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Mid-December – Early March The Fridge Toboggan Run
Waterford Oaks, Waterford, MI • 248.858.1086 • www.oaklandfridge.com
January 12, 19, 26 – February 2, 9, 16, 23 – March 1, 8
Garland Gourmet Glide
Garland Resort, Lewiston, MI • 877.42.7526 • www.garlandusa.com
January – December Indoor Arena Rodeo
3 Bar B Arena, Adrian, MI • 517.263.6618 • www.visitlenawee.com
January – December Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar Tours
Call ahead to schedule tour, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
January – December City of St. Clair Sequicentennial Celebration 2008
St. Clair, MI • 810.329.2630 • www.stclair150.org
January-December – Saturdays Family Fun Programs
Curious Kids’ Museum 415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI • 269.983.2543 www.curiouskidsmuseum.org
January – December Agawa Canyon Tours
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada • 800.242.9287 www.agawacanyontourtrain.com
February-June 1 Bob the Builder-Project: Build It
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
February-March 22 Open Wide
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
February 3 – March 9 Orchid Mania-The Seductive Orchid
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.721.1600 • www.cbgarden.org
February 8 – May 24 Street Sense
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw, MI • 989.964.7125 • www.svsu.edu/mfsm
February 9-March 9 Orchid Mania
|Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 800.766.6048 • www.cbgarden.org
February 16 – June 1 Raise the Roof
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 3 – September 1 Great Lakes Loons Baseball
Dow Diamond, Downtown Midland, MI • 989.837.2255 • www.loons.com
April 1-May 31 Tour the S.S. City of Milwaukee
99 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI • 231.723.3587 • www.carferry.com
April 5 – May 25 Bear Tales
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 5-June 29 Zensai: The Horticulture of Japan
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
May 1-31 Ohio in the Civil War Exhibit
Wood County Historical Center & Museum, Bowling Green, OH • 419.352.0967 www.woodcountyhistory.org
May 3 – October 29 Farmers’ Market
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
May 16 – June 15 Bayfield In Bloom Kickoff
Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
May 24 – Labor Day Fisher-Price Children's Zoo Opens
Toledo Zoo-Children’s Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May 24 – Labor Day Natural Feeding & Animal Training Demonstrations
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May – October Midland Farmers Market
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
May-October – Every Thursday Farmers Market
Northville Downs SW parking lot, Northville, MI • 248.349.7640 • www.northville.org
June 1 – December 28 Labatt Brewery Tours
Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.850.8687 • www.londontourism.ca
June 2 – July 5 Artist of the U.P.
DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI • 906.227.2194 http://art.nmu.edu/department/museum/schedule.htm
June 2 – August 25 Saturdays Music and Art in the Park
Rambadt Park, Reed City, MI • 231.832.2245 • www.reedcitycrossroads.com/tourism
June 5 – August 7 Thursday Evenings Artists’ Market
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
June 5-August 7 – Thursdays Tunes by the Tridge
Near the Farmers Market, Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
June 6 – October 31 Westown Farmer’s Market
Zeider Union Square, Milwaukee, WI • 414.276.6696 • www.westown.org
June 22-August 24 – Fridays Music and Art in the Park
Rambadt Park, Reed City, MI • 231.832.2245 • www.reedcitycrossroads.com/tourism
June 25-August 20 – Wednesdays Summer Music at Harbor Square
On the lawn in the center of Leland, MI • 231.256.0079 • www.lelandmi.com
July 19-September 7 Go Bananas
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
September – October Senior Discovery Days
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
November 28 – December 30 Rotary Winter Wonderland
Wildwood Park and Zoo and various other locations, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
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February 2008
February 1-2 IceFest 2007
Downtown Hamilton, OH • 513.895.3934 • www.cityofsculpture.org
February 1-2I-500 Snowmobile Race
Downtown and Track, Sault Sainte Marie, MI • 906.635.5134 • www.i-500.com
February 1-3 North American Snow Festival
Lake Cadillac, Cadillac, MI • 800.225.2537 • www.cadillacmichigan.com
February 1-3 Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN • 888.406.2726 www.michcampgrounds.com
February 1-3 Camelot
Broadway Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.6285 • www.bwaygr.org
February 1-3International Auto Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 1-3 Scrapbooking Weekend
Waldenwoods Resort, Hartland, Michigan • 810.632.6400 www.greatscrapbookevents.com/eventDetail.asp?ID=31
February 1-4Annual Winterfest and National Snow Sculpting Competition
Riviera Park, Lake Geneva, WI • 262.248.4416 • www.lakegenevawi.com
February 1-10Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo
Roberta Bondar Park, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CA • 705.759.3000 • www.sault-canada.com
February 2 Chocolate Fest
Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center, Bloomington, IN • 800.875.9615 x218 www.optionsfbl.com
February 2 Dowagiac Ice Time
Downtown Dowagiac, MI • 269.782.8212 • www.dowagiacchamber.com
February 2 Princely Players
The Whiting-Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 2 Cookie Decorating for All Ages
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
February 2 Diana Walker-Photojournalist
Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.254.0400 • www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
February 2 Winterfest ’08 – Chill Out at the Zoo
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.336.4301 • www.johnballzoosociety.org
February 2 Holly Winter Carnival
Downtown Holly, MI • 248.215.7099 • www.hollymi.com
February 2 White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School (Village of Mancelona to Shanty Creek Resort), Mancelona, MI 231.587.8812 • www.whitepinestampede.org
February 2 Brice Prairie Conservation Association Fishing Derby
Lake Onalaska, Onalaska, WI • 800.873.1901 • www.discoveronalaska.com
February 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 2 Arctic Ice Fest
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
February 2 Pajama Fun Day
Downtown Shipshewana, IN • 800.254.8090 • www.backroads.org
February 2-3Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
Gravel pit on Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
February 2-3 Mackinaw Mush Sled Dog Race
Behind Mackinaw IGA, in Sheplers's Parking Area Lot, Mackinaw City, MI • 800.666.0160 www.mackinawcity.com
February 2-10 Cleveland Home & Garden Show
I-X Center, Cleveland, OH • 216.529.1300 • www.homeandflower.com
February 5 3rd Annual Taste of Mecosta
Big Rapids Holiday Inn, Big Rapids, MI • 231.796.7649 • www.bigrapids.org
February 5 Richiard Loring’s African Footprint
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 7-10 Flint Camper & RV Show
IMA Sport Arena, Flint, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 7-10Winter Carnival
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI • 906.487.2818 • www.keweenaw.info
February 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 8-9 Edith Scheonrock Figure Skating Competition
McMorran Place, Port Huron, MI • 810.388.9167 • www.mcmorran.com
February 8-9 Arctic Ice Festival
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky OH • 419.624.0274 • www.sanduskymaritime.org
February 8-10 Winter Blast
Campus Martius Park, Detroit, MI • 313.963.8418 • www.winterblast.com
February 8-10Fish Creek Winter Festival
Downtown Fish Creek, WI • 800.527.3529 • www.doorcounty.com
February 8-10 Perchville-USA
Downtown Tawas City, MI • 989.362.8643 • www.tawas.com
February 8-10 Camp & Travel Show
Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, OH • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 8-13 Make Historic Rebus Valentines
Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3946 • www.topmuseum.org
February 8-17Chicago Auto Show
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL • 877.244.2246 • www.chicagoautoshow.com
February 9 An Evening with Jeff Daniels
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 9 Schocolade Celebration
Lanthier Winery, Madison, IN • 812.273.2409 • www.lanthierwinery.com
February 9 Sports Collectible Show
Orland Park Civic Center, Orland Park, IL • 708.403.6200 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
February 9 Sweet Street
Downtown Port Huron, MI • 810.985.8843 • www.mainstreetph.com
February 9 Antique Appraisal FunFair
Trading Place Antique Gallery Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.7090
www.shipshewanaantiques.com
February 9 Cardboard Classic
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI • 800.968.7686 • www.crystalmountain.com
February 9 Maple Syrup: Tapping the Trees
Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI • 517.431.2060 • www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
February 9-10Cedarburg Winter Festival
Downtown Cedarburg, WI • 800.237.2874 • www.cedarburgfestivals.org
February 9-10 Taste the Passion - Wine, Chocolate & Love
Leelanau Peninsula Wineries, Leelanau, MI • 231.271.9895 • www.lpwines.com
February 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 9-11 North American Vasa
Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort, Traverse City, MI • 231.938.4400 • www.vasa.org
February 10 Darwin Discovery Day & Natural History Identification
Day Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI • 517.355.2370 www.museum.msu.edu
February 10 Snow Box Derby
Old Orchard Park, Oscoda, MI • 877.867.2632 • www.oscoda.com
February 13 Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Tournament
Iron Mountain, Marquette, MI • 800.544.4321 or 906.228.7749 • www.marquettecountry.org
February 13-17Boat Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 13-17 Detroit Camper & RV Show
Novi Expo Center, Novi, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 14-15 Longhorn World Championship Rodeo
Palace Sports and entertainment, Auburn Hills, MI • 248.377.0100 • www.palacenet.com
February 15 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 15-16 Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme, MI • 800.236.1577 • www.grandtraverseresort.com
February 15-16, 22-23, 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 15-16 Winter Arts Festival
Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI • 800.689.0290 • www.visitsheboygan.com
February 15-17 U.P. 200, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30 Sled-Dog Races
Downtown Marquette, MI • 800.544.4321 or 906.228.7749 • www.marquettecountry.org
February 16Frost Bite Open Winter Golf
Budd Lake, Harrison, MI • 989.539.6011 • www.harrisonchamber.com
