THE MUSIC ISSUE
West Michigan Summer Festivals
Art Art on the Mall Kalamazoo | June 1-2 kalamazooarts.org/page/ artonthemall
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair
Kalamazoo | June 1-2 kiarts.org
This annual start to summer in Kalamazoo is back for its 67th year, feauturing the work of nearly 200 jury-selected artists, music and a Bell’s beer garden filling Bronson Park.
Festival of the Arts Grand Rapids | June 1-3 festivalgr.org
Grand Rapids’ biggest celebration of local art, music and food is one of the longest-running festivals in the state. Completely free to the public, it features six music stages, plus theater, poetry, dance and much more.
West Michigan Chalk Art Festival Byron Center | June 15-16 wmcaf.com
Reeds Lake Arts Fest
Grand Rapids | June 16 grandvalleyartists.com/reedslake
Grand Haven Art Festival
Grand Haven | June 23-24 grandhavenchamber.org/ grand-haven-art-festival
Lakeshore Art Festival
Muskegon | July 6-7 lakeshoreartfestival.org
South Haven Art Fair
South Haven | June 30-July 1 southhavenarts.org
West Shore Art Fair Ludington | July 7-8 ludingtonartscenter.org
Sand Sculpture Contest
Grand Haven | August 11 grandhavenchamber.org/ sand-sculpture-contest
Art on the Riverfront
Grand Haven | August 18 galleryuptown.net
ArtPrize
Grand Rapids | Sept. 19-Oct. 7 artprize.org
One of the biggest art events in the world, with nearly half a million visitors and more than 1,500 entries every year, ArtPrize has revolutionized art in West Michigan and is now in its 10th year. The fall event awards more than $500,000 in grants and prizes, while welcoming artists and art lovers from around the globe to our community.
Beer & Wine Brews, BBQ and Bourbon
DINING | SIGHTS | SOUNDS SCENE
Grand Rapids | June 29-July 1 brewsbbqbourbongr.com
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There’s a new holy trinity in town. Beer, barbecue and bourbon? Honestly, what more could you ask for. How about bands, games (lawn Jenga, cornhole, arcade basketball, etc.) and moscow mules galore? It’s all taking over Ah-Nab-Awen Park.
Hatter Days Street Party
Holland| June 9 newhollandbrew.com
Electric Forest
Lizzo at Audio Tree Music Festival New Holland Brewing is celebrating with yet another street party in downtown Holland. Expect music, food, a daredevil circus, and of course kegs and kegs of beer, including some throwback brews from years past. Admission is free!
Founders Fest
stomping to fireworks, classic cars to carnival rides, and so much more.
Lowell | June 2 b93.com
20th Lemon Creek Winery Harvest Fest
Electric Forest
Berrien Springs | Sept. 9 lemoncreekwinery.com
Grand Rapids | June 16 foundersbrewing.com
Music
Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
Buttermilk Jamboree
Sawyer | June 16 lakemichiganwinefest.com
Suds on the Shore
Ludington | August 19 sudsontheshore.com
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
Paw Paw | Sept. 8-10 wineandharvestfestival.com
This three-day wine fest has something for everyone, from grape
Delton | June 15-17 buttermilkjamboree.org
A three-day showcase of regional musicians, Buttermilk benefits the Circle Pines Center, a nonprofit working toward peace, social justice and environmental cooperation. This year’s lineup includes such local favorites as Megan Dooley, The Accidentals, Last Gasp Collective, Mustard Plug and more, all performing across four stages, with food and libations to boot.
B-93 Birthday Bash
Rothbury | June 21-24 June 28-July 1 electricforestfestival.com Heralded across the country as a festival experience unlike any other, this massively popular event sprawls across two weekends. The four-day (times two) mecca for electronic music fans features the likes of Bassnectar, Marshmello, Chromeo, Cut Copy and more.
Common Ground Music Festival Lansing | July 5-8 commongroundfest.com
Striving for diversity, Lansing’s Common Ground brings several major-label acts to the stage over four days. This year’s lineup includes Hunter Hayes, Judah & The Lion, Halsey, Logic, Gucci Mane and more.
JuneGrass Festival
Comstock Park l | June 29-June 30 wmbma.org