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Great Winter Adventure
(269) 388-2830
Downtown Kalamazoo becomes a winter wonderland as artists turn ice into amazing sculptures.
(269) 388-2830
Downtown Kalamazoo becomes a winter wonderland as artists turn ice into amazing sculptures.
Snow Cross Conquest
(269) 694-9449
Snowboarders and downhill skiers compete for awards and prizes as they conquer the slopes.
(269) 694-9449
Snowboarders and downhill skiers compete for awards and prizes as they conquer the slopes.
Annual Vicksburg Showboat
(269) 321-1192
An entire community brings its entertainment resources together to delight audiences with a musical revue.
(269) 321-1192
An entire community brings its entertainment resources together to delight audiences with a musical revue.
Winter Fest Fun
(269) 694-9449
A day full of crazy winter games, including the cardboard classic, dummy downhill, drag race and more.
(269) 694-9449
A day full of crazy winter games, including the cardboard classic, dummy downhill, drag race and more.
Living History Show
(269) 327-4557
The largest, nationally recognized, juried show in the Midwest devoted to Pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies & related crafts.
(269) 327-4557
The largest, nationally recognized, juried show in the Midwest devoted to Pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies & related crafts.
Maple Sugar Festival
(269) 381-1574
Enjoy the sweetest festival around and learn how to make homemade maple syrup at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
(269) 381-1574
Enjoy the sweetest festival around and learn how to make homemade maple syrup at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
(269) 343-1255
Join in the fun on the downtown mall with plenty of costumes and music.
(269) 343-1255
Join in the fun on the downtown mall with plenty of costumes and music.
Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
(269) 342-1166
Musicians have included Van Cliburn, Harry Connick Jr., Chick Corea, Diana Krall, Peter Cincotti, Peter Nero, Alfred Brendel and Michael Feinstein.
(269) 342-1166
Musicians have included Van Cliburn, Harry Connick Jr., Chick Corea, Diana Krall, Peter Cincotti, Peter Nero, Alfred Brendel and Michael Feinstein.
International Congress on Medieval Studies
(269) 387-8745
Scholars from around the world come to Kalamazoo for an intellectual exchange on medieval research and topics, such as “Relics, Swords and the Stories They Tell.”
(269) 387-8745
Scholars from around the world come to Kalamazoo for an intellectual exchange on medieval research and topics, such as “Relics, Swords and the Stories They Tell.”
Kalamazoo Animation Festival International
(269) 373-7883
A biennial (odd years) event bringing the best of the world’s animation and artist’s together for competition, seminars, retrospectives and screenings.
(269) 373-7883
A biennial (odd years) event bringing the best of the world’s animation and artist’s together for competition, seminars, retrospectives and screenings.
Dionysos Greekfest
(269) 345-1830
Celebration of Greek heritage and culture with Greek foods and spirits.
(269) 345-1830
Celebration of Greek heritage and culture with Greek foods and spirits.
Annual Art Fair
(269) 349-7775
Held in Bronson Park, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ annual juried Art Fair attracts 50,000 attendees and 200 artists from around the country.
(269) 349-7775
Held in Bronson Park, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ annual juried Art Fair attracts 50,000 attendees and 200 artists from around the country.
Vicksburg Old Car Festival
(269) 649-1312
Take a step back in time and learn about the evolution of the automobile.
(269) 649-1312
Take a step back in time and learn about the evolution of the automobile.
Blues Fest
(269) 381-6514
Local and national musicians perform at Blues Fest, which earned an honorable mention in “Blues for Dummies” as one of the top festivals to watch.
(269) 381-6514
Local and national musicians perform at Blues Fest, which earned an honorable mention in “Blues for Dummies” as one of the top festivals to watch.
Kindleberger Summer Festival
(269) 349-9504
From an art & crafts fair to a car show, 5K run/walk, a city-street dance, symphony music to a children’s petting zoo and much more.
(269) 349-9504
From an art & crafts fair to a car show, 5K run/walk, a city-street dance, symphony music to a children’s petting zoo and much more.
Taste of Kalamazoo
(269) 385-6200
Eat, drink and be merry as local restaurants, breweries and wineries serve up their finest.
(269) 385-6200
Eat, drink and be merry as local restaurants, breweries and wineries serve up their finest.
New Orleans Festival
(269) 324-9200
Great entertainment and Cajun recipes tempt your taste buds. Located at the Celery Flats Historical Area Events in Portage.
(269) 324-9200
Great entertainment and Cajun recipes tempt your taste buds. Located at the Celery Flats Historical Area Events in Portage.
Ribfest
(269) 388-2830
You be the judge as national and local rib vendors compete in rib and sauce cook-offs. These ribs will set mouths on fire, but great beers from local brewers cool them down.
(269) 388-2830
You be the judge as national and local rib vendors compete in rib and sauce cook-offs. These ribs will set mouths on fire, but great beers from local brewers cool them down.
Black Arts Festival
(269) 349-1035
The Black Arts & Cultural Center promotes minority artists with seven days of free art shows and community events.
(269) 349-1035
The Black Arts & Cultural Center promotes minority artists with seven days of free art shows and community events.
Family Festival
(269) 329-4522
The Family Festival is an activity packed festival held at the Celery Flats Historical area, Portage. Come enjoy a day filled with excitement.
(269) 329-4522
The Family Festival is an activity packed festival held at the Celery Flats Historical area, Portage. Come enjoy a day filled with excitement.
Kalamazoo County Fair
(269) 383-8761
The Kalamazoo County Fair is an annual fair that promotes local agriculture & creates a positive experience for families attending through exhibits, rides, family activities, entertainment & much more.
(269) 383-8761
The Kalamazoo County Fair is an annual fair that promotes local agriculture & creates a positive experience for families attending through exhibits, rides, family activities, entertainment & much more.
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
(269) 323-8893 You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy the kilt-swishing, caber-tossing, border-collie barking and bag piping fun.
(269) 323-8893 You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy the kilt-swishing, caber-tossing, border-collie barking and bag piping fun.
Michigan Wine & Harvest Festival
(269) 655-1111
Sample wines from local vineyards and far beyond, enjoy live entertainment and join the grape stomping.
(269) 655-1111
Sample wines from local vineyards and far beyond, enjoy live entertainment and join the grape stomping.
Street Rod Nationals North
(269) 381-4003
More than 3,400 pre-1949 street rods from all over North Central America and farther attend this super automotive extravaganza at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds.
(269) 381-4003
More than 3,400 pre-1949 street rods from all over North Central America and farther attend this super automotive extravaganza at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds.
Kalamazoo Holiday Parade
(269) 388-2830
Beautiful floats, marching bands and even Santa Claus will wind through downtown Kalamazoo, with elves passing out candy and prizes along the parade route.
(269) 388-2830
Beautiful floats, marching bands and even Santa Claus will wind through downtown Kalamazoo, with elves passing out candy and prizes along the parade route.
Festival of Trees
(269) 342-5562
Celebrate the holidays and browse through the decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses, and shop in the Festival Gift Shop.
(269) 342-5562
Celebrate the holidays and browse through the decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses, and shop in the Festival Gift Shop.
Michigan Festival of Sacred Music
(800) 228-9858
A biennial (odd years) event with religious entertainment from around the world performing at various churches and other unique venues throughout Kalamazoo.
(800) 228-9858
A biennial (odd years) event with religious entertainment from around the world performing at various churches and other unique venues throughout Kalamazoo.
New Year’s Fest
(269) 388-2830
New Year’s Eve celebration featuring dozens of entertainment acts in venues throughout downtown Kalamazoo with fireworks at midnight in Bronson Park.
(269) 388-2830
New Year’s Eve celebration featuring dozens of entertainment acts in venues throughout downtown Kalamazoo with fireworks at midnight in Bronson Park.
Bach Festival
James Turner, Music Director and Conductor, is also Associate Professor of Music and Director of Vocal and Choral Activities a Kalamazoo College, where he conducts the 60-member College Singers and the select Chamber Singers.
James Turner, Music Director and Conductor, is also Associate Professor of Music and Director of Vocal and Choral Activities a Kalamazoo College, where he conducts the 60-member College Singers and the select Chamber Singers.
Kalamazoo Animation Festival International
KAFI 2007 will be the biggest yet. We’ve welcomed animators and industry veterans from such companies as Pixar, Disney, Nickelodeon, Hanna Barbera, Electronic Arts, Cartoon Network, Adobe, Dreamworks, Animation World Network, PBSKids, and Alias.
KAFI 2007 will be the biggest yet. We’ve welcomed animators and industry veterans from such companies as Pixar, Disney, Nickelodeon, Hanna Barbera, Electronic Arts, Cartoon Network, Adobe, Dreamworks, Animation World Network, PBSKids, and Alias.
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association
The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association also known as "KSFA" was founded in 1992 by a group of local Scottish heritage enthusiast with a will to preserve the festivities of the culture for the enjoyment of all people.
The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association also known as "KSFA" was founded in 1992 by a group of local Scottish heritage enthusiast with a will to preserve the festivities of the culture for the enjoyment of all people.
Michigan Youth Arts Festival
More than 60,000 students across the state are involved in the adjudication process that results in over 900 being invited to participate in the annual three-day event, held in May.
More than 60,000 students across the state are involved in the adjudication process that results in over 900 being invited to participate in the annual three-day event, held in May.
Island Fest
(269) 385-6200
Enjoy the Caribbean style and join 10,000 reggae fans for an eclectic mix of acts such as Toots and Maytals, Eek-A-Mouse and Kanda Bongo Man.
(269) 385-6200
Enjoy the Caribbean style and join 10,000 reggae fans for an eclectic mix of acts such as Toots and Maytals, Eek-A-Mouse and Kanda Bongo Man.