Events - Kalamazoo County

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(800)888-0509 www.discoverkalamazoo.com
The Kalamazoo County Expo Center is home
to over 100 national, regional and local events
drawing over 250,000 visitors each year. The
FEATURES
VISIT & ENJOY ALL THE
KALAMAZOO COUNTY PARKS
• 90,000 Square Foot Expo Center with 61,000 Square
Feet of Exhibit Space
Kalamazoo County Parks Office
(269) 383-8778
2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo MI 49048
• 120 Acre Site with Outdoor Festival Space
Cold Brook County Park
14467 East MN Ave., Climax MI 49034
• Over 100 National, Regional & Local Events
flexible and spacious facilities with professional
staff make these events a great experience.
• Free Paved Parking for 1,200 Vehicles Plus Special
Event Parking for 3,000 Additional Vehicles
From four wheels to four legs, the Expo Center
• Easy Loading Access into Event Spaces
hosts a wide variety of events to entertain your
• Hotels & Restaurants Nearby
whole family!
• Minutes from Downtown Kalamazoo
Prairie View County Park
899 East U Ave., Vicksburg MI 49097
• Concessions Available
• 220 Campsites
Sprinkle Rd
Riverview St
Westnedge Ave
DOWNTOWN
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From North/South: US-131 to I-94 East to Exit
80 (Sprinkle Rd.) turn left onto Sprinkle, turn left
onto BL-94, turn right onto Lake Street.
Kalamazoo County Parks will make all reasonable efforts
to accommodate special needs. Please contact us five
working days in advance if special accommodations are
requested.
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Scotts Mill County Park
8451 S. 35th Street, Scotts MI 49088
(269) 383-8778
Exit 38
(269) 649-4737
River Oaks County Park
9202 E. Michigan Ave. (M-96), Galesburg MI 49053
• ATM On-Site & Wi-Fi Access
www.kalamazooexpocenter.com
(269) 373-5073
Markin Glen County Park
(269) 381-7570
5300 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo MI 49004
• Heated/Air Conditioned Rooms
THE KALAMAZOO COUNTY
PARKS OFFICE
Kalamazoo County (269) 383-8778
Expo Center & Fairground
2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo MI 49048
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
22 Mile paved non-motorized trail
• Easy Access from I-94 & US-131
TO BOOK SPACE
FOR YOUR EVENT
CONTACT
(269) 746-4270
2015 Events
Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground
On-Going Events Include:
For show times and additional details go to www.kalamazooexpocenter.com
Comstock Lions Club Bingo
Play on Friday nights at 6:30pm. All proceeds
benefit community projects. Lic #A00192.
2015 EVENT SCHEDULE
JANUARY
10-11 Gun & Knife Show, SSP Inc
17 Kalamazoo Reptile Show
17-18 Model Train Auction
17-18 The BIG Weekend Sale
24
Thunderbirds RC Swap Meet
24Kalamazoo Indoor Flea &
Farmers Market
30-31 Traditional Bowhunters Expo
FEBRUARY
1
7-8 21
21-22
22 28 Traditional Bowhunters Expo
Antique Auto Swap Meet
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
Shipshewana on the Road
Record & CD Expo
Garage Sale Art Fair
MAY
1-2 Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sale
1-3 Gem & Mineral Show
7
Kalamazoo Wraps Children’s Carnival
9Touch-A-Truck
9
WKFR Mom-to-Mom Sale
16 Circus Maximus Antique Toy Show
16
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
21-25 West MI Apple
Blossom Cluster
AKC Dog Show
30-31MI Home,
Remodeling &
Leisure Show
JUNE
6-7 Women’s Lifestyle Expo
12-15 Kalamazoo Home Expo & Garden Show
21-22 Kalamazoo Living History Show
23
Kalamazoo County 4-H Tack Sale
26
Southwest Michigan Job Fair
28 Kalamazoo Reptile Show
28Kalamazoo Indoor Flea &
Farmers Market
6-7Horse Drawn
Vehicles
12-14UKC Premier
Dog Show
20Kalamazoo
Reptile Show
21 Record & CD Expo
27Kalamazoo’s
Backyard BBQ for
the Great Lakes
Burn Camp
APRIL
JULY
MARCH
4
Spring Coin Show
4
Model Railroad Swap Meet
11 Southwest Michigan Post
Card Show & Sale
11 Antique Bottle & Glass Show
18
Spring Expo & Craft Show
18
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
18-19 Gun & Knife Show, SSP Inc
18-19 KazooPex Stamp & Cover Show
23-25 Pinball at the Zoo
25
Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market
26
Record & CD Expo
30
Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sale
9-11 Antique Radio Extravaganza
11-12 4-H Open Horse Show
18 Kalamazoo Reptile Show
AUGUST
10-15 Kalamazoo County Fair
16 Daisy BB Gun & Toy Gun Show
22
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
SEPTEMBER
11-13 NSRA Street Rod Nationals North plus
19 Kalamazoo Reptile Show
19-20 The BIG Weekend Sale
OCTOBER
3
3
3-4
6
9-10
10
10 11
14
17
17-18
18 23-24
25 31
Intergovernmental Auction
Kalamazoo Stamp Show
Gun & Knife Show, SSP Inc.
Senior Expo
Quilts Kalamazoo
Fall Expo & Craft Show
Southwest Michigan Post Card Show
Record & CD Expo
Project Connect
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
The BIG Weekend Sale
Kalamazoo Hamfest
Military Collectibles Show
Model Railroad Show
Kalamazoo Coin Show
NOVEMBER
5-8West MI Harvest Cluster
AKC Dog Show
14 Christmas Boutique Arts &
Crafts Show
19-21 Kalamazoo Weavers &
Fiber Artists Sale
19-21 Holiday Art Sale
21
Holiday Expo & Craft Show
21
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
28
Circus Maximus Antique Toy Show
Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market
Open October through April. The market operates on Tuesdays
& Wednesdays. Hours are 8:00am-2:00pm. Weekend markets
will also be held occasionally throughout the season. For
information, call (269)383-8761 or visit our web site
www.kalamazooexpocenter.com.
Kalamazoo County Fair, August 10-15
The Kalamazoo County Fair is dedicated to providing an
affordable event full of fun and educational experiences
for you and your family! The 2015 fair will include
FREE Grandstand Entertainment, Kids Zone Activities &
Entertainment, Over 400 Farm Animals, Baby Animal Tent,
Educational Displays, 4-H Exhibits, Carnival Rides, Food &
Games. For more information call 269-373-5181 or visit
www.kalamazoocountyfair.com.
DECEMBER
4-5 4-6 5-6 12
13
19 19-20
Holiday Greens & Gifts Sale
K-9 Fanciers Dog Show
Gun & Knife Show, SSP Inc.
Christmas Expo & Craft Show
Record & CD Expo
Kalamazoo Reptile Show
The BIG Weekend Sale
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