Saugatuck Venetian Festival 2026

06/16/2026

🌟🌟 S P O N S O R S P O T L I G H T 🌟🌟
The Saugatuck-Douglas Rotary Club & the 2026 Venetian Fest Committee want to extend a heartfelt T H A N K Y O U
to Forward Edge Services.

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Thank you, Doctors Kate & Mark Smaller, for sponsoring the 2026 Saugatuck Venetian Fest! Your continued support of the Saugatuck Venetian Festival is so very much appreciated! Thank you for investing in your community in so many ways!

06/14/2026

🎉🌊🎭 VENETIAN FEST 2026 IS JUST 6 SHORT WEEKS AWAY! 🎭🌊🎉

Can you believe it?! The countdown is ON, and we are getting ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer!

Now we need YOU to help make this year’s festival bigger, better, and more fun than ever! 🙌

✅ Get your Venetian Fest tickets
⛵ Sign up for the Dinghy Poker Run
🚣 Register for the Paddle Poker Run
🦆 Adopt your ducks for the Douglas Duck Dash
🙋 Volunteer and be part of the magic behind the scenes
⭐ Become a sponsor and help support this amazing community tradition

Whether you’re racing, paddling, cheering, volunteering, or just coming out to enjoy the fun, there’s something for everyone during Venetian Fest Weekend!

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable celebration of community, fun, and summer on the waterfront! ☀️🎶🌊

Who’s ready for Venetian Fest 2026?! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Head to www.Saugatuckvenetianfest.com

🦆🎉🌊

06/12/2026

🎉🌊🎭 VENETIAN FEST 2026 IS JUST 6 SHORT WEEKS AWAY! 🎭🌊🎉

Can you believe it?! The countdown is ON, and we are getting ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer!

Now we need YOU to help make this year’s festival bigger, better, and more fun than ever! 🙌

✅ Get your Venetian Fest tickets
⛵ Sign up for the Dinghy Poker Run
🚣 Register for the Paddle Poker Run
🦆 Adopt your ducks for the Douglas Duck Dash
🙋 Volunteer and be part of the magic behind the scenes
⭐ Become a sponsor and help support this amazing community tradition

Whether you’re racing, paddling, cheering, volunteering, or just coming out to enjoy the fun, there’s something for everyone during Venetian Fest Weekend!

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable celebration of community, fun, and summer on the waterfront! ☀️🎶🌊

Who’s ready for Venetian Fest 2026?! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Head to www.Saugatuckvenetianfest.com

🦆🎉🌊

06/08/2026

We are so excited to have The Little Store serving up pizza at the tent Friday night during Venetian Fest!!

Get your 🎟️ they are selling like 🔥

https://saugatuckvenetianfest.com/

06/07/2026

🎉 Venetian Fest 2026 Needs YOU! 🎉

The best events don’t just happen—they’re made possible by incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and smiles to create unforgettable experiences for our community.

💙 Venetian Fest 2026
📅 July 24 & 25

From set up to clean up!
From land to water to ducks!

Join us and,
✨ Meet new people
✨ Support your community
✨ Have fun behind the scenes
✨ Be part of one of the area’s favorite summer traditions

It takes a village to create a great festival—and we’d love for you to be part of ours!

🙌 Please consider volunteering and helping us make Venetian Fest 2026 the best one yet!

Sign up today and join the fun!

Simply , click the link and pick your spot!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DA4AC2AA5F49-63219974-2026 #/

06/07/2026

⭐️ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐️

A huge THANK YOU to Jaqua Realtors and Jaqua Vacation Rentals
for their incredible $1000.00 sponsorship of Venetian Festival! 🎉

Your support helps us continue to grow this beloved community tradition—bringing unforgettable experiences, vibrant energy, and lasting memories to locals and visitors alike. We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to making our lakeshore community shine!

Here’s to another amazing Venetian Festival! 💙✨

🎟️ Pro tip: Pre-buy your tickets now and SAVE money! Don’t wait until the last minute—lock in your spot and skip the lines.

Grab yours today 👉

https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/SaugatuckVenetianFest2026

06/03/2026

2 Poker Runs!

Kayaks, canoe, paddle board, row boat, come paddle with us!

And yes, the traditional Dinghy Poker Run will still take place as usual.

Sign up for either - or both! Here ⬇️

https://saugatuckvenetianfest.com/

New this year!! And before you ask, YES the traditional Dinghy Poker Run is still happening at noon on Saturday July 25!

But… 🥁 roll….

🛶♠️ Venetian Weekend PADDLE Poker Run is also happening on Saturday July 25.

Grab your paddle, gather your crew, and get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the water during Venetian Weekend!

Starting and ending at beautiful Wade’s Bayou, participants will paddle their way along the river, stopping at 5 fun locations to collect poker cards along the route.

At the finish, players will reveal their hands — and the BEST poker hand wins a small prize and bragging rights! 🏆♣️♦️♥️♠️

Whether you kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, this event is all about:
☀️ Fun on the water
🎉 Great vibes & friendly competition
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly adventure
🌊 Exploring the beautiful river during Venetian Weekend

No poker skills required — just bring your sense of adventure!

Come paddle, play, and make unforgettable summer memories! 🛶💙

Head to https://saugatuckvenetianfest.com/
for tickets!!!

05/30/2026

Lakeshore Convenience and Kabri Martyniek State Farm Agent purchased business flocks this week for the July 25 Venetian Fest Douglas Duck Dash!

Thank you!! 🦆 ☀️

If you’d like a duck in the race, head to our site!

Purchase Ducks 🦆
Sign up as a sponsor 😄
Sign up as a volunteer 🙏
Sign up for the Dinghy Poker Run ♦️
Sign up for the Paddle Poker Run ♣️

https://saugatuckvenetianfest.com/

05/25/2026

⭐️ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐️

A huge THANK YOU to Lakeshore Convenience for their incredible $1500.00 sponsorship of Venetian Festival! 🎉

Your support helps us continue to grow this beloved community tradition—bringing unforgettable experiences, vibrant energy, and lasting memories to locals and visitors alike. We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to making our lakeshore community shine!

Here’s to another amazing Venetian Festival! 💙✨

🎟️ Pro tip: Pre-buy your tickets now and SAVE money! Don’t wait until the last minute—lock in your spot and skip the lines.

Grab yours today 👉

https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/SaugatuckVenetianFest2026

05/20/2026

🌊✨ Become a Sponsor of the 2026 Venetian Festival! ✨🌊

Be part of something BIG in 2026! The Venetian Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the summer—bringing together locals, visitors, families, and businesses for an unforgettable celebration on the lakeshore.

🎉 Why Become a Sponsor?

✔️ Massive Exposure – Get your business in front of thousands of attendees and visitors

✔️ Community Impact – Support a beloved local tradition

✔️ Brand Visibility – Promotion across social media, event signage, and marketing materials

✔️ Connect & Engage – Build meaningful relationships within the community

✔️ Support Growth – Help us expand with NEW events and experiences in 2026

🚤 What Your Sponsorship Supports:

• Projects like treating invasive milfoil in the Kalamazoo River and Lake Kalamazoo

• The Kalamazoo Greenway River Project—creating a connected corridor for environmental restoration, recreation, and education

• Other Ongoing local environmental and waterway initiatives.

💼 How to Become a Sponsor:

1️⃣ Choose a sponsorship level that fits your business

2️⃣ Head to our convenient website ton easily submit your donation

https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/SaugatuckVenetianFest2026

3️⃣ Enjoy recognition and promotion all festival long

Let’s make 2026 the biggest and best Venetian Festival yet!