Civil War Weekend
Heritage Park, Coldwater
Annually
Memorial Weekend
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Come to Coldwater Michigan and experience life during the Civil War annually Memorial Weekend. Complete with military and civilian camps, Civil War battles, demonstrations, period crafters, Sutlers and more. Ride our steam engine train with President and Mrs. Lincoln. Join the festivities and enjoy battle re-enactments, Fry Pan Toss, Hit Taking and more. Walk the Cemetery Tours with living “ghost soldiers” telling their stories and find out where "Old Sam" is buried. For more information or to get involved call (517) 279-7467. |
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Ice Festival
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually
Last Saturday in January
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See ice carvers carving over 30 blocks of ice that will be carved in different downtown Coldwater locations. In addition to the ice carvings, there will be a Chili Tasting Competition highlighting downtown restaurant & pubs. There will be lots of activities for the kids throughout the community. Come downtown and watch the carvers, enjoy meeting up with friends, family and others in the community on what hopefully will be a bright and chilly January day. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (517) 279-6902.
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Polish Festival
Bronson, Michigan
Annually
3rd Weekend in July
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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, truck pulls, Bingo and sports tournaments fill this weekend with events for the whole family. (517) 369-7334
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Quincy Tip-Up Festival
Quincy, Michigan
Annually
Last Weekend in January
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The Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip-Up Festival invites you to the Festival located on Marble Lake since the late 1950’s! The festival offers family fun for everyone from snowmobile and quad racing to fishing contests for adults and kids to wood cutting contests, tug-o-war pulls and a corn hole tournament as well as special games just for kids! The pavilion will hold a craft show and great eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The popular polar bear splash is in its 30th year! Please join us for a weekend of family fun! For more information contact Bill Price at 517-617-4982.
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Old 27 Tour
Coldwater to Cheboygan
Annually
3rd Tuesday-Saturday in August
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Calling all car enthusiasts…Cruise the open road of old U.S. 27 for 5 wonderful and fun filled days. Cruises of Coldwater Country are mapped out for this fun event. Goody bags, door prizes and lots of fun await you in Coldwater. The tour starts in Coldwater on Tuesday and finishes in Cheboygan, Michigan on Saturday. Pick up your passbook and rev up your engines in Coldwater Wednesday morning for a light breakfast and the start of the cruise. (517) 881- 2329. |
Snowmobile Auction
Bronson, Michigan
Monthly
First Saturday
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Held 14 times annually, including the first Saturday of a month, this nationally known auction attracts buyers and sellers of snowmobiles and ATV's from the midwest and beyond. Also selling jet skis, boats, campers and more. Auctions begin at 9:00 a.m. (517) 369-1153 |
Art Walk
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually
1st Friday in May &
1st Friday in October
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Come stroll the shops in downtown Coldwater and view our local artists wares. This bi-annual show highlights different area artists talents the first Friday's in October and May. The shops also offer refreshments, music and extended hours. (517) 279-6902
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Michigan’s Longest Antiques, Collectibles and Treasurers Sale
Annually
2nd weekend in August
Along U.S. 12 Heritage Trail
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This annual event is set for the second weekend in August...along the Historical Heritage US 12 route…all 212 miles. Along U.S. 12 Heritage Trail from New Buffalo to Detroit, Michigan. Each year this event draws more and more as individuals and families discover all the wonderful treasurers found as they drive along the route.
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Coldwater Swap Meet & Car Show
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually Mother's Day Weekend
Gates open Sat. & Sun. at 8:00
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This is an annual Mother’s Day weekend event held at the Branch County Fairgrounds in Coldwater, Mi. We have the largest show in the area with up to 1,600 Show Cars, over 100 Show Quality Cycles, over 300 Vendors including Swap and Arts & Crafts plus over 10,000 spectators yearly. Cruise through downtown Coldwater is Saturday beginning at 4pm. The Blessing of the Bikes will be held on Sunday at 1pm. Contact 517-278-5367, fax 517-278-3719.
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Entertainment Under the Stars
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually
Tuesday Evenings in July
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Bring your lawn chair and relax in the park listening to local artists perform their music. This weekly event will run Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., July 1st through the 31st in the 4-Corner Park in Downtown Coldwater. For information call (517) 279-6902 or visit their website.
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Branch County Fair
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually
1st Full Week in August
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The Branch County 4-H Fair draws in thousands annually. Farm animals, crafts, carnival rides and fair food are abundant resources at the fair. A Demolition Derby, Combine Derby, Mud Bogs, Truck & Tractor Pulls and Car Soccer round out the week. (517) 278-5367.
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Farmer's Market
Downtown Bronson
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Family Farm &Home, Coldwater
Annually
Saturday's May through October
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Hoff's Farm Market
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Sugarbush Farms
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May through December
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Home-grown vegetables from asparagus to zucchini, fresh fruits from blue berries to strawberries, Amish baked goods, flowers and flea market/yard sale finds can be acquired:
Saturdays May through October in Downtown Bronson next to Century Bank & Trust from 8:00 to Noon-ish. (517) 369-7334 Website
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Saturdays May through October in Coldwater at Family, Farm & Home located at 910 E. Chicago St., Coldwater, Michigan. (517) 279-0461 |
Coldwater Mini-Triathlon
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually
Saturday 1-Week Before
Labor Day
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Over 20 years ago this event has been on Coldwater Lake, bringing participants from all over the country. Despite its title men, women and children compete by swimming 300 yards, biking 6 miles and running 3 miles to the finish line. Annually a week before Labor Day. (517) 279-9038
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Victorian Wassail
Coldwater, Michigan
Annually
1st Saturday in December
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The tour meanders through the Victorian Bed & Breakfast's in Coldwater and private homes. The homes are beautifully decorated and are enjoyed by young and old alike. The Wassail offers homemade treats and spiced cidar.
Contact the Wing House Museum to scheduled private tours, luncheons or dinner parties by calling.
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City Wide Garage Sales
Tekonsha, Michigan
Annually
Labor Day Weekend
(517) 767-4204
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Bronson, Michigan
Annually
3rd Saturday in May
(517) 369-7334
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City-wide and neighborhood wide sales are popular in this area, whether you are buying or selling. These events annually help not only the sellers, but the local economy, as many visitors come to find that one of a kind treasure!
Don't forget Michigan's Longest Yard Sale along the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail annually the second weekend in August.
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