By Paul Garrod
Staff Writer
news4garrod@gmail.com
PAW PAW – Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival’s three-day event, Friday, Sept. 5, through Sunday, Sept. 7, offers something for everyone, from grape stomping to arts and crafts, free music and more.
Friday, Sept. 5
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – The Witch’s Parlor at Taylor’s Florist & Gifts, 215 E. Michigan Ave.
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Paw Paw Brewing Co., 780 S. Gremps St. • Local brews and wine • Live entertainment.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – St. Julian Winery & Distillery, 716 S. Kalamazoo St. • Winery tours, spirit tastings and sales • Live entertainment: On the patio – 3 to 6 p.m., Tom Noack; 6 to 9 p.m., Dave Johnson; In the tank room – 6 to 9 p.m., Donald Savoie. Food by Floatin’ Franks.
10 a.m. to midnight – Warner Vineyards, 706 S. Kalamazoo St. • Spirit tastings and sales • Live entertainment – Fool House, call for time and tickets (269) 657-3165.
2 to 8 p.m. – The Lucky Wolf at the Paw Paw Playhouse, 404 E. Michigan Ave. • Food, drinks, and free live entertainment.
5 p.m. – Carnival opens, S. Gremps St. Sponsor: Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce
5 p.m. – Refresco Grape Stomp, Lakefront Park, W. Michigan Ave. • Team competition and open stomping.
5 to 7 p.m. – Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun – Ultimate Air Dogs, on the corner of N. Niles St. and E. Michigan Ave.
5 to 8 p.m. – Hole-In-One Contest, Lakefront Park, W. Michigan Ave. • Benefitting “Unleash Love”
5 to 11 p.m. – Concord Trolley – Free rides around town • Sponsor: CSL Plasma.
5 p.m. to midnight – Festival Tent, corner of S. Gremps and Paw Paw streets • Beer and wine service • Live entertainment: 5 to 8:15 p.m., Out of Favor Boys; 9 p.m. to midnight, Bronk Bros.
5 p.m. to dusk – Marketplace booths throughout downtown.
5 to 11p.m. – Lakefront Amphitheatre, W. Michigan Ave. •Food booths. Live entertainment: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Silian; 8:30 to 11p.m., The Unknowns
9:30 p.m. – Festival Fireworks over Maple Lake, Lakefront Park, W. Michigan Ave. • Sponsor: Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority.
Saturday, Sept. 6
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., – Grape Escape Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, downtown along Michigan Ave. • Sponsor: John Tapper Automotive.
9 a.m. – Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk, start at corner of Hazen and Lake streets. • Sponsor: Freshwater Community Church, benefitting local non-profits.
9 a.m. – Kiwanis Cornhole Tournament, corner of Michigan and Gremps streets.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Grape & Wine Harvest Pickleball Tournament, Freshwater Community Church. • A fun Round Robin tournament – For more information, call (269) 657-5076.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – The Witch’s Parlor at Taylor’s Florist & Gifts, 215 E. Michigan Ave.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Show, downtown Van Buren County Park and Paw Paw St. • Sponsor: Paw Paw Service League.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Hole-In-One contest, W. Michigan Ave. • Benefitting “Unleash Love”
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petting Zoo, 403 E. Michigan Ave. • Sponsor: Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Stompyland, W. Michigan Ave. • Free children’s activities and crafts • Hosted by East Van Buren Girl Scouts.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Refresco Grape Stomp, Lakefront Park, W. Michigan Ave. • Team competition and open stomping. •1 p.m. – Lucille Ball Grape Stomp Contest, Lakefront Park.
10 a.m. to dusk – Marketplace booths throughout downtown.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – St. Julian Winery & Distillery, 716 S. Kalamazoo St. • Winery tours, tastings and sales • Live entertainment: On the patio – Noon to 3 p.m., Anna White; 3 to 6 p.m., Dave Johnson; 6 to 9 p.m., Tom Noack; In the tank room – 6 to 9 p.m., Neil Jansen.
10 a.m. to 11p.m. – Live Entertainment, Lakefront Amphitheatre, W. Michigan Ave.
On Stage: 10 to 11, Eleven Eleven Yoga; 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Paw Paw Library presents Scribble Monster; 2 to 4 p.m., Robotics; 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kate & K-Nein; 8:30 – 10:30 p.m., Vineyard Chicks.
10 a.m. to midnight – Warner Vineyards, 706 S. Kalamazoo St. • Tastings and sales • Live entertainment: The House Bandits, Classic Rock Experience, and All American Throwback (call for times and tickets).
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun – Ultimate Air Dogs, on the corner of N. Niles St. • Showtimes: 11a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. • Your Dog Try It between shows.
11a.m. to 5 p.m. – Sloppy Joe Lunch, Paw Paw – Lawton Mason Lodge, 234 E. Michigan Ave.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Concord Trolley – Free rides around town • Sponsor: CSL Plasma.
Noon – Grape Lake Kayak Race, Sunset Park, N. Kalamazoo St. at Power Plant Road • Sponsor: Lounsbury Excavating.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Video Tournament, Klassic Arcade, 200 S. Gremps St.
Noon to dusk – Bad Axe Billy’s Axe Throwing, S. Gremps St. by the Festival Tent.
Sunday, Sept. 7
7 to 9 a.m. – Vineyard Classic Bike Tour Registration, Hazen St. • Tour begins at 8 a.m.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hole In One, lakefront, benefitting “Unleash Love.”
9 a.m. – 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament, Performance Fieldhouse, 1027 E. Michigan Ave.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Lakefront Amphitheatre Stage: 10 a.m. to 11p.m. – Church on the Lake, hosted by RedArrow Ministries; 11 a.m. to noon – New River Voices; 1p.m. – Worship Arts of Kalamazoo; 2 p.m. – RedArrow Youth Band: 3 to 4 p.m.- Truth Church Worship Band.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Arts & Crafts, Downtown Van Buren County Park and Paw Paw St. • Sponsor: Paw Paw Service League.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Marketplace booths throughout downtown.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Sloppy Joe Lunch, Paw Paw-Lawton Mason Lodge, 238 E. Michigan Ave.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – St. Julian Winery & Distillery, 716 S. Kalamazoo St. • Tastings and sales • Live entertainment: Neil Jansen – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; • Food by Floatin’ Franks.
Noon – Bad Axe Billy Axe Throwing, near the Festival Tent, S. Gremps St.
Noon – St. Julian Festival Parade, W. to E. Michigan Ave. through downtown • Sponsor: St. Julian Winery.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Warner Vineyards, 706 S. Kalamazoo St. • Spirit tastings and sales • Live entertainment: Jared Knox and the Hagerbombs.
Noon to 5 p.m. – Concord Trolley – free rides around town, • Sponsor: CSL Plasma.
Noon to 5 p.m. – Festival Tent, corner of S. Gremps and Paw Paw streets. • Local beers and wines • Live entertainment: 1:30 p.m., Dance Party – Otsego Jazz Ensemble.
2 p.m. – Hole-In-One Finals, Lakefront Park, W. Michigan Ave.
2:30 p.m. – Paw Paw Lions Club Duck Race, Warner Vineyards riverside, 706 S. Kalamazoo St.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Carnival Midway, S. Gremps Street, behind the wineries and near Paw Paw Brewery • Sponsor: Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce.
For a complete schedule of events or more information, visit: www.wineandharvestfestival.com.
