Summer
Let the Summer Festivals and County Fairs begin, Summer time in Michigan includes a lot of beach time.
August 8 - 12, 2023
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.
July 3 - 8, 2023
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
July 8, 2023
Come on out and join the fun at the Ingham County Fairgrounds
August 21-26, 2023
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.
August 13-19 2023
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.
August 8-12, 2023
The Alcona County Fair in Lincoln, Michigan featuring: Animal Shows & Carnival Rides
August 14-19, 2023
The Northern District Fair in Cadillac,Michigan
August 8-12, 2023
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.
August 5 - 12, 2023
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.
July 24 - 29, 2023
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!
July 18 - 22, 2023
Established in 1890 (incorporated in 1946), the Arenac County Fair has been offering fun and educational experiences for every age!
2023 Dates: TBA
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.
The Grand Rapids Comic Con - Comic and popular arts convention.
May 4 - 12, 2024
Visitors from all over the world come to see millions of tulips in parks, gardens and tulip lanes. The festival hosts 3 parades, music and variety shows, concerts, dinner theatre and over 1,100 authentically costumed Dutch dancers.
July 9 - 13, 2024
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!
The Detroit Zoo is open 362 days a year
closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Animal Feedings/Demonstrations
In order to encourage natural behavior, feeding and socialization activities occur throughout the day. This is called "animal enrichment". View our enrichment schedule on the "Today at the Zoo" page.
Detroit Institute of Arts is among the top 10 museums in the country, offering over 100 galleries with art from ancient to modern times. Among the renowned works are French Impressionist, German Expressionist, American and Flemish paintings.
Local. Award winning. Wines. Michigan winery and vineyard using only local grapes and other fruits. "Pure Michigan" at its best.
Villa Mari founder Marty Lagina made the (some would say) crazy choice to grow grapes that shouldn't grow in Michigan, with the belief that he could produce world class wines that otherwise couldn't be made here. So, true to his Italian heritage, he planted exotic varieties like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and others.
Peninsula Cellars is a family run winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City, Michigan. The region lies along the 45th parallel, halfway between the north pole and the equator. This gives the region its distinct micro-climate, that makes it perfect for growing high quality wine grapes.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.
Our Winery and our very first Tasting Room, Au Gres is our home, our heart and our hideout. A comfortable, relaxed setting in the quaint town center of Au Gres, our doors are open to the adventure enthusiast!
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Special Hours By Appointment
Step back in time into the historic landmark and restored turn-of-the-century building that houses both a Modern Craft Winery Tasty Room and The Silver Lining Boutique. You’ll be telling your friends about your Taste Adventure here!
Northern Sun Winery is a destination on to itself. Our vineyard is nestled in the fields of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, five miles from Lake Michigan and just outside the historic town of Escanaba.
