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Events

May in Michigan

In Michigan, there's always something to celebrate. From now through Labor Day, there are hundreds of Pure Michigan festivals and events.

To help get you in the mood for a festive time, be sure to check out our sampling of events which include...

Holland's Tulip Time
Kirtland's Warbler Festival in Roscommon
Alma's Highland Festival
the Fort Michlimackinac Pageant in Mackinac City
East Lansing's Art Festival
the National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City

72nd Annual National Trout Festival, April 23-27

The last Saturday in April means one thing to storytellers and optimists: it's the start of trout season, and Kalkaska is the place to be.

Photo courtesy of Travel Michigan

Zehnder's Ragtime Festival, April 23-27

Experience Zehnder's Restaurant Ragtime Festival with special events including Vaudeville Night, Silent Movies, meet the artists and Ragtime dinner concerts.

Photo courtesy of Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Blossomtime Festival, April 27-May 3

The Blossomtime Festival, which began in 1906 is a annual festival celebrating the agricultural industry in southwest Michigan. More than 250,000 spectators come from the Midwest to enjoy this colorful parade which travels from St. Joseph across the river into Benton Harbor.

Photo courtesy of Ken McKeown

Shepherd's 50th Maple Syrup Festival, April 25-27

Enjoy the sweet and sensational spirit at the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival. Enjoy the popular parade, all-you-can-eat pancakes, crafts, carnival rides, and sweet maple syrup.

Photo courtesy of Travel Michigan

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