HARPER LAKE EVENTS
Harper Lake Day Weekend
Friday, July 5, 2024
Inflatable Day (new for 2024)
Time: All Day ~ Drone photo at 7:30pm
Location: Anywhere you want!
Notes:
Saturday, July 6, 2024 (Theme: Fiesta!)
Tentative Schedule - subject to change
Kids Fishing Contest (16/under)
Time: Sign In: 6:30 – 7:30am
Contest: 7:30am – 9:00am
Judging begins at 9:am sharp
Location: Toy Dock (see map below)
Contest Rules:
• Ages thru 16
• An entry form will need to be filled out
• No double wins
• Contestants must present the fish they catch in a container they have provided. This simplifies the judging process.
Prizes:
• Contest includes Bluegill and Perch (Stocked fish)
• Catch and Release (To help maintain fish numbers)
• Fish will be released immediately after judging
• Bring a container to keep fish alive until judging is complete
• Please refresh water as needed
• 1st Place Awards for either the Longest BLUEGILL OR PERCH
• 2nd place for longest 3 fish (any combination)
• Bonus Catch-Any Pike over 24” in length
All legal-size Pike will be removed from the lake
Kids Scavenger Hunt (16/under)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: VanderLaan Dock (home of the flamingo and swan - south end – look for signs)
Notes:
Float Parade
Time: Parade: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Card Turn In: 4:00 – 4:30pm
Prize Drawings: 5:00pm start
Location: 8 docks around the lake
Theme: LET’S FIESTA!
Notes:
Boats will be using the lake during all events;
please be careful and watch out for each other.
Dusk -- Twilight Float
The theme for 2024 is "Let's Fiesta!" Decorate your boats, docks and kids!
To donate cash/prizes: Dawn 616.292.1224
To volunteer/donate/questions: [email protected]
Check our Facebook page for up-to-the-minute details/changes:
https://www.facebook.com/HarperLakeMI
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2024 HARPER LAKE DAY
SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024
10 – 11 A.M. ~ PRIZE SET UP
WE WILL BE MOVING THE PRIZES FROM THE MAY’S POLE BARN TO THE PRIZE TENT DOWN BY THE LAKE
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. ~ PRIZE RUNNERS AND BOAT HOLDERS
THIS JOB ENTAILS CHECKING IN WITH THE BOATS TO GET THEIR NAME AND WINNING NUMBERS,
RETRIVE PRIZES AND RETURN TO WINNERS BOAT
ALSO, SOME TO HOLD BOATS FROM HITTING THE DOCK
7 – 7:30 P.M. ~ CLEAN UP CREW
TRASH, TABLES, TENTS, DECORATIONS~IT ALL HAS TO GO AWAY
SEND US YOUR TEENAGERS (JUST THE NICE ONES 😊)
ADULTS WELCOME ALSO
Text Dawn May at 616-292-1224 to volunteer!
Inflatable Day (new for 2024)
Time: All Day ~ Drone photo at 7:30pm
Location: Anywhere you want!
Notes:
- Float at your leisure~ all day if you want
- Drone picture at 7:30 pm. Once boats have cleared, float out to somewhere you can be seen from the drone.
- Be anywhere on the lake in your inflatable
- No sign ups ~ no contest ~ no prizes
- Just a reason to play on the lake and get a cool picture
- Boats will be using the lake as well; please be careful and follow all lake rules
Saturday, July 6, 2024 (Theme: Fiesta!)
Tentative Schedule - subject to change
Kids Fishing Contest (16/under)
Time: Sign In: 6:30 – 7:30am
Contest: 7:30am – 9:00am
Judging begins at 9:am sharp
Location: Toy Dock (see map below)
Contest Rules:
• Ages thru 16
• An entry form will need to be filled out
• No double wins
• Contestants must present the fish they catch in a container they have provided. This simplifies the judging process.