February 16 Chocolate Fest
Park District Auditorium, Homewood, IL • 708.206.3375 • www.homesweethomewood.com
February 16 Manitowoc Jaycee Beer Lover’s Brewfest
Manitowoc Co. Expo, Manitowoc, WI • 920.905.3953 • www.manitowocjaycees.org
February 16 Winter Seed Sowing
Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI • 517.431.2060 • www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
February 16-17 SnowFest
Les Cheneaux Islands, Cedarville, MI • 888.364.7526 • www.lescheneaux.net
February 16-17 Klondike Days
Derby Track, Eagle River, WI • 800.359.6315 • www.wisconline.com
February 16-17, 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 16-17 Frozen Yooper Softball Challenge
Moran Bay, St. Ignace, MI • 800.338.6660 • www.stignace.com
February 16-17 Michigan Free Fishing Weekend – NO license required
February 16-24 Detroit Boat Show
Cobo Center, Detroit, MI • 800.224.3008 • www.detroitboatshow.net
February 20-24Shadows of the Mind Film Festival
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario CA • 705.759.3299 • www.shadowsfilmfest.com
February 21-24 Grand Rapids RV Show
Delta Plex, Grand Rapids, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 22 Duck Derby
Kalahari Waterpark Resort, Sandusky, OH • 419 433 7200 • www.duckderby.com
February 22-23 Annie
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 22-23, 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 22-24Golf Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 22-24 Winter Weave
Wildwood Cultural Center, Mentor, OH • 440.974.5735 • www.cityofmentor.com
February 22-24Woodworking Show
Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI • 800.826.8257
www.thewoodworkingshows.com
February 22-24 Home & Garden Show
Oscoda Community Center, Oscoda, MI • 989.736.8647 • www.oscoda.com
February 22-24 UP Pond Hockey Championship
Moran Bay, downtown St. Ignace, MI • 906.643.7482 • www.stignace.com
February 22-28 American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 877.798.4718 • www.telemarkresort.com
February 23 Winter Warn-Up Party
Alpena County Fairgrounds-Merchant Building, Alpena, MI • 800.425.7362
www.alpenacvb.com
February 23 Outhouse 500
Downtown Coopersville, MI • 616.997.5164 • www.coopersville.com
February 23 Bayfield Ice Caves Trip
North Lakeland Discovery Center & Bayfield Ice Caves, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2085 www.discoverycenter.net
February 23 Storytelling on the Train: Lessons in the Underground Railroad
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 23-24 The Rock Sled Dog Race
Woodmoor Lodge, Drummond Island, MI • 810.964.6874 • www.midunionsledhaulers.com
February 23-24 Maple Syrup Festivities
Mansfield Village in Parke County, Mansfield, IN • 765.653.4026 • www.indianafestivals.org
February 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 23-24 & March 1-2 Maple Syrup Festival
321 N. Garrison Hollow Rd., Salem, IN • 877.841.8851 • www.lmsugarbush.com
February 23-March 2 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH • 614.461.5257 • www.dispatchevents.com
February 23-24 & March 1-2 Parke County Maple Fair
Fairgrounds, Rockville, IN • 765.569.5226 • www.coveredbridges.com
February 23-24 & March 1-2 Maple Syrup Festival
Various locations, Salem, IN • 877.841.8851 • www.lmsugarbush.com
February 28-March 2 Home & Garden Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 28-March 2 Outdoorama
Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 29 Leap Day
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
February 29-March 1-2 WPSA Hillcross Snowmobile Races
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 877.798.4718 • www.telemarkresort.com
February 29-March 1-2 Women’s Weekend
Downtown Lake Geneva, WI • 262.245.6598 • www.lakegenevawi.com
February 29-March 1-2 Home and Garden Show
Hangtime Sports, Midland, MI • 989.835.2562 • www.hbamidlandmi.com
February 29-March 1-2 Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Plymouth, MN • 800.635.3037 www.minnesotabluegrass.org
February 29-March 5 9TH Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival
Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL • 773.445.3838 • www.beverlyartcenter.org
march 2008
March 1 Manypenny Madness Winter Carnival & Run on Water
Lake Superior, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
March 1 Quiet Waters Symposium
The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education on MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI 517.663.3882 • www.quietwatersymposium.org
March 1 & 22 Pre-Release Dinner
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 1 MSO With Ying Wu and Dan Shao - Piano
Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, MI • 989.631.2677 • www.mcfta.org
March 1 Ice Chip Golf Scramble
Moran Bay, St. Ignace, MI • 800.970.8717 • www.stignace.com
March 1 Suds & Snow
Timber Ridge Resort, Traverse City, MI • 231.947.2770 • www.timberridgeresort.net
March 1-2 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH • 614.461.5257 • www.dispatchevents.com
March 1-2 Home & Garden Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 1-2 Women’s Weekend
Downtown Lake Geneva, WI • 262.245.6598 • www.lakegenevawi.com
March 1-2 Home and Garden Show
Hangtime Sports, Midland, MI • 989.835.2562 • www.hbamidlandmi.com
March 1-2 Outdoorama
Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 1-2 Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Plymouth, MN • 800.635.3037 www.minnesotabluegrass.org
March 1-2 Winery Open House
Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac, WI • 800.847.9463 • www.wollersheim.com
March 1-2 Parke County Maple Fair
Fairgrounds, Rockville, IN • 765.569.5226 • www.coveredbridges.com
March 1-2 Maple Syrup Festival
Various locations, Salem, IN • 877.841.8851 • www.lmsugarbush.com
March 1-2 & 8-9 Maple Syrup Festival
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
March 1-5 9TH Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival
Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL • 773.445.3838 • www.beverlyartcenter.org
March 1-17 CelticFest & St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Port Huron, MI • 810.982.5487 • www.theirishamericanclub.org
March 2 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
March 2 & 9 Maple Sugar Sundays
2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN • 219.878.9885 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 6-8 Fiber Fest & Giant Spin-In
Jay Count Fairgrounds, Portland, IN • 260.244.1905 • www.visitjaycounty.com
March 6-16 Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland Cinemas at Tower City, Cleveland, OH • 800.766.6048 • www.clevelandfilm.org
March 7 H.M.S. Pinafore: New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
March 7 Kids at Heart 2008-Celebrate
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
March 7-9 MI Home & Garden Show
Ford Field, Detroit, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 7-9 Flushing’s Walleye Festival
VFW Post (located at 606 N. McKinley Road), Flushing, MI • 810.659.4141 www.flushingchamber.com
March 7-9 Home Improvement Show
Holiday Inn Select Hotel & Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL • 708.444.1100 www.visitchicagosouthland.com
March 8 Hospice Holiday 5K Run/Walk
Brooklyn Realty, Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
March 8 Maple Sugar Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
March 8 ABC Adventure-Anything But Chardonnay
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
March 8 Winter on the Wilds Program – Prairie Exploration Day
The Wilds, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.5030 x2286 • www.thewilds.org
March 8-9 & 15-16 Pre-Release Barrel Tasting
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 8-9 Nub's Nord
Nub's Nob Ski Resort, Harbor Springs, MI • 734.433.9174 • www.nubsnob.com
March 8-9 Maple Syrup Festival
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
March 8-9 Barbeau Fish Derby
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, MI • 906.632.3301 • www.saultstemarie.org
March 8-9 Rolling Acres Quarter Horse Show
Roberts Arena, Wilmington, OH • 937.620.2400 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
March 8-11 Family Fun Fest
Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London, Ontario Canada • 519.438.7203 www.westernfair.com
March 8, 15 & 22 Coopersville Marne Bunny Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
March 9 Great Bear Chase
Swedetown Trails, Calumet, MI • 906.337.4520 • www.keweenawtrails.com
March 9 Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
Family Fest Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL • 773.445.3838 • www.beverlyartcenter.org
March 9 Maple Sugar Sundays
2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN • 219.878.9885 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 13-15 Jazz Festival
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.FUN.TOWN • www.zehnders.com
March 13-15 Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Various venues throughout Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
March 13-15 Mrs. Ohio, Miss Ohio and Miss Teen Ohio
International Secrest Auditorium, Zanesville, OH • 740.454.6851 • www.visitzanesville.com
March 13-16 Ultimate Sport & RV Show
Devos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.447.2860 • www.showspan.com
March 13-16 Home & Garden Show
MSU Pavilion, Lansing, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 13-16 Spring Boating Expo
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI • 734.261.0123 x202 • www.springboatingexpo.net
March 14 Metta Quintet: Subway Songs
UM-Flint Theater, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
March 14-16 Alpena Camper & RV Show
Alpena, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
March 14-16 Winter Tractor and Engine Show
Kruse Auction Park, Auburn, IN • 260.925.9100 • www.dekalbcvb.org
March 14-16 Carnival Weekend
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, MI • 800.462.6963 • www.boynemountain.com
March 14-16 Scrapbooking Weekend
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
March 14-16 Nielson Enterprises SnoCross Grand Finale
Championship Snowmobile Racing Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI • 262.245.6598 www.lakegenevawi.com
March 14-16 Lansing Golf Show
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI • 248.348.6942 • www.michigangolfshow.com/lansing.php
March 15 Northeastern Indiana Racing Museum Open House
Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum, Auburn, Indiana • 260.927.9144 • www.kacmuseum.org
March 15 Oh These Irish Hills Taste 'n' Talent - Dinner Theatre/Silent Auction
St. Joseph's Family Center, Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
March 15 Basket Happening
Dresden Village Association, Dresden, OH • 740.754.3401 or 800.315.1809 www.visitzanesville.com
March 15 Egg Hunt
Duck Lake Pines Park, Highland, MI • 248.685.7129 • www.huronvcc.com
March 15 Festival of Health
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
March 15 St. Patrick's Day Parade
