Carefree Travel Guide 2022

Festivals & Events Map

West Michigan knows how to celebrate! You’ll find festivals and events throughout the area, celebrating everything from seasonal produce to local history and beyond. Check out some of our favorite events below, and flip to our full Event Calendar on page 108 for even more.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids

West Michigan’s Seasons If you’re planning on attending an outdoor festival or event, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for the weather. Check out the area’s seasonal averages below, and don’t forget to pack accordingly. Spring March-May Average High: 56°F Average Low: 36°F Average Precipitation: 3.0in/month Summer June-August Average High: 81°F Average Low: 58°F Average Precipitation: 3.5in/month Fall September-November Average High: 60°F Average Low: 41°F Average Precipitation: 3.2in/month Winter December-February Average High: 32°F Average Low: 18°F Average Precipitation: 16.7in/month

BENTON Harbor 15 • KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship May 25-29, 2022 Boyne City 1 • Boyne City Pirate Fest August 10-14, 2022 Charlotte 11 • Charlotte Bluegrass Festival June 23-25, 2022 Douglas 10 • Lakeshore Harvest Ride September 17, 2022 Grand Haven 6 • Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival July 29-August 7, 2022 Grand Rapids 7 • Grand Rapids Polish Festival August 26-28, 2022 • Festival of the Arts June 3-5, 2022 Holland 9 • Tulip Time Festival May 7-15, 2022

Alma 3 • Alma Highland Festival & Games May 28-29, 2022 Alma AlmaHighlandFestival.com Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, Clans, Professional & Amateur Athletics, Scottish Entertainment Tent, Arts & Crafts, Scottish Vendors, and much, much more. Battle Creek 14 • Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival June 30-July 4, 2022 Bellaire 2 • 35th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival August 19-20, 2022 Featuring a quarter-mile race with 2000 ducks, Parade, Live Music, BBQ, 5k Run/ Walk, 1 Mile Kiddie Dash, Corn Hole Tournament, Kids Activities, and much more! • 24th Annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Extravaganza September 24, 2022 Downtown Bellaire BellaireChamber.org

Downtown Bellaire BellaireChamber.org Experience why Antrim County is

“in the heart of it all” with a beverage tent, craft show, flea market, music, scarecrows, kids activities, and more.

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West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org