Summertme's Best in Michigan
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Experience the beauty of fall in the Porcupine Mountains. When the leaves change, the Porcupine Mountains is where you want to be! Located on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Porcupine Mountains are home to the largest tract of old-growth hardwood forests west of the Adirondacks. |
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Are you looking for an aquatic adventure in Michigan? Well Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark is the place for you and your family vacation! At 88,000 square feet, Avalanche Bay is Michigan's BIGGEST indoor water park featuring slides, rides, kids pools, climbing walls, lazy river, and even a surf simulator. |
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 50,000 acres stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads, buildings or power lines. The centerpiece of the park, and the very reason for its existence, is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. |
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Wild Beauty on the Lake Superior Shore. Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. |
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With horseback, carriage, stagecoach, and hayrides to choose from, The Rockin' R is confident everybody will be able to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Northern Michigan. |
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Abraham's Carriage Service offer horse-drawn hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides, Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather permitting), Beautiful rural setting, . Open-We run all year long Monday through Sunday!. |
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Surfari Joe’s offers a year round, 20,000 square foot indoor waterpark! Surfari Joe’s features two extreme water slides for the adventurous, a lazy river without piranha for a relaxing float. |
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Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort boasts Michigan's highest lift-served peaks and some of the state's biggest vertical drops. With 34 runs, skiers and riders will enjoy the best advanced, intermediate, and novice ski runs in the state. As Michigan's closest up-north ski resort, you'll spend less time in the car and more time on the slopes. |
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Shanty Creek is a four-season resort featuring 72 holes of championship golf on four courses (Cedar River, The Legend, Schuss Mountain and Summit), 53 ski runs on two mountains (Schuss Mountain and Summit Mountain), 30km of cross-country skiing, a 6-lane alpine tubing park, winter sleigh rides, and Michigan’s most awarded terrain parks. |
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July 10 - 19, 2026 Oakland County Fair Join us for tons of fun! The Fair has remain a source of community it now serves as an educational opportunity, a connection with agriculture and family friendly entertainment. |
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Lewis Farm Market is a 700 acre farm in New Era, Michigan. Family owned and operated, with home grown produce, fruit orchards, market with gifts and goodies, and a bakery. Enjoy lots of activities for family fun from May through October each year … and a petting farm with a wide variety of animals and birds! |
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July 14-18, 2026 The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce presents Alpenfest ®. Expect five days of festivities including a parade, Skerbeck Family Carnival, kid's games and contests, pancake breakfast, ethnic food, stages with live entertainment and the World's Largest Coffee Break. This is a true community celebration! |
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July 13-18, 2026 Join us for 5 days of family fun including exciting carnival rides, live entertainment, tractor pulls, horse racing, plenty of good food, and let’s not forget all of the competitions and agricultural exhibits. The Eaton County Fair is a family tradition in Charlotte and should not be missed! |
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June 25-27, 2026 Charlotte Bluegrass Festival is Michigan’s premier bluegrass festival celebrates years of bluegrass tradition! The Charlotte Bluegrass Festival, in Charlotte, Michigan, is delighted to host an annual weekend of music with some of the biggest names in bluegrass. Something for everyone and all of it good! |
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July 18 -25, 2026 Started in 1852, the Barry County Fair moved from its location in downtown Hastings to our present site in 1990. |
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July 21 - 25, 2026 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. |
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July 16 - 25, 2026 The Ionia Free Fair in Ionia,Michigan is great family fun. |
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July 27 - August 1, 2026 The mission of the Ottawa County Fair is to bring youth, young families, and adults of all ages together for agricultural education, affordable family fun, and recreation within a safe and friendly atmosphere. |
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August 2-8, 2026 The Cass County Fair is a cherished tradition that brings the community together for a week of unforgettable fun, excitement, and family-friendly entertainment. Held in Cassopolis, Michigan, this fair offers something for everyone—from thrilling midway rides and live grandstand events to hands-on agricultural exhibits and delicious fair food. |
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August 3-8, 2026 The Ingham County Fair in Mason,Michigan is filled with wonderful memories and time spent with family and friends! The annual fair is a wonderful celebration of our heritage and the volunteers that have helped make the Fair what it is today! |
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August 9-15, 2026 The Branch County Fair, invites your cooperation in making this fair a worthwhile contribution to the rural life of Branch County. Its principal function is to encourage the work of the young people in Branch County. |
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The Kalamazoo Youth Fair in Kalamazoo,Michigan! |
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August 3-8, 2026 We strive to give our exhibitors an awesome experience that they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. And we truly enjoy bringing our visitors the chance to enjoy as many free, fun, and ag-educational, events that we can pack on our grounds for the week! |
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August 2 - 8, 2026 The Annual Tractor Show in Coopersville, Michigan Since 1999. All types of tractors will be on display with Oliver being the feature. Pedal Pull for kids on Wednesday at 10 am, tractor drive through town on Thursday night, and much more. |
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Second Saturday in August The Calhoun County Fair is Michigan’s Oldest Continuing Running Fair. First held in 1839, the Calhoun County Fair has continued to this day as one of Michigan’s foremost agricultural attractions. It is generally held the third full week of August. |