10th and Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN • 800.634.2650 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 15 Maple Syrup Day
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
March 15 St. Patrick's Beach Volleyball Tourney
Downtown St. Ignace, MI • 800.970.8717 • www.stignace.com
March 15-16 St. Patrick's Day Races
Bay County Community Center, Bay City, MI • 888.BAY.TOWN • www.tourbaycitymi.org
March 15-16 Spring Carnival
Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area, Bayfield, WI • 715.779.3335 • www.bayfield.org
March 15-16 Pre-Release Barrel Tasting
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 15-16 Living History Show
Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.327.4557 www.kalamazooshow.com
March 15-16 Kendallville Home and Garden Show
Kendallville Event Center, Kendallville, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.co
March 15-16 Maple Syrup Days
Maplewood Nature Center, LaGrange, IN • 260.463.4022 • www.backroads.org
March 15-16 Learning to Walk Together-Traditional Pow Wow
Vandament Arena, Marquette, MI • 906.227.1397 • www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans
March 15-16 Prairie Pride Folk Art Show
3883 E 700 N Rolling Prairie, IN • 219.778.2809 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 15 & 22 Coopersville Marne Bunny Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
March 15-30 Bugged Out-Spring Break Activities
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
March 16 Easter Bunny Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
March 16 Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show
Downtown Sublette, IL • 815.849.5929 • www.leecountytourism.com
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Cleveland, OH • 216.664.2000 • www.travelcleveland.com
March 19-22 Eggs, Eggs, Eggs
Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3946 • www.topmuseum.org
March 20-22 RL Speedway Stock Cars
Cedar Mall, Rice Lake, WI • 715.234.8888 • www.ricelaketourism.com
March 22 Coopersville Marne Bunny Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
March 22 Pre-Release Dinner
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 22 Mardi Gras
Nub's Nob Ski Resort, Harbor Springs, MI • 231.526.2131 • www.nubsnob.com
March 22 Winter on the Wilds Program – Cabin Fever Tour
The Wilds, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.5030 x2286 • www.thewilds.org
March 27-30 Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon Square, Chardon, OH • 440.286.3007 • www.maplefestival.com
March 28-29 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 937.372.5804 • www.somusicfest.com
March 28-30 Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 28-30 Backyard, Pool & Spa Show
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 28-30 Home Sport & Garden Show
McMorran Place, Port Huron, MI • 810.985.6166 • www.mcmorran.com
March 28-30 Traverse City Camper & RV Show
Traverse City, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
March 29 Fretboard Festival
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
March 29 Klondike Canoe Race
Oscoda, MI • 800.235.4625 • www.oscoda.com
March 29 Music for Hunger
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, Saginaw, MI • 877.755.SBSO www.saginawbayorchestra.com
March 30 5K-10K Run
Warrior Pavilion, Oscoda, MI • 989.739.9231 • www.oscoda.com
April 2008
April – All Month Home Sweet Home
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 800.772.3370 or 269.373.7990 www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 1-4 Spring Break Mini-Day Camp
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
April 3-5 Longaberger Spring Fling
Longazerger Homestead, Zanesville, OH • 740.322.5588 • www.visitzanesville.com
April 4 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 •www.chippewanaturecenter.com
April 4 The Clinton County Home, Garden & Business Expo
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 937.382.2737 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 4-5 Blues Festival
Victorian Village Resort Theatre, Elkhart Lake, WI • 877.860.9988 • www.vicvill.com
April 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 4-26 (Fridays & Saturdays) The Giver
Elgood Theater, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
April 5 Carolyn Koebel - Percussionist
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 5 Giant Indoor Garage Sale
McMorran Place, Port Huron, MI • 810.985.6166 • www.mcmorran.com
April 5 Organic and Midwest Regional Adventure Wine Tasting
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 x2110 • www.toledozoo.org
April 5-6 Dance For Mother Earth Pow Wow
Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI • 734.763.8587 • www.umich.edu/~powwow
April 5-6 Spring Antique Show
New Haven High School, New Haven, MI • 810.324.2895 • www.bluewater.org
April 7-11 Spring Break Hands-on Programs
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 10 Dessert Contest
Golden Nugget Restaurant Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
April 11-12 The Fiber Event
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Greencastle, IN • 765.379.2578 • www.thefiberevent.com
April 11-13 Nickelodeon Great Family Fun Festival
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme, MI • 800.236.1577 • www.grandtraverseresort.com
April 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 11-13 Boat & Fishing Show
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
April 12 Three Men & a Tenor
State Theatre of Bay City, Bay City, Michigan • 989.892.2660 • www.statetheatrebaycity.com
April 12 Princess Tea Party
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
April 12 Ohio Country Antique Show
Roberts Centre’s Montgomery Room, Wilmington, OH • 513.738.7256 www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 12-13 St. Clair County Earth Fair
Goodells County Park, St. Clair, MI • 810.987.5306 • www.stclaircountparks.org
April 13 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
April 14-20 Old Steam and Gas Club Tractor Show
Colony Square Mall, Zanesville, OH • 740.454.3255 • www.visitzanesville.com
April 16-May 2 Senior Exhibition
DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI • 906.227.2194 http://art.nmu.edu/department/museum/schedule.htm
April 18 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
April 18-19 Bringin’ Back the 80’s
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 989.652.8008 • www.80sfest.org
April 18-19 H.O.M.E. and Garden Show
Little Bear East Ice Arena, St. Ignace, MI • 800.970.8717 • www.stignace.com
April 18-19 Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival
Downtown Wakarusa, IN • 574.862.4344 • www.wakarusachamber.com/festival_site/
April 18-20 Red Hatters-Mardi Gras Murderous Getaway
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
April 18-20 Yo-Yo Celibration & Convention
Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3946 • www.topmuseum.org
April 18-20 & 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 18-20 Patio, Pool & Spa Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
April 18-20 Spring Has Sprung-Opening Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
April 18-20 The London Spring Home & Garden Show
Western Fair Grounds, London, Ontaria, Canada • 519.455.5888 www.londonshowproductions.com
April 19 Party for the Planet
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.336.4301 • www.johnballzoosociety.org
April 19 Green Gardening Day
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
April 19 National Day of Puppetry
Mousetrap Puppet Theater at the Davis Mercantile Bldg., Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4968 www.mousetraptheater.org
April 19 Party for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 x2110 • www.toledozoo.org
April 19-20 American Indian Council Traditional Powwow
Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN • 317.345.9676 • www.boonecvb.com
April 19-27 Cincinnati Flower Show
Lake Como at Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH • 513.872.5194 • www.cincyflowershow.com
April 20 Earthfest Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland, OH • 216.281.6468 • www.earthdaycoalition.org/
April 21-22 Red Hat Ladies Day
Zehnder's, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.zehnders.com
April 22 Earth Day
Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH • 937.382.6661 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 23 Elvis Jr. Red Hat Show
Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth, MI • 989.652.9941 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 23-27 Ragtime Festival
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
April 23-27 National Trout Festival
Downtown and various locations, Kalkaska, MI • 800.487.6880 • www.kalkaskami.com
April 24-26 Sandburg Days Festival for the Mind
Various venues throughout Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.sandburg.edu/festival
April 25 Celebrate Arbor Day
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
April 25-27 Just Crop It Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
April 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 25-27 Walleye Festival
Various locations, Freeland, MI • 989.695.6801 • www.freelandlionsclub.com
April 25-27 Boone County Home & Garden Show
Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN • 765.436.2909 • www.boonecvb.com
April 25-27 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival
Various locations, Shepherd MI • 989.828.6486 • www.shepherdmaplesyrupfestival.org
April 25-27 Scubafest 2008
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 800.654.7036 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 25-27 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival
Downtown
Vermontville, MI • 517.726.0670 • www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.com
April 26 Ethnic Winemaker’s Dinner
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
April 26 Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
Public Works Garage, Frankfort, IL • 815.469.2177 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
April 26 St. Clair Salmon Stakes-Fishing Tournament
The Voyageur at St. Clair Boat Harbor, St. Clair, MI • 800.255.0508 www.bluewatersportfishing.net
April 26 Ecothon at the Wilds
Wilds Conservation Facility, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.2285 • www.visitzanesville.com
April 26-27 Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous
Downtown Bridgeton, IN • 765.548.2136 • www.southernin.com
April 26-27 Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market
Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds, Evansville, IN • 812.471.9419 www.collectorscarnivalshows.co
April 26-27 & May 3 Camelot
Midland Center for the Arts Auditorium, Midland, MI • 989.631.5930 • www.mcfta.org
April 26-27 & May 5-6 Spring Celebration Festival
Lanthier Winery & Downtown Madison, IN • 812.273.2409 • www.indianafestivals.org
April 26-27 Mushroom Festival
Downtown Mansfield, IN • 765.653.4026 • www.mansfieldvillage.com
April 26-27 Redbud Trail Rendezvous
Fulton County Historical Society grounds, Rochester, IN • 574.223.4436
www. dilbert.htctech.net
