GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The weather is set to be beautiful this weekend! There's plenty going on in West Michigan to cure your Spring fever.
Kalamazoo Garden Festival
Love gardening? Always want to chat plants? Planting season is here and this event features vendors selling live plants and other garden related products. There will be presentations and workshops. Get those questions answered before you start digging! Plus, enjoy the live music, food trucks, and more. It's happening across from the Kalamazoo Expo Center at the fairground animal barns.
Local Spins Fest
Jam out to West Michigan music this weekend! This event puts the spotlight on stars from our state and youth bands. Soulful rock band Nathan Walton and the remedy headline with the multi-genre all-star group the “Elijah Russ Collective”. You can also catch the young, talented, award-winning funk rock band “Short Panic”. The show is put on by, Michigan’s #1 music website, Local Spins. This event takes place at the beautiful outdoor piazza at studio park Saturday night. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., and the show starts at 4:00. Tickets range between $10-$25; you can find more information on their website.
Michigan Cider Festival
Michigan is the great cider state, and Grand Rapids is throwing a party! The Michigan Cider Fest takes over Rosa Parks circle Saturday night from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Taste dozens of ciders and enjoy live music and games. There will be several local food trucks and your entry gets you ten craft cider samples and a commemorative glass. You must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $40.
Grand Haven Kite Festival
Enjoy a day at the beach watching world-famous kite flier perform to music and check out kites larger than a school bus! Bring your own kite to fly or check out some of the newest models from the manufacturers there. The festival is at the Grand Haven State Park. If you have a recreational pass, entry is free. Kites fly Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
Town & Country Days
This carnival opens at 12:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with the parade kicking off at 11:00 Saturday. Also, catch the Scottville Clown Band, the Lion’s Chicken Dinner in the civic center, the apple blossom market and so much more fun. Click here to learn more.
WestFest
WestFest is underway in Grand Rapids this weekend. The annual spring carnival takes place in John Ball Park and at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish across the street. The event runs from noon to 8 on Saturday and Sunday. Single-day wristbands cost $30. There will be tons of carnival rides and eats like elephant ears and more. Click here to find out more about WestFest.
Broadway Grand Rapids presents: Wicked
One of the most popular Broadway musicals to roll through Grand Rapids is back. Wicked takes the story of The Wizard of Oz and spins a different angle to the story long before Dorothy and Toto arrive. The show runs through June 2. Showtimes on Sunday include an accessible performance at 1 p.m. as well as another show at 6:30 p.m. Get tickets and information here.
Roll'n Out Food Truck Fest
If you're looking for some good eats, the Roll'n Out Food Truck Fest celebrates the stgart of the food truck season in Grand Rapids. The festival takes place at Calder Plaza on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, it starts at 11 a.m. and runs through 8 p.m. There will be over 30 trucks serving all kinds of different food. There will also be live entertainment, a merchant village, beverage tent, family-friendly activities and much more. Click here to get details on the festival.
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