
Sunset Beach Bonfires in Ludington
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
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The Traverse City area bursts at the seams each summer when the National Cherry Festival occurs. The festival includes air shows, concerts, parades, kids activities, arts/crafts show, fireworks, and more.
The Grand Traverse region is well-known for its world-record tart cherry harvest and those visiting the festival can find cherries made into all kinds of food products.
Scroll down to see attractions that are held over multiple days.
Traverse City is perhaps the most beautiful region of Michigan, where thousands from around the country come to vacation. Read the stories below or go to the Grand Traverse County destination page.
Sugar sand beaches along Lake Michigan, outdoor activities, an energetic downtown and many wineries make Traverse City the place to be
Festivals and events celebrating many aspects of life are scheduled throughout the year in the Grand Traverse County area.
Take one of the most scenic drives in the nation as you travel across M-22 in West Michigan. A long winding road of adventure awaits!
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.
Visit the Old Mission Peninsula, situated between the west arm and east arm of Grand Traverse Bay.
National Cherry Festival Committee
521 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-4230
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August on Blair Townhall Road, Traverse City. It was established in 1908.
Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.
The harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater.
This service is provided to area residents each August in cooperation with the Michigan Water Stewardship Clean Sweep Program.
Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That’s very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
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.
Pentwater Homecoming is a summer celebration with numerous activities for the entire family including fireworks, concerts and more!
Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.
West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
A magnificent display of color; the Northern Lights can be viewed at the right time of year at the right place in West Michigan!
West Shore Community College in Scottville offers classes, the West Shore Ice Arena, and a complete recreation center.
Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.
The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.