Festivals

A flag ceremony is the highlight of the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta.

How the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta is making a difference

Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta was created to highlight the Latino community living along the Lakeshore that makes the region a great place to live, says co-founder, the Rev. Dr. Jared C. Cramer, of St John's Episcopal Church.  

Latest in Festivals
Zeeland’s oldest and most beloved festival is back. Pumpkinfest is a 30-year tradition celebrating community, family fun, and fall activities.
October Along the Lakeshore: Goose Festival, the Pumpkin Train, and plenty of haunting

October brings many spooktacular events — including a haunted mansion, a Halloween-themed fundraiser, and a cemetery tour — and so much more along the Lakeshore.   

Members of Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca, of Holland, Michigan, perform during the International Festival of Holland at the Holland Civic Center. (J.R. Valderas)
International Festival of Holland celebrates community’s diversity

The free, family-friendly festival on Oct. 1 features musicians from around the globe, a children’s fiesta and a World Arena soccer event for middle school athletes.   

The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities.
Two mental health events focus on socializing, networking, building a stigma-free society

The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities.

September Things To Do: Truck parade, Irish music, Civil War Muster, Fiesta, and more

From parades to festivals to fiestas, walks, and runs, there are lots of options for fun along the Lakeshore in September.   

Families could experience small aircraft flight during the WMRA/Wings of Mercy Aviation Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
Aviation Day brings community to West Michigan Regional Airport

Aviation Day featured the annual Wings of Mercy’s annual Runway 5K and fly-in CareAffaire pancake breakfast, as well as food trucks, flight experiences, and other family activities.

Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus.
Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Jess Ronne found a play space where her son Lucas, who is autistic, could come along with his siblings. The accessible playground and barn at Benjamin’s Hope in Holland is a place designed for those with disabilities but welcomes everyone.

The U.S. Coast Guard ships are decked out like this during the festival.
What to do in August: Festivals and fishing tournaments, concerts and family movie nights

From festivals to music, art shows to sidewalk sales, and 5Ks to family movie nights, there are plenty of things to do in August in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. 

Bacha Popi performs at the LAUP ¡Fiesta! in the Holland Civic Center July 9.
LAUP ¡Fiesta! makes strong comeback

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a beloved Holland tradition returned over the weekend. Thousands gathered for ¡Fiesta!, an annual celebration of Latino heritage and cultures sponsored by LAUP.

Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca will perform at this year's Fiesta event Saturday, July 9.
Fiesta is back — bigger and better — at the Civic Center

Latin Americans United for Progress' Fiesta has returned to the Civic Center after a COVID-induced hiatus and several years at a different location. The return to the festival roots and the change in date is no coincidence, organizers say.

Our Partners

Allegan County Community Foundation logo
Disability Advocates of Kent County logo
On Point Allegan

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything West Michigan, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.