Carefree Travel Guide 2026

Events 2026

spring

BRANCH COUNTY CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET May 8-9, Coldwater Rev up Mother’s Day Weekend with classic cars, bikes, trucks, crafts, food trucks, raffles, and fun for the whole family! Facebook.com/p/Branch-County-Car-Show and-Swap-Meet-61573792774805

MICHIGAN MAPLE FESTIVAL March, Maple Row Sugarhouse in Jones The Celebration of Michigan’s first harvest, pure maple syrup. Come help us celebrate everything Maple! MichiganMapleFestival.com

CULTURAL JUBILEE May 16, Downtown Coldwater This downtown festival showcases all the area’s different cultures through food, entertainment, vendors, crafts, displays, and more! CultivatingCommunityBC.weebly.com

GRAND RAPIDS LANTERN FESTIVAL REALMS OF WONDER April 8-June 14, Grand Rapids Returning for its fourth year with all new lanterns and interactives, explore the many realms of wonder this event has to offer as handcrafted displays tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian Culture. JBZoo.org/Event-Calendar

fall

STICKLEY FAMILY FARMS FALL ADVENTURE October, Colon More than a pumpkin patch: corn maze, mini train rides, goats, hayrides, pedal carts, haunted house, and fall treats! StickleyFamilyFarms.com

SOUTH HAVEN JAZZ FESTIVAL September, Dyckman Park Big bands and bold improvisation take center stage in the heart of South Haven’s charming, walkable downtown on Lake Michigan. SouthHaven.org/Events/Festivals Celebrations/Jazz-Festival/

MACKINAC ISLAND FALL FUDGE FESTIVAL Oct. 2-3, Mackinac Island Featuring famous Mackinac Island fudge with fall-themed flavors and festivities sure to delight the biggest foodies and fall fanatics! MackinacIsland.org/Fudge-Festival

ALLEGAN COUNTY FAIR September 11–19, Allegan Michigan largest county fair featuring top name entertainment, rides, animals, food concessions, historical village, vendors, and more! AlleganCountyFair.com

HOPTOBERFEST Oct. 2, Downtown Coldwater Coldwater celebrates its German roots with Oktoberfest beers, German food, food trucks, and lively entertainment! Facebook.com/HopsOnMonroe

AUTUMN GLOW Oct. 1-Nov. 2, Grand Rapids Michigan’s Festival of Culture & Color - Autumn Glow is a brand new evening experience coming to John Ball Zoo! This exciting festival will celebrate seasonal beauty, cultural traditions, and community connection. JBZoo.org/Event-Calendar

West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org

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