April 26-27 Dogwood Tour
Various locations, Tell City, IN • 888.343.6262 • www.perrycountyindiana.org
April 26-27 Sassafras Tea Festival-Civil War Living History
Jennings Co. Historical Society, Vernon, IN • 812.346.8989 • www.jenningscohs.org
April 27 Guided Hike at Cascade Locks Park and Mustill Store
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
April 27 Elephant Louie's 5th Birthday
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
April 27-May 4 Blossomtime Festival
St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI • 269.926.7397 • www.blossomtimefestival.org
April 29-May 4 Quilt Fair & Workshops
Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 2008
May 1-3 Country Fair
Stone Horses, Shipshewana, IN • 260.894.9078 • www.stonehorses.com
May 1-4 Quilt Fair & Workshops
Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 1-4 Michigan International Women's Show
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI • 800.849.0248 • www.southernshows.com/wde/
May 1-4 Blossomtime Festival
St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI • 269.926.7397 • www.blossomtimefestival.org
May 1-27 Little 500 Festival
Downtown Anderson, IN • 765.643.5633 • www.andersonspeedway.com
May 1-27 500 Festival
Dowtown and Brick Yard, Indianapolis, IN • 800.638.4296 • www.500festival.com
May 2 Senior Day
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
May 2-3 Stomp
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
May 2-3 Jackson Storyfest
Downtown Jackson, MI • 517.782.4164 • www.jacksonstoryfest.org
May 2-3 Spring Campout
Stonelick State Park, Pleasant Plain, OH • 513.734.4323 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/stonelck.htm
May 2-3 May Fest
Downtown Shipshewana, IN • 800.254.8090 • www.shipshewana.com
May 2-3 Ohio Valley Military Society Show
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 800.654.7036 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
May 2-4 Mohican Wildlife Weekend
Five Program sites in Butler, Loudonville, Lucas and Mansfield, OH • 419.892.2784
www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com
May 2-4 Mexican Fiesta Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
May 3 Princess Tea Party
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
May 3 Riley Wrangler’s Arts & Crafts Fair & Cruise In
Downtown Greenfield, IN • 765.379.2578 • www.indianafestivals.org
May 3 Wolf's Bird-Animal Swap Meet and Flea Market
Wolf's Swap Grounds, Kimmel, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
May 3 Cadillac Jeepers Blessing of the Jeeps
Michigan at Ellen's Corners, Mesick, MI • 231.873.5048 • www.sandykorners.com
May 3-4 Bar None Saddle Club Spring Horse Show
DeKalb County Fair Grounds, Auburn, IN • 260.927.9597 • www.dekalbcvb.org
May 3-4 Spring Festival
Gasthof Amish Village, Montgomery, IN • 812.486.4900 • www.gasthofamishvillage.com
May 3-4 Green Street Fair
Downtown Plymouth, MI • 734.454.1314 • www.ci.plymouth.mi.us
May 4 Jeff Corwin: Tales from the Field
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
May 4 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
May 4 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May 4-17 Children’s Art Exhibition
DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI • 906.227.2194 http://art.nmu.edu/department/museum/schedule.htm
May 5, 10 & 29 Bird Banding Research
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
May 5 Go Wild! Earth Day Celebration
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
May 8, 15, 22 & 29 Spring History in Action Days
Historic White Pines Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
May 8 Zoo-De-Mackinac
Harbor Springs to Mackinaw City, MI • 800.666.0160 • www.mackinawcity.com
May 9-11 Salomon Farm Fiber Arts Festival
Salomon Farm Park, Fort Wayne, IN • 260.427.6005 • www.fortwayneparks.org
May 9-11 Mesick Mushroom Festival
Various locations, Mesick, MI • 231.885.2679 • www.mesick-mushroomfest.org
May 9-11 Midland Invitational Soccer Tournament
Midland Soccer Complex, Midland, MI • 989.832.0895 • www.midlandcvb.org
May 10 Spring on the Farm & Scout Day
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 10 Parade Your Pet
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
May 10 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
May 10 South African Adventure-Wines from the Dark Continent
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 x2110 • www.toledozoo.org
May 10-11 Birmingham Fine Arts Festival
Downtown Birmingham, MI • 248.644.0866 • www.bbartcenter.org
May 10-11 & 17-18 Spring Parade of Homes
Midland, MI • 989.835.2562 • www.hbamidlandmi.com
May 10-11 Sunrise Side Woodcarvers’ Show
Oscoda Community Center, Oscoda, MI • 800.235.4625 • www.oscoda.com
May 10 & 29 Bird Banding Research
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
May 11 Mother’s Day Lunch
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
May 11 Art on the Avenue
Downtown Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
May 11 Mother’s Day Special
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
May 11-12 Come Camp and Care-Mother’s Day Weekend
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
May 15 Music at the Museum - Whiskey Before Breakfast
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
May 15-18 Ann Arbor Book Festival
Downtown Ann Arbor, MI • 734.369.3366 • www.aabookfestival.org
May15-18 National Morel Mushroom Festival
Veteran’s Park, Boyne City, MI • 231.582.7843 • www.morelfest.com
May 16-17 World Expo of Beer
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.FUN.FEST • www.frankenmuth.org
May 16-18 Lilac Festival
Various locations, Barryton, MI • 888.229.4386 • www.bigrapids.org
May 16-17 Birding Festival
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 877.543.2085 www.discoverycenter.net
May 16-18 Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival
South Shore of Lake Superior & Chequamegon Bay Area, Bayfield, WI • 715.779.3335 www.bayfield.org
May 16-18 Lilac Festival
Various locations, Barryton, MI • 888.229.4386 • www.bigrapids.org
May 16-18 Just Crop It Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
May 16-18 Railroad Days-Durand Union Station
Downtown Durand, MI • 989.288.2678 • www.durandrailroaddays.com
May 16-18 Empire Asparagus Festival
Downtown Empire, MI • 231.326.5922 • www.empirechamber.com
May 16-18 Blue Water Classic-Fishing Tournament
St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI • 800.255.0508 • www.bluewatersportfishing.net
May 16-18 Michigan Week/Gateway Festival
Downtown
Sturgis, MI • 269.651.5758 • www.sturgischamber.com
May 16-18 Into The Wilds - Family and Adult Camps
The Wilds, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.5030 x2286 • www.visitzanesville.com
May 17 Antique Car Gathering
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 17 Cyclefest
Kruse International Auction Park, Auburn, IN • 260.925.3600 • www.acdfestival.org
May 17 Food & Wine Pairing
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
May 17 Taste of Noble County Ethnic Festival
Downtown Ligonier, IN • 260.894.9078 • www.indianafestivals.org
May 17-18 Spring Plowing Days
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
May 17-18 Civil War Days
523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL • 630.305.5250 • www.napersettlement.museum
May 17-18, 23-25 Day out with Thomas
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
May 17-18 Old Mission Blossom Days
Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, MI • 800.969.4009 • www.wineriesofoldmission.com
May 17-20 Living History Voyageur Encampment
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
May 18 NMC Barbecue
Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI • 231.995.1020 • www.nmc.edu
May 22-25 Tri-State Bluegrass Festival
Noble County Community Fairgrounds, Kendallville, IN • 260.432.4485 www.nccvb.org/calendar
May 22-26 Marine City Maritime Days
Downtown Marine City, MI • 810.765.3568 • www.marinecitymaritimedays.org
May 22-29 Cruisin' Frankfort
Downtown Frankfort, IL • 815.469.2177 x243 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
May 23-25 Model A Enthusiasts
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
May 23-26 ChocolateFest
864 Maryland Avenue, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3300 • www.lakegenevawi.com
May 23-26 Irish Fest
Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, IL • 708.687.9323 • www.chicagogaelicpark.org
May 24 Family Fun Day
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
May 24 Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival
Barnes Park, Eastport, MI • 231.533.6265 • http://www.petoskeystonefestival.com
May 24 Dog Bowl
River Place, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.600.0105 • www.bavarianinn.com
May 24 Memorial Day Weekend
Season Opens Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
May 24 Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race
Mackinaw City Recreation Complex/Ice Arena, Mackinaw City, MI • 231.436.5664 www.mackinawcity.com
May 24 Butterfly Exhibit Opens
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May 24 Annual Bayshore Marathon
Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, MI • 231.933.9242 • www.bayshoremarathon.org
May 24-25 Alma Highland Festival & Games
Alma College campus, Alma, MI • 989.463.8979 • www.almahighlandfestival.com
May 24-25 Dog Days of Summer
Frankenmuth River Place, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.600.0105 • www.frankenmuth.org
May 24-25 Feast of the Sainte Claire
Pine Grove Park, Port Huron, MI • 810.982.0891 • www.phmuseum.org
May 24-25 Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
French Commons and George Rogers Clark National Historic Park, Vincennes, IN
812.882.7079 • www.spiritofvincennes.org
May 25 Maxwell Street Days-Flea Market
Volunteer Firemen's Park, Cedarburg, WI • 800.237.2874 • www.cedarburg.org
May 25 Old Time Base Ball Match
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
May 25 Lost Boat Ceremony
Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum, Muskegon, MI • 231.755.1230 • www.glnmm.org
May 25 Homestead Farm and Schoolhouse
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
May 26 Veteran’s Free Troop Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
May 26 Memorial Day Parade
Marysville City Park, Marysville, MI • 810.364.9366 • www.bluewater.org
May 26 Memorial Day Parade
Quay St. to Pinegrove Park, Port Huron, MI • 810.985.8843 • www.mainstreetph.com
May 26 Animal Enrichment Day
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
May 28-31 Knightstown Jubilee Days
Downtown Knightstown, IN • 800.668.1895 • www.knightstownchamber.com
May 28-June 13 Matrix: Midland Festival
Midland Center of the Arts, Midland, MI • 989.631.8250 • www.mcfta.org
May 29 Bird Banding Research
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
May 29-June 1 Auburn Spring Collector Car Auction and Show
Kruse Auction Park, Auburn, IN • 800.968.4444 • www.dekalbcvb.org
May 29-June 1 Mancelona Bass Festival
Various locations, Mancelona, MI • 231.587.2277 • www.torchlake.com
May 30 Roger Day in Dream Big!
