LOOSE ENDS at the DUNES
June 13-15, 2025
The Dunes Resort
Saugatuck / Douglas, MI
Loose Ends is a weekend-long party at The Dunes Resort in Saugatuck, MI. Loose Ends takes place June 13-15 and offers various vibes throughout the weekend : pool parties, club functions, a disco tea dance on Sunday, dirty afters and The Miss Loose Pageant.
HOW TO ATTEND LOOSE ENDS
All you need to do to attend Loose Ends is
1) Book a room at the Dunes or a nearby hotel, AirBnB
2) Purchase a $60 wristband to get you into all parties
Music all weekend from DJ"s:
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday / June 13
9pm - 2am - Club Dunes
2am - 5am - Afters in the barn
Saturday / June 14
1pm - 6pm - Pool Party
9pm - 2am - Club Dunes
2am - 5am - Afters in the Barn
Sunday / June 15
1pm - 4pm - Pool Party
4pm - 5pm - Miss Loose Ends Pageant / Hottest Foot Award
5pm - 10pm - Tea Dance
WRISTBANDS
A $60 wristband will get you into all parties throughout the weekend.
Wristbands can be reserved by calling The Dunes at (269) 857-1401 or purchased at the front desk when you arrive in June. Note: the Dunes office is open Thursday through Sunday.
BOOKING A ROOM AT THE DUNES
To check availability at the Dunes click here.
UPDATE 3/10/25: Most rooms at the Dunes are booked. You can still attend Loose Ends by booking a room at a nearby hotel or AirBnb.
You can call the Dunes at (269) 857-1401 to get on the waiting list. They will contact you if a room opens up. Keep in mind, the Dunes office is open Thursday through Sunday.
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS IN THE AREA
Northern Lights Condos
AmericInn
Pines Motor Lodge
Blue Star Motel
The Kirby Hotel
AirBnB
CampIt - queer campground located 15 minutes from the Dunes
Check out this full list of hotels and condos
FOOD
Food is available to order from Blue Frog at The Dunes Resort by calling (269) 857-1401 ext 143. The kitchen closes at 5pm everyday so be sure to bring extra food for your room (most rooms are equipped with mini-fridges).
Across the street from the Dunes is Isabel's Market + Eatery.
There’s also a Supervalu grocery store located in walking distance from The Dunes at 237 W. Center Street.
Check out this site for restaurants in the area.
WEED STORE
Weed is sold recreationally in Michigan and there’s a weed store, Green Koi, located right next door to the Dunes.
MISS LOOSE ENDS PAGEANT
Pack your best look or stunt and enter the Miss Loose Ends pageant on Sunday, June 15 at 4pm.
The pageant will begin with a walk off of each contestant, followed by a Q&A, and then the top 3 finalists will have a dance off.
The pageant will be judged by previous Miss Loose Ends winners and any queer person watching.
The winner of the Miss Loose Ends pageant will receive a Miss Loose Ends crown and sash, a $60 bar tab, weed from Green Koi, and exclusive rights to call yourself Miss Loosends throughout 2025, after that you must stop and never speak of it again.
You can sign up for the pageant at the front desk when you arrive or at the pool party on Saturday.
The Hottest Foot Awards
Pick your hottest foot and enter the Hottest Foot Awards!
All you have to do is be at the pool on Sunday for the Miss Loose Ends pageant. After the pageant you'll be called to the stage for the contest.
Your foot will be put to the test in a series of challenges to evaluate its poise, confidence, ferocity and adaptability.
The winner will receive a foot rub, adoration, claps in their direction, and the title of "the Person attached to the Hottest Foot."
