Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals. Many talented people from near and far offer their wares for sale in the beautiful outdoor settings which occur throughout Manistee County. Here you can find many unique handcrafted and artistic items for your own home or for gift-giving.

Here's what usually occurs. Dates for 2019 are being posted as they become available.

April

27 - VFW Auxiliary Spring Bazaar, 10am-3pm, VFW Post 4499, 1211 28th St., Manistee.

May

4 - Craft and Vendor Show, 10am-3pm, Brethren Middle School, Brethren.

June

17 - Spirit of the Woods Festival, Dickson Park, Brethren.

July

5 & 6 - Manistee 48th Annual Summer Art Fair, 9am-5pm, Red Szymarek Park, Manistee.
13 - Bear Lake Days Arts/Crafts Show, 9am-5pm, Main Street, Bear Lake.
- Kaleva Days Arts/Crafts Show.
27 & 28 - Arcadia Daze Arts/Crafts Show, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-2:30pm, Fourth Street, Arcadia.

August

2-4 - Onekama Days Arts/Crafts Show.

September

- Brethren Days Arts/Crafts Show.



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For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.