The summer fun in West Michigan continues this weekend. Hopefully the weather cooperates. This week there are county fairs, concerts, colorful runs, cars, a Troutarama, festivals, art, and wine. Here are over ten different activities on the schedule this weekend.

Ionia Free Fair

Ionia Free Fair
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Friday, July 15-Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia, MI
A West Michigan favorite, this fair will feature midway rides, queen contest, live bands, parade, monster truck throwdown, classic car show, derby contest, Ionia Idol, night of destruction, senior wellness day, livestock auction, bull riding, thumb tractor pull, giveaways, 4-H shows, open class exhibits, great food, and much more. Additional information can be found on the Ionia Free Fair Facebook page.


Barry County Fair

Barry County Fair
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Monday, July 18-Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Barry Expo Center, Hastings, MI
It's the 169th Annual Barry County Fair. Along with livestock there will be carnival rides and food, a Unique Motor Sports Demolition Derby, Antique Tractor Pull, and Michigan State Fair Super Cross and more. Get additional information on the Barry Expo Center / Barry County Fair Facebook page.


Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park

Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park
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Monday, July 18-Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Rowan City Park, Muskegon Heights, MI
In the fall of 1974, Dr. Robert A. Warren became the first elected African- American Mayor for the City of Muskegon Heights. Under his leadership in 1982, the first Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park was held. The Festival includes a carnival for the children and Blues and R&B concerts. Additional information is available on the Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park Facebook Events page.


Baldwin Troutarama

Baldwin Troutarama
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Wednesday, July 20-Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Downtown Baldwin, MI
Troutarama is a four day festival packed with fun for the whole family. Troutarama first began in 1956 by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. What once started as a small event to help bring tourism to Baldwin now brings 1000's of visitors each year. Activities include carnival rides, games, live music, a 5k, softball tournaments, a beer tent, karaoke, and a grand parade! For more information, check out the 66th Annual Baldwin Troutarama Facebook Events page.


National Baby Food Festival

National Baby Food Festival
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Wednesday, July 20-Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Fremont, MI
It will be the 31st Annual National Baby Food Festival in downtown Fremont, MI. There will be TJ Schmidt's Midway, Entertainment, Flea Market, Car Show and More! More information and schedules can be found on the National Baby Food Festival Facebook Events page.


Sparta Town and Country Days

Sparta Town & Country Days
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Wednesday, July 20-Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Sparta, MI
Town & Country Days gets underway with the infamous Lions Chicken Dinner! You get half of a chicken cooked over charcoal, pork BBQ baked beans, coleslaw, roll, and water. All for only $10! The bands for the night will be The Accidentals and Treeskin! There will also be free popsicles handed out during the concert! There will also be a raffle where you could win over $500 in restaurant gift cards! More details can be found on the Sparta Today Facebook page.


Ravenna Dog Daze and Car Cruise-In

Ravenna Dog Daze/Cruise Night
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Friday, July 22, 2022 - Ravenna, MI
It’s classic cars, a beer tent, live entertainment, and games for the kids. Additional information is available on the Ravenna Dog Daze/Cruise Night Facebook page.


Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo


Friday, July 22, 2022 - 9 pm - Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, MI
Pat Benatar is a four-time Grammy winner and classically trained mezzo-soprano. During the 1980s, she had two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, three RIAA-certified Gold albums and 19 Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Love Is a Battlefield," "We Belong," and "Invincible." Her husband, Neil "Spyder“ James Giraldo, has been a professional musician, producer, arranger and songwriter for over four decades now, changing the face of the pop charts throughout the 1980s with his wife.


Nightrain – The Guns N’ Roses Tribute Experience

Friday, July 22, 2022 - 7 pm - The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
Nightrain's Tribute show to Guns n Roses has been taking the U.S. by storm for years. They have performed at The House Of Blues, MTVs Famous Club LaVela, and The FC Dallas Stadium. They  have shared the stage with bands like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, & Buckcherry to name a few.


Grand Rapids Color Run

The Color Run
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Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI
The mission of the Color Run is "to bring people together and make the world a happier, healthier place." The run is a five-kilometer, untimed event. At each kilometer mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Runners start out in white, and by the time they reach the finish line -- they are dusted in color! Once the race is over, the fun continues at the Finish Festival with a larger-than-life party featuring music, dancing, photo ops, activity booths, vendors, and more massive color throws. Find out more information on The Color Run Facebook page.


Art, Wine and Music Festival

Annual Art, Wine, and Music Festival
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Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Domaine Berrien Cellars, Berrien Springs, MI
The Art Wine and Music Festival returns for its 16th year! Over 20 local & regional artists will be displaying and selling their handcrafted work. There will be a variety of artistic offerings – from jewelry, wood carvings, oil & acrylic paintings, and watercolors, to photography, fused glass, stoneware, ceramics, mosaics, woodwork, stained glass, tie-dye, and pottery. There will also be live music all day. Mouth-watering foods will be available along with Domaine Berrien Cellars’ wine tastings, and wine by the glass or bottle, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Free admission. Wine tasting is $10. More information can be found on the 16th Annual Art, Wine, and Music Festival Facebook Events page.


Lemon Creek Winery’s Vintage Blues Bash

Lemon Creek Winery’s Vintage Blues Bash
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Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs, MI
It is an Annual Celebration of the Blues with the Vintage Blues Bash! Live music will be performed by Shake N' Chill, Ole Harv & the Blues Katz, and headlining the event again this year will be Duke Tumatoe. Tickets are $15 per person ages 21 and over. Children are free with parents. Food trucks will be on site! For more details visit the Vintage Blue Bash Facebook Events page.


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