January: Grand Haven Winterfest in Grand Haven

May: Tulip Time in Holland and the Grand Haven Kite fest

July: Saugatuck’s Venetian festival and boat parade, Grand Haven’s Coast Guard festival extends into the first weekend in August ending with the fireworks extravaganza.

August: Blueberry festival in South Haven

September: Salmon Festin Grand Haven. Artprize in Grand Rapids for 3 weeks late September to early October

October: Mardi Gras style adult parade is at 10 PM downtown Douglas on the Saturday evening before Halloween.