Carefree Travel Guide 2024

September

June continued

Lakeshore Harvest Ride Sept 14, Douglas/South Haven The one Michigan bike tour that lets you see, touch, smell and

Magic City Grill Fest June 22, Colon A culinary grilling competition and barbecue festival! Compete in four rounds of grilling– ribs, chicken, wagyu beef sliders, and open. Festival goers will enjoy samples from each of the teams in each of the rounds! MagicCityGrillFest.com Lakeshore Art Festival June 29 & 30, Muskegon The Lakeshore Art Festival is a unique and artful experience in the heart of

taste the riches of this breathtaking region. LHRide.com

Corks & Kegs at the Zoo! September 28, Battle Creek This 21+ event is back! Sample food and beverages, while enjoying an afternoon with your favorite animals! BinderParkZoo.org/Corks-Kegs-At The-Zoo/

downtown Muskegon. LakeshoreArtFestival.org

Pints in the Park Sept. 28, Quincy Park Spend a beautiful fall day

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival June 14-16, Grand Rapids

Festival of the Arts June 7-9, Grand Rapids

sampling a variety of craft beer and Michigan-made wines while enjoying the musical entertainment during the annual Pints in the Park in downtown Quincy. PintsinthePark.org Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts Sept 21-22, Lowell

July

Bronson Polish Festival July 18-20, Bronson Celebrate Polish heritage at the annual Bronson Polish Festival! The best Polish food around, entertainment, a parade, fireworks, and of course the crowning of Polish Royalty. Facebook.com/ Bronson-Polish-Festival

Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Sept. 6-8, Paw Paw Michigan Irish Music Festival Sept 12-15, Muskegon

Canadiana Fest Fall TBD, Kalamazoo

October

Vine Wine’d October 5, Fennville Fenn Valley Vineyards A scenic 5K trail run through Fenn Valley’s premium wine grape vineyards and surrounding farm. FennValley.com/Events

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival July 3-7, Battle Creek

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival July 26-August 4, Grand Haven

August

49th Annual Art in the Park August 3, Lake Odessa Art in the Park in Village Park features top-notch artists and artisans, good food, children’s art activities, live musical entertainment, and more! LakeOdessaArts.com Four days of the best in Christian Music and Family Fun! The family affordable event of the summer at Heritage Landing. Activities for all ages on Muskegon Lake. UnityMusicFestival.com Great Lakes Surf Festival August 10, Muskegon Burning Foot Beer Festival August 24, Muskegon Unity Christian Music Festival Aug. 7-10, Muskegon

November

41st Annual Holiday Gift Fair November 2, Bellaire

Kick off the Holiday season at our large Vendor show featuring unique products/gifts. Large Raffle with great prizes. BellaireChamber.org

December

New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31, South Haven

Join South Haven’s New Year’s Eve revelry with a unique beach ball drop, fireworks, warming stations, and family-friendly art celebrations! SouthHaven.org/Events/Festivals Celebrations/New-Years-Eve

Boyne City Pirate Fest August 8-10, Boyne City Grand Rapids Polish Festival August 23-25, Grand Rapids

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