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Ice Festival

January 29, 2011

January 28, 2012

Coldwater, Michigan

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Ice Fest is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. and will feature master ice carvers, carving on blocks of ice in different locations throughout downtown Coldwater.  In addition there will be a "Chili Cook-Off" and activities for kids between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

(517) 279-6902    

Coldwater Car Show

May 6-7, 2011

May 11-12, 2012

Coldwater, Michigan

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This 2-day event is complete with activities for the entire family.  Food, craft show, auto-related vendors, muffler rap, tractor pulls and of course, vintage cars and motorcycles.  The first 500 vehicles entered to the show receive dash plaques and goodie bags. (517) 278-5985  

Civil War Days

May 27-30, 2011

May 25-28, 2012

Coldwater, Michigan

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Join in this Memorial weekend living history lesson complete with Civil War Battle Re-enactments, Sutlers, a period dance, watch the period crafter's, a Civil War Church Service, ride the Steam Engine Train and chat with President Lincoln. Horse wagon rides, period concerts, demonstrations and encampments fill this holiday weekend in Coldwater, Michigan.  (517) 279-1413

Strawberry Festival

June 19, 2010

June 18, 2011

Coldwater, Michigan

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Strawberries...get your strawberries at this annual May festival.  Strawberry pies, strawberry shortcake and fresh strawberries are the real draw to downtown Coldwater, but the wonderful crafter's have handmade candles, jewelry, yard ornaments, furniture and more. 

(517) 279-9375  

Polish Festival

July 15-18, 2010

July 14-17, 2011

Bronson, Michigan

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This 3-day event kicks off annually with fireworks and an opening ceremony, complete with door prizes and crowning of Polish Royalty.  Polish food and music, a parade, a Polish wedding reception, crafts, talent show, car show, pancake breakfast, fishing tournament, Bingo and sports tournaments fill this weekend with events for the whole family.

(517) 369-7334

Kites Over Branch County

July 23-25, 2010

July 22-24, 2011

Coldwater, Michigan

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Kites fill the air at this annual fly and competition, celebrating over 6 years of this family event.  Bring your lawn chairs to sit back and watch as the kites dance to music, an windless kite fly demonstration, night lit kite flights and more. (517) 617-6484

Remember the Alamo

July 31, 2010

July 30, 2011

Coldwater, Michigan

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Do you remember when the Alamo was the cruise-in spot to be?  The Alamo is long gone, but the cruisers are still here!  This cruise brings in over 500 cars annually. These classic cars rumble on U.S. 12 and park throughout the downtown so you can see them up close. Music entertainment usually include at least 2 live bands.  (517) 279-6902     

Magic Festival

August 4-7, 2010

August 3-6, 2011

Colon, Michigan

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Magic in the streets, magic in the restaurants, magic in the shops and magic on stage...magic everywhere at the annual celebration.  Lectures, junior/senior talent contests, close-up shows, ladies events, craft show and a Magic Minister's Session.(269) 432-3235 

Old 27 Motor Tour

August 24-29, 2010

August 23-28, 2011

Coldwater to Cheboygan, Michigan

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This annual cruise starts in Coldwater and this week long journey ends up in Cheboygan, Michigan.  Scheduled stops along the way include Lansing, St. Johns, Ithaca, St. Louis, Clare, Harrison, Grayling , Gaylord ending up in Cheboygan.

AppleFest

September 18, 2010

September 17, 2011

Coldwater, Michigan

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If you like apples...or even if you don't you'll love the AppleFest.  In addition to baked goods, apples, cider and crafts, you're bound to enjoy the people watching and the fabulous historic downtown shops and restaurants.

(517) 279-6902 

 
 
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Branch County Tourism Bureau

28 W. Chicago St., #1C

Coldwater, MI 49036

(800) 968-9333 or (517) 278-0241
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