Festivals and Events - West Michigan Guides

Winter in Oceana County

Though it can be chilly, winter in West Michigan has much to offer like snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

The popular tourist town of Ludington, Michigan will celebrate its 150th birthday (sesquicentennial) in 2023. Many events will be included.

The annual Hart Winterfest includes fun activities like a broomball tournament, soup walk, ice fishing tournament, and more.

To assist with your spring cleaning, areas of Mason County offer a Spring Cleanup day, so you and your family can tidy up!

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

Downtown Traverse City bustles with party goers for the annual CherryT Ball Drop held on New Year’s Eve drawing between 8,000-12,000 people.

The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August on Blair Townhall Road, Traverse City. It was established in 1908.

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

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

This nationally renowned festival includes eight days of air shows, concerts, parades, food tastings, arts/crafts show, and fireworks.