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Top Events in Silver Lake/Mears
Silver Lake/Mears boast access to both Silver Lake and Lake Michigan and the 107′ Little Sable Point Lighthouse is located in the Silver Lake State Park. Rolling sand dunes, camping, hiking, fishing, and acres of forest make this park a vacation paradise. There are also many great festivals and events to enjoy.
Here we’ve condensed the most popular annual happenings, so you can see at a glance which time of year you may want to visit our wonderful area. Welcome to Silver Lake!
Silver Lake Jeep Invasion
Join in the creative atmosphere of the Silver Lake Jeep Invasion to experience the Off Road Trails, Jeep Car Shows, National Vendor Show Events, Trail Rides, live music, raffles, awards, and more.
Fireworks
The Silver Lake area has their Independence Day fireworks display at dusk over the sand dunes. Referred to as “Thunder over the Dunes,” it’s a great way to cap off the July 4th holiday.
Apple & BBQ Festival
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival includes Amateur & KCBS Professional Competition, Craft Show, Classic Auto & ORV Show, Beer Tent, live entertainment, and food vendors.
Summer Music
In addition to live music held at Silver Lake establishments like Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar and Val-Du-Lakes, Silver Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy live music throughout the summer.
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West Michigan Activities & Attractions
Lake Michigan Water Temperatures
Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.
North Country Trail
Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Manistee’s Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
The Michigan Audubon Society Lake Bluff Center overlooks Lake Michigan near Manistee and features wildlife and a bird sanctuary.
Mason County Agricultural Trail
Agriculture plays a large role in the economics of Mason County. Take this self-guided tour to learn about agriculture in Mason County.
Winter in Manistee County
Winter in Manistee County includes great outdoor activities like skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, ice skating, and more.
Farmers Markets in the Traverse City Area
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail
The Hart-Montague Bike Trail consists of 22.5 miles of paved paths for biking, snowmobiling, skating and more!
Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry
Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee
The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is a cultural center in West Michigan and plays an integral part in Manistee’s history.
Point Betsie Lighthouse in Frankfort
Standing tall and proud along the shores of Lake Michigan, Point Betsie marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage.