Events

The whole weekend of the festival is packed with events for friends and families of all ages. From the all-ages grape stomp to the wine and beer tastings to the craft show and parade, there’s certain to be something for everyone. 

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Paw Paw Playhouse

September 6, 2019 - 10:00am - September 8, 2019 - 3:00pm

Prop Sale:  Friday - Sunday 10am to 6 pm purchase props and treasures

Wine & Frosting Pairing:  $10 per ticket Friday - Sunday 10 am to 6pm.  We perfectly paid best selling hours-made frostings with local wines.  Come sample a variety of flavors in our party room and help us choose a Wine & Harvest Fest Favorite Pair.  Tickets available at the door.

Free Movie:Come sing along with the classic movie "Grease" playing on screen in the theater.   Show times are every 2 hours beginning at 10 am on Friday only.

Free Karaoke:  Get your karaoke on with Big Bear Karaoke in the theatre on Saturday 8pm to 11pm.  The full bar will be open to keep the party going.

Paw Paw Brewing Co.

September 6, 2019 - 11:00am - September 8, 2019 - 8:00pm

Friday, Sept. 6

11am to 11pm Beer Service & Entertainment: 2pm to 5pm Schlitz Creek; 5:30pm to 8pm Typo: 8pm to 11pm Top Secret

Saturday, Sept. 7

11am to 11pm Beer Service & Entertainment; 2pm to 5pm Midwestern Lull; 5pm to 7:15pm Barn on Fire; 8pm to 11pm Poison'd Crue

Sunday, Sept. 8

11am to 8pm Beer Service at noon

Wine & Harvest Fun Pickleball Tournament

September 7, 2019 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Join us in Paw Paw for the first Wine & Harvest Fun Pickleball Tournament, on Saturday, Sept. 7th 9am to 3pm at 600 & 1027 E. Michigan, Paw Paw.  Cost is $25/$10 each extra event.  THis is a Non Sanction DOuble Elimination Tournament, for the ages listed (15+, 35+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+).  Note: Your USAPA Ratings will be used, or self-rate ourself and be fair!  Food and drinks will be provided to paid participants.  Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in each event.  For more information contact Gary Schanz at Senior Services VBC - 269-655-8000 or email gschanz@ss-vbc.org.  THis event wil benefit Senior Services of Van Buren County.

Omni Community Credit Union Festival Transportation

September 6, 2019 - 5:00pm - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Enjoy Horse Drawn Wagon Rides from downtown to the Wineries and the Carnival sponsored by Omni Community Credit Union on Firday 5pm to 9pm, Saturday noon to 8pm and to get around the whole town during the festival park your car and jump aboard the Concord Trolley all weekend, for free and also sponsored by Omni Community Credit Union.

Grape Lake Kayak Race

1st Annual
September 7, 2019 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Sponsored by Lounsbury Excavating.  The race will take place at the launch at Sunset Park (M/40 at Power Plant Rd.).  All participants will be timed and winners will be determined by the best time.  All participants must wear a life jacket.  A Waiver will be completed and signed must be received prior to the race.  Prizes are presented at the close of the race.  The fee to participate is $15.00 Kayaks are provided or use your own Kayak.

Children ages 13 to 17 will compete against each other and a parent or legal guardian must be present.  Adults 18 and up will compete against each other.

Weather:  If the race is cancelled on Saturday, it will be rescheduled for Sunday, Sept 8 at noon.  Should Sunday need to be cancelled, no refunds will be given.  A voucher will be given to each participant and will be good to use toward the 2020 Race.

Please complete the entry form and the waiver.  Return with your check made payable to Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival.

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30th Annual Grape Lake Run Drugs out of Town 5K Run/Walk

Maple Lake, Paw Paw
September 7, 2019 - 9:00am

2018 - RESULTS:

Mark your calendars for this fast, flat USATF-certified 5k course around Maple Lake. Our race has been endorsed by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and is also part of the 90th Annual Challenge Fitness - Michigan Fruit Belt Series.  The proceeds from this event will benefit the Families Against Narcotics.

Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is a community based program for those seeking recovery, those in recovery, family members affected by addiction and community supporters. FAN seeks to change the face of addiction, dispel the stigma of addiction, and educate the community as well as those affected by addiction. (www.Familiesagainstnarcotics.org)

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38th Annual Vineyard Classic Bike Tour

3 Routes: 22 miles, 39 miles and 60 miles
September 8, 2019 - 7:00am - 9:00am

REGISTER 7:00am - 9:00am

Join us in Paw Paw for the 38th Annual Vineyard Classic Bike Tour now offered by the Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Ctr. (KELC Events).  This year, the event will benefit Bike Friendly Kalamazoo and if you would like to speak with the organizer directly call 269-388-2830 or 269-330-0202.  Choose from three different routes that pass lush vineyards and orchards, right at the peak of harvest season. On this tour, you'll see the woods, rivers, lakes, and neighboring villages of the area. 

