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Free Activity Weekends in Michigan
Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.
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Pentwater is known for its art galleries, antiques shops and boutiques, so expect some great finds at their summer arts and crafts fairs.
With its beautiful location along Lake Michigan, Pentwater attracts thousands of visitors every summer. Special summer events include Farmer’s Markets, Pentwater Civic Band Concerts, July 4th fireworks, and Pentwater Homecoming.
This two-day event is sponsored by the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce and features over 100 vendors. It runs Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Find handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind antiques, even demonstrations of a special skill or art. The festive weekend includes live music on the Green.
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This event is a juried, high-traffic arts and crafts fair, which has had an excellent reputation for high quality since 1964. The Pentwater Junior Women’s Club is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting civic involvement and supporting the Pentwater community. The Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair and Silent Auction are the only fundraising events sponsored by the organization. Funds are distributed to local entities and projects for community improvement, education, arts, and other worthwhile causes.
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Sponsored by the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce, this event includes over 100 vendors providing handmade crafts, antiques, a special skill or art, or a skilled trade. The festive weekend includes live music on the Green. Hours are 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.
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This small village creates memories for you and your family that won’t soon be forgotten.
Read the stories below or go to the Pentwater destination page.
The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.
The North and South Pierhead Lights are located in Pentwater along Lake Michigan and are rare pier range light systems along the Great Lakes.
Welcome to Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches for great boating and swimming, camping, and family fun.
Pentwaer fishing reports for Pentwater Lake and Lake Michigan are provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The village of Pentwater, Michigan has beautiful beaches and fun shops to explore. They also host many festivals and events all year.
Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Michigan offers weekends during the year where residents and outstate visitors can fish, ORV, or snowmobile without permits.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
Every year, the Mason-Lake Conservation District offers sales for tree seedlings and for native plants. Take advantage of this great service!
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.
The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is a cultural center in West Michigan and plays an integral part in Manistee’s history.
West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!
Agriculture plays a large role in the economics of Mason County. Take this self-guided tour to learn about agriculture in Mason County.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Manistee National Forest together with the Huron National Forest occupies almost a million acres of land in Michigan’s lower peninsula.