Fireworks over the harbor, a parade down River Street, live music at the bandshell — and some of the clearest paddling water in Michigan just steps away. Paddle ER is right at Memorial Beach so you can hop off your board and walk to every Harbor Days event.
Harbor Days books up fast — reserve your board before you arrive in town.
Harbor Days is the biggest weekend of the summer in Elk Rapids — a small-town Michigan festival with a huge community turnout. From the water you get a front-row seat to the boat parade, the fireworks show over Grand Traverse Bay, and sunsets that light up the whole harbor gold.
We rent from Memorial Beach right in downtown Elk Rapids, so after your paddle you can walk straight to the food trucks, the arts & crafts fair, and the live music at the bandshell. It's the easiest way to fit a real Northern Michigan paddle into a packed Harbor Days weekend.
Simple, honest pricing. Life vests included with every rental.
Perfect for a sunset paddle before fireworks
Paddle, beach, lunch, paddle again
$450 for two boards — the Harbor Days special
Meet us at the basketball court parking lot at Memorial Beach in downtown Elk Rapids. It's a two-minute walk from every Harbor Days event.