Best Beach Day
South Beach was voted Best Beach in Michigan in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, and Visit South Haven is bringing the community together for an afternoon of beachside fun to celebrate the place we’re lucky to call home.
Join us at South Beach for Best Beach Day, a free community celebration featuring hot dogs, beach balls, friendly competition and plenty of South Haven spirit.
Event Highlights include:
Dunk a Local! Bid for the chance to send one of South Haven’s community leaders or local personalities into the dunk tank. Proceeds support South Haven’s Beach Safety Program.
Dunk a Local! Bid for the chance to send one of South Haven’s community leaders or local personalities into the dunk tank. Proceeds support South Haven’s Beach Safety Program.
Free Hot Dogs & Beach Balls while supplies last.
Community Tug of War — gather your crew and join the fun.
Community Beach Photo at 5:15 p.m. — help us capture one big South Haven moment together.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and help us celebrate Michigan’s Best Beach right here in South Haven.
Best Beach Day
Date and Time
Friday Sep 11, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Friday, September 11
Location
60 Water St. South Haven
Fees/Admission
FREE
