It's about family traditions. It's about gratitude and pride in our community. It's about blueberries.

The National Blueberry Festival is one of the country's oldest continuously-running fruit festivals! We're proud of South Haven's tremendous blueberry crop, and the important industry it represents in our area. Van Buren County is the Nation's most prolific producer of highbush blueberries, and Michigan as a whole produces upward of 100 million pounds each year. Growers, packers, u-picks, specialty equipment, agritourism, cottage industry and more convene right here in Southwest Michigan, and it's all thanks to the delicious and healthy king of fruits- the almighty blueberry!

Schedule:
Thursday August 11, 2022
5:30pm: Meijer Youth Pageant - Huron Street Pavilion
6:30pm - 8:30pm: North Bay Produce Blueberry Pie Social - Huron Street Pavilion
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Nate Barnes - Riverfront Park

Friday August 12, 2022
9:00am: AAUW Book Sale - First Congregational Church - Free
10:00am - 10:30pm: Blueberry Express Shuttle - Senior Services of Van Buren County
10:00am - 5:00pm: Blueberry Central Market - South Haven
10:00am - 2:00pm: Meijer Kids' Day - South Haven
11:00am - 10:00pm: Riverfront Beer Tent - South Haven
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Kid's Activities - South Haven
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Al-Van Bark-B-Que - Huron St. Pavilion
7:30pm - 9:30pm: Led Zeppelin 2 - Riverfront Park

Saturday August 13, 2022
7:30am: 5K Run/Walk - South Haven
The National Blueberry Festival 5k Run and Walk are proudly presented by We Care Community Resource Center. and Naturipe Farms.  Proceeds from this event will support the National Blueberry Festival and We Care Community Resource Center.  The National Blueberry Festival 5k is designed with the racers in mind. We have configured the course to be as straight as possible while still offering scenic views of Lake Michigan, the Black River, and beautiful downtown South Haven.

Age Groups
Age Groups for 5k Run: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over
Awards for the 5k Run will be given to the Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters Male and Female
Age Groups for 5k Walk: 30 & under, 31-50, 51 & over

Packet Pickup
Friday, August 12th, 2022 1pm - 7pm at the We Care Community Resource Center office located at 06321 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090
Saturday, August 13th, 2022 6:45am - 7:45am at the Riverfront Marina located on Water Street

Pre-registration is required. There will be NO day-of registration.

Click here for Registration

Click here for 5k Race information

8:00am - 1:00pm: Kiwanis Club Blueberry Pancake Breakfast - South Haven
10:00am - 5:00pm: South Haven Chamber of Commerce Craft Fair - Stanley Johnston Park

11:00am: Parade
Line-up in place by 10:00am
Are you part of a local club, team, or other organization?! Maybe you have an antique vehicle or are part of an equestrian unit? Whatever it is, we would love to have you be part of the 2022 National Blueberry Festival Parade!

We'd love to have you join us!

Click here for Parade Application

11:00am - 10:00pm: Riverfront Beer Tent - South Haven
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Blueberry Pie Eating Contest presented by Meijer - South Haven
4:00pm: Steelheaders Fish Boil - Huron Street Pavilion
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Sweet Diezel Jenkins - Riverfront Park

Sunday August 14, 2022
7:00am - 12:00pm: South Haven Regional Airport Fly - Rotary Pancake Breakfast - South Haven Area Regional Airport
10:00am - 4:00pm: South Haven Chamber of Commerce Craft Fair - South Haven Area Regional Airport
10:00am - 2:00pm: Sand Sculpture Contest - North Beach

Date: August 11 - 14, 2022

Location: Various Venues in South Haven, MI

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