Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Golfing In River Country
Did you know that Southwest Michigan offers you Golf Digest Award Winners such as Island Hills and Angels Crossing? These courses are picturesque and will challenge every level of golfer. There's also Pine View, Sauganash and St. Joe Valley golf courses.
That's over 100 holes of great golf and at great prices! Choose your golf package with River Country lodging facilities. They will help you create an affordable package for you or your group. Most also offer facilities for receptions, banquets, reunions, seminars and meetings.
Whether it's a golf fund raiser or just a FUN-raiser, call River Country at 800-447-2821 or go to rivercountry.com for more information. You can also pick up our 2009 Visitor's Guide at River Country lodging facilities, area chamber offices and local attraction sites.
Let's tee it and have some fun in River Country!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
River Country Lodging Facilities Offers Hot Hearty Breakfasts and Area Discounts With Overnight Stay
Select River Country lodging facilities offer hot hearty breakfasts to guests as part of the cost of an overnight stay. As well, a special promotion for discounts at select River Country stores, restaurants and outdoor activities are available from each of the lodging facilities provided the traveler shows their room key to local establishments. The promotions are not available on the web site but will be given to guests upon check-in.
Both the breakfasts and discounts are simply another way that travelers can enjoy the area at a savings.
Breakfasts are from 6:00 am - 10:00 am
America's Best Value Inn and Suites, Three Rivers http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=550
Enjoy hot off the griddle waffles, juice, rolls, juice, cold cereals, oatmeal, milk, pastries, toast along with coffee, tea and hot cocoa. (This is a pet friendly hotel)
Hampton Inn, Sturgis http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=LKXYVJPOBSD2QCSGBJBNUKQ?ctyhocn=IRSMIHX
On the Run Breakfast Bag -- Bottle of water, apple, cereal bar, mints
On the House Breakfast—Daily menu changes—Sausage and gravy, scrambled eggs, french toast, ham and eggs, apples and bananas available, three coffees, hot cocoa, danish rolls, muffins, wheat bread, peanut butter, cinnamon and plain bagels, cream cheese, butters, jellies, three different kinds of juices and fresh cut fruit
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Three Rivers http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/thivr
Omelets, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruits, cold cereal, yogurts, hard boiled eggs, toast and bagels.
River Country Super 8, Three Rivers http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=12193&brandInfo=SE
Waffles, bagels, English Muffins, Donuts and Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, jellies, coffee, tea, juices, milk (This is a pet friendly hotel)
Arrowhead Cove, Mendon http://arrowheadcove.com/
Hot breakfast of the guests choice. Sausage Quiche, Homemade bread with homemade churned butter (from their dairy cow), fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea.
Mendon Country Inn, Mendon http://mendoncountryinn.net/
English-style breakfast buffet featuring eggs, sausage and bacon, grilled vegetables , Amish breads and rolls, pastries, coffee, tea and juice
T&R Inn Between the Lakes, Three Rivers http://www.innbetweenthelakes.com/
Ric and Toy Norton offer unusual foods as Toy is Thai. Hot cereal, eggs made to travelers liking, juice, fresh fruit, rolls, and handmade surprises.
Voyager's Inn B&B, Three Rivers http://www.voyagers-inn.com/ourmenus.html
Remember: River Country is located just two and a half hours from Detroit, Chicago and close to other Midwestern cities, come and experience the hidden gem of southern Michigan – fine dining, outdoor pursuits, explore our cities and enjoy our one-of-a-kind lodging facilities.
Both the breakfasts and discounts are simply another way that travelers can enjoy the area at a savings.
Breakfasts are from 6:00 am - 10:00 am
America's Best Value Inn and Suites, Three Rivers http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=550
Enjoy hot off the griddle waffles, juice, rolls, juice, cold cereals, oatmeal, milk, pastries, toast along with coffee, tea and hot cocoa. (This is a pet friendly hotel)
Hampton Inn, Sturgis http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=LKXYVJPOBSD2QCSGBJBNUKQ?ctyhocn=IRSMIHX
On the Run Breakfast Bag -- Bottle of water, apple, cereal bar, mints
On the House Breakfast—Daily menu changes—Sausage and gravy, scrambled eggs, french toast, ham and eggs