The fairs and festivals continue this autumn. We have more harvest festivals along with cultural festivals and art festivals. There’s still plenty of food, drink, entertainment and fun for all ages in early October.
ArtPrize
ArtPrize
Photo: ArtPrize via Facebook
Thursday, September 15-Sunday, October 2, 2022 – Downtown Grand Rapids, MI For 18 days, art is displayed throughout the city in public parks and museums, in galleries and empty storefronts, on bars and bridges. ArtPrize awards $450,000 directly to artists, through grants to support their ambitious work, and through awards you can help decide through the ArtPrize website. More details at ArtPrize Facebook page.
Wizard of Oz Festival
Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival
Photo: Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival via Facebook
Friday, September 30-Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Brick Street Studio, Ionia, MI The movie that started it all will be shown at the historic Ionia Theater and is priced the same as years ago, just 25 cents a ticket! Several Oz-related contests, Author’s Alley and more are planned. Vendors will be on hand with a wide variety of arts and crafts, shabby chic treasures, antiques and various other gifts. Learn more about the Michigan Wizard of Oz Festival Facebook page.
Red Flannel Festival
Red Flannel Festival
Photo: Red Flannel Festival, Inc. via Facebook
Friday, September 30-Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Cedar Springs, MI
It all started in 1936 with an article that said there were no red flannels in the US to keep people warm in the winter. The local paper, The Cedar Springs Clipper, responded that “just because Sak’s Fifth Avenue doesn’t wear red flannels, it doesn’t follow that the country doesn’t. The merchants of Cedar Springs have red flannels! For a Red Flannel Day was planned in the fall of 1969 and the festival has become an annual tradition for 83 years!Events include carnival rides, a flapjack breakfast, a marching band competition, a parade, a pie eating contest, a car show and more Learn more about the Red Flannel Festival, Inc. Facebook page.
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
Photo: Blandford Nature Center (Jennie King Photography) via Facebook
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Enjoy a day of crafts, games, candles, face painting, petting horses and more. You can even make your own scarecrow to take home! This fun-filled day will also include wildlife presentations, blacksmith demonstrations and concessions, including food for sale from El Caribe Food Truck. You can find more information at Blandford Nature Center Facebook Events Page.
International Festival of Holland
International Festival of Holland
Photo: Holland International Festival via Facebook
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Holland Center, MI
The Holland International Festival celebrates the variety of cultures that live, work and play in West Michigan. Raise awareness of our local and worldwide neighbors in a fun, family-oriented way. The best way to do this is through everyone’s favorite things: food, music, art and shopping! Details can be found at Facebook page of the International Festival of Holland.
Fennville Goose Festival
Fennville Goose Festival
Photo: Fennville Goose Festival via Facebook
Thursday, October 6-Sunday, October 9, 2022 – Fennville, MI
Head to Fennville for the annual Goose Festival. There will be a carnival, live music, goose market, children’s corner and more. Events include a parade, the Gooseberry 5K, a Gosling Run & Street Party, a car show, a cornhole tournament and a celebration. You can find more information at Fennville Goose Festival Facebook page.
Autumn festival in the center of Holland
Autumn festival
Photo: Downtown Holland via Facebook
Friday, October 7-Saturday, October 8, 2022 -Holland, MI
The 2022 Fall Fest will feature professional pumpkin carvers, street performers, pumpkin painting, downtown walking tours and even a fall artisan market! Additional details can be found at Holland Fall Fest Facebook event page.
Pumpkin festival
Zeeland Pumpkin Festival
Photo: Zeeland Festivals, Inc. via Facebook
Friday, October 7-Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Zeeland, MI
Celebrating community, family fun and fall activities for over 30 years! Pumpkinfest is a two-day event featuring a variety of free and low-cost events that all ages can enjoy. This year’s Pumpkinfest is a very special celebration as they celebrate 175 years of Zeeland! Inflatables, barrel train rides, face painting, hay rides, live music, food vendors, pumpkin painting and more will line Church Street throughout the weekend! Don’t forget Pumpkinfest Street. You can find more information at Pumpkinfest Facebook event page.
Pulaski Days
Pulaski Days
Photo: Pulaski Days Grand Rapids via Facebook
Friday, October 7-Sunday, October 9, 2022 – Grand Rapids, MI
Pulaski Days was founded in 1973 by Ed Czyzyk and Walter Ulanch as a way to support local social clubs by sharing Polish culture with the entire Grand Rapids community. The annual event has grown into a week-long celebration that can be shared with friends, family and strangers. It’s all Polish at Pulaski Days! Additional details can be found at Pulaski Days Grand Rapids Facebook Page.
Donut and Beer Festival
Donut and Beer Festival
Photo: Donut and Beer Fest via Facebook
Saturday, October 8, 2022 – MCCU Field, Battle Creek, MI
Attendees can expect donuts, craft beers, ciders, live music and unique fun activities. Each attendee will receive donut samples, beer/cider samples, a mason jar sample glass and more. This is an all-ages event and includes non-alcoholic “Cider” tickets. More information at Donut and Beer Fest Facebook page.
Oktoberfest in Pentwater
Oktoberfest in Plainwell
Photo: Pentwater Chamber of Commerce via Facebook
Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Pentwater, MI
This year marks the 25th anniversary of this long tradition of Oktoberfest in Pentwater. The event offers many activities for everyone, including the Stout Stumble 5K and the Classic Car and Hot Rod Show. Additional details can be found at Oktoberfest Hot Rod and Classic Car Show Facebook Event Page.
Cultural Heritage Festival
Cultural Heritage Festival
Photo: Grand Rapids Public Museum via Facebook
Saturday, October 15, 2022 – Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
The festival brings together West Michigan cultural organizations to share with the community their background, connection to West Michigan and the country they represent. This is done through visual presentations, music, art, food and more. The Museum Café will feature food from around the world. Event activities are included with general admission to the Museum. You can find more information at Cultural Heritage Festival Facebook event page.
Urban HayDay
Urban HayDay
Photo: Hudsonville Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook
Saturday, October 15, 2022 – Downtown Hudsonville, MI
It will be a day full of cider, doughnuts, hay rides, pony rides and more! Urban Hayday offers families a chance to take part in all things fall, festive and fun! There will be tractors for children, bounce houses and games. You can even watch a pumpkin explode from the top of a fire truck! Get additional details about Urban HayDay 2022 Facebook event page.
Chow-Down Centertown
Chow-Down Centertown
Graphic: Chow-Down Centertown via Facebook
Saturday, October 15, 2022 – Centertown Grand Haven, Grand Haven, MI
Stop by for a fun fall afternoon with lots of food trucks, live music at multiple locations, and a market with all your favorite merchants and makers! Find additional information about the Chow-Down Centertown Facebook Event Page.
Deutsche Marks Oktoberfest
German Marquis
Photo: DeutscheMarques via Facebook
Saturday, October 15, 2022 – Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
There will be German food, German beer and the ever-popular DeutscheMarques band Oom-Pah. There will also be beautiful German cars. Feel free to dress the part too! There will be trophies for the best knight and the best traditional costume. Fun for the whole family! Learn more about the Facebook page of DeutscheMarques.
Apple Butter Festival
Apple Butter Festival
Photo: Fenner Nature Center via Facebook
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16, 2022 – Fenner Nature Center, Lansing, MI
The sweet smoke curling through the crisp air. The crackling of fire. The violin playing Children laughing. The rustle of the copper kettle and the noise of the stirring paddle. This year, the Apple Butter Festival returns for its 46th edition. Learn more about the Apple Butter Festival Facebook event page.
