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Gallery Stroll in Pentwater
Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.
Photo by Northwestern Michigan Fair
The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August. It was established in 1908 and has been held at its current location at 3606 Blair Town Hall Rd., Traverse City, since 1975. The fair continues to follow its original purpose of celebrating area agriculture and youth programs.
Gates are open from 8am-11pm, Livestock Barns are open from 10am–10pm, Exhibit Building is open from 10am–10pm (Mon-Sat), Midway is open Mon-Sat (see below for times)
Northwestern Michigan Fair Board
3606 Blair Townhall Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 943-4150
Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.
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Pentwater Homecoming is a summer celebration with numerous activities for the entire family including fireworks, concerts and more!
Each July, Baldwin comes alive with the Baldwin Troutarama which include an entertainment tent, midway, concerts, and more.
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.
Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Visit the new Value of Sports Museum located at Historic White Pine Village just a short drive from Ludington.
Various farm markets around Traverse City offer a bounty of the best-tasting produce around, with many open from May until early fall.
The Manistee Riverwalk follows the Manistee River from Jones Street, under the US-31 bridge, behind downtown, and ends at First Street beach.
The Michigan Audubon Society Lake Bluff Center overlooks Lake Michigan near Manistee and features wildlife and a bird sanctuary.
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
A magnificent display of color; the Northern Lights can be viewed at the right time of year at the right place in West Michigan!