Prizes:
• Contest includes Bluegill and Perch (Stocked fish)
• Catch and Release (To help maintain fish numbers)
• Fish will be released immediately after judging
• Bring a container to keep fish alive until judging is complete
• Please refresh water as needed
• 1st Place Awards for either the Longest BLUEGILL OR PERCH
• 2nd place for longest 3 fish (any combination)
• Bonus Catch-Any Pike over 24” in length
All legal-size Pike will be removed from the lake
Kids Scavenger Hunt (16/under)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: VanderLaan Dock (home of the flamingo and swan - south end – look for signs)
Notes:
- Ages thru 16
- Teams of 2-4 people
- Pick up sheets at 10:00am to register
- Turn in sheets by 12:00pm
- Prizes for all participants
- Three (3) Grand Prize Winners
Float Parade
Time: Parade: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Card Turn In: 4:00 – 4:30pm
Prize Drawings: 5:00pm start
Location: 8 docks around the lake
Theme: LET’S FIESTA!
Notes:
- Pick up card at the first dock you visit
- You do not have to start at Dock #1;j ust make sure you stop at them all.
- One card per adult; limit 6 per boat
- Turn in cards in at the diving board dock (see map)
- Must turn a card in to be in the drawing
- Cards must be filled out before dropping them off!
- PRO TIP: Bring a pen to fill out your card and paper to keep track of your prize numbers
- Cards must have a legible name and a phone number with service at the lake
- Drawing begins at 5:00pm the diving board dock (see map)
- Bring your boat and anchor near the dock close enough to hear the announcements
- Winners will be announced with our name and prize number
- You will need the correct number to claim your prize
- Prizes should be picked up after announcements are finished
- There are 3 docks to pick up prizes
- Tell your name and number to the prize runner
- We will be available until 7:00 p.m. Prizes not picked up by 7:00pm will be donated to next year
- Please obey all boating rules and try not to hit the docks.
Boats will be using the lake during all events;
please be careful and watch out for each other.
Dusk -- Twilight Float
- Join your neighbors on the lake at dusk to enjoy the evening and any fireworks that may be happening. Make sure you have navigation lights on your boat.
The theme for 2024 is "Let's Fiesta!" Decorate your boats, docks and kids!
To donate cash/prizes: Dawn 616.292.1224
To volunteer/donate/questions: [email protected]
Check our Facebook page for up-to-the-minute details/changes:
https://www.facebook.com/HarperLakeMI
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2024 HARPER LAKE DAY
SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024
10 – 11 A.M. ~ PRIZE SET UP
WE WILL BE MOVING THE PRIZES FROM THE MAY’S POLE BARN TO THE PRIZE TENT DOWN BY THE LAKE
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. ~ PRIZE RUNNERS AND BOAT HOLDERS
THIS JOB ENTAILS CHECKING IN WITH THE BOATS TO GET THEIR NAME AND WINNING NUMBERS,
RETRIVE PRIZES AND RETURN TO WINNERS BOAT
ALSO, SOME TO HOLD BOATS FROM HITTING THE DOCK
7 – 7:30 P.M. ~ CLEAN UP CREW
TRASH, TABLES, TENTS, DECORATIONS~IT ALL HAS TO GO AWAY
SEND US YOUR TEENAGERS (JUST THE NICE ONES 😊)
ADULTS WELCOME ALSO
Text Dawn May at 616-292-1224 to volunteer!
2023 Event Recap
We had a grand ole time on the lake for Harper Lake Day 2023! Theme was Old Western. The fishing contest was hosted by the Toy Family. We had 24 kids participate. The Merz family hosted the Scavenger Hunt again this year. We had 23 kids participate.
The Float parade was another success. We had 8 Dock Captains. 153 Prizes and 346 cards that were turned in. Our grand prize was a Blackstone Griddle, winner was Alexandra Brower.
A 50/50 Drawing, hosted by the Walker family was a great success. They raised $3,000! We had 3 winners, each received $500. The rest was split between Fish Stocking and Harper Lake Day.
A huge thank you to all of the hosts, volunteers & donations.
Dawn May
We had a grand ole time on the lake for Harper Lake Day 2023! Theme was Old Western. The fishing contest was hosted by the Toy Family. We had 24 kids participate. The Merz family hosted the Scavenger Hunt again this year. We had 23 kids participate.
The Float parade was another success. We had 8 Dock Captains. 153 Prizes and 346 cards that were turned in. Our grand prize was a Blackstone Griddle, winner was Alexandra Brower.
A 50/50 Drawing, hosted by the Walker family was a great success. They raised $3,000! We had 3 winners, each received $500. The rest was split between Fish Stocking and Harper Lake Day.
A huge thank you to all of the hosts, volunteers & donations.
Dawn May
