Event Dates
From: Friday, May 22, 2026
To: Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Weekend Saugatuck 2026
Celebrate the start of Summer at the Memorial Day Weekend celebrations in Saugatuck with a host of events, pool parties & more!
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Celebrate the start of Summer at the Memorial Day Weekend celebrations in Saugatuck with a host of events, pool parties and more!
- Are you visiting for Pride in June? The event fills up the charming towns of Saugatuck in advance, so book your hotel early. For a unique stay close to all the tea dances at the Blue Star Motel, rated “Excellent” by guests with a hot tub, spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options.
The Parties
- Next Edition: Friday May 22nd – Monday May 25th, 2026.
- Get ready to join hundreds of gay visitors from around the USA to celebrate the start of Summer with epic pool parties, drag shows and theme nights featuring the hottest DJs and the best performers.
- Most events are held at The Dunes, one of the country’s Largest LGBTQ Resort and Entertainment venues.
Memorial Day Weekend, Saugatuck Schedule
- Events typically kick off with a guest DJ on Friday and the Perfect 10 men show followed by the official pool party opening on Saturday, and a Sunday Tea Dance.
- Awaiting line up for 2026.
About The Dunes
- The Dunes is the area’s primary hub for the hottest LGBTQ entertainment, with themed parties, a live DJ, karaoke, and drag queen bingo. Between The Club, The Main Bar, The Show Bar, The Deck and pool, there is always something happening all summer long at The Dunes.
Gay Saugatuck and Douglas
- With more than 140 gay-owned businesses ranging from B&Bs to art galleries to pie shops, charming little Saugatuck and neighboring Douglas have been dubbed the Fire Island of the Midwest.
- The charming lakeside villages have a welcoming vibe that dates back almost a century, when the Art Institute of Chicago ushered in a bohemian air by establishing its summer school of painting on the Ox-Bow Lagoon. Today, vacationers make the two-hour trek from Chicago to spend a weekend in this charming gay enclave.
- The twin towns of Saugatuck and Douglas, beach towns on Lake Michigan southwest of Grand Rapids, have a surprising number of gay-owned/ gay-friendly establishments. In addition to the well-known Dunes Resort gay nightlife destination, there are several gay-owned former motels, now styled as 1950s retro-chic boutique inns and resorts along the Blue Star Highway.
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Recommended Hotels in Saugatuck
The following hotels are close to the pool parties and weekend events:
Hampton Inn, The Belvedere Inn, Home2 Suites, Blue Star Motel
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3140 West Shore Drive, Holland, Michigan 49424
Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Home2 Suites By Hilton Holland is located in Holland, within 1.6 mi of Nelis’ Dutch Village. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel.
12427 Felch Street, Holland, Michigan 49424
Every room comes with a coffee maker. A work desk is included in every guestroom. Other amenities in each room include cable TV. On-site at the hotel are a basketball court and a fitness room. An indoor pool and a tennis table, a video arcade and a pool table.
167 South Blue Star Highway, Douglas, Michigan 49406
Blue Star Motel has been completed renovated and is the most comfortable, peaceful little place for a getaway. The owners are super friendly and the new beds and pillows are super soft and comfortable. WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge
3656 63rd Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
Accommodations with a bar, a garden and a terrace. A restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, free WiFi. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At The Belvedere Inn & Restaurant, rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom.
Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Settle into this quaint and cozy cottage located one mile from downtown Saugatuck. Surrounded by greenery and woods on two sides
Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. With a fenced-in backyard and all of the necessary amenities the perfect vacation destination for you and your pooch
Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
Lazy Daze provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio and free WiFi. Featuring a DVD player, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. A TV with cable channels is provided.
Ferry Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49406
Chateau d’Vine is located in Douglas and is ready to welcome up to 24 guests. This charming and historical home, built in the 1870’s by shipbuilder James Tisdale, is newly renovated and is the perfect getaway location for a large group of family and friends and includes 3 guest cottages & the main house
333 South Blue Star Highway, Douglas, Michigan 49406
For over 39 years, The Dunes Resort has provided a simple, comfortable gay resort experience. Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders (plus straights) come to escape the doldrums of Middle America and enjoy a day, weekend, or week-long getaway. Now crowned one of the largest gay and lesbian resorts and entertainment complexes in the Midwest, The Dunes Resort is heralded as Western Michigan’s premier gay and lesbian vacation destination and a pinnacle of the gay Saugatuck Douglas community
127 Hoffman Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
Caffeine addicts and breakfast lovers won’t want to miss this gay-owned coffee shop, café, and bakery where coffee blends are available for purchase, including a Love Wins blend and a Pride Blend.
22 East Center Street, Douglas, Michigan 49406
Enjoy wines from around the world, unique craft beverages, and delicious seasonal small plates at this locals’ favorite gathering place. Relax on the covered porch, play yard games out on the lawn, or just sit and enjoy the outdoor live music that happens every weekend throughout the summer.
6054 124th Avenue, Fennville, Michigan 49408
The Michigan fruit pies here are a can’t-miss highlight. If the thought of choosing just one is daunting, aim for the pie flight where you can sample several. And while you’re at it, go ahead and order their wine or cider flights. Because you can.
215 Butler Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
Recognizable for its marquee, Phil’s is an American bistro that offers a full menu of creative flavors ranging from lighter fare to more substantial offerings. During the summer, be sure to take advantage of their al fresco dining area.
3657 63rd Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453
While LGBT-owned Guardian Brewing certainly has no shortage of phenomenal beers (their draft list features 22 craft beers), their seasonally-inspired menu shouldn’t be considered an after-thought. Focusing on fresh food that’s locally sourced, they ferment their own sauerkraut and kimchi. Featuring weekly live music as well as a monthly Beer School, this a must-visit destination for craft beer lovers.
2170 62nd St, Fennville, Michigan 49408
Creating farmhouse cider from Michigan-grown apples, this cidery and working farm is located in a picturesque setting where sheep, pigs, and chickens love to entertain visitors. Sample ciders, check into a tour, or attend one of their many summer events.
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Hampton Inn Holland
3 Star – Central Location
- 3 Star – Free Breakfast, High-Speed Internet
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Coffee maker, work desk, cable TV
- Offers free breakfast, high-speed internet, rooms with coffee makers, work desks, cable TV, indoor pool, and sports facilities.
The Belvedere Inn
Treat your Self, Cozy
- Treat Yourself, Cozy – Bar, Garden, Terrace
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Seating area, free WiFi, private parking
- Features a bar, garden, terrace, restaurant, 24-hour front desk, room service, free WiFi, & parking.
Home2 Suites
3 Star – Great Amenities
- 3 Star – Free WiFi, Indoor Swimming Pool
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Indoor pool, fitness center
- Offers free WiFi, located near Nelis’ Dutch Village, with an indoor pool, fitness center, and daily buffet breakfast.
Blue Star Motel
Good Location
- Good Location – Lovely Garden, Free WiFi
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Offers a hot tub, free WiFi
- Located in Douglas, features a garden, free WiFi, a hot tub, close to Holland and Saugatuck, with nearby airport access.
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