Women's Only Weekend

Wangdangdoodle! A Roaring 20s-themed Women's Only Weekend (WOW) will take place in South Haven November 9-12, 2017. Mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends are invited for an ladies-only weekend of memories, laughs, and good times. Under the new Alive Anytime! events banner, the South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the WOW schedule of events.
A Roaring 20s theme promises fun and frolics for dames of all ages. Varied entertainment is in store with a trivia and open mic night, a comedy and dueling pianos night, and a Roaring 20s night featuring live music by Canada's Sweetheart of Swing, Alex Pangman and her Alleycats, and a dance contest to boot. There are other highlights too, such as an in-town live Murder Mystery, Garter Hunt, and a glam photo opp. The ladies will also enjoy four free days of open access to the beautiful, state-of-the-art Bronson South Haven Wellness Center with special classes. Specials are also in store at all of South Haven’s lodging, boutique, spa, and dining partners. A delicious brunch will end the weekend.
There is one all-inclusive ticket price of $75. Free transportation will be provided to and from event venues. To purchase tickets and for a detailed schedule of events, visit www.southhavenevents.com.
Schedule of Events Highlights (full schedule of events is at southhavenevents.com)
 
Thursday, November 9
 
Art Crawl with Wine – A Night of Quilting
Various stores throughout town, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Beautiful, original, handcrafted quilts will be available to purchase with the proceeds going to Al-Van Humane Society.
 
Know Your Onions Trivia Night
Riverbottom, Black River Tavern, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m
 
Wine, Women, and Words
Riverbottom, Black River Tavern, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
An open mic and karaoke night mixing wine, words, and song at the ultimate girls’ night out.
 
Friday, November 10
 
Tin Pan Alley:  Official WOW Welcome Reception
Michigan Maritime Museum, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Live music from Meghan Stagl and Max Brown.
 
Bull Frog’s Beard – A Night at the Speakeasy
Baymont Inn & Suites, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
On the lineup for the evening is lively entertainment by Midwest Dueling Pianos – with a bit of comedy too!
 
Saturday, November 11
 
The Great Bump-off Murder Mystery
Downtown, throughout the day
Participants will interrogate suspects and witnesses throughout town as they work towards solving who committed the crime.
 
Clam’s Garter Hunt & What’s a Dame to Do? – WOW Card Game Contest
Throughout Town, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Special garters will be hidden in stores, attractions, and restaurants throughout town.
 
Putting on the Ritz Wine Tasting Tour
Wineries and Pubs in Town, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
South Haven’s local brews and wines will be sampled, and participants will enjoy special discount offers.
 
Making Santa’s Darb
Center for the Arts, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A holiday-themed Christmas Ornament Workshop by the South Haven Center for the Arts.
 
Sally’s Juice Joint: A Night of Wangdangdoodle
Baymont Inn & Suites, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Featuring “Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing,” Alex Pangman and Her Alleycats. Attendees are invited to dress in their favorite Roaring 20s attire and glam it up – as they’ll be in the running for the best costume grand prize: a full boat charter aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will at a value of $1,000. There is also a Charleston Dance Contest – featuring a $500 first prize.
 
Sunday, November 12
 
Everything’s Jake Brunch
Baymont Inn & Suites, 8:00 a.m . – 12:00 p.m.
 
Lodging options and trip planning information can be found at southhaven.org.