The Venetian Festival
attracts vistors from all over Michigan, Illinois, and the
midwest. Known best for its unique setting along the St. Joseph
river and Silver Beach, the festivals music, taste of Southwest
Michigan, fireworks, boat parade, beach volleyball tournament,
and childrens games it is a weekend of fun for the entire
family.
It
will be another hot summer on
the lakefront as the Venetian Festival once again
brings the best of the best touring artists to
the Festival for 2008. Two levels of reserved seating
tickets will go on sale beginning December 9th
for the Shadowland Pavilion concert series.
Taste
Tickets To simplify the Taste of Southwest Michigan,
vendors will be accepting tickets for their tasty
treats, instead of cash. All
vendors accept Taste Tickets only for payment - no
cash. Taste tickets can
be purchased at several ticket locations within the
festival grounds.
Shadowland
Pavilion
Friday,
July 17
"Buffett at the Beach"
with The Last Mangos
Saturday,
July 18
Billy
Squier
Sunday,
July 19
97.5 Y-Country Summer Jam Luke
Bryan
The Venetian Festival means variety
once again in 2009. The Festival
will celebrate it's 31st year with
some of the most sought after musical
artists on tour. More
info
Bob
DeLong River Stage
Friday
- Sunday
Margaret Upton Arboretum
Enjoy
outstanding regional entertainers
at the historical location along
the river where it all began. Bring
a blanket to spread on the lawn and
prepare to be blown away. More
info
Bluff
Entertainment
Thursday - Sunday
Various locations along Lake Boulevard
and on Pleasant Street
Starting on Thursday evening, and
running throughout the entire Festival
weekend, Lake Bluff Park overflows
with an eclectic mix of music for
the whole family to enjoy. More
info