Saugatuck is a 45 minute drive from Grand Rapids, MI. Gerald R Ford Airport in Grand Rapids is easy to get to with surprisingly convenient flights. From Chicago it's a 3-4 hour drive from Chicago area airports depending on traffic, but watch out for the time zone change from Central to Eastern time.

Saugatuck and Douglas are cute, side-by-side beach towns on the Art Coast of Michigan. The area is full of bed & breakfasts, retro motels, and AirBnbs in the heart of downtown, in the country, on the river, and on the shore of Lake Michigan.

A list of inns & B&Bs within walking distance of the venue in downtown Saugatuck can be found here.

Room blocks are also available at the Best Western in Saugatuck, Starlite Hotel in Saugatuck, and the AmericInn in Douglas.

There is a city lot next to the event space, but parking may be limited on a beautiful September afternoon! Consider walking to the venue, taking an Uber/Lyft, or using the Interurban bus.

The Interurban is demand response public bus system provides transportation for Saugatuck and Douglas, offering curb-to-curb service. Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm

Saturday 9am - 7pm

Sunday 9am - 7pm

Call 269-857-1418 to schedule your ride in advance. Fares are $1.00 for adults and children 12 and over and $.50 for senior citizens, children under 12, and persons with disabilities. Please have exact change in cash to ride.

Transportation options that go late into the evening aside from Uber/Lyft include Old Harbor Shuttle Service (616-215-6373), Saugatuck Douglas Taxi Service (269-543-3355), Cyndi’s Moonlight Express (269) 910-3222), and Moveportz Shuttle and Private Car Service (269-270-6690).