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August 17-22, 2026 The Berrien County Youth Fair in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is a fun-filled event that celebrates the creativity and hard work of local youth ages 5 to 20. It's a great place to see a variety of exhibits—everything from homemade crafts and baked goods to photography and woodworking. |
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August 24-29, 2026 Welcome to the Hudsonville Community Fair! The “Biggest Little Fair in Michigan” features great fair food, rides, livestock shows, still exhibits and the always popular grandstand events. Don’t miss the motorcross, truck & tractor pulls and all the fun the fair has offer. |
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September 20 - 26, 2026 The St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville,Michigan includes nightly Grandstand Events sure to excite the entire family. Don't miss it. |
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September 4 - 6, 2026 GrandCon features tabletop gaming in all its forms, including the creators behind them. We provide an atmosphere that will allow gamers to mingle and appreciate their shared interests. |
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June 27, 2026 Come on out and join the fun at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. The Mason Outdoor Expo in Mason, Michigan, is a can’t-miss event for anyone who loves the outdoors, motorsports, and community fun. |
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June 6-11, 2026 The Berlin Fair in Marne,Michigan is scheduled each year for the middle of June. The Berlin Fair has been providing the community an opportunity to showcase agricultural and craft products since 1855. Each year the fair provides an entertainment venue complete |
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JULY 6 - 11, 2026 The first Gladwin County Fair was held in 1909 in Gladwin. Many years passed with fair events being held until 1953 when funds were not generated to pay premiums on items exhibited. |
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July 14 - 18, 2026 Established in 1890 (incorporated in 1946), the Arenac County Fair has been offering fun and educational experiences for every age! |
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August 3 - 8, 2026 Enjoy amusement rides, entertainment, rodeos, derbies, tractor pulls and more at the annual Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair at the Isabella Fairgrounds in Mt Pleasant, Michigan. |
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July 27 - August 1, 2026 The Iosco County Fair in Hale,Michigan offers thrilling grandstand events, we will always have an array of free entertainment happening all throughout the fair. Some of these will be our wild and crazy Barnyard Olympics, Farmer John and The Barnyard Express Show, livestock/horse shows, livestock auction, music, games for all ages and more! |
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August 8–15, 2026 Each year the Cheboygan County Fair hosts over 25,000 guests from all over the region during an eight day period. This results in significant economic gains for the local economy and presents exceptional opportunities for both IR young and old to enjoy and participate in the magic a great county fair. |
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August 4-8, 2026 The Bay County Fair is a great place for the whole family. It features Livestock Exhibitions followed by a Sale, Horse Shows, Still Projects, Midway Fun, It is our aim and intent to build a fair that showcases the county's agriculture as well as being of interest to all county residents. |
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August 16 - 22, 2026 The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for years. Our 118 acres, 102,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, two indoor horse arenas, a grandstand that seats 3,800 people and a half-mile race track, bring in thousands of people from across the country every year for a range of events and activities. |
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August 4-8, 2026 The Alcona County Fair in Lincoln, Michigan, is a beloved annual event that brings together the community for a fun and memorable celebration of local culture and traditions. |
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July 13 - 18, 2026 The Mecosta County Free Fair in Big Rapids, Michigan, is a lively summer tradition that brings people of all ages together to celebrate community and agriculture. |
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July 20 - 25, 2026 The Muskegon County Fair Association strives to continue making improvements to the fairgrounds! Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who continue to sponsor our efforts to build a great facility in Muskegon County!! |
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July 27 - August 1, 2026 Join us for The Osceola County 4-H Fair in Evart, Michigan! |
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August 3 - 8, 2026 The Clare County fair is a family tradition for many. In addition to showcase our communities agricultural heritage we enjoy the midway and amazing entertainment. Please join us for this years fair. |
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August 8-15, 2026 The Newaygo County Agricultural Fair in Fremont,Michigan |
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August 9 - 15, 2026 The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is a summertime favorite that blends community pride with classic fair fun. Held every August, it’s a great place to experience the area’s agricultural roots through 4-H livestock exhibits, tasty local food, and nightly grandstand events like rodeos and tractor pulls. |
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August 11-15, 2026 Fairs in Mason County can be traced back to the 1870s. However the present location hosted it’s first fair in 1936. The fair was discontinued for five years during the height of the Great Depression, but in 1936 the Western Michigan Fair Association was formed. |
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August 16-22, 2026 The Northern District Fair in Cadillac,Michigan |
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The natural beauty of Michigan’s grandest river mingled with its downtown atmosphere is spectacular. Now is the chance to observe its natural beauty the same way Michigan’s founding pioneers did. |
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AAA Canoe & Kayak Rentals is the Rockford area's finest full service provider of canoe, kayak and tube float trips on the scenic Rogue River for 37 years. Whether a beginner or an experienced paddler, the Rogue River offers a relaxing and leisurely adventure. |
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Welcome to Troutmoor, Inc. and the Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company. The Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company is located minutes north of Grand Rapids in Rockford, Michigan. |





















































