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Spring & Early Summer, 2010

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April, May, June2010

April 16-17

Frankenmuth - Bringin' Back the 80's
Website: http://www.80sfest.org/

Retro Fun Friday & Satrday. Thriller Dance-A-Long, Live Rock bands, get your hair done 80's style , DJ's, Videos, Free Massages & More.

April 30 - May 2

Blossomtime Festival, St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
Event Info: 269-926-7397
• Website: http://www.blossomtimefestival.org/

24 communities celebrating spring! Grand floral parades on the first Saturday in May. Outdoor concerts and more.

May 1-2 Green Street Fair, Plymouth, MI
Event Info: 800-968-9333 • Website:
http://www.greenstreetfair.com/

Blends artisons, entertainers, workshops and speakers in a friendly and familty-oriented outdoor environment. Plenty of green, organic and eco-friends products and services.
May 1-8 TULIP TIME FESTIVAL, Holland, MI
Event Info: 800-822-2770 • Website:
http://www.tuliptime.com/

Celebrating over 80 years of culture. Featuring 6 miles of tulp lanes, 3 parades, costumed Dutch Dancers, concersts, arts and craft fair, concerts, firewords, & more. A beautiful celebration!
May 7-8 Jackson Storyfest, Jackson, MI
Event Info: 517-499-2290 • Website:
http://www.jacksonstoryfest.org/

An arts and cultural celebration for the family, brining awarenes of storytelling in the home, school and community.
May 13-16 Morel Mushroom Festival, Boyne City, MI
Event Info: 231-582-6222
• Website: http://www.jacksonstoryfest.org/

Boyne City, on the shores of Lake Charlvoix, will celebrate the 50th Morel Mushroom Festival! Outdoor enthusiasts and gourmet food lovers enjoy Friday night concerts, cooking and samples of morel dishes, wine tasking. Expert chefs demonstrating cooking. Seminars, carnial, mushroom hunt, arts and crafts and much more.
May 14-16

Railroad Days, Durand, MI
Event Info: 989-288-4080 • Website: http://www.durandrailroaddays.com/

Enjoy Michigan's historic railroad musseum! Model railroad and collecbile show, arts and crafts, parade and carnival. Fun for the whole family!

May 15 Romeo Historical - Victorian Days, Romeo Michigan
Event Info: 586-752-4111 • Website: http://www.romeohistoricalsociety.org/

Romeo's well-preserved architecture creates the perfect setting for the Romeo Vicorian Festival. Day's festivities include a play, a unique "Hammer-in" of expert craftsman at Clyde Craig Blacksmith Museum, Model T's, arts, Civil War re-enactors, children's games, stick horse parade, free antique trolly and carriage rides. Come dresse din Victorian style and enjoy the "Promenade Down Main Street"
May 16-17

Fine Art at the Village, Rochester Hills, MI
Event Info: 248-689-8734• Website: http://www.fineartatthevillage.com

Will be held on the NE corner of Walton & Adam. An oudoor art gallery featured juried show of the country's finest artits. Free strolling entertainment, free parking, free admission.

May 22-23 East Lansing Art Festival, East Lansing, Michigan
Event Info: 517-319-6804

The streets of downtown East Lansing will come alive at the 47th Annual East Lansing Art Festival. A showcase of the highest quality fine art and fine craft event. Fun-filled weekend feataurs an art exhibition and marketplace, free live music on two outdoor states, interactive performances, free hands-oon art activites for children.
May 22-23 MSU Spring Arts & Crafts Shows
Event Info: 517-355-3354

At the MSU Union, corner of Grand River Ave. & Abbott Rd. One of the largest spring arts & crafts shows in the state. Admission free.
May 27-31

Sumpter County Fest, Belleville, MI
Event Info: 734-461-6201

Memorial weekend! Carnival, rodeo, demolition derty, arts and crafts, parade, firewords, live music, bingo, blackjack & more!

