Welcome to Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches for great boating and swimming, camping, and family fun.
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Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.
With its beautiful location along Lake Michigan, Pentwater attracts thousands of visitors every summer. Special summer events include Farmer’s Markets, Pentwater Civic Band Concerts, July 4th fireworks, and Pentwater Homecoming.
This two-day event is sponsored by the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce and features over 100 vendors. It runs Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Find handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind antiques, even demonstrations of a special skill or art. The festive weekend includes live music on the Green.
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This event is a juried, high-traffic arts and crafts fair, which has had an excellent reputation for high quality since 1964. The Pentwater Junior Women’s Club is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting civic involvement and supporting the Pentwater community. The Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair and Silent Auction are the only fundraising events sponsored by the organization. Funds are distributed to local entities and projects for community improvement, education, arts, and other worthwhile causes.
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Sponsored by the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce, this event includes over 100 vendors providing handmade crafts, antiques, a special skill or art, or a skilled trade. The festive weekend includes live music on the Green. Hours are 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.
To register, click here.
This small village creates memories for you and your family that won’t soon be forgotten.
Read the stories below or go to the Pentwater destination page.
Welcome to Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches for great boating and swimming, camping, and family fun.
Pentwaer fishing reports for Pentwater Lake and Lake Michigan are provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The North and South Pierhead Lights are located in Pentwater along Lake Michigan and are rare pier range light systems along the Great Lakes.
Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
The village of Pentwater, Michigan has beautiful beaches and fun shops to explore. They also host many festivals and events all year.
The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.
The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!
Along the Lake Michigan shoreline between Ludington and Manistee, you’ll find natural splendor- the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness area.
West Shore Community College in Scottville offers classes, the West Shore Ice Arena, and a complete recreation center.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.