Summer Activity Guide - Michigan House Republicans

2014 - 2015 FISHING SEASONS
Dear Friends,
2014 Festivals, Fairs & Events
MAY
17 DOWLING
The Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center’s
Farm Animal Open House
17 PORTLAND
Portland Block Party
17 - 18 MARSHALL
Turkeyville Arts & Crafts Show
23 - 26 HUBBARDSTON
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
24 HASTINGS
Charlton Park Day
26 SARANAC
Memorial Day Weekend Chicken Barbecue
31 HICKORY CORNERS
CCCA Grand Classic
JUNE
1
HICKORY CORNERS
CCCA Museum Grand Experience Concourse
5 - 7 KALAMAZOO
Greek Festival
6 - 7 POTTERVILLE
Gizzard Fest
6 - 8 GRAND RAPIDS
Festival of the Arts
7 - 8 PEWAMO
Parish Festival
8
HICKORY CORNERS
13 HASTINGS
Downtown Sculpture Exhibit Opening
Celebration
Portland Rodeo Days
13 - 15 DELTON
The Buttermilk Jamboree
13 - 15 IONIA
Ionia Farm Power Show
Fridays at the Fountain Music Series
14 HICKORY CORNERS
ALL Air Cooled Car Gathering
14 NASHVILLE
Art on the Lawn
14 NASHVILLE
Classic & Antique Car Show
14 - 15 MARSHALL
15 HASTINGS
Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment
Charlton Park Father’s Day Car Show
19 - 22 GRAND LEDGE
Yankee Doodle Days
19 - 22 SOUTH HAVEN
South Haven Harborfest
20 - Aug 22 MIDDLEVILLE
21 HASTINGS
Michiganders are fortunate to be able to vacation without
having to travel far. There are countless fairs and festivals that
celebrate the best parts of our great state, so I have compiled
this local and statewide “Michigan Summer Activity Guide.” Each day presents the opportunity for experiences new and
old, making memories that will last a lifetime.
Lake Sturgeon
Otsego Lake
July 16, 2014 - March 15, 2015
Muskellunge Season
Lake St. Clair, St. Clair and Detroit Rivers
June 7, 2014 - Dec. 15, 2014
Salmon & Trout
Type 1 & 2 inland streams and Type A & D
lakes
April 26, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2014
Catch-and-Keep Bass (most waters)
May 24, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014
Muskellunge, Northern Pike &
Walleye
Lower Peninsula
April 26, 2014 - March 15, 2015
Muskellunge, Northern Pike &
Walleye
Upper Peninsula
May 15, 204 - March 15, 2015
Salmon & Trout
Type 3 & 4 inland streams and Type B, C, E
& F lakes
Open All Year
Catfish, Yellow Perch, Sunfishes,
White Bass & Smelt
Open All Year
Summer Activity Guide
My best to you and your family as you enjoy another Pure
Michigan summer.
Sincerely,
Vintage Motorcycle Show
13 - 14 PORTLAND
13 - Aug 15 HASTINGS
The snow has finally gone away and we are all eagerly awaiting
the start of another unforgettable Pure Michigan summer. From
the sound of waves lapping up on Lake Michigan’s shoreline,
to the taste of elephant ears at the county fair, to the smell of
barbeque cooking up on a backyard grill, there is ample time to
experience all of the wonders our incredible state has to offer.
Lake Sturgeon
Great Lakes, Lake. St. Clair & St. Clair River
July 16, 2014 - Nov. 30, 2014
MIKE CALLTON
State Representative
87th District
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Village of Middleville River Bank Music Series
Charlton Park’s CK&S Rail Fan Festival
22 - 28 GREENVILLE
Montcalm County 4-H Fair
25 - 29 LAKE ODESSA
Lake Odessa Fair
27 - 28 KALAMAZOO
Kalamazoo Irish Fest
27 - 29 HICKORY CORNERS
Antique Tractor, Engine & Machinery Show
28 - 29 HASTINGS
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 23 - 24 GRAND HAVEN
Grand Haven Art Festival
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE CALLTON
(855) 373-0842 :: [email protected] :: www.RepMikeCallton.com
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government that you would like to share with me,
please call my office at (855) 373-0842.
