Fortino’s is one of the few Grand Haven businesses with a longer history than the festival itself. The store dates back to 1907 and has been serving Coast Guard Festival patrons from the beginning.

Upwards of 400,000 people expected to visit Grand Haven during Coast Guard Festival. Business owners say this week of business is essential to making it through the slower off season.

The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is coming to a close this weekend, with some of the most highly-anticipated events happening on the very last day. The Fireworks Extravaganza will take place ...

The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival: July 25 – Aug 3, 2025 The Coast Guard Festival on Lake Michigan is one of Michigan’s biggest festivals. Each year 350,000 people pour into Grand Haven in ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — The 100th year of the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival kicks off Friday as organizers expect record-breaking crowds. The initial event was a picnic held back in 1924 ...

GRAND HAVEN, MI – Hundreds of people gathered for the cardboard boat race at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival on Saturday, July 27, at the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium. With 11 boats in ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Sign ahoy! The "Coast Guard City USA" sign is in place high atop Dewey Hill in Grand Haven just days before the 100th anniversary of the Coast Guard Festival .

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A officer in charge of the U.S. Coast Guard in Grand Haven has been permanently relieved of his duties on March 8. Master Chief Petty Officer Marc Moore was relieved "due to a ...