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Festival Tent

Gremps St. & Paw Paw St.
September 6, 2019 - 5:00pm - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Drop by the Festival Tent, open all weekend with wine and beer tasting and entertainment of all kinds! On Saturday, from noon to 5 pm enjoy Fine Wine & Beer Tastings from local wineries and breweries. 

NEW THIS YEAR!!!  Save your Family Fare register slips and bring $100 worth to the Festival Tent, we will admitt you for free.  These slips will be given to Eleanor's Pantry.  They will turn these in to Family Fare to purchase food for the Pantry and help those who are less fortunate in the Paw Paw area.  And try your hand at RIDING THE BULL.  Yes, we will have an electronic bull in the Festival Tent on Friday only.

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, Sept. 6, 2019

5pm to 8:15pm     Sierra Shame

9pm to Midnight    Bronk Brothers

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

1pm to 5:30pm        Drop 35

6pm to 8:45pm       Hairmania

9:15 to Midnight      PS Dump Your Boyfriend

Sunday, Sept 8, 2019

1:30pm to 4pm     Zion Lion

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St. Julian Festival Parade

Downtown Paw Paw
September 8, 2019 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The St Julian festival parade has long-been a favorite in Paw Paw and the surrounding areas. With marching bands, floats, fire trucks, classic cars, and more, it will be a fun event for the whole family. Interested in participating? Click below to learn more about how to join in on the excitement.

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Coca Cola Grape Stomp

Saturday, September 7th
September 7, 2019 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

For thousands of years, people have used grape stomping as a means of making wine. Join in on this fun tradition and try to out-stomp the competition. We won't be making wine with the juice you press, but we will be weighing it to find a winner. Events run throughout the weekend.  New this year, you can jump in the vat and stomp grapes on your own in our open stomping.

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41st Annual Arts & Craft Show

Saturday September 12th - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Sunday, September 13th - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
September 12, 2020 - 9:00am - September 13, 2020 - 4:00pm

Situated in the heart of the festival and sponsored by the Paw Paw Service League, the arts and crafts show will feature all handmade items including jewelry, artwork, woodwork, crocheted and knitted pieces, toys, and more. Click below for more information about how to participate as a vendor in the show. This event is sponsored by the Paw Paw Service League.

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25th Annual Grape Escape Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

Downtown Paw Paw
September 7, 2019 - 8:00am - 3:00pm

The Classic Car Show will award trophies to the top 25 vehicles as decided by the participants and the attendees, at 2:30pm and you must be present to win. Check out the classic cars, or show off your own. Sponsored by Seelye of Paw Paw.

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Amphitheater Live Entertainment

Maple Lake Amphitheater
September 6, 2019 - 5:00pm - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

The amphitheater will feature live entertainment, sponsored by MEC (Midwest Energy & Communications): Friday 5pm - 9pm, Saturday 12pm - 9pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm.  Click below to discover the artists that will be performing.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept 6
5pm to 7pm Andy Baker; The Unknowns

Saturday, Sept. 7
10am to 11am Magician Joe Bennett; 11:30am to 2:30 pm Deep Fried Pickle Project; 2:30pm to 3:30pm Magician Joe Bennett; 5pm to 7:30pm Flops Ego; 7:30pm to 9pm The Instinct; 9pm to 11pm Lazer Light Show

Sunday, Sept. 8

10am     Church on the Lake, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw (all welcome!)

11am     Richard's Magic Accordion - Gospel Favorites

12pm     "Once Was Lost" Worship Band

1pm       St. Julian Festival Parade

2pm       Worship Arts Presentation with Peter Webb

3pm       Worship with Tami Flick and Friends

4pm       Concer of Prayer bu lock performing artists

 

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St. Julian Winery Events

Tours, Tastings, Sales, Entertainment
September 6, 2019 (All day) - September 8, 2019 (All day)

Enjoy tastings all weekend long. 20% off all cases this weekend only!  Sales area open Friday & Saturday 10 am to 8pm Sunday 11am- 5pm.  Wine Tasting, beer tent & entertainment area open Friday & Saturday 10am to Midnight, Sunday 11am to 5pm.  $5 cover charge for all-day access, includes 5 free tasting tickets before 5 pm.  Wine Tasting - $1 per sample, wine, beer and wine slushies by the glass also available.  All proceeds after 5pm go to support S.t Mary's School.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, September 6

2pm to 5pm     Refurbished

5:30 to 8:30pm     Drop 35

9pm to Midnight     The Spazmatics

Saturday, September 7

11:30am to 1:30pm     Upcoast Kin

2pm to 5pm     Decades

5:30pm to 8:30pm     Typo

9pm to Midnight     Jedi Mind Trip

Sunday, September 8

1pm to 4pm      Union Guns



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Fine Wine & Beer Tasting

Festival Tent featuring Local Wineries & Brewery
September 7, 2019 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Paw Paw and the surrounding area has been referred to as the Napa Valley of the Midwest. We are happy to offer several opportunities for you to visit our local wineries and taste the unique fruit of the vine that can only be found in this area. During this event, you can taste from a variety of beers, wines and ciders from regional Cider Mills, Wineries and Breweries.  Participant will be available this spring

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Warner Vineyard Events

September 6, 2019 - 5:00pm - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Tastings, Sales, Food and Entertainment!

