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Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
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In celebration of Oceana County’s most famous crop–the National Asparagus Festival of Oceana County is an annual event, held in mid-June in Hart and Shelby. Asparagus was first cultivated in Greece, and is derived from the Greek word meaning “stalk” or “shoot.”
Asparagus is perhaps a lesser-known vegetable than broccoli or carrots, but its nutritional value is one of the highest. It is a good source of folic acid, potassium, and fiber, contains no fat or cholesterol and has less than 5 calories per spear.
Fresh asparagus can be steamed or boiled for 5-8 minutes, so preparation is fast and easy. There are also many delicious recipes that include asparagus as an ingredient.
Only California and Washington produce more asparagus than Michigan.
National Asparagus Festival Board of Directors
16 S. State St., Hart, MI 49431
231-861-8110
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
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.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
Various farm markets around Traverse City offer a bounty of the best-tasting produce around, with many open from May until early fall.
A magnificent display of color; the Northern Lights can be viewed at the right time of year at the right place in West Michigan!
Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes has miles of sand trails and hills, where hikers are rewarded at the end with spectacular views of Lake Michigan.
Pere Marquette River, with it’s moderately fast current and clear water, is an extremely popular river for canoeists and kayakers.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.