The start of school and the Labor Day holiday mark the end of
summer, even if the astronomical season lasts a few more weeks. September and October still have great weather
for outdoor activities-- for camping, paddling, or a walk or bike ride. Seasonal
festivals celebrate Labor Day, Art, Sandhill Cranes, and harvest time.
September 2-4 Lawrence Ox Roast Lawrence
September 4 West Michigan Labor Fest Grand Rapids
September 8-10 Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw
September 14 - October 1 Art Prize Grand Rapids
September 16 Fall Festival St. Joseph
September 17 Fall Festival Portage
September 24 Harvest Fest Vicksburg
September 29-30 Oktoberfest Grand Rapids
October 6-7 Pumpkinfest Zeeland
October 14-15 Cranefest Bellevue
October 12-15 Fennville Goose Festival Fennville
October 21-22 Arts and Eats Tour Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties
Also consider:
Southeast Michigan Labor Day events from MetroParent
SW Michigan Fall Festivals Guide from Kzoo Kids
Labor Day Weekend Events for Metro Detroit (Oakland County Moms)
Mackinac Bridge Walk
5 Spots to Sip Cider, Pick Pumpkins, and Soak up Fall from Discover Kalamazoo
Fall Scenic Drives from Pure Michigan
Fall recommendations from 52 Michigan Weekends
Fresh apple cider from VerHages Cider Mill.
Fall walks and rides on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Event listings from Discover Kalamazoo
Gazelle Sports' calendar of West Michigan Races and Events
League of Michigan Bicyclist's Michigan Ride Calendar
Sarrett Nature Center's Event list Benton Harbor
Events calendar from Pure Michigan
