AREA EVENTS;
We ocassaionaly browse the internet in search of Events being held within a sixty mile radius of Colon. These mostly consist of small town family oriented entertainment, usually something for everyone.
We suggest a 60 mile radius, so when you have "had all the fun you can stand", it is a short trip back to peace and tranquility...at Palmer Lake Lodges.
Here are a few of our most recent finds;
Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival
WK Kellogg Airport - 3140 5th Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037-7902
07/01/10 - 07/04/10
Battle Creek at the W.K. Kellogg Airport/North Helmer Rd. Join the fun. There will be approximately 60 hot air balloons as just part of the entertainment offered during the four day event held July 1 to July 4, 2010. There will be a full-fledged air show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds & Shockwave Jet Truck. All activities take place at the k. For gate prices and more information, visit the link below or call (269) 962-0592.
Marshall’s Cruise to the Fountain Car Show
07/02/2010
Marshall, MI Fairgrounds
Car Show for Cars 1984 and older. Food, DJ, Prizes, Entertainment, & Fireworks
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair
07/02/2010
South Bend, IN. Fairgrounds – 5117 S Ironwood Dr
One of the largest Fairs in Indiana
Kalamazoo Blues Festival
07/08 to 07/10 2010
Arcadia Festival Site - Kalamazoo, MI
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
07/10 / 2010
Lake Bluff Park - Saint Joseph, MI
Art In The Park
07/10/2010
Ft. Wayne, IN - Ft Wayne Museum of Art, Downtown Ft Wayne.
The best works of area and regional artists at this popular Show & Sale
Cornwell's July Arts and Crafts Show
07/10 to 07/11 2010
Cornwell's Turkeyville - Marshall, MI
Crafters Market
07/10/2010
Ft Wayne, IN Unique venue for hand crafted item, adjacent to Art In The Park, just North of Freimann Square in the heart of downtown.
National City Parade
07/10/2010
Ft Wayne, IN. 102 Three Rivers North
The 42nd Annual Ft Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival Parade
Super Seniors Day
07/10/2010
Ft Wayne, IN – Image Masters School at 2000 North Wells St.
A mini-fest for those over 50, in a climate controlled setting.
Ottawa County Fair
07/26/2010
Holland, MI County Fair Grounds
Art In The Park
08/07/2010
Holland, MI Centennial Park
This fair benefits The Holland Friends of Art.
Calhoun County Fair
08/14/2010
Marshall, MI
County Fair – Truck & Tractor Pulls, Combine & Demo Derby’s, Draft Horses, etc:
Children’s Fest
07/16/2010
Ft Wayne, IN – IPFW Campus 201 Coliseum Blvd.
A mini-fest of FREE fun for children under 12, hosted in a safe and spacious outdoor setting
Elkhart County 4-H Fair
07/23/2010
Goshen, IN – 17746-D CR-34
Cass County Fair
Cass County Fairgrounds 590 N O Keefe St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
08/02/10 - 08/07/10
As mid-summer draws near, the Cass County Fair returns to Cassopolis August 2 - 7, 2010. Grandstand entertainment features Country/Western music, rodeos, demolition derby, super-stock tractor pulls and local talent. Must-see events are harness racing, pony, horse and mule pulls, livestock judging and auction, lip sync contest, fireworks, daily entertainment throughout the grounds, 4-H, Open Class and commercial exhibits, rides, games and concessions. If you need more details please call (269) 445-8265.
48TH Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
08/05/2010
Nappanee, IN – Amish Acres Historic Farm, 1600 W Market St
Over 300 artists and crafters will ply their trade and sell their wares.
Michigan Fiber Festival
08/21/2010
Allegan, MI Allegan County Fairground
Workshops, wool and mohair fleece contest, goat & sheep shearing and more.
4TH Garage Cruise
08/29/2010
Auburn, IN
Come check out some of the hangouts of local car nuts. For additional information contact the ACD Festival at (260) 925-3600 or www.acdfestival.org or NATMUS at (260) 925-9100.
54th Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
09/02 to 09/06/2010
Auburn, IN
Enjoy a memorable Labor Day in Auburn, Indiana. For additional information or to receive your free schedule of events with a complete list of all events, contact the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival at (260) 925-3600 or www.acdfestival.org.
10th Downtown Cruise-In
09/03/2010
Auburn, IN –Downtown Auburn, Indiana
Event features over 600 vehicles of all makes & models.
Antique Engine and Tractor Show
09/09/2010
South Haven, MI Michigan Flywheelers Museum
One of the largest shows of its kind in the state.
Mason’s Down Home Days Courthouse Days
09/18/2010
Mason, MI Downtown Courthouse Square
Hillsdale County Fair
Hillsdale County Fairgrounds - 115 S. Broad Street (M-99) Hillsdale, MI 49241
Phone: (517)437-3622
09/26/10 - 10/02/10
Come and enjoy a family experience at the fair. Great time for all ages, come watch grandstand events along with the exhibits and games. There is something for everyone at our fair and you don't want to miss it. Call (517) 437-3622 for more information.
*MICHIGAN EVENTS
*INDIANA EVENTS
A couple of our favorites;
MAGIC WEEK, Colon, Michigan - 1.5 mi N of Palmer Lake Lodges - Aug 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2010. Come see why Colon is called "The Magic Capital Of The World"
THE EVER POPULAR SHIPSHEWANA, INDIANA FLEA MARKET - 24 miles SW of Colon - Every Tuesday & Wednesday - 8 am to 5 pm - May - October
http://www.shipshewanafleamarket.com/fleamarket.php
All Directions and mileages are estimates...double check the information for accuracy!