Grand Traverse Lighthouse
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.
Photo by Todd & Brad Reed Photography
(Scroll down for upcoming festivals and events.)
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
The harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Each August, the "Two Lake Town" of Onekama near Manistee hosts it's annual Onekama Days celebration with fun for the whole family.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
The Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival is held each August at Ludington's Rotary Park to benefit the United Way of Michigan.
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.
Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That's very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.
The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.
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.
August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).
Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
Pentwater Homecoming is a summer celebration with numerous activities for the entire family including fireworks, concerts and more!
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
The Manistee County Fair happens each August at the Onekama Fairgrounds along Portage Lake on M-22 with rides, food, entertainment, and more!
The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August on Blair Townhall Road, Traverse City. It was established in 1908.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
Summer’s coming to an end, so save some money while shopping during downtown Pentwater’s Sidewalk Sale Days!
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
This service is provided to area residents each August in cooperation with the Michigan Water Stewardship Clean Sweep Program.
We will be adding March events as they are announced. Please check back soon.
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.
Visit the Old Mission Peninsula, situated between the west arm and east arm of Grand Traverse Bay.
Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.