Come and enjoy our award winning wines that ahs been served at the White House and 2 Super Bowls!  There is something for everyone... Wines, Hard Cider's and our in-house Micro-Brewery.  Also Sparkling Juices for the Kids!

Cosrs:  There is a $5.00 cover charge for admittance.  This will gain you access to our live music for the entire day and night!  Tastings are $1.00 each.

Sales:  20% off all cases all weekend long!

Hours:  Friday 10am to midnight; Saturday 10 am to midnight; Sunday noon to 5pm

Entertainment:  Friday: 5pm to 8:30pm Jimmy & The Mortals, 9pm to 11pm "Let There Be Rock" AC/DC Tribute Band, Saturday: 4pm to 7pm Fool House, 8pm to 11:30pm Rockstar, Sunday: Noon to 1:30pm Zumba with Amy Banker, 2pm to 5pm Jack and Friends

For more information:  269-657-3165 www.warnerwines.com or hello@warnerwines.com

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Carnival Midway

Friday 5pm - 11pm/Saturday 12pm - 11:30pm/Sunday 12pm - 5pm
September 6, 2019 - 5:00pm - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Get some tickets and climb aboard. We've got fun rides available for riders of all ages. Tickets are available in the activities area.  This event is psonsored and benefits the Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Marketplace

Throughout Downtown
September 6, 2019 - 5:00pm - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Retail vendors will be set up throughout downtown Paw Paw all weekend long. Vendors at the marketplace are those that would like to participate but do not fit into the Arts & Crafts category. If you're an interested vendor, click here for an application. Hours for the marketplace are Friday 5pm to dusk, Saturday 9am to dusk, and Sunday 10am to 5pm.   

Click here for the Vendor letter.

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Fireworks over Maple Lake

Friday, September 6th
September 6, 2019 - 9:30pm - 9:50pm

Great views from all over downtown. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. The fireworks will start at dusk and are sponsored by Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority.

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Kiwanis Turtle Derby

September 7, 2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Take your pick and guess which turtle will win the race!  Downtown in front of Village Hall.  Jockeys pay $10 per person.  Help support the projects the Paw Paw Kiwanis Club. 

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Stompyland

Kid's Area
September 7, 2019 - 10:00am - September 8, 2019 - 5:00pm

Sponsored by Family Fare, this is a perfect place for kids' of all ages.  Stompyland is a FREE event that has something for children of all ages.  It is open from 10 m to 5 pm on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019  and Sunday following the parade. Stonpyland is located right next door to Amore's Pizza.  On Saturday, the Tot Big Wheel race will take place on Michigan Ave. with prizes for the kids, from 10 am to Noon.  Enjoy magician Christian Hill on Sunday following the parade.  Both days a bouncie house will be running free of charge for the kids and the dunk tank which is a fundraiser for a local organization will be ready for you to throw your best pitch.

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Masonic Sloppy Joe Lunch

Saturday 11am - 5pm/Sunday 11am - 3pm
September 7, 2019 (All day) - September 8, 2019 (All day)

Join us at the Masonic Temple for some sloppy joes and other snacks.  Saturday 11am to 5 pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm.

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Hole-in-One Contest

Saturday, September 7th / Finals on Sunday, September 8th
September 7, 2019 (All day) - September 8, 2019 (All day)

Test your driving skills and aim with our hole-in-one contest. To qualify, you must be able to get your ball to land on our “green,” a raft in the lake. Then, on Sunday, 50 participants will have one chance to get that hole-in-one at 135 yards away.  This event benefits the Paw Paw Wings of God.

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Lions Club Duck Race

Briggs Pond
September 8, 2019 - 3:00pm

The Paw Paw Lions Club will host a Duck Race again this year, tickets will be on sale all weekend.

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Church on the Lake

Maple Lake Amphitheatre
September 8, 2019 (All day)

Join us on the lake for a non-demonational service and a day of music.  All events are held at the lakefront Amphitheatre.

9:30 am Morning Prelude/Prayer

10 am Music

11am Church On The Lake 

4pm New Wine Festival Choir

A FULL SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE CLOSER TO THE FESTIVAL.

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The Halloween Attic

Friday 9am to 5pm / Saturday 9am to 5pm / Sunday 12pm to 3pm
September 6, 2019 - 9:00am - September 8, 2019 - 3:00pm

Visit the Halloween Attic at Taylor's Florist, Gifts & Decor for spooky collectibles, curiosities, and decor. A weekend of Spooky fun and inspirations.  Join us as we open our Halloween Attic for the 2019 Season.  Browse the most unique Halloween SHop in Western Michigan!  The Halloween Attic is open Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 11am to 3 pm.

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Thank you to all of our Wine & Harvest Festival Sponsors

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