
Good Cheer is Found in West Michigan During the Holiday Season
Enjoy the happiest of holidays in West Michigan! From Manistee to Ludington and every city in-between, there is holiday cheer all around!
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One of the best things about Northern Michigan is the fresh goodness of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Various farm markets around the region offer a bounty of the best-
tasting produce around. Shopping for fresh produce is convenient, with many of the local
farm markets open from May until September or October.
Located in Downtown Traverse City between Grand Traverse Bay and the Boardman River. The market is typically open 7:30am-12pm on Saturdays from early May-late October AND 8am-12pm on Wednesdays from early June-late October. Apply by clicking here.
Located between Cottageview Drive and Red Drive at Grand Traverse Commons. The indoor market ise open from early November to late April from 10am-2pm on Saturdays. The outdoor market is typically open from 1-5pm on Mondays, from early June to early October. Both are located on Cottageview Drive, near Trattoria Stella in the Village. Call or text Diana at (231) 620-3585 to register.
Located at the corner of M-31 and M-137 in Interlochen, the Farmer Market & Arts and Crafts Show generally runs from 9am-2pm on Sundays from early May until late October. For more information, call (231) 970-1340.

Enjoy the happiest of holidays in West Michigan! From Manistee to Ludington and every city in-between, there is holiday cheer all around!

Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.

The Annual Show of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club is held the first weekend of August at Scottville’s Riverside Park.

West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.

The spring/fall runs of steelhead and salmon, the resident brown trout and “brookies” make the PM River extremely popular for fishing.

Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.

The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.

The park remains open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, activities to give those who love winter something fun to look forward to!

There’s so much to do in Silver Lake! From hitting the dunes to camping out at the state park — it’s an outdoor adventure for everyone.

Winter in Manistee County includes great outdoor activities like skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, ice skating, and more.

Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.