Bower Theater, Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
May 30-June 1 Russiaville Western Days Festival & Rodeo
Various locations, Russiaville, IN • 765.883.7391 • www.indianafestivals.org
May 31-June 1 Show for Men
Covent Garden Market, London Ontario, Canada • 519.850.5362 • www.coventmarket.com
May 31-June 1 Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival
Fairgrounds, Midland, MI • 989.687.9001 • www.miantiquefestival.com
May 31-June 1-15 Matrix: Midland Festival
Midland Center of the Arts, Midland, MI • 989.631.8250 • www.mcfta.org
June 2008
June 1 Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival
Fairgrounds, Midland, MI • 989.687.9001 • www.miantiquefestival.com
June 1-15 Matrix: Midland Festival
Midland Center of the Arts, Midland, MI • 989.631.8250 • www.mcfta.org
June 4-8 International Children's Festival
Downtown London, Ontario, Canada • 800.265.2602 • www.londonchildfest.com
June 5-7 Jackson Blues Fest
Jackson County Airport, Jackson, MI • 517.796.9368 • www.visitjacksonmi.com
June 5-8 Fiesta Midwest - Horse Show
Roberts Arena, Wilmington OH • 517.623.1032 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
June 6 Rachael Price
Bower Theater, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
June 6-7 Wood Carving Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
June 6-7 Gold Wings and Ribs Festival
Pomeroy Parking Lot, Pomeroy, OH • 740.992.0486 • www.goldwingsandribs.com
June 6-7 NatureFest at Merry Lea
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Wolf Lake, Indiana • 260.799.5869 www.visitnoblecounty.com
June 6-8 Dairyfest
Downtown Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
June 6-8 Matteson Festival
Memorial Park, Matteson, IL • 708.748.1080 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
June 6-8 Sparta Butterfest
Sparta, WI • 800.354.2453 • www.spartabutterfest.com
June 6-8 Mills Trophy Race
Toledo Yacht Club, Toledo to Put-in-Bay, OH • 419.285.2832 • www.put-in-bay.com
June 6-15 Aquafest
Downtown, Rice Lake, WI • 715.234.8888 • www.ricelaketourism.com
June 7 Catch-A-Fish Grant-A-Wish Fishing Tournament
River Walk, Hemlock Park Big Rapids, MI • 888.229.4FUN • www.bigrapids.org
June 7 Car Show & Elvis Impersonators
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
June 7 Yellow River Festival
Downtown Plymouth IN • 574.936.3388 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
June 7 Wildflower Brunch and Walk
Gene Straton-Porter State Historical Site, Rome City, IN • 260.854.3790 • www.backroads.org
June 7, 14, 21, 28 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
June 7-8 Summer Celebration
Downtown Ashton, IL • 815.453.2103 • www.encounterleecounty.com
June 7-8 27th Annual Fine Art Fair
Irwin Park, Homewood, IL • 708 206.3384 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
June 7-8 Michigan Free Fishing Weekend – NO license required
June 7-8 Summer Art Fair
Between library and Midland Center For The Arts, Midland, MI • 989.631.5930 www.midlandcvb.org
June 8-10 Carrousel by the River
Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor, Ontario, Canada • 519.255.1127 • www.visitwindsor.com
June 10 Maple Syrup Pancake Supper
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
June 11-15 Marysville Days Festival
Marysville Park, Marysville, MI • 810.329.9723 • www.marysvillechamber.com
June 12-15 Annual Bavarian Festival
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.FUN.FEST • www.frankenmuth.org
June 13, 14, 21, 28DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
June 13-14 Seafood Fest Waterfront
Houghton, MI • 866.304.KPCC • www.uptravel.com
June 13-14 Banana Split Festival
Denver-Williams Memorial Park, Wilmington, OH • 877.428.4748 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
June 13-14 Grand National Tractor/Truck Pull
Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, OH • 937.382.4443 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
June 13-15 ARCA Re/Max Series/ NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series a
nd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Michigan International Speedway, Brooklynm MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
June 13-15 More on 34 - 100+ Miles of Yard Sales
US Route 34 from Sandwich, IL to Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
June 13-15 Naper Days
Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL • 630.420.6010 • www.napersettlement.museum
June 13-15 Nor-east’r Traditional Music & Arts Festival
Oscoda County Fairgrounds, Mio, MI • 800.800.6133 • www.noreastr.net
June 13-15 Cheesetown Festival Weekend
Downtown Pinconning, MI • 989.879.5617 • www.tourbaycitymi.org
June 14 Gospel Music Concert
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
June 14 VW Rally at the Zoo
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
June 14 Leland Food & Wine Festival
Fishtown at the Waterfront, Leland, MI • 231.256.0079 • www.lelandmi.com/calendar
June 14-15 Riverside Art Festival
Wenonah Park, Bay City, MI • 989.684.8311 • www.downtownbaycity.com
June 14-15 Wood County Heritage Days
Wood County Historical Center & Museum, Bowling Green, OH • 419.352.0967 www.woodcountyhistory.org
June 14-15 Fathers’ Day Weekend
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
June 14-15 Richton Park’s Rhythm, Rods & Ribs Fest
Richton Park Metra Commuter Lot at Sauk Trail & Governors Highway, Richton Park, IL 708.481.8950 • www.richtonpark.org
June 14-15 Grand Traverse Kennel Club Dog Show
Grand Traverse County Civic Center, Traverse City, MI • 231.947.1120 • www.gtkc.org
June 15 Blessing of the Fleet
City Harbor, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
June 15 Fathers Day St. Mary River Cruise & Cruise to the Detour
Reef Lighthouse
Ferry Dock, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
June 15, 22 & 29 Homestead Sunday
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
June 15 Father’s Day Special
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
June 15-16 Father’s Day Weekend
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
June 17 Father’s Day
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
June 18-21 Dresden Homecoming
Various locations, Dresden, OH • 800.315.1809 • www.visitzanesville.com
June 19 Adventures for Women Kayak Trip
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
June 19 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
June 20 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
June 20-21 Covered Bridge Days
Downtown Centreville, MI • 269.467.8135
June 20-22 Elkhart Jazz Festival
Downtown Elkhart, IN • 800.597.7627 • www.elkhartjazzfestival.com
June 20-22 Carnival Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
June 21 The Michigan History Express
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
June 21, 28DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
June 21 Summer Solstice
Courthouse Lawn and the Corner of Hill and Mill Street,
Green Lake, WI • 920.294.3231 or 800.253.7354 • www.visitgreenlake.com
June 21 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Museum Unveiling of 2008
Inductees & Old Time Base Ball Tournament
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
June 21 Pumpkinvine Bike Ride
Goshen, Middlebury & Shipshewana, IN • www.pumpkinvine.org
June 21 Summer Solstice Stroll
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
June 21 Latin Festival
Centennial Park, Plymouth IN • 574.936.7255 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
June 21 Kids Day Bass Fishing Tournament
Sylvan Lake, Rome City, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
June 21-22 The Dow Bay City River Roar
Saginaw River between Veterans and Liberty Bridges, Bay City, MI • 989.891.7627 www.riverroar.com
June 21-22 Chippewa Lake Days
Various locations, Chippewa Lake, MI • 888.229.4386 • www.bigrapids.org
June 21-22 Battle of Chaplin Creek
Chaplin Creek Village, Franklin Grove, IL • 815.990.5090 • www.chaplincreek.com
June 21-22 Lexington Lakeside Craft Fair
Harbor Park, Lexington, MI • 810.359.5151 • www.lexingtonmichigan.org
June 21-22 Art in the Sun
Downtown Northville, MI • 248.349.7640 • www.northville.org
June 21-22 Girls Scouts-Honoring Ours Sisters Pow Wow
Camp O'The Hills, Wamplers Lake, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
June 21, 28 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
June 22 & 29 Homestead Sunday
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
June 23-27 Family History Camp
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
July 26 Festival of India
Covent Garden Market, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.439.3921 • www.coventmarket.com
June 26-29 Great lake Regional Puppet Festival
Shipshewana Town Center and Mousetrap Puppet Theater, Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4968 www.mousetraptheater.org
June 26-July 6 Muskegon Summer Celebration
Heritage Landing, Muskegon, MI • 231.722.6520 • www.summercelebration.com
June 27-28 Master Harold's Fiddlefest
Downtown Greensburg, IN • 812.222.8733 • www.indianafestivals.org or www.downtowngreensburg.com
June 28 Focus on Fiber Arts
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
June 28 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
June 28 Winery Open House
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
June 28 In Bloom: Flowers & Friendship Garden Event
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775.6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
June 28 Just Tri-It Triathlon
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 877.543.2085 www.discoverycenter.net
June 28-29 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Downtown Cedarburg, WI • 262.377.3891 • www.cedarburgfestivals.org
June 28-29 Galesburg Railroad Days
Various venues throughout Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.galesburgrailroaddays.org
June 28-29 Art on the Beach
Oscoda Beach Park, Oscoda, MI • 800.235.4625 • www.oscoda.com
June 28-29 Red Wine & Blue Collar Festival
Ken Ratliff Park, Oscoda, MI • 877.80SCODA • www.oscoda.com
June 29 Homestead Sunday
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
June 29 Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair
South Union Street, Traverse City, MI • 231.922.2050 • www.downtowntc.com
June 29-July 8 4th of July Week Extravaganza
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
July 2008
July 1 Extended Flea Market Days
State Road 5 South, Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4129 • www.shipshewanafleamarket.com
July 1-4 Flea Market
TradingPlace Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4129 • www.shipshewanafleamarket.com
July 1-6 Firemen’s Festival
Sunny Side Park, Bremen, IN • 574.546.3660 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
July 1-6 Muskegon Summer Celebration
Heritage Landing, Muskegon, MI • 231.722.6520 • www.summercelebration.com
July 2-6 Petunia Festival
Page Park & Dixon High School, Dixon, IL • 815.284.3361 • www.petuniafestival.org
July 3-5 Bay City Fireworks Festival
Over the Saginaw River - Veteran's and Wenonah Parks, Bay City, MI • 989.892.BANG www.baycityfireworksfest.com
July 3-6 Cedar Polka Fest
Solon Township Park, Cedar, MI • 231.228.3378 • www.leelanau.com/cedar/polka
July 3-6 Sunfest
Victoria Park, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.672.1522 • www.sunfest.on.ca
July 4 Freedom Festival
Mecosta County Fair Grounds, Big Rapids, MI • 888.229.4386 • www.bigrapids.org
July 4 Frankenmuth’s Volkslaufe (The People’s Race)
