White Lake Community Events: June 29th-July 5th, 2026
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June 29th-July 5th, 2026    

Here's What's Happening in the White Lake Area This Week!

As we turn the calendar to July, one of the biggest weeks of the summer has arrived! America 250 celebrations are officially here, and the White Lake Area is ready for an unforgettable week filled with patriotic fun, community traditions, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the season. From parades and fireworks to local events and summer adventures, there’s something happening around every corner. We hope you have a safe, happy, and memorable holiday week—and we’ll see you around the White Lake Area! Below is just a snapshot of what’s coming up, but click here to explore the full community calendar!

Additionally, we have a White Lake Area Summer Events page on our website that we will continue to update all summer long. Check it out here.

Upcoming WLACVB Events:

4th of July Parade—July 4
Click here for more information
JUN
29
Date: Monday 6/29/26
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Fetch Brewing Company

The FAN Club: Monday Nights @ Fetch

Bring your lawn chairs, grab your friends, and settle in for an evening of fantastic live music on N Mears, just outside of Fetch Brewing Company.

🎤 Expect the unexpected each week as a rotating lineup of AMAZING musicians takes the stage. You never know who might show up—but you’ll definitely be glad you did!

Rain and inclement weather moves the event to The Playhouse at White Lake.
JUN
30
Date: Tuesday 6/30/26
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $Free
Venue: MADL – Montague Branch

Dino Soap Bars

A fun and creative soap-making workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside! Registration Required.
JUN
30
Date: Tuesday 6/30/26
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Montague Band Shell

ACWL Free Summer Concert Series: Kyle Brown & The Human Condition

All Ages
FREE!
Donations collected during intermission

The 40th annual ACWL-Nuveen Free Summer Concert Series will be held on Tuesdays, June 16 – August 18 at 7:00pm.
https://www.artswhitelake.org/concerts

Free crafts for kids will be available at each concert, thanks to the City of Montague.

Concerts will be held at the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Band Shell. Rain location for this concert is the Whitehall High School auditorium – 3100 W. White Lake Drive, Whitehall
JUL
01
Date: Wednesday 7/1/26
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $Free
Venue: Dune Grass Gallery

ARTISTS ON THE SIDEWALK @ Dune Grass Gallery

Come and hang out in the great outdoors with other artists, at this free summer activity, on the sidewalk outside of Dune Grass Gallery. Bring your own art project, supplies, chair, and umbrella. Spend the day or whatever amount of time that you can and enjoy sharing tips and tricks with other artists. Wednesdays 11:00 – 4:00 pm. 4588 Dowling St, Montague, MI
JUL
01
Date: Wednesday 7/1/26
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Michillinda Lodge

Food Truck Nights @ Michillinda Lodge

 Food Truck Nights at Michillinda Lodge 

Come join us for a relaxing evening on the bluff! Enjoy delicious eats from a featured food truck, bring your favorite drinks, grab a seat on the deck, and take in a beautiful Lake Michigan sunset.

Open to both our guests and the local community — everyone is welcome!

Good food • Great views • Summer evenings done right

Tuesday Nights: DaKidd Bar-B-Que

Wednesday Nights: Wypa’s Wood-Fired Pizza
JUL
02
Date: Thursday 7/2/26
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: $Free

America 250 Celebration 🦖

Switching things up from Dinosaurs and getting patriotic with a USA birthday bash!
JUL
03
Date: Friday 7/3/26
Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Community Semi-Quincentennial Celebration with White Lake VFW & American Legion

July 3, 2026 – July 5, 2026

White Lake VFW Post 3256—9370 Walsh Rd. in Montague
Whitehall American Legion Algot Johnson Post 69—803 E St. Colby in Whitehall

Join White Lake Area veterans organizations for a weekend-long Semi-Quincentennial Celebration honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.

Activities throughout the weekend include a fish fry, live music, annual Fourth of July parade, family activities, meals, pancake breakfast, and bicycle poker run.

