The Annual Frankfort Summer Craft Fair is June 20th
The Frankfort-Elberta area is host to several arts and crafts fairs through the summer months as well as a holiday fair in late November.
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The annual plant sale at Bell Park will offer a diverse range of plants for sale, with all proceeds supporting the Garden Club of Pentwater.
This fall plant sale is a highly anticipated event in the community. All extra perennials from our members will be available for purchase at the sale. Local greenhouses and garden centers have generously donated plants and garden tools for the White Elephant section of the sale. This year, the sale will be held at the United Methodist Church- 5810 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington.
This sale offers great deals on the following:
Planting a tree can be very beneficial to the health of the environment. Earth Day and Arbor Day at the end of April is a great time to plant trees, being the first opportunity where the ground is usually warm enough to plant.
Pick up Days:
Friday, April 24th, 2026 from 2-6pm & Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 9am-12pm at the Mason County Fairgrounds- 5302 US-10, Ludington
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 10am-12pm at Wenger Pavilion behind Jones Ice Cream- 858 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
For more information or to order online, visit mason-lakeconservation.org.
This online sale typically takes place in March/April. Orders maybe placed through for Plant by Number Garden & Single Species flats plus individual Quart & Gallon plants. For more info, visit affew.org.
Native plants are great for any landscape and are highly tolerant to year-round weather conditions in Michigan. They are also more resistant to pests, disease and drought.
Pick up Day:
Mid June at the U-Dig It Community Garden- 5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington
This sale typically includes Conifer seedlings, Conifer transplants, Deciduous trees & shrubs, fruit trees, berries, grapes, dune grass, planting supplies, and additional items.
Orders may be placed online or order forms printed at oceanaconservation.org. Printed order forms should be mailed to 1064 Industrial Park Dr., Shelby, MI, 49455.
Pick up Day:
April 2027 at the Oceana County Fairgrounds- 1025 S. State St., Hart
Dune grass is commonly used for erosion control in dune stabilization or in areas with sandy, dry soils. Many homeowners appreciate dune grass for its low-maintenance qualities—it doesn’t need mowing, and once established, it requires no irrigation or fertilizer, as it is a hardy native plant.
Pick up Day:
April 2027 at the Oceana County Fairgrounds- 1025 S. State St., Hart
For more info, visit oceanaconservation.org.
Flowers for the sale are being provided by Weesies with proceeds supporting the Crane Haven Cancer Wellness Center. The sale will take place outside the Medical Office Building lobby at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital- 1 N. Atkinson Drive.
Plants will be sold on a first come, first serve basis from 9am-2pm. Plants provided by Weesies Brothers Farms. Cash, check, and card payments will be accepted. Newaygo County Fairgrounds- 815 S. Stewart Ave., Fremont.
The Friends of the Shelby Library hold this sale every year to benefit their organization. Donations of plants, garden tools, yard art, pots, birdhouses, and more can be dropped off at the Shelby Area District Library during open hours the week prior. The event is held from 8:30-10:30am on the lawn of the Shelby Area District Library- 189 Maple St., Shelby.
Oceola-Lake & Mecosta Conservation Districts Fall sale includes a variety of conifer seedlings and transplants, as well as books and other conservation products.
Visit mecostacd.org to place your order.
Hosted by the Mason County Garden Club from 10am-1pm, this event invites all members of the community to participate. Annuals, perennials, bulbs, corms, shrubs, trees, and houseplants will be accepted. All plants should be potted and properly labeled with any helpful growing information. If you’re unable to bring plants, please consider making a donation to the club for plants you’d like to add to your garden. Additionally, there will be a White Elephant sale. Rotary Park, corner of Ludington Avenue & Lewis Street, Ludington.
The Frankfort-Elberta area is host to several arts and crafts fairs through the summer months as well as a holiday fair in late November.
Irons Flea Roast and Ox Market features amusement rides, music, tournaments, kids games, food tent, ox market, parade and fireworks.
The Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival is held at Dickson Township Park, Brethren, the third Saturday in June.
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
The Pere Marquette River area is rich with wildlife, offering great outdoors hunting and fishing opportunities.
The historical Vogue Theatre in Manistee, renovated as a modern-day movie theater, shows current movies, classic films, and family movies.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
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 numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!