There’s so much to look forward to this summer, especially in Southwestern Michigan. Many of River Country’s back-to-back events can last one day or one week but it only takes one tank of gas to enjoy this adventure so go ahead, stay the night. Visit www.RiverCountry.com or pick up a copy of the 2011 River Country Tourism Guide at any Michigan Welcome Center, on the I-80/90 toll road or call us at 248-459-0125 to view the six-page calendar of events and festivals.
Everyone can stay busy this summer vacation by filling it with family friendly fun. These events are enough fun to keep any age involved, from The County Fair, street parades, concerts, carnivals, golf tourneys and more. Events are also listed on the River Country calendar www.my.calendars.net/rivcountcalendar.
May 1 The 48th Annual Car Show, the Mendon Dust-Off in downtown Mendon, MI. 8 a.m.-3p.m. 269-649-1335.
May 6 Mother’s Day Race Presented by Powell the Florist. Regular Racing Program. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
May 7 Three Rivers Farmer’s Market and Petting Zoo The Zoo Opens at 9:00 am in Scidmore Park, Three Rivers 269-273-1845
May 7, 14, 21, 28 Sturgis Farmer’s Market Downtown Sturgis 269-651-1907
May 7 10th Annual Spring Big Cup Tournament Call Pine View Golf Club for more information 269-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com
May 8 Antique & Collectibles Market Admission is only $4.00 per person - parking is FREE! Hours: Sunday 8:00 am-3: 30 pm Rain or Shine *100’s of treasures* food vendors. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 8:00a-3: 30p 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
May 13-15 All American Bulldog Show Call for more information. St Joseph
County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
May 13, Art/Music/Maypole/Ice Cream Sundae Bar Family fun at Shelby Park, Constantine 269-435-2085
May 13 Ladies Night Each lady will receive a free M40 T-Shirt presented by Advance Properties. Regular Racing Program. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
May 14 Abbott’s Annual Flea Market/Auction Free to attend. Beginning at 9:00 am the flea market is open and every hour, will be 15-minute auctions up until 3:00 pm and then the rest of the auction will take place. Abbott’s Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 www.abbottmagic.com
May 17 Fish Fry Proceeds to go to the Constantine Fire Department. Call 269-435-5325 for details. Constantine.
May 22 Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet Antique motorcycles on display. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
May 22 Australian Dog Show Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
May 29 Gospel Concert “The Heralders” Southern Gospel Quartet. Clubhouse 6:00 pm. Freewill offering. Finger food afterwards. Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
May 29 “18 with The Zuu” (Zuu Radio) Golf, cart, steak dinner, beverage, prizes, plus… we've got lots of stuff to give away! $140 for team of 4. Call for reservations. Pine View Golf Club, Three Rivers 269-279-5131
May 30 Pancake Breakfast Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 8:00a-10:00a 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
May 30 Memorial Parade begins at 10:00 am on the 131 Bridge. Contact Constantine American Legion at 269-435-4075 for more information. Constantine
May 30 Annual Chicken/Rib Dinner Held from 11:00 am until sold out. Free museum tours available. Gov. John S Barry Society, Constantine 269-435-7360
June 3, 4, 5 Great Lakes Buckskin Horse Show Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 3 Kids Night (Race) Kids Night Regular Racing Program. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
June 4 Double-time Triathlon USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon sponsored by Friends of Portage Lake. Start time 8:00 am. Registration and info at www.doubletimetri.com Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 269-978-2437 www.klinesresort.com
June 4 Magic Show Enjoy a magic show for everyone at 1:00 pm. Abbott’s Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 www.abbottmagic.com
June 4 Junkyard Wars (Race) Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
June 4 Bubs 73 Golf Outing For more information call Pine View Golf Club
269-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com
June 6 Circus Evening shows are planned. Call for more information. St Joseph
County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 8 National Dairy Festival 3:00p-7:00p Location Constantine 269-435-2085
June 8, 15, 22 Constantine Farmer’s Market Local produce available from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm in Shelby Park. Constantine 269-435-2085
June 10-11 Sturgis Area Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Sturgis High School. www.relayforlife.org/sturgismi
June 10 Special Olympics Golf Outing Support the Special Olympics. Call for details and registration. Pine View Golf Club, Three Rivers 269-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com
June 11-12 Free Fishing Weekend No License Required
June 11 Clubhouse Grand Opening Party Come celebrate our new facility with free food, music, open house and ice cream social. Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 12:00p-4:00p 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
June 11, 18, 25 Magic Show Enjoy a magic show for everyone at 1:00 pm. Abbott’s Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 www.abbottmagic.com
June 12 Antique & Collectibles Market Admission is only $4.00 per person – parking is FREE! Hours: Sunday Rain or Shine *100’s of treasures* food vendors. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 8:00a-3:30p 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 16-18 55th Annual Three Rivers Water Festival Arts and crafts, car show,
ox roast, live entertainment, fireworks, parade, pancake breakfast, food vendors and KidsZone. Three Rivers 269-278-8193 www.trchamber.com
June 16-19 Michigan Hackney Pony Show Call for more information. St Joseph
County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 17-19 Great Lakes Championship Boat Races Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association (MHRA), premier Stock Outboard Racing club in the U.S.