Weekend Activities at the White Lake VFW Post 3256

  • Ax Throwing
  • Bounce House
  • Kids Crafts at the VFW

Friday, July 3

  • Fish Fry: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, White Lake VFW Post 3256
  • Asamu Johnson & the Associates of the Blues: 7:00 — 10:00pm, White Lake VFW Post 3256

Saturday, July 4

  • Annual Fourth of July Parade: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, from Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall
  • Meals at the VFW: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Pulled Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, mac and cheese for $15
  • Country Blend Plus Band: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, White Lake VFW Post 3256

Sunday, July 5

  • Pancake Breakfast: 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM, Whitehall American Legion Algot Johnson Post 69
    $10 adults, $5 6-12 years, 5 and under free
  • Bicycle Poker Run: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, start at the Whitehall American Legion Algot Johnson Post 69

Hosted by White Lake VFW Post 3256 and Whitehall American Legion Johnson Post 69.
JUL
03
Date: Friday 7/3/26
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Venue: Winston Speedway

Stars & Stripes Showdown

RED, WHITE & ROAR: America’s 250th Birthday Celebration
Friday, July 3, 2026
Winston Speedway – Rothbury, Michigan Join us as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom the only way we know how — with dirt racing, horsepower, and a sky full of fireworks. This special Independence Day weekend event will feature a full night of racing action followed by one of the largest fireworks displays of the season. Classes Running
• Super Late Models
• Pro Late Models
• Street Stocks
• Cyber Stocks
• Mini Wedges Event Schedule
Pit Gates Open: 4:00 PM
Main Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Racing Starts: 6:30 PM Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an unforgettable night of speed, freedom, and fireworks. A Night You Will Not Want To Miss! For tickets and event information visit: WinstonSpeedway.com
JUL
03
Date: Friday 7/3/26
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: North Grove Brewers

North Grove Brewers Summer Outdoor Concert Series

Talented musicians on the North Grove stage this summer!

All concerts are 7-9pm out in the biergarten.

Bring your lawn chairs!

To see who is playing each week, view our fuller summer events page here. 
JUL
03
Date: Friday 7/3/26
Time: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Independence Day Fireworks

Celebrate the kick off to America’s 250th with a fireworks show over White Lake, presented by the White Lake Fireworks Committee.

Fireworks will begin at dusk over White Lake.
JUL
04
Date: Saturday 7/4/26
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

2026 4th of July Parade

Save the date for the Semiquincentennial (250th) celebration!
 White Lake Area 4th of July Parade 2026
 Saturday, July 4, 2026
 Line-up: 9:00 AM |  Parade Start: 10:00 AM
 Route: Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall  Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at our annual 4th of July parade!  Floats •  Horses •  Fire Trucks •  Community Groups •  Classic Cars — and more! REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE HERE A huge thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsor: RE/MAX West, and our Livestream Sponsor, CatchMark Technologies!  Invite your friends, family, and community groups—let’s make history together as we celebrate 250 years as a country! Please note: Fireworks will be held Friday, July 3. They begin as dusk over White Lake, courtesy of the White Lake Fireworks Committee. 
JUL
04
Date: Saturday 7/4/26
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Venue: Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo

Red, White & Blue Bash at Lewis Farms!

Lewis Farms is your new family destination for 4th of July festivities. Come experience the 1st Annual Red White & Blue Bash. The event honors the memory and legacy of Cindy Lewis. Get ready for explosive events and entertainment, all included with the regular price of admission!  Fireworks Show – Sundown – 10:20*
Circus by Los Moralitis Bros. – 4/6/8 pm
Character Meet & Greet – 4-8 pm
Live Music, Steeple Hill Band – 5-9 pm
Facepainting – 4-8 pm
Balloon Twisting – 4-8 pm
Candy Cannon – 5 pm
Car Show – details TBD Look for giveaways and festive extras for this one of a kind event! 

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124 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
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