light Station–Free Admission
- 11:00am-3:00pm—Kids Activities hosted by Arts Council of White Lake–Nuveen Center and White Lake Community Library at the Montague Artisan Market
- 1:00-3:00pm—Float-A-Palooza hosted by White Lake Snow Farmers
- (time pending)—Kayak Race
- 5:00-11:00pm—Evening—Live music, food vendors, and beer tent in Goodrich Park
6:00-8:00pm Tommy Foster, 8:00-11:00pm The Edukators
Sunday, August 9: (Post-Festival Festivities)
- 8:00am—Post-Maritime White Lake Fit hosted by White Lake Nutrition at the Viking Athletic Center
- 11:00am-2:00pm—Bacon, Bloodys, and Brews hosted by Montague-Whitehall Rotary Club at North Grove Brewers
Thank you to our sponsors!
Event Sponsor: HarborLight Credit Union
Gold Sponsors: Shelby State Bank and Shoreline Restoration & Construction
Silver Sponsors: Hilite International, Legacy of Caring, Residential Assisted Living, Linamar Montague, and Manpower
Bronze Sponsors: Diebold Insurance Agency, Scheid Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, White Lake Beacon
Promotional Sponsors: ATA National Title Group, Lighthouse Title Agency—White Lake, LLC, and MasterTag