May 28-31 St. Mary's Polis Country Fair, Orchard Lake, MI
Event Info: 248-706-6775 • Website:
http://www.stmaryspolishcountryfair.com/

Fun for all ages. Includes carnival rides, games, live bands, Kidzone crafts and activities, gian Vegas tent, food and beverages featuring, of course, Polish cuisine! On the groudns of Orchard Lake St. Mary's School.
   
   

June 2010

June 3-5 Dionysos Gree Festival, Kalamazoo, MI
Event Info: 248-706-6775 • Website:
http://www.kalamazoogreekfest.com/

Opa! What do greeks do to celebrate summer? Come find out in Kalamazoo. Food, dancing, joy!
June 3-6

Mancelona Bass Festival, Mancelona, MI
Event Info: 231-586-8331 • Website:
http://www.mancelonabassfest.org/

Parades, carnival, flea market, arts and craft show. The entire family will enjoy the BBQ, fishing tournament, fireworks, live entertainment

June 3-6 Curwood Festival, Owosso, MI
Event Info: 989-723-2161 •Websie:
http://www.curwoodfestival.com/

Festival honoring the late author and convservationist, James Oliver Curwoods. Canoe raft races, hackey sack tournament, duck race, beer, wine & cheeese tasting, carnival. Four stages with live entertainment. Curwood Idol Talent Content. Arts and crafts. petting zoo and more.
June 4-6

Carson City Frontier Days, Carson City, MI
Event Info: 989-584-2010 • Website http://www.carsoncityfrontierdays.com/

Arts & crafts, outdoor movie, grand parade, buckaroo parade, talent showcase, community picnic, car show and Hot Air Baloon Compeition.

June 9-13

Flushing's Summer Fest, Flushing, MI
Event Info: 810-659-4141

Cruise back to the good old days and relive the music of bygone days. Kick-off with parade.

June 10-13

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival, Frankenmuth, MI
Event Info: 800-386-3378

*WILLKOMMEN!" to the 52nd annaual fest. Voted "Top 5 Festivals in the State of Michigan" by AAA's Michian Living Magazine. Bavarian music played by authentically dressed German bands. 2 parades. Midway with rides and games. Dance music in othe new pavillion.

June 9 -
August 11

97LAV Blues on the Mall, Grand Rapids
Event Info: 616-774-8461

Free, live blues concerts at Rosa Park Circle in Downtown Grand Rapdis evry Wednesday from 6-9 .m. Enjoy a variety of food and goods from local vents at the event. Limited seating so bring a lounge chair.

June 15 -20

Spring Lake Heritage Fetival, Spring Lake, MI
Event Info: 616-842-1393 • Website: http://www.slheritagefestival.com/

Fun filled days! Dog Walk, Flea Market, farmer's market. Music at the Points. Car Show. Civil War presentation. Fireworks & more.

June 16 -20

Hamburg Family Fun Fest, Humburg, MI
Event Info: 586-861-7209 • Website:http://www.hamburgfunfest.com/

Amusement rids, fireworks, laser light show (Friday night). 2 nights of spectaular fireworks. Arts & crafts, entertainment with Karen Newman & Steve Acho concert. Circus, petting zoo, talent competition, arts and crafts, classic car show and more!

June 16 -18

Pine Mountain Music Festival, Upper Peinsula of Michigan
Event Info: 888-309-7861 • Website: http://pmmf.org/

Professional quality opera, symphoney and a variety of other concerts.

June 21-27

Williamston Red Cedar Jubilee, Williamston, MI
Event Info: 517-655-3831

Parade, truck pull, demolition derby, car show. Grand parade and lawn mower races.

June 23-27

Mt. Pleasant Summer Festival
Event Info: 989-773-3378 • Website: http://www.mountpleasantwow.com/

Parade, ice cream social and Playworld Carnival. Fireworks, horseshoe and shuffleboard events. Face-painting, games, petting farm, pedal pull and Baloon Magic. Live entertainment, food and beverage pavillion. Enjoy shopping at vendor's row and the farmer's market. Event held at beautiful Island Park.

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