Join JBYS During One of Northern Michigan’s Most Beloved Summer Traditions

July 18-25, 2026 | 309 Petoskey Ave, Charlevoix MI 49720

Downtown Charlevoix comes alive during Venetian Festival Week with live entertainment, waterfront festivities, parades, family activities, and spectacular fireworks that draw visitors from across the Great Lakes. Celebrating the boating lifestyle and vibrant waterfront culture that make Charlevoix one of Michigan’s premier summer destinations, the festival culminates with the iconic Venetian Boat Parade and harbor fireworks display on Saturday evening. Throughout the week, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales invites clients, friends, and festival-goers to stop by our downtown Charlevoix office, conveniently located in the heart of the action. Whether you’re exploring the latest yacht offerings, attending festival events, or simply enjoying a day on the water, we’d love to connect while you’re in town.

AQUAPALOOZA

Venetian Festival Week kicks off with Aquapalooza, Charlevoix’s signature boat and beach party held at Ferry Beach on Round Lake. Boaters and beachgoers alike gather by land and sea to enjoy live music, waterfront activities, beach games, and a lively atmosphere that celebrates Northern Michigan’s boating lifestyle. This year’s event features live entertainment from Air Margaritaville, along with beach volleyball, cornhole tournaments, and an afternoon of fun on and around the water. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales team as we join the festivities and celebrate the start of another unforgettable Venetian Festival Week with several featured yachts on site.

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FEATURED YACHTS

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Colorful illuminated parade boat on dark water at night, with a large dancer figure on top and lights reflecting in the water.
Twilight scene of a raised, colorfully lit drawbridge over a marina with boats in the background and a walkway nearby.
Bright multi-colored fireworks explode over a lake at night, with a crowd on the shore and trees on the right.
Colorful carnival stalls at dusk with bright signs for cotton candy, candy apples, and elephant ears; people strolling and cones on the wet pavement.
Outdoor movie night at a marina: audience seated on lawn chairs watching a movie on a stage screen beside boats under a cloudy sky.
Crowded city street lined with trees and string lights, American flags, and festival banners as people walk in a parade.
Published by: Bridget Johnson