Summer Fairs and Festivals in River Country!

Plan your weekend getaway around the River Country summer event that fits your family best!

June 18-20
53rd Annual Three Rivers Water Festival - Midway, arts and crafts, car show, ox roast, live entertainment, fireworks, parade, pancake breakfast, food vendors and a free kid's zone.
Historic Downtown Three Rivers 269-278-8193 www.trchamber.com/waterfest.asp

June 26-27
Covered Bridge Days - Friday events include: Craft show, noon to 6:00 pm, Talent Show 7:00 pm, Rewind Band 8:00 pm, Fireworks 10:00 pm. Saturday events include: Car Show 8:00 am-3:30 pm, Spike and the Bulldogs concert, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, Parade 4:30 pm.
Downtown Centreville 269-467-7468

July 10-11
White Pigeon Days - Craft fair, entertainment and an evening parade Friday night. Saturday dancing and fireworks.
White Pigeon 269-483-7727

July 25
Hummingbird Festival - Banding and Adopt-A-Hummer Events, children's activities, guided nature walks, self-guided nature walks and golf cart tours and magician Rick Fisher to perform. Boxed lunches available.
Colon 269-432-2626 www.riverlakeinnrestaurant.com/festival_2009.pdf

August 5-8
Abbott's 72nd Annual Get-together - Stage shows and lectures during the Colon Magic Festival.
Abbott's Magic Company, Colon 269-432-3235 http://www.abbotmagic.com/

August 13-15
Mendon Riverfest - On the banks of the St. Joseph River in downtown Mendon. Thursday lip-sync contest, Riverfest Idol performances Thursday, Friday with finale on Saturday. Saturday will also include canoe races, parade at noon and big fireworks to end it all with a bang! Arts & Crafts and children's activities throughout the event.
Reed Riverside Park, Mendon 269-496-8056

September 6
Harmony Fest - Featured bands include Los Banditos of Michiana, Blue Moon and J.R. Clark.
Downtown Three Rivers 269-244-8779

September 12
Harvest Festival - Family activities, food, children's games, boat rides and more.
Constantine 269-435-2085

September 20-26
St. Joseph County Grange Fair - Ranked as one of the top five fairs in Michigan. Top country star concerts including Darius Rucker, harness racing, truck pulls, off-road derby, animal exhibits, petting zoo, rides and more.
Centreville 269-467-8935 http://www.centrevillefair.com/

October 18
Scarecrow Fest - Annual fall celebration. Enjoy the scarecrow contest, family activities, entertainment and other seasonal attractions. Also stop in at the Chamber office for information on a self-guide Fall Color tour.
Meyer Broadway Park, Three Rivers 269-467-5519