Constantine 269-435-4075
June 17 2011 Hydroplane Racing Association (MHRA) The premier Stock Outboard Racing club in the U.S, sanctioned under the American Power Boat Association (APBA). American Legion, call for more details 269-435-4075
June 18 Antique Tractor Pulls & Farm Truck Pulls Free admission to the general public. 8:00 am antique tractor pulls; 2:00 pm farm truck pulls. Food trailer available. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 18 The 1st Annual Great Lakes Parafest Buy tickets online in advance at theniparanormalsociety@gmail.com for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 500 W. Chicago Rd Sturgis 269-464-2010 9:00a-8:30p www.thenorthernindianaparanormalsociety.com
June 19 Father’s Day/Kids Fun Day (Race) Presented by Stock Car Extreme. Regular Racing Program. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
June 20 Centreville Bulldog Open Fundraiser Proceeds for Centreville Schools. Pine View Golf Club, 268-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com
June 20 Bad Back Golf Outing Call Pine View Golf Club for more information 269-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com
June 18 Antique Tractor Pulls & Farm Truck Pulls 8:00 am antique tractor pulls; 2:00 pm farm truck pulls. Free admission to the general public. Food trailer available. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 23 Michigan Amputee Golf Association Scramble Great food, fun, and golf. $50 per person/ $40 for amputee. Call for reservations. Pine View Golf Club, Three Rivers 269-279-5131 www.pineviewgolf.com
June 24 Three Rivers Area Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Three Rivers High School. www.relayforlife.org/threeriversmi
June 24-25 Covered Bridge Days Enjoy craft shows, live music, car shows and
more. Centreville 269-467-7468
June 24-26 Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” (Apple Crate Kids) visit once again the White Rabbit, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. Three Rivers Community Players, Three Rivers 269-273-1121 www.trcommunityplayers.org
June 25-26 Draft Horse Show Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
June 25-July 1 Sturgis Dam Days Call Chamber for details. Sturgis 269-651-5758 www.sturgischamber.com
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Three Rivers Farmer’s Market and Petting Zoo In Scidmore Park, Three Rivers 9a.m. 269-273-1845
July 2 Magic Show Enjoy a magic show for everyone at 1:00 pm. Abbott’s Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 www.abbottmagic.com
July 4 Pancake Breakfast Location at Clubhouse. Kline’s Resort, 8:00a-10:00a Three Rivers 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
July 4 Boat Parade Sponsored by Friends of Portage Lake. 12:00 pm. Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Parade Fireworks, kids games. The 4th of July is always celebrated on July 4th in Constantine. 269-435-2085
July 6, 13, 20, 27 Constantine Farmer’s Market Local produce available from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm in Shelby Park. Constantine 269-435-2085
July 8-9 Antique Boat Show Constantine American Legion 269-435-4075
July 8-9 White Pigeon Days Craft Fair Entertainment and a parade. Dancing and fireworks. White Pigeon 269-483-7727
July 8-10 Great Lakes Buckskin Horse Show Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
July 9-10 Independence Day 125 and Fireworks CRA Cuperseries, LS Mini Cups. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
July 9 Community Yard Sale Come early! We close at noon. Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 8:00p 12:00p 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
July 10 Antique & Collectibles Market Admission is only $4.00 per person – parking is FREE! Hours: Sunday Rain or Shine *100’s of treasures* food vendors. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 8:00a-3:30p 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
July Gospel Concert “The Chosen Ones” 6:00 pm at Clubhouse. Bring a lawn chairs or blanket. Refreshments after. A freewill offering will be taken. Kline’s Resort, Three Rivers 269-649-2514 www.klinesresort.com
July 13 2nd Annual Car Show Located Downtown Constantine 269-435-2085
July 15 Autograph Night Regular Racing Program. Check website for full racing schedule and rates. M40 Speedway, Jones 269-244-8580 www.m40speedway.net
July 17-21 MiLow’s Mid-West Rally “River Country” Come for fun, games, dancing, side trips including Canoeing, Amish Country Tour, Air Zoo of Kalamazoo (an extra fee $ May be incurred for the side trips) Rally fee $65 by June 30 ($75 thereafter) (includes 3 hot breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast, 3 dinners) Camping fee $17 per night (electric, water and dump station) Sunday night dinner: Hobo Stew, please bring a can of soup (no cream or seafood) and “join” us for dinner. St. Joseph County Fair Grounds, Centreville, MI 49032 Please contact Sylvia for pre-registration information and form at:517-487-5032 or sly-1@att.net
July 22-24 U.S. Title Boat Races Constantine American Legion 269-435-4075
July 23 Faith Fest Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
July 29-31 Burr Oaks 3rd Annual Heritage Celebration Games, parade, vendors, fireworks and food! 269-489-5258
July 30 State Line Swine & Goat Show Call for more information. St Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville 269-467-8935 www.centrevillefair.com
July 30 Constantine Community Children’s Carnival Games, cake walk, clown food and more. $0.50 per activity or meal. No child goes away empty-handed! Messiah Lutheran Church, Constantine 269-435-9785
To learn more about the events in St. Joseph County this summer or sooner pick up your copy of the 2011 River Country Tourism Guide at your nearest Michigan Welcome Center or on the I-80/90 toll road or most AAA of Michigan offices. You can also visit us online at www.RiverCountry.com, Twitter.com/RiverCountryMI or read our blog at RiverCountrySouthwestMichigan.blogspot.com or call us, 248-459-0125.
The River Country Tourism Council promotes travel to the greater Michigan St. Joseph County area, which is located halfway between Detroit and Chicago in Southwest Michigan and nestled between I-94 to the north and I-80/90 to the south.
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