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.
See ice carvers carving over 30 blocks of ice will be carved in different downtown Coldwater locations. In addition to the ice carvings, there will be a Chili Tasting Competition featuring 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.
Quincy Tip-Up Festival
January 29 & 30, 2011
January 28 & 29, 2012
Tip-Up Island
Quincy, Michigan
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.
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
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
Michigan’s Longest Antiques, Collectibles and Treasurers Sale
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. In addition to the residential sales, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Coldwater will host individuals setting booths in front of our shops.
(517) 279-9375 or
(800) 968-9333
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.
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.
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 Saturday Mornings from 8:00-Noon. (517) 369-7334
Coldwater Mini-Triathlon
August 28, 2010
Coldwater Lake Marina
626 Lake Dr.
Coldwater, Michigan
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.
The tour meanders through the Victorian Bed & Breakfast's in Coldwater and private homes. The homes are decked out for the holidays and are enjoyed by young and old alike. The Wassail offers homemade treats and spiced cidar.
Stop by the Wing House Museum will be open throughout the holiday on Saturday and Sunday or scheduled for private tours, luncheons or dinner parties by calling. (517) 278-2871
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.
Ride the steam train and pick out that special jack-o-lantern to take back home with you. Get your pumpkins on your train trip! Enjoy the scenic Fall colors. This is a great day out for the family.
(517) 279-7687
*intended for children of all ages!
Haunted Temple
45 E. Chicago Street
Coldwater, Michigan
Masonic Temple
Witches, pumpkins heads, black cats, scary spooks, black bats....ohhhh, it's Halloween. This is a popular annual "haunting" for locals and visitors alike.
(517) 278-3079
Trick or Treating
All local trick or treating is listed below. Have fun and be safe!
Bronson
October 31, 2010
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
517-369-7334
Coldwater
October 31, 2010
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
517-279-9501
Quincy
October 31, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
517-639-9065
Sherwood
October 31, 2010
517-741-4186
Union City
October 31, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
517-741-8591
Halloween Parades
Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun watching the scary floats and bands.
Bronson
October 31, 2010
5:00 p.m.
517-369-7334
Coldwater
October 30, 2010
7:30 p.m.
517-279-7237
Quincy
October 31, 2010
517-639-9065
Area Pumpkin Patch's
Pick your special pumpkin at any of the local farms listed.
Hoff's
N. Old 27, Coldwater, MI
10:00am - 7:00 pm daily (seasonally)
Pumpkins, Apples, Squash, Melons & more
Sugarbush Farm
9991 U.S. 12, Allen, MI (seasonally)
Pumpkins, Gourds, Winter Squash & Indian Corn
Eichers
830 Newton Rd., Coldwater, MI (seasonally)
Pumpkins & Tomatoes
Halloween Bash
1000 Orleans Blvd.
Coldwater, MI
Comfort Inn & Suites
Trick-or-Treating local businesses set up booths and hand out treats and goodies. Many booths also have activities for children.
