Kalamazoo Michigan is Michigan Life's Region 3

Enjoy Summertime in the Kalamazoo Region

Michigan Life's Region 3 Kalamazoo Area is the Getaway to Michigan including Berrien County, Cass County, Kalamazoo County, St Joseph County, and VanBuren County Michigan.

Region 3 Kalamazoo Area of Michigan

Michigan Life's Region 3 Kalamazoo Area

Many traveling to Michigan from the Chicago area consider Kalamazoo Region the Getaway to Michigan. Like most Michigan cities you will enjoy the friendly easy-going attitude with all of the attractions of a large city. Kalamazoo offers a vibrant Art-Deco downtown with quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment. Kalamazoo is bursting with unique attractions and adventures that will keep you returning year after year.

Michigan Life's Region 3 Kalamazoo Area including Berrien County, Cass County, Kalamazoo County, St Joseph County, and VanBuren County Michigan.

What to See and Do in Region 3 -Kalamazoo Area

The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33.5 mile long linear multi-use trail that links Kalamazoo a major southwest Michigan city to South Haven a Lake Michigan resort area. The trail starts in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.

Our family has grown and vinified grapes for over 25 years. Our passion is evolving our family's legacy with a reverance to tradition, the desire to explore new ideas, and the "Free Run" to find our own style of winemaking.

If you haven't tried wine made without the use of chemicals you haven't tried wine with true fruit taste and aroma. Imagine the taste and aroma of the fresh fruit, then you are close to what our wines smell and taste like.

Experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by visiting Michigan's most distinguished institution of maritime research, preservation and education.

We do our tastings a little different. Our wines are served by the flight and each wine is paired with either gourmet chocolate or cheese. We have lots of seating indoors and outdoors overlooking the lake and vineyards for you to enjoy this unique experience!

Stop in to the Public House to taste 5 vintages of our Dry Riesling throughout the month of April. Cost is $25 and includes a pairing of meats & cheeses. The wines will be available for sale in limited quantities.

June 16-17, 2023

The Annual Harborfest - A celebration of Southwestern Michigan's unique maritime history! This annual summer celebration is packed with free family fun. From top-notch free nightly entertainment along the waterfront to action-packed dragon boat races.

Retail Farm Market & U-Pick, Ready to take away fresh fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, cider, jams, honey and pies at the retail location - 6405 109th Ave. at 64th St. 3 miles eat of I-196 exit 26 just north of South Haven. U-pick sweet and sour cherries, peaches, plums, apples and pumpkins in season.

The Tabor Hill Difference ... Lake Michigan Shore’s Wine Country is one of the finest wine-producing areas in the world. The climate and site, like those of France and Germany, are perfect, with cool temperate breezes, sandy clay soil and one of the highest vineyard sites in the Midwest.

July - September

The Bocock’s and extended family have been in the blueberry business for over 35 years and are dedicated to growing healthy families, and making memories worth repeating. Bumbleberry Acres is family owned and located near the shores of Lake Michigan, in beautiful South Haven.

Dutch Farm Market and Orchard, just north of South Haven, Michigan. Discover where the world renowned Red Haven Peach and all other Haven varieties of peaches were born. Also, choose from our wide variety of mouth-watering apples from McIntosh to Rome.

Welcome to Warner Vineyards
Nestled along the Lake Michigan Shore appellation, and founded in 1938,
Warner Vineyards is one of Michigan’s oldest wineries. Our wines have
been served at the White House and 2 Super Bowls. As the 3rd generation
of Warners’, we look forward to welcoming you to one of our tasting rooms

The Henderson Castle is a registered National Historical Monument of the USA. Discover the architecture, the antics, delicious French-style cuisine with an American Flavor, or have your wedding here. The era of 1895.

At McIntosh Orchards our family strives to provide your family with an enjoyable family outing, where you can build your annual traditions. Weather it is with our fresh apple cider from our own mill, or hand picking the fruits for your pies from our orchard.

Sandy and Dave Miller love the State of Michigan and have made a commitment to spend their time and effort here to produce world class wines for all to enjoy. Dave grew up in and around South Bend, Indiana where he learned to love the great outdoors and the natural world that surrounds us.

July 15 - 21, 2024

A county fair of one type or another in Van Buren County can trace its beginnings back more than 150 years. Although it was not known as a county fair, the first mention of a fair came during the summer of 1851 when the Van Buren Agricultural Society was formed. Jay R. Monroe served as its president.

At Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm, we provide a beautiful selection of both U-Cut and Pre-Cut Christmas trees, hundreds of ornaments and an experience the whole family will love.

Tractor rides and Horse-drawn wagon rides are available on certain dates - check website for details.

Don and Eleanor Iott, both retired educators, own and operate Nottawa Fruit Farm. Although "Farming" in the Nottawa area can be traced back several generations on Eleanor's side, the retail business was begun with the planting of one-half acre of strawberries and then selling them from a card table in their front yard.

2024 Dates: TBA

The Cass County Fair in Cassopolis,Michigan

Fairgrounds are located at:
590 North O'Keefe Street, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031.

The Outer Lighthouse is a round, cast-iron plate 35-foot tall tower topped by a round watch room and 10-sided lantern room and located on Lake Michigan, on the north breakwater at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. There is also a St. Joseph North Pier Inner Lighthouse in the middle of the North Pier.

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