Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). 296 W. Webster Avenue Muskegon, Michigan 49440P:231.720.2570 F:231.720.2585. Historic Walking Tour: Learn about the past, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 In consideration of community health, the MMA staff and FOT volunteer committee decided to spread the holiday spirit into downtown. Before the event, MMA Assistant Director Catherine Mott commented, The Festival of Wreaths will work two-fold, inspiring the holiday spirit and encouraging people to walk and explore downtown Muskegon. Each participating downtown business or organization hosted a designer wreath provided by the MMA in a window facing the street or sidewalk from November 24-December 5. The USS LST 393 was built in 1942 and served in the European Theater during World War II, including the allied invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. A free day-long reggae concert, also on Saturday. 
VMCC encompasses the latest trends in meeting and convention venues with a sophisticated design, open concept, easy connectivity, and stunning views of Muskegon Lake and Downtown Muskegon. 
The hotel overlooks the Terrace Point Marina and the award winning, Delta Hotel by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center. VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center 460 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 A D-Day Plus ceremony at the USS LST 393 in downtown Muskegon on Saturday, June 4, will include a mock air raid and battles, re-enactors, a pin-up contest and free ship tours. The event will include low-flying planes, lots of smoke and simulated gunfire. VMCC is also across the street from the Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, offering another 140 spacious guest rooms directly on Muskegon Lake. , downtown Muskegons 1,726-seat performing arts center. All Rights Reserved | Website by Revel. Celebration Cinema expands open captioning to all its theaters, 4th of July Michigan Taco Fest to have 30+ food trucks and eateries, 3 music stages, New Cooking Channel charcuterie show featuring Michigan fruit carver airs tonight. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.
Thurs-Sat: 10:00am4:00pm Proceeds from wreath sponsorships and auction purchases will contribute important funds toward MMA programs. The ship is one of two that remain in their original configuration and is now a floating museum. Beginning April 2021, VMCC will offer a different and unique option for event planners. 
The D-Day Plus event at the Mart Dock, 560 Mart St., on Saturday, June 4, will include a simulated air raid on the USS LST 393 that is docked there.
PH 231.722.0278, MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE HOURS, 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 All rights reserved (About Us). Find all 52 wreaths with the walking guide, which features a map of all wreath locations. PH 231.722.7578, Mon: 10:00am4:00pm VMCC is connected to the recently renovated Delta Hotel by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center, which features 200, newly renovated guest rooms and the recently opened 200-seat Walkers An American Brasserie. (Andraya Croft | MLive.com). VMCC is connected to the recently renovated, , offering another 140 spacious guest rooms directly on Muskegon Lake. VMCC features 37,700 square feet of total meeting space; a 16,550 square foot, clear span ballroom; and up to 13 breakout rooms. Designer wreaths in downtown businesses and decor items at the Muskegon Museum of Art will be available to bid on during Festival of Wreaths in an online auction. Printed copies at the Muskegon Museum of Art Store and at participating businesses starting November 24. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. The dance will include a cash bar and live music by Governors Own. VMCC and the Delta Hotel are at the center of the Western Entertainment District and part of a $35 million investment at the heart of Downtown Muskegon. This tour pairs nicely with the Muskegon Museum of Arts Dressing the Abbey exhibit. On Friday, June 3, there will be a swing dance from 8-11 p.m. on board the LST 393 with gates opening at 7 p.m. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. MUSKEGON, MI A simulation near downtown Muskegon of the World War II D-Day invasion will be part of a busy weekend that will include lots of bicyclists hitting the streets, a Pride celebration, free day-long reggae concerts and the first of the Parties in the Park. One event on September 2, 2022 at 12:00 am, Join us for a 90-minute walking tour to exploreMuskegon's rich history as well as its exciting present! 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Sun Tues: CLOSED, 2020 Lakeshore Museum Center. Turn of the Century Tour: Take a look at turn-of-the-century Muskegon as we discuss how the city changed after lumbering came to an end, and what businesses replaced it. Its the first of the, The 16th Annual Muskegon Pub Pedal, which hits the streets Saturday. The Muskegon Museum of Arts annual holiday event, the Festival of Trees made some adjustments last year. Wed Sat: 11:00am4:00pm The MMA provides wreaths that area designers can decorate in many different styles. The USS LST participated in the 1944 D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. The hotel overlooks the Terrace Point Marina and the award winning Lake House Waterfront Grille, which was named in 2020 as one of the top waterfront restaurants in the State of Michigan. Thank you to the sponsors and volunteers that make the success of this event possible! The facilities are also across the street from the Shoreline Inn & Conference Center which features another 5,000 square feet of meeting and breakout space and the historical Frauenthal Center, downtown Muskegons 1,726-seat performing arts center. We will be back! The MMA, collaborating with downtown businesses and attractions, organized a new version of the annual holiday event Festival of Wreaths a wreath walk event that people could enjoy from the sidewalk or street from November 24 through December 5, 2021. Sun: 1:00pm4:00pm, 561 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 The staff provided excellent customer service and were very intuitive to our needs throughout the conference.
There will be a pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m. and free ship tours and an opening ceremony begin at 10 a.m. Related: Festival lineup in Muskegon this summer includes return of some favorites. Saturdays D-Day event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. also will include free tours of the World War II landing ship, a 1940s style Pin-Up Contest, World War II re-enactors, military vehicles, food vendors and more. Website by Urban Persona, VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center 460 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440
This tour will also discuss what life was like for the average Muskegonite. Registration for the event is closed, but watch out for and give extra room to -- the bicyclists wearing white T-shirts imprinted with the phrase Will Bike for Beer. Proceeds will benefit a, Festival lineup in Muskegon this summer includes return of some favorites. ", Executive Director, Michigan Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus, VMCC features 37,700 square feet of total meeting space; a 16,550 square foot, clear span ballroom, The facilities are also across the street from the, which features another 5,000 square feet of meeting and breakout space and the historical. PH 231.722.1363, MUSKEGON HERITAGE MUSEUM OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY HOURS, May October They hosted our mid-sized conference in early August and the convention center was the ideal size for our meeting. The D-Day event is one of several occurring in and around downtown Muskegon this weekend. Hundreds of bicyclists will ride throughout Muskegon to visit various watering holes (and the concert referenced above ) to raise money for cancer patients and their families.