The Venetian Festival means variety once again in 2008. The Festival will celebrate it's 31st year with some of the best entertainers on tour. 

Entertainment featured at the Shadowland Pavilion requires the purchase of a Passport Pin or individual tickets for admittance.  Lawn seating admittance is free for children six years of age and under.  (Reserved seating requires a ticket for all ages.)  Tickets are not required for the River Stage.

 
Thursday, July 16
 

Municipal Band Shell
 

Opening Ceremonies and
Appointment of the Admiral

6:30 pm
 

Festival Closes - 11:00 PM

Friday, July 17
 


Bob DeLong River Stage
 
Never October 6:30 PM
The Great Affairs 7:45 PM

DOT DOT DOT

9:00 PM
   

Shadowland Pavilion
 
Gates Open 6:00 PM
Mike Struwin 6:30 PM

"Buffett at the Beach"
 with The Last Mangos

8:00 PM
 

Festival Closes - 11:00 PM
 

Saturday, July 18
 

Bob DeLong River Stage
 
Who Wants Pie 6:00 PM
Waverland 7:15 PM
"A Tribute to Billy Joel"
featuring Jeff Brewer

8:45 PM
   
Shadowland Pavilion
 
Gates Open 6:00 PM
Wil Harvest 6:30 PM
Venetian Festival Board Band 7:30 PM
Billy Squier 9:30 PM
Fireworks Sky Concert after 10:45 PM
 

Festival Closes - 11:00 PM
 

Sunday, July 19
 

Bob DeLong River Stage
 
Riverfront Praise 11:00 AM
Widow's Mite 12:00 PM
Seventh Day Slumber 1:00 PM
   
Shadowland Pavilion
 
Gates Open 3:30 PM
The Bronk Bros. 4:30 PM
Luke Bryan 5:30 PM
 

Festival Closes - 7:30 PM

       

The Venetian Festival celebrates the return of the original Passport Pin!  

The popular pin of years past is back, and will allow entry into all concerts, all weekend, at one low price! So get your Passport Pin for $20 and let the good times roll!

Friday, July 17
"Buffett at the Beach"
with The Last Mangos
 Gates open at 6:30 pm

Admittance with Passport Pin
or
Purchase individual tickets
for Lawn Seating - $10

 Saturday, July 18
Billy Squier
Gates open at 6:30 pm

Admittance with Passport Pin
or
Purchase individual tickets
for Lawn Seating - $15
Reserved Seating - $30
 

Sunday, July 19
97.5 Y-Country Summer Jam
Luke Bryan
Gates open at 3:30 pm

Admittance with Passport Pin
or
Purchase individual tickets
for Lawn Seating - $15
Reserved Seating - $30
 

Don't miss Southwest Michigan's hottest concert series of the summer!

 

Times are subject to change.  Rain delays may occur.  In the event of a cancellation, tickets are non-refundable.
 

 

 
 
 

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