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.FUN.TOWN • www.volkslaufe.org
July 4 July 4th Celebration
Community Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 888.626.9877 • www.manitowishwaters.org
July 4 Fireworks
Near the Tridge and Chippewassee Park Downtown, Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 www.downtownmidland.com
July 4 Topeka Fourth of July Festival
Town Park, Topeka, IN • 260.593.2300 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
July 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 4-6 4th of July Weekend Steam Celebration
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
July 5, 12 & 19 The Great Train Robbery
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
July 5, 19 & 26 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 5 Liberty Day Festival
Courthouse Square LaGrange, IN • 260.463.3001 • www.backroads.org
July 5-12 Traverse City National Cherry Festival
Various locations, Traverse City, MI • 800.968.3380 • www.cherryfestival.org
July 5-12 Clinton County Fair
Fairgrounds, Wilmington Ohio • 877.428.4748 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
July 8 Animals on Parade
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
July 10-13 Crooksville/Roseville Pottery Festival
Crooksville, OH • 740.982.2712 x110 • www.visitzanesville.com
July 10-13 Palos Hills Friendship Festival
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL • 708.430.4500 www.visitchicagosouthland.com
July 11, 26 & August 8 Picnic in the Vineyard
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 11-13 Homewood Days
Downtown Homewood, IL • 708.206.3384 • www.homewoodareachamber.com
July 11-13 Bluesfest London
Downtown London, Ontario, Canada • 519.474.7706 or 866.WE.GOT.TX • www.thebluesfest.ca
July 11-21 Quilts in the Pines
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 12 Fiddle Contest and Summer on the Farm
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
July 12 & 19 The Great Train Robbery
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
July 12 Evening Under the Stars
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 12 Blues in the Vineyard
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
July 12 Wolf's Bird-Animal Swap Meet and Flea Market
Wolf's Swap Grounds, Kimmel, IN • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
July 12 Butterfly Bonanza
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
July 12 Family Day in the Park
Centennial Park, Plymouth, IN • 574.936.7255 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
July 12 BioBlitz
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, Wolf Lake, Indiana • 260.799.5869 www.visitnoblecounty.com
July 12-13 Curley Memorial Canoe Race
Oscoda, MI • 800.235.4625 • www.oscoda.com
July 12-19 LaGrange County 4-H Fair
LaGrange County 4-H Fair grounds, LaGrange, IN • 260.463.6267 www.lagrangecounty4hfair.com
July 12-19 Noble County Fair
Fairgrounds, Noble County, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
July 13 Butterfly Count
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
July 14-18, 21-25 Champs Camp-Summer Camp
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
July 14-18 Summer Space Camps
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
July 15 Village Fish Fry
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 15-16 L & L Zoo Days
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
July 16 Fleazaar
Community Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2998 • www.manitowishwaters.org
July 16-August 3 Horse Show by the Bay
6535 Bates Road Williamsburg, MI • 231.267.6127 • www.horseshowsbythebay.com
July 17 Children’s Day
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 17 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
July 17-19 Town Wide Garage Sale
Bremen, IN • 574.546.2044 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
July 17-19 Riverdays Festival
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.9661 • www.localareaguide.com
July 17-19 Midland Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
July 18 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
July 18-20, 25-27 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 18-20 Hot Air Jubilee
Jackson County Airport, Jackson, MI • 517.782.1515 • www.visitjacksonmi.com
July 18-20 Muskegon Bike Time
Downtown Muskegon, MI • 231.727.8463 • www.muskegonbiketime.com
July 18-22 Hawaiian Luau Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
July 18-26 Elkhart County 4-H Fair
Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Elkhart, IN • 574.533.FAIR • www.4Hfair.org
July 19 The Great Train Robbery
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
July 19 & 26 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 19 Empire Anchor Days
Downtown Empire, MI • 231.947.1120 • www.leelanau.com/blog/empire-anchor-day/
July 19 Joffrey Midwest Workshop Showcase
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
July 19 Old Time Base Ball Match
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 19 Taste of Manitowish Waters
Lions Pavilion, Manitowish Waters, WI • 888.626.9877 • www.manitowishwaters.org
July 20-22 Christmas in July
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
July 20-26 Lenawee County Fair
Lenawee County Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.brooklynmi.com
July 20-26 LaPorte County Fair
LaPorte County Fairgrounds, Laporte, IN • 219.362.2647 • www.laportecountyfair.org
July 21-25 Champs Camp-Summer Camp
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
July 21-27 Mid-Summer in the Northwoods Blue Grass Show
Cozy Cove Tavern, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2166 • www.onemorebluegrassshow.com
July 24-27 Ridge Fest '08
Freedom Park, Chicago Ridge, IL • 708.425.7700 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
July 25-26 Explore the Crafts
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
July 25-27 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 25-27 Little Engine That Could
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
July 25-27 Christmas in July
Downtown Put-in-Bay, OH • 419.285.2022 • www.put-in-bay.com
July 26 Bee Beard Competition
Clovermead Bees and Honey Settlement, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada • 519.773.5503 www.clovermead.com
July 26 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
July 26 & August 8 Picnic in the Vineyard
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
July 26 Antique Fire Muster
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 989.652.3440 • www.frankenmuth.org
July 26 Hub City Days
Downtown Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
July 26 Old Fashion Farming Day
2 miles east of Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4986 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
July 26 Suttons Bay JazzFest
Marine Park, Suttons Bay, MI • 231.947.1120 • www.leelanau.com/jazzfest/
July 26 Traverse Bay Outdoor Art Fair
Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI • 231.947.1120 www.artcentertraversecity.com/page4936.htm
July 26-27 Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival
Michigan Fairgrounds, Midland, MI • 989.687.9001 • www.miantiquefestival.com
July 26-27 Annual Weyerhaeuser AuSable River Int’l Canoe Marathon
Starting in Grayling, ending in Oscoda, MI • 989.348.2921 • www.oscoda.com
July 26-27 Gagaguwon Traditional Pow Wow
Old Orchard Park, Oscoda, MI • 800.235.4625 • www.oscoda.com
July 28 Munger Firemen - USA Figure 8 Championship
Munger Festival Grounds, Munger, MI • 989.659.3471 • www.mungerpotatofest.com
July 29 Northville Grub Crawl
Downtown Northville, MI • 248.349.7640 • www.northville.org
July 29-August 3 Traverse Film Festival
Downtown Traverse City, MI • 231.392.1134 • www.traversecityfilmfest.org
July 29-August 5 Wood County Fair
Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green, OH • 419.352.0441 • www.woodcountyfair.org
July 31 Happy Birthday GRCM
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
July 31 Children’s Day
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
July 30-August 2 Harbor Days Festival
Various locations, Elk Rapids, MI • 800.626.7328 • www.elkrapidschamber.org
July 31-August 1-3 Pig Gig
Veterans Memorial Park, Bay City, MI • 989.684.8410 • www.piggig.com
August 2008
August 1 LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity Auction
Shipshewana Auction Barn, Shipshewana, IN • 260.463.8519 www.northernindianagetaways.com
August 1-2 Harbor Days Festival
Various locations, Elk Rapids, MI • 800.626.7328 • www.elkrapidschamber.org
August 1-2 Farm Fest
Grandpa Tiny’s Farm, Frankenmuth, MI • 989.652.6155 • www.frankenmuth.org
August 1-2 Lexington Fine Art Street Fair
Downtown, Lexington, MI • 810.359.5151 • www.lexingtonmichigan.org
August 1-2 Wilmington Art & Pottery Festival
Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH • 937.382.6442 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
August 1-3 Pig Gig
Veterans Memorial Park, Bay City, MI • 989.684.8410 • www.piggig.com
August 1-3 Cable Art & Craft Fair
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 877.798.4718 • www.telemarkresort.com
August 1-3 Summer Harvest Festival
Downtown Franklin Grove, IL • 815.456.3285 • www.franklingroveil.org
August 1-3 Celebration on the Pond
Downtown Morley, MI • 888.229.4386 • www.bigrapids.org
August 1-3 Traverse Film Festival
Downtown Traverse City, MI • 231.392.1134 • www.traversecityfilmfest.org
August 1-3 Horse Show by the Bay
6535 Bates Road Williamsburg, MI • 231.267.6127 • www.horseshowsbythebay.com
August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 2 Antique Festival
TradingPlace Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4129 • www.shipshewanafleamarket.com
August 2-3 Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
August 2-3 LHAEA Antique Tractor Show
Franklin Grove, IL • 815.456.3285 • www.franklingroveil.org
August 2-3 Suttons Bay Art Festival
Marina Park, Suttons Bay, MI • 231.947.1120 • www.leelanau.com
August 2, 10, 16, 23 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 3 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Ruthmere House Museum, Ruthmere, Elkhart, IN • 574.264.0330 • www.ruthmere.org
August 3-5 Celebrate Twins
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
August 3-9 Jackson County Fair
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Jackson, MI • 800.245.5282 • www.visitjacksonmi.com
August 5 Clown Band Concert/Corn Roast
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
August 7 Picnic in the Vineyard
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
August 7 Unity Christian Music Festival
Heritage Landing Park, Muskegon, MI • 800.585.3737 • www.unitymusicfestival.com
August 7-10 Crestwood Fest 2008
Caesar's Park, Crestwood, IL • 708.371.4800 • www.crestwoodrecreation.com
August 7-10 Northeast Indiana Steam & Gas Engine Show
LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange, IN • 260.463.3639 www.northernindianagetaways.com
August 8-9 Bourbon Summer Fest
Bourbon Activity Park, Bourbon, IN • 574.342.0389 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
August 8-9 Coopersville Summerfest
Various locations, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.9731 • www.coopersville.com
August 8-9 Middlebury Summer Festival
Downtown Middlebury, IN • 574.825.4300 • www.middleburyIn.com
August 8-10 Western Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
August 8-10 St. Johns Mint Festival
