Ship & Shore Art & Music Festival - rides into the sunset of Vacation Events... Hop in your car and grab your beach towel... this weekend getaway is sure to fulfill your desire to relax and enjoy a festival of music, art and fun in the sun. Imagine fireworks overhead and a boat parade that rivals any other this side of the mississippi. Whittaker Street – The event includes food vendors, live music, kid’s/family activities, fine art, a beer garden, volley ball tournament and a lighted boat parade at dusk on Saturday followed by fireworks. Friday, August 8th - 6:00pm-Midnight: Art, Food, Beer Garden, Music -- Saturday, August 9th - Noon-Midnight: Art, Food , Beer Garden, Music, Curious Kid's Museum, Kid's/Family Activities -- Lighted Boat Parade at Dusk (at the Harbor) followed by Fireworks on the Beach Sunday, August 10th - Noon-6:00pm: Art, Food, Beer Garden, Music, Curious Kid's Museum, Kid's/Family Activities Join us in downtown New Buffalo on Whittaker Street for this fun family event. This year's activities include food vendors, live music, kid's/family activities, fine art, a beer garden, volleyball tournament, the Curious Kid's Museum, kids/family activities and a lighted boat parade at dusk on Saturday followed by fireworks. Festival hours are as follows: Friday, August 8th from 6pm - midnight; Saturday, August 9th from noon - midnight and Sunday, August 10th from noon - 6pm.