Grand rising, West Michigan. This is Lakeshore Current, the local newsletter that’s more rewarding than stopping the gas pump right on the dollar 💵 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Hispanic Heritage Festival 🇲🇽 

• Frankenmuth Oktoberfest 🍻 

• Civil War Muster ⚔️ 

Let’s dive in

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Oktoberfest In Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth Oktoberfest is back for its 34th year from September 19 to 22 at the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park. The festivities kick off Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the official keg tapping at 7 p.m. The event continues Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight and wraps up Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate: $10 per day Thursday through Saturday, with free admission on Sunday. Kids 15 and under can attend for free but must be with an adult. Vendors will offer food and drinks for purchase, accepting cash and credit.

Oktoberfest features authentic hofbräu beer, live bands, and fun events including wiener dog races. With its deep German roots, the festival aims to recreate the atmosphere of Munich’s Oktoberfest, complete with traditional entertainment and souvenirs. The festival is dog-friendly, but pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. Free parking is available, though overnight parking isn’t allowed, and there’s no free shuttle service. More info here. 🍻 

15th Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster

The 15th Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster in Holland will take place on September 21-22, featuring the Battle of Spotsylvania, fought May 9-21, 1864. The event, at 1076 E. 16th St., is free to attend and offers activities from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Highlights include cavalry drills, swordsmanship demonstrations, children's activities, band performances, speeches, and battle reenactments at 2 p.m. both days. Approximately 250 reenactors and performers are expected. Guest lecturer Allen Guelzo, a Civil War scholar from Princeton, will present during the event. Impressionists will portray figures like Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman. Tours of the Van Raalte House will occur at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. on both days, with an additional tour at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for the tours are $2 for visitors aged 13 and older.

Grammy Award Winning Band Performing At Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

The Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta returns for its sixth year on Saturday, September 21, at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative, the event includes a parade of flags, an all-day Fiesta with live music and Mercado vendors showcasing Latin American culture, children’s activities, and a headliner concert featuring Grupo Duelo from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $40 and can be purchased through Eventbrite. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m., inviting attendees to walk along with the flag carrier of a Latin American country. The daytime Fiesta will feature food vendors serving authentic cuisine and a beer tent. Grupo Duelo, known for their Mexican Norteño music, has won multiple awards, including Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Admission to the parade and all-day Fiesta is free.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Mr. Quick Closes In Norton Shores

Mr. Quick Restaurant has permanently closed its Muskegon location at 4190 Old Grand Haven Road, as announced in a Sept. 9 Facebook post. The brand, which originated in Moline, Illinois, in 1962, struggled with a 25% sales decline due to road construction and could not sustain operations. Local owners Dan and Luke McKinnon had hoped to revitalize the restaurant but ultimately decided to shut down after 46 months. The closure affects the community, with the McKinnons expressing disappointment over losing a local favorite. They plan to thank their loyal customers through social media.

Construction Of New Office Building In Holland

Lakeshore Advantage’s Next Center, a new 20,000-square-foot office building, is rising at the corner of Seventh Street and College Avenue in downtown Holland. Groundbreaking took place on August 31, 2023, and construction is on schedule, with plans for a move by the end of October. The center will serve as a business incubator, featuring a mural by local artist Chris Garcia, a green wall, and collaborative spaces. Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens highlighted the team’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship in the community, with a ribbon-cutting event for investors planned in November.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN

MUSKEGON

Thursday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Wonderland Distillery - Music Trivia 7pm

Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art

Friday - Hackley Park - Touch The Trucks 6-8pm

Saturday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Michigan's Adventure - Tricks and Treats 12-6pm

Ponoma Park - Prairie Days Fall Festival 1-4pm

Monday - The Valkyrie - Trivia Night 7pm

GRAND HAVEN

Thursday- Spring Lake Farmers Market 9am-2pm

Friday- Odd Side Live Music 8-11pm

Saturday- Grand Haven Farmers Market 8am-1pm

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta 11:30am-10:00pm

Sunday- Duncan Park - A Walk in the Woods 1-4pm

HOLLAND

Thursday - New Holland Brewing - Streetlife Serenade 7pm

Friday - Michigan Tree Climbing Championship 30th Anniversary 1-4pm

Saturday - Holland Farmers Market 8-2pm

Michigan Tree Climbing Championship 30th Anniversary 10am-3pm

Big Lake Brewing - Oktoberfest 2-9pm

Monday - Curragh Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8pm

WEATHER

Thursday

82 🌡️ 63 | ☀️  | 1% |

Friday

76 🌡️ 58 | 🌤️ | 25% |

Saturday

81 🌡️ 60 | 🌤️ | 9% |

Sunday

75🌡️ 58 | 🌤️ | 28% |

Monday

70 🌡️ 55 | 🌤️ | 40% |

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

The Deck I HWT I 5pm

Porto Bello I Lee Ingersoll I 6pm

Grand Armory I Roger Gonda I 6:30pm

Sandy Point I BPM Jazz I 5pm

Friday

The Deck I Twice The Action I 6pm

Odd Side I Liquid Radio I 8pm

Grand Armory I The Carl Webb Band I 6:30pm

Eagles 925 I Serita's Black Rose I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I JP & the Energy I 9pm

Park Theatre I William Elliot Whitmore I 8pm

Hops at 84 East I Nate Holley I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Colin Tobin I 8pm

Saturday

Muskegon Farmers Market I Matt & Nan I 10am-2pm

The Deck I The Carl Webb Band I 7pm

Frauenthal Center I The Wildflowers: America’s #1 Tom Petty Tribute I 7:30pm

Red Rooster Tavern I Smitten I 8pm

The Valkyrie I Plain Jane Glory I 7pm

Grand Armory I Liquid Radio I 4pm

Eagles 925 I RetroVibe I 8pm

Hops at 84 East I Sage Castleberry I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Electric Flower Co. I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Pretty Rage I 8pm

Sunday

The Deck I The Soul Syndicate I 5pm

Muskegon Brewing I Gabrial James I 3pm

Odd side Ales I Scott Pellegrom I 5pm

Sandy Point I Jeff Armstrong I 5pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Sheer Pandemonium I 8pm

SPORTS

Friday - Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles 7:05pm

Saturday - Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles 4:05pm

Sunday - Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles 1:35pm

Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals 4:25pm

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