St. Johns City Park, St. Johns, MI • 989.224.7248 • www.clintoncountychamber.org
August 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 8-16 Summer Music Festival
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.299.3378 • www.frankenmuthfestivals.com
August 9 Leelanau Peninsula Wine & Food Festival
Haserot Park, Northport, MI • 231.947.1120
www.leelanau.com/blog/leelanau-wine-food-festival-northport/
August 9-10 Port Oneida Fair
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Maple City, MI • 231.947.1120 www.friendsofsleepingbear.org
August 10, 16, 23 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 10-16 Midland Count Fair
Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland, MI • 989.835.7901 • www.midlandfair.com
August 11-12 Skulls, Skins & More Weekend
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
August 11-15 Traditional Rug Hooking Exhibition
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
August 14 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
August 14-17 Buckley's Annual Old Engine Show
Reed Riverside Park, Downtown Mendon, MI • 269.496.7557 • www.buckleyoldengineshow.org
August 14-17 Great American Crossroads Festival
Downtown and various locations, Reed City, MI • 877.832.7332 • www.reedcitycrossroads.com
August 15 River 2 River Cruise Night
Downtown Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
August 15 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
August 15-17 Practice & Qualifying/Carfax 250 & 3M Performance 400
Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
August 15-17, 22-24 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 15-17Festa Italiana
Downtown London, Ontario, Canada • 519.963.0963 • www.festaitaliana.ca
August 15-17 Paul Bunyan Festival
Various locations, Oscoda, MI • 989.739.7322 • www.oscoda.com
August 16 Chalk Art Festival
Downtown, Green Lake, WI • 920.294.3231 or 800.253.7354 • www.visitgreenlake.com
August 16 Old Mill Festival
Greenfield Mills, Howe, IN • 260.367.2394 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
August 16 Wolf's Bird-Animal Swap Meet and Flea Market
Wolf's Swap Grounds, Kimmel, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
August 16 Family Sundown Safari
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
August 16 Full Moon Walk
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
August 16 Northport Airport Fly-In/Drive-In/Pancake Breakfast
Woolsey Airport, Northport, MI • 231.947.1120
www.leelanau.com/blog/woolsey-airport-fly-in-breakfast/
August 16, 23 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 16-17 Galesburg Heritage Days
Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.heritagedays.com
August 16-17 Harvest Fest
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.457.1296 • www.londontourism.ca
August 16-17 Lakefront Art Festival
Washington Park, Michigan City, IN • 219.874.4900 • www.lubeznikcenter.org
Aug 20-24 Will County Fair
Will County Fairgrounds, Peotone, IL • 708.258.9359 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
August 21 Down on the Farm
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
August 22-23 Key West Days at Put-in-Bay
Downtown Put-in-Bay, OH • 419.285.2832 • www.put-in-bay.com
August 22-24 DeTour Reef Light Keeper Weekends
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 22-24 National Toy Truck ’N Construction Show & Auction
Adam’s Mark Hotel (airport location) Indianapolis, IN • 800.533.8293 • www.toytrucker.com
August 22-24 East Coast Festival
Downtown London, Ontario, Canada • 519.495.4121 • www.coventmarket.com
August 22-24 Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Ski Hill and Chalet area, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon, MI 800.344.5355 • www.porkiesfestival.org
August 23 Barbershop Sing and Vintage Base Ball Game
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
August 23 DeTour Reef Lighthouse Tours
Reef Light Preservation Society, DeTour Village, MI • 906.493.6609 • www.drlps.com
August 23 Island of Blues Festival
Island Park, Elkhart, IN • 574.293.4469 • www.elcotheatre.com
August 23-24 Rust ‘n Dust – Tractor Show
Hanover/Heritage Park, Jackson, MI • 517.563.8927 • www.visitjacksonmi.com
August 23-24 David Rogers Days
David Rogers Memorial Park, LaGrange, IN • 260.854.2225 • www.davidrogersdays.org
August 23-24 Leon Gatorfest
Downtown Leon, near Sparta, WI • 608.269.4123 • www.bikesparta.com
August 24 Depot Days
Amboy Depot and downtown Amboy, IL • 815.857.3814 or 815.857.2324
www.depotdays.com
August 25 Farm to Table
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
August 26-September 1 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Various locations, Auburn, IN • 260.925.3600 • www.acdfestival.org
August 27 Woodcarvers Walk
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
August 27-September 1 Central Wisconsin State Fair
Fairgrounds, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
August 28-31 Tri-State Bluegrass Festival
Noble County Community Fairgrounds, Kendallville, IN • 260.432.4485 www.nccvb.org/calendar
August 28-September 1 Big Rapids Riverdays
Various locations, Big Rapids, MI • 888.229.4FUN • www.bigrapids.org
August 29 Downtown Cruise-In
Downtown Auburn, IN • 260.925.3600 • www.acdfestival.org
August 29-September 1 Hesston Steam & Power Show
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.872.5055 • www.hesston.org
August 29-September 1 Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Centennial Park, Plymouth, IN • 888.936.5020 • www.northernindianagetaways.com/calendar
August 30-31 Logging and Harvest Days
Historic White Pines Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
August 30-September 1 Ligonier Marshmallow Festival
Main Street, Ligonier, IN • 260.894.4159 • www.themarshmallowfestival.com
August 31-September 3 Hesston Steam & Power Show and Steam Fall Festival
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
August 31-September 3 Labor Day Weekend
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
September 2008
September 1 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Various locations, Auburn, IN • 260.925.3600 • www.acdfestival.org
September 1 Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival
Hemlock Park,downtown Big Rapids, MI • 231.796.7649 • www.bigrapids.org
September 1 Big Rapids Riverdays
Various locations, Big Rapids, MI • 888.229.4FUN • www.bigrapids.org
September 1 Hesston Steam & Power Show
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.872.5055 • www.hesston.org
September 1 Ligonier Marshmallow Festival
Main Street, Ligonier, IN • 260.894.4159 • www.themarshmallowfestival.com
September 1 Central Wisconsin State Fair
Fairgrounds, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
September 1 Paw Paw Car Show
Downtown Paw Paw, IL • 815.713.5547 or 815.251.4211 • www.encounterleecounty.com
September 1 Paw Paw Homecoming Day
Paw Paw, IL • 815.627.9331 • www.encounterleecounty.com
September 1 Paw Paw Tractor, Truck & Garden Tractor Pull
Paw Paw, IL • 815.713.5547 or 815.251.4211 • www.encounterleecounty.com
September 1 Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Centennial Park, Plymouth, IN • 888.936.5020 • www.northernindianagetaways.com/calendar
September 1 Extended Flea Market Days
State Road 5 South, Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4129 • www.shipshewanafleamarket.com
September 1-2 All You Can Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
World WarII Victory Musuem, Auburn, IN • 260.927.9144 • www.wwiivictory.org
September 1-3 Hesston Steam & Power Show and Steam Fall Festival
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
September 1-3 Flea Market
TradingPlace Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4129 • www.shipshewanafleamarket.com
September 1-7 National Stearman Fly-In Days
Galesburg Municipal Airport, Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
September 2 Concours d’Elegance
Kruse Foundation show grounds, Auburn, IN • 260.927.9144 • www.auburnconcours.com
September 4-7 Worth Days
Village of Worth Recreation Area, Worth, IL • 708.448.1181 • www.villageofworth.com or www.visitchicagosouthland.com
September 5-6 Storytelling Festival
Elkhart County Historical Museum, Bristol, IN • 574.206.8661 • www.bristolhills.net
September 5-6 Wheatland Music Festival
Wheatland Music Cabin, Remus, MI • 989.967.8879 • www.wheatlandmusic.org
September 5-7 World Championship Musky Classic
Manitowish Waters Community Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2657 www.discoverwisconsin.com
September 5-7 Indian Summer Festival
Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI • 414.604.1000 • www.indiansummer.org
September 5-7 Clinton County Corn Festival
Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, OH • 877.428.4748 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
September 5-14 Western Fair
Fairgrounds, London, Ontario, Canada • 800.619.4629 • www.westernfair.com
September 6 Honey Harvest Festival
Clovermead Bees and Honey Settlement, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada • 519.773.5503 www.clovermead.com
September 6 Art in the Park
Standish Park, Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
September 6 F.O.P. Car Show
Centennial Park, Plymouth IN • 574.936.4512 or 574.842.2191 www.northernindianagetaways.com
September 6 Butterfly & Bug Festival
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
September 6-7 Ligonier Stone's Trace Pioneer Festival
Main Street, Ligonier, IN • 260.894.4159 • www.themarshmallowfestival.com
September 6-7 Celebrate the Valley with CVSR and Hale Farm
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
September 7 Day of Honor
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
September 7 Grandparents’ Day
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
September 12-13 Cruise ‘N Car Show
Downtown, Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
September 12-13 Ben Biken BBQ Bash
Evans-Bossard Park, Sparta, WI • 608.269.4123 • www.benbikenbbq.com
September 12-14 Quilters Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
September 12-14 Chequamegon Fat Tire Bike Festival
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 715.798.3594 • www.cheqfattire.com
September 12-14 Victorian Festival
Downtown Northville, MI • 248.349.7640 • www.northville.org
September 12-14 Ohio Buckeye Draft Horse Association Show
Roberts Arena, Wilmington OH • 513.374.3727 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
September 13 Fall Foss Fest 08
American Legion, Albion, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
September 13 Fish & Chicken Dinner
Hoosier Air Museum, Auburn, IN • 260.927.0443 • www.hoosierairmuseum.org
September 13 Pigeon River Fest
Various locations, Mongo, IN • 260.367.2362 • www.pigeonriverfest.com
September 13 The Big Feed
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
September 13-14 Maple Fall Fest
Wildwood Park, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
September 13-14 Bonneyville Celebration - A Country Fair
Bonneyville Mill Park Museum Middlebury, IN • 574.535.6458 • www.elkhartcountyparks.org
September 14 Horse Power at the Zoo - Corvettes
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
September 15 Migratory Bird Day
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
September 19 Indian Summer Day
Town Square, Howe, IN • 260.562.3066 • www.backroads.org
September 19 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
September 19-20 Middlebury Fall Festival
Downtown Middlebury, IN • 574.825.4300 • www.middleburyin.com
September 19-21 Disc Golf TV Fall Golf Open
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 612.281.3192 • www.par72discgolf.com
September 19-21 Fall Festival Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
September 20 Chili & Salsa Taste-off
Downtown, Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 www.downtownmidland.com
September 20 Dipping in the Pond
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
September 20 Campfire Train
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
September 20 Antique Car Show
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
September 20-21 Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival
Downtown Cedarburg, WI • 888.242.9699 • www.cedarburg.org
September 20-21 Tim Dowling CLYC Invitational Regatta
Clark Lake Yacht Club, Clarklake, MI • 517.787.3673 • www.clarklakeyachtclub.org
September 20-21 Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk
Through Leelanau's vineyards, Traverse City, MI • 231.947.2214 • www.mytraversecity.com
September 20-21 Fall Cruz: Car Show
Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, OH • 937.382.4443 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
September 21 Lake Katherine's Monarch Butterfly Festival
Lake Katherine Nature Preserve, Palos Heights, IL • 708.361.1873 www.visitchicagosouthland.com
September 22-27 DeKalb County Free Fall Fair
DeKalb County Fair Grounds and Downtown Auburn, IN • 260.925.1834 • www.dekalbcvb.org
September 23-27 Apple Butter Making
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
September 26 Iron Floral Arranger ll
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
September 26-28 Fungi Workshop
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
September 27 Big Zoo Party
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
September 27 Cranberry Colorama
Community Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 888.626.9877 • www.manitowishwaters.org
September 27 Oktoberfest
St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington, OH • 937.382.1965
www.clintoncountyohio.com
September 27-28 River of Time Living History Encampment
Historical Museum, Bay City, MI • 989.893.5733 • www.bchsmuseum.org
September 27-28 Golden Days Harvest Festival
Downtown Green Lake, WI • 800.253.7354 • www.visitgreenlake.com
September 27-28 Heritage Days Festival
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
September 27-28 Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival
Fairgrounds, Midland, MI • 989.687.9001 • www.miantiquefestival.com
September 27-28 Queen City Cat Show
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 937.382.8100 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
September 28, 29-October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 The Famous Pumpkin Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
September 28-30 Halloween in the Park
Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA, Streetsboro, OH • 800.562.0804 or 330.650.2552 www.streetsborokoa.com
September 30-October 4 LaGrange Corn School
Downtown LaGrange, IN • 260.463.3740 or 260.463.7414 • www.backroads.org
October 2008
October 1-4 LaGrange Corn School
Downtown LaGrange, IN • 260.463.3740 or 260.463.7414 • www.backroads.org
October 2-5 Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
October 3-4 Ballroom Dancing Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
October 3-4 Autumn Days
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
October 3-4, 10-11, 17, 24, 31 The Haunted Midnight Lantern Ghost Tour
Snow Hill Country Club, New Vienna, OH • 937.987.2491 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 3-5 Scares & Screams Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
October 3-5 Northwoods Art Tour Vilas
Oneida, Iron and Langlade County Art Studios and Galleries, WI • 715.277.4224 www.northwoodsarttour.com
October 4 Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival
State Theatre, Bay City, MI • 989.893.0343 • www.hhmfest.com
October 4 Island Wine Festival
DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay, OH • 419.285.2022 • www.put-in-bay.com
October 4-5 All Aboard Trains
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
October 4-5 Knox County Scenic Drive
Knox County, Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
October 4-5 Scarecrow Festival
Standish Park, Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
October 4-5 Apple Festival of Kendallville
Noble County Fairground and downtown Kendallville, IN • 260.463.4371 www.kendallvilleapplefestival.org
October 4-5 Tour De AuSable Bike Race
Old Orchard Park & downtown, Oscoda, MI • 877.867.2632 • www.oscoda.com
October 4-5 & 11-12 Bergefurd's Fall Family Fun Festival
Farm on US Rt 68 & State Rt 350, Wilmington, OH • 877.428.4748 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 The Famous Pumpkin Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
October 9 Mannequin Night
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
October 9-11 Fall Crafters Fair
Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.7589 • www.shipshewana.com
October 10 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
October 10-11 Oktoberfest
Millennium Park, Northville, MI • 248.349.7640 • www.northville.org
October 10-11, 17, 24, 31 The Haunted Midnight Lantern Ghost Tour
Snow Hill Country Club, New Vienna, OH • 937.987.2491 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 11 Fall on the Farm
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
October 11 Autumn at the Wigwam
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
October 11-12 Knox County Scenic Drive
Knox County, Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
October 11-12 Island Oktoberfest
DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay, OH • 419.285.2022 • www.put-in-bay.com
October 11-12 Bergefurd's Fall Family Fun Festival
Farm on US Rt 68 & State Rt 350, Wilmington, OH • 877.428.4748 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 The Famous Pumpkin Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
October 17, 24, 31 The Haunted Midnight Lantern Ghost Tour
Snow Hill Country Club, New Vienna, OH • 937.987.2491 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 18 Halloween Folklore & Funfest
Wood County Historical Center & Museum, Bowling Green, OH • 419.352.0967 www.woodcountyhistory.org
October 18-19, 25-26 The Famous Pumpkin Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
October 18-19 & 25-26 Hesston Ghost Train
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
October 18-19 & 25-26 The Great Pumpkin Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
October 23 Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
October 23 Haunted Grounds
Converation Club House, Plymouth IN • 574.936.7255 • www.northernindianagetaways.com
October 23-24 Little Boo at the Zoo
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
October 23-25 Halloween Walk and Haunted Forest
Eckhart Park, Auburn, IN • 260.925.2997 • www.dekalbcvb.org
October 24-26 Red Hatters "Big Deal" Las Vegas Style
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
October 24 & 31 The Haunted Midnight Lantern Ghost Tour
Snow Hill Country Club, New Vienna, OH • 937.987.2491 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 25 Boo-Tanical Bash
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
October 25-26 Woodcarvers’ Show & Sale and Butchering Day
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
October 25-26 The Famous Pumpkin Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
October 25-26 Boo at the Zoo
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
October 25-26 Hesston Ghost Train
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.778.2783 • www.hesston.org
October 25-26 Pumpkin Path
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
October 26-27 Halloween Harvest Zoo Boo!
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
October 31 The Haunted Midnight Lantern Ghost Tour
Snow Hill Country Club, New Vienna, OH • 937.987.2491 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
October 31-November 2 Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show & Competition
Marshfield Middle School, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
November 2008
November 1-2 Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show & Competition
Marshfield Middle School, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 • www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
November 4 Mid-Michigan Gemcraft and Mineral Society
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
November 7 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
November 7-9 Just Crop It Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
November 8 & 15 Underground Railroad
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
November 11 Veteran’s Day Cellebration
WWII Victory Museum, Auburn, Indiana • 260.927.9144 • www.kacmuseum.org
November 14-15 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 937.372.5804 • www.somusicfest.com
November 14-16 Renaissance Faire
Old Bag Factory, Goshen, IN • 574.534.2502 • www.oldbagfactory.com
November 15 Underground Railroad
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
November 17, 23-24 & 26 Holiday’s at the Zoo
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
November 20-December 2 Festival of Trees
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 715.798.3594 • www.cheqfattire.com
November 22 Santa Parade
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.835.5862 • www.midlandcvb.org
November 23-24 & 26 Holiday’s at the Zoo
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
November 26 Holiday’s at the Zoo
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
November 28-December 28 Wonderland of Lights
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
November 28-December 31 WinterShow
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
November 29-30 Christmas Tree Adventure
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
December 2008
December 1-2 Festival of Trees
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 715.798.3594 • www.cheqfattire.com
December 1-28 Wonderland of Lights
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
December 1-31 WinterShow
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
December 2 Court House Lighting/Santa Arrival
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.9661 • www.midlandcvb.org
December 6 Breakfast with Santa
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
December 6 Northwoods Festivals of Trees
Manitowish Waters Community Center, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2700 www.koller.wislib.org
December 6-7 & 13-14 Santa’s Candy Cane Express
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.872.5055 • www.hesston.org
December 6-7, 13-14 Christmas Tree Adventure
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
December 6-21 Old Home Holiday Tour
Wood County Historical Center & Museum, Bowling Green, OH • 419.352.0967 www.woodcountyhistory.org
December 11-14 Candlelight Christmas
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
December 13 Breakfast with Santa
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
December 13 Animal Tracks and Trails
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
December 13-14 Santa’s Candy Cane Express
Hesston Steam Museum, LaPorte, IN • 219.872.5055 • www.hesston.org
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