Festivals & Events

Gun Lake Winterfest

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Location: Allegan County Park on Gun Lake
9397 Patterson Rd.
Wayland, MI  49348
Cost: Free admission.   Fees vary for special activities.
Contact: Barry County Chamber of Commerce
(269) 945-2454
www.gunlakewinterfest.com

Annual winter-themed festival includes special events at participating Gun Lake businesses as well as family activities at the Allegan County Park.  Festival highlights include a pancake breakfast, ice fishing contest, broomball tournament, ice golf scramble, trolley rides, food vendors, live entertainment, raffles, chili cook-off, swimsuit fashion show, and the highly anticipated polar dip into Gun Lake! 

7th Annual Thornapple Jazz Festival

Date: Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2010
Location:  Various performances held at County-wide locations
Cost:  All performances are free with the exception of the headliner act on Saturday.  Tickets are available for $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children.
Contact: Thornapple Arts Council
(269) 945-2002
www.thornapplearts.org

Live performances at participating Barry County venues.  Headliner performance will be held on Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. 

4th Annual Charlton Park Day

Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 11am - 4pm
Rain Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010
Location: Historic Charlton Park
2545 S. Charlton Park Rd.
Hastings, MI  49058
Cost: Free admission
Contact: Charlton Park
(269) 945-3775
www.barrycounty.org/parks-and-services/charlton-park

Enjoy free admission to beautiful Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum.  Attractions include a Native American village, historic village, museum and over 330 acres of rolling terrain and miles of river and lake frontage.

Cerulean Warbler Festival

Date: June 2010
Location: Otis Sanctuary and Warner Sanctuary
3560 Havens Rd.
Hastings, MI  49058
Additional events will be held at various other County-wide locations.
Cost:  call for more information
Contact: Otis Sanctuary
(269) 948-5777
www.otissanctuary.org

Celebrate the conservation of the Cerulean Warbler, North America's fastest declining songbird.  Self guided and guide-led birding tours, games, crafts, family friendly activities and a banquet are just some of the activities that will take place at various locations around the county, including the Otis and Warner Sanctuaries.

158th Annual Barry County Fair

Date: July 19 – 24, 2010
Location: Barry Expo Center
5778 N. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI  49058
Cost:  Season pass, $15
Daily admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and free for children 12 & under
Admission prices do not include grandstand events
Contact: Barry Expo Center
(269) 945-2224
www.barryexpocenter.com

Daily events include an antique tractor show & parade, bingo, horse drawn wagon rides, farm animal birthing tent, children’s activities, Master Gardener’s garden stroll, clowns, midway rides & games, concessions, 4-H booth displays and livestock judging and showing.  Grandstand special events feature draft horse pulls, Off-Road Challenge (Mud Run), Auto Cross, Professional Rodeo, Truck Pulls, Motocross and a Demolition Derby. 

37th Annual Delton Founders Festival

Date: August 6 & 7, 2010
Location:  Downtown Delton
Cost: Free parking.  Fees vary for special activities.
Contact: Delton Founders Weekend Committee
Wes Kahler
(269) 623-6742

Schedule of Events

Annual Festival includes activities such as the Delton “Art Hop” showcasing local artists, “Las Vegas Night” fundraiser, pig roast, a Delton Idol Contest, parade, craft show, inflatables and games for children, "Taste of Delton" Bake-Off, Firemen Waterball Competition, pancake breakfast, bowling in the street, tractor show, car show and many other events throughout the weekend.

5th Annual Orangeville Days Festival

Date: August 20 & 21, 2010
Location: Orangeville Township Park
7350 Lindsey Rd.
Plainwell, MI  49080
Cost: Free admission.   Fees vary for special activities.
Contact: Barry County Chamber of Commerce
(269) 945-2454

Schedule of Events

Enjoy a family friendly festival at the Orangeville Township Park with additional activities held at participating Orangeville area businesses.  Activities include an “Art Hop” showcasing the work of local artists, a euchre tournament, pancake breakfast, vendors, live entertainment, 3-on-3 basketball, soft ball tournament, parade, live entertainment, elephant rides, silent auction, old-fashioned family games, kids activities and more!  All proceeds from the event benefit the Township Park.

33rd Annual Hastings Summerfest

Date: August 27, 28 & 29, 2010
Location: Downtown Hastings
Cost: Free admission
Contact: Barry County Chamber of Commerce
(269) 945-2454

Schedule of Events

Annual summer festival held in Downtown Hastings.  Event features arts & crafts vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, a tennis tournament, softball tournament, sand volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, 10K/5K run, 3-on-3 soccer, roller hockey tournament, weight lifting contest, parade, car show, motorcycle show, live entertainment and a refreshment tent.

Annual Middleville Heritage Day Festival

Date: September 11, 2010
Location: Downtown Middleville
Cost: Free admission
Contact: George & Fran
(269) 795-9414
www.middleville.govoffice.com