Venetian Festival July 16, 2009

Taste of Southwest Michigan: Noon-11:30 p.m. - More than 50 vendors. (Various locations throughout Festival).

Silver Beach Boardwalk Carnival: Noon-11:30 p.m. (Carnival wristbands good all day; no ticket sales after 11 p.m.)

Kids Area: Noon-5 p.m. - Games will include balloon creations, make-and-take craft area, carnival-style games, inflatables and bubble dancing. All kids games are free. (Located on Lake Boulevard near Port St.)

Bluff Entertainment: 5-10 p.m. - Music and activities for the whole family! (Various Bluff locations)

Bob DeLong River Stage:
6 p.m. TBD
7:45 p.m. TBD
9 p.m. - Dot Dot Dot (Hailing from Chicago, Dot Dot Dot was a finalist on Fox TV's the Next Great American Band)

Shadowland Pavilion:
6:30 p.m. TBD
7:30 p.m. TBD
9 p.m. - "Buffett at the Beach" with The Last Mangos (Passport Pin or Ticket required; gates open at 6:30 p.m.; Beverage Tent from 6:30-10:30 p.m.)

Official Website: http://www.venetian.org