State Representative
MIKE CALLTON
(855) 373-0842 :: [email protected]
www.RepMikeCallton.com
AUGUST
2014 Festivals, Fairs & Events
SEPTEMBER continued
1 - 2 LANSING
Lansing JazzFest
1 - 2 FREEPORT
Freeport Fun Day
2
GRAND LEDGE
Annual Island Art Fair
2
LAKE ODESSA
Lake Odessa Car Show
2
HICKORY CORNERS
“Red Barns Spectacular” Car Show
2- 9 ALMA
JULY
2 - 6 BATTLE CREEK
Battle Creek’s Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon
Festival
4
HASTINGS
Charlton Park 4th of July & Veterans Bar-B-Que
4
PORTLAND
4th of July Celebration
5
LAKE ODESSA
Art in the Park
5 - 12 TRAVERSE CITY
National Cherry Festival
7 - 12 CHARLOTTE
Eaton County Fair
8 - 13 LANSING
Common Ground Music Festival
10 - 12 LOWELL
Riverwalk Festival
11 - 12 HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s Gas & Steam Engine Show
11 - 13 LYONS
Gratiot County Fair
3 - 9 JACKSON
Jackson County Fair
4 - 9 LOWELL
Kent County Youth Fair
5 - 9 LUDINGTON
Western Michigan Fair
6 - 10 STANTON
7 - 9 KALAMAZOO
7 - 10 SOUTH HAVEN
8 - 9 DELTON
8 - 10 HASTINGS
9
CLARKSVILLE
6 - 7 MARSHALL
7
HICKORY CORNERS
EXPLORE THE PURE MICHIGAN
Historic Home Tour
Muscle Cars PLUS Show & Swap Meet
12 - 14 GRAND HAVEN
Grand Haven Salmon Festival
20 - 21 LOWELL
Fallasburg Fall Festival For the Arts
24 - Oct 12 GRAND RAPIDS
19 - 20 LANSING
ArtPrize
Old Town BluesFest
20
HICKORY CORNERS
Model A Ford Day
20
JACKSON
Jackson County Family Farmfest
20 - 21 HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow
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Activities and Events
Ribfest
26 - 27 GRAND RAPIDS
Oktoberfest West Michigan
o Beaches
National Blueberry Festival
27 - 28 HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s Fall Harvest Festival
Stanton Old Fashioned Days
Delton Founders Festival
28
HICKORY CORNERS
Charlton Park’s Great Lakes Longbow Invitational
Ox Roast OCTOBER
10 - 16 MARSHALL
2
HASTINGS
Girls Night Out
Island Fest and Camp Weekend
14 - 17 SUNFIELD
Sunfield Farmers’ Picnic
4
HASTINGS
Harvest Festival
12 HASTINGS
“A Day in the Garden” Garden Tour
16 - 17 ALLEGAN
Michigan Fiber Festival
10 - 12 GRAND LEDGE
Color Cruise & Island Festival
12 HICKORY CORNERS
Deutsche Marques—A German Auto Event
11 - 12 BELLEVUE
CraneFest
18 - 19 ALLEGAN, BARRY,
KALAMAZOO AND
KENT COUNTIES
Arts and Eats; Self-Driving Art, Food and Farm
Tour
13 HICKORY CORNERS
Mad Dogs & Englishmen British Car Faire
14 - 19 HASTINGS
Barry County Fair
17 - 26 IONIA
Ionia Free Fair
17 - Aug 17 JACKSON
16
HICKORY CORNERS
Relix Riot Traditional Hot Rods, Customs &
Motorcycles
16
HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s August Fest Yard Sale & Antique
Car Show
16
PORTLAND
Wine the Walk
“Welcome to My Garden” Garden Tour
Michigan Shakespeare Festival
22 - 24 EDMORE
Edmore Potato Festival
22 - 24 HASTINGS
Hastings Summerfest
18 - 20 JACKSON
Jackson Hot Air Jubilee
19 - 20 HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s Civil War Muster
23
SARANAC
Bridge Fest
19 - 27 GRAYLING
AuSable River Festival
24
HICKORY CORNERS
Pierce-Arrow Gathering
21 - 26 HOLLAND
Ottawa County Fair
25 - Aug 3 GRAND HAVEN
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
26 HICKORY CORNERS
Mopars at the Red Barns
26 LAKE ODESSA
Depot Day
26 MIDDLEVILLE
Taste of Middleville
28 - 31 ST. JOHNS
28 - Aug 2 MASON
Clinton County 4-H Fair
Ingham County Fair
23
IONIA
Autumn Celebration
25
HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s All Hallows Eve
Three Ways to Hook Your Fishing License
29 - Sep 1 NOVI
Michigan State Fair
4Visit your local license retailer and make a purchase in person
30 - Sep 1 WOODLAND
Woodland Labor Day Celebration
4Use the E-License system to buy one online 24-7.
Visit www.mdnr-elicense.com
SEPTEMBER
1
MACKINAW CITY
Labor Day Bridge Walk
4 - 7 CHARLOTTE
Charlotte Frontier Days Festival
5 - 7 EAGLE
Eagle Fair Days
5 - 13 ALLEGAN
6
MIDDLEVILLE
Allegan County Fair
Heritage Day
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PARKS, FORESTS
and TRAILS
You are never more than half an hour from a Michigan State
Park, State Forest Campground, State Recreation Area or
State Trail System. To find a facility suitable to your recreation
needs, visit the Department of Natural Resources website at
STAY SAFE, STAY AFLOAT
FREE
Fishin
Michigan law requires all watercraft to be equipped with enough personal
flotation devices (PFDs) to accommodate each person on board. Sizes are
designed based on body weight and chest size.
LIFEJACKET REQUIREMENTS:
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE CALLTON
(855) 373-0842 :: [email protected] :: www.RepMikeCallton.com
Boating
Canoeing
Diving & Snorkeling
Fairgrounds
Fishing
Hiking
Lighthouses
Kayaking
Off Road Vehicles
www.michigan.gov/dnr
4Go to www.mi.gov/fish with your smartphone
to buy a 24-hour all-species license. Have your driver’s
license number and credit or debit card ready.
For rules, seasons, license information and
more, consult the 2014 Michigan Fishing
Guide at www.michigan.gov/fishing.
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Dozynki Polish Festival
29 - 31 GRAND RAPIDS
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Cadillac Fall Festival
Calhoun County Fair
12 - 13 MARSHALL
INTERACTIVE MAP
JUN
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All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and
out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes
waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
4Children less than 6 years of age must wear a Type I or Type II PFD
when riding in the open deck area of a boat.
TYPE II
TYPE III
4Each person less than 12 years of age riding or being towed behind
a personal watercraft (jet ski) must wear a Type I or Type II PFD.
4Each person 12 years of age or older operating, riding on or being
towed behind a personal watercraft (jet ski) must wear a Type I, Type
II or Type III PFD that is not an inflatable device.