Blessing of the Fleet & Fish Fry

Join the Michigan Maritime Museum for a celebration of the 2024 summer season!

Festivities begin with our annual Blessing of the Fleet where tall ship Friends Good Will, Museum vessels, and other South Haven harbor boats are part of a ceremony for a safe and successful season. The Blessing is followed by the fish fry celebration from the most picturesque location in the heart of South Haven’s Maritime District.

It is from these docks that guests can see renowned Great Lakes folk singer Lee Murdock and go and enjoy a delicious perch fish fry catered by our neighbors Captain Lou’s. Lee Murdock has a boundless body of music and stories about his home region combining traditional songs from the days of sail alongside some of his own musical compositions—all depicting some aspect of history and life on the Great Lakes. Tickets will also be available at the door.