Harbor Days Are Here!

July 26, 2025

The biggest Elk Rapids bash returns July 30-Aug. 2 for its 70th year. Opening ceremonies take place on Wednesday, paired with the village’s Evening on River Street. Thursday’s headliner events include an Art and Craft Show, the Car Show by the Bay, and an ice cream eating contest. Friday, join the Community Paddle with Paddle Antrim in the morning before taking the kids to a foam party or signing up for the cornhole tournament. A pet show and the Fireman’s Waterball Contest round out the day. Saturday is the final day, with the Harborun races, the Grande Parade, paddlebuoy and paddleboard races, and the boat lighting contest at dusk. Fireworks are held at 10pm. And then be sure to turn out Sunday morning to help tear down and clean up. (You can even work alongside the BeBot robot at Dam Beach!) See the full schedule at elkrapidsharbordays.org.