
The Annual Irons Flea Roast & Ox Market is June 25th-28th
Irons Flea Roast and Ox Market features amusement rides, music, tournaments, kids games, food tent, ox market, parade and fireworks.
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The Christmas season is the season to shop, and your local merchants are ready for the holidays with great gift ideas and specials aimed to save you money. The stores put you in a festive mood with their colorful decorations and seasonal music. You’ll find gifts for everyone on your list and unique items you can’t get at the mall. And keeping dollars locally helps your neighbors and the community.
In addition to the store-shopping opportunities, there are numerous Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall where you can find handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.

Irons Flea Roast and Ox Market features amusement rides, music, tournaments, kids games, food tent, ox market, parade and fireworks.

The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.

The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.

The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.

Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.

The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival is held at Dickson Township Park, Brethren, the third Saturday in June.

West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.

The National Asparagus Festival is held in early June in Hart and Shelby, Michigan. The event includes a parade, pageant, and more.

Ludington’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament’s location is premium. Hoops are placed in Stearns Park, with Lake Michigan just steps away.

Celebrate all things Ludington at Love Ludington Weekend including a street party, art walk, boat blessing, car show, and more!

The historical Vogue Theatre in Manistee, renovated as a modern-day movie theater, shows current movies, classic films, and family movies.

Scottville Riverside Park, along the Pere Marquette River, has over 50 modern sites and is popular for camping and fishing.

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.

Along the Lake Michigan shoreline between Ludington and Manistee, you’ll find natural splendor- the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness area.

The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.

Agriculture plays a large role in the economics of Mason County. Take this self-guided tour to learn about agriculture in Mason County.