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PENTWATER — It doesn’t get much more All-American than Pentwater Homecoming. Locals and visitors alike are gearing up to celebrate their beloved community during the village’s largest annual event Aug. 14-17.
In its 95th year, the late summer celebration includes many activities that return year after year. Favorites include the strawberry shortcake social, a combined concert with the Pentwater Civic Band and the Scottville Clown Band, a sand sculpture contest, a horseshoe tournament, a Big Ten preseason tailgate party, the grand parade, fireworks and a pancake breakfast.
This year’s grand sponsor is Shelby State Bank.
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Pentwater Homecoming 2025 schedule
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025:
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Farmer’s Market at the Village Green
6 p.m. — Strawberry Shortcake Social at the Village Green
7:30 p.m. — Les Bailey Memorial Concert: Pentwater Civic Band and Scottville Clown Band combined concert at the Village Green
Friday, Aug. 15, 2025:
8 a.m. to noon — Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park. Theme: The Magic of Pentwater
3 p.m. — Pentwater Women’s Club Quilt Raffle at the Chamber of Commerce
Evening — Movies on the Green “Frozen.”
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025:
9:30 a.m. — Beach Yoga at Charles Mears State Park
Noon to 8 p.m. — Big Ten Tailgate Party at the Village Cafe & Pub
1 p.m. — Horseshoe Tournament at the Art Audrey Horseshoe Pits. Contact Dennis Veine at 231-869-3116 to register.
4 p.m. — Grand Parade
After the Parade — the Scottville Clown Band will perform at the Village Cafe & Pub
Dusk — Fireworks at Charles Mears State Park
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025:
8 a.m. to noon — VFW Pancake Breakfast the VFW Hall
3 p.m. — Pentwater Historical Society golf car raffle at the museum.
3-5 p.m. — Live music Summer Music Series at the Municipal Marina
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