Carefree Travel Guide 2023

EVENT CALENDAR

40th Annual Holiday Gift Fair

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November 4, Bellaire BellaireChamber.org

Find the perfect handmade gift for your loved ones featuring over 60 regional artisans, with everything from jewelry and soaps to maple syrup and custom furniture! N Mancelona Buck Pole , Downtown Mancelona C 59th Annual Marshall Christmas Parade , Downtown Marshall DECEMBER C USS Silversides Commission Celebration , USS Silversides Submarine Museum, Muskegon C Magic at the Mill at Windmill Island Gardens, Holland N Mackinac Island Christmas Tree Lighting and Bazaar , Downtown Mackinac Island 13th Annual Light up the Night and Soup Cook-Off

Lakeshore Harvest Ride

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Michigan’s Firemen’s Memorial Festival

September 16, 2023 Southwest Michigan LHRide.com

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October 7, Fennville FennValley.com

September 15-17, Roscommon FiremensMemorial.com

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Join us for a scenic 5K or 1 mile tour of Fenn Valley Vineyard’s premium wine grape vineyards and surrounding farm during the heart of wine grape harvest. C Fall Fest at Windmill Island Gardens and Downtown Holland NOVEMBER N 108th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting , Downtown Harbor Springs Modales Nouveau Celebration

It’s a Harvest for your senses.” Visit wineries, cider mills, family farms, orchards and art studios. There are bike routes for every rider, 15 to 62 miles in length. N Paddle Antrim Festival , Antrim County Pints in the Park

Remember the Fire Fighters who gave their lives while protecting their communities with a memorial service, parades, vendors, games, music and more.

Michigan Irish Music Fest

September 14-17, Muskegon MuskegonIrish.org Michigan Irish Music Festival returns to downtown Muskegon’s Heritage Landing with four days of Irish music, culture, dance, shopping, food, craft cocktails, and more. Over 25 bands perform on 6 stages. S OCTOBER N Kalkaska Harvest Festival of Arts at Railroad Square, Kalkaska N Charlevoix Apple Festival , at East Park, Charlevoix S Haunted Adventure , at Cornwell’s Turkeyville, Marshall S Fall Color Tour at Maple Row Sugarhouse, Jones

September, Quincy PintsInThePark.org Spend a beautiful fall day sampling a variety of craft beer and Michigan-made wines while enjoying the musical entertainment during the annual Pints in the Park. S S Sounds of the Zoo Festival at Downtown Kalamazoo U Labor Day Bridge Walk , Mackinac Island S 3rd Annual Meridian Motorfest , at High Caliber Karting & Entertainment, Okemos C Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple and BBQ Festival , at Golden Township Park, Mears

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December 2, Downtown Bellaire BellaireChamber.org

November 18, Fennville ModalesWines.com/ NouveauCelebration Save the date & consider joining us for our 3rd Annual Nouveau Celebration at the winery. Get a taste of the 2023 vintage, small bites, & music! S C Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival at DeVos Place, Grand Rapids N Traverse City Beer Week , Traverse City

A day full of Holiday Events… Soup Cook-Off, 5k Elf Run, Kid’s Movie, Scavenger Hunt, Crafts, Tree Lighting, Caroling, Live Nativity, and visits with Santa after the Parade of Lights! C Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop at Legacy Plaza, Ludington C South Haven NYE Celebration , Downtown South Haven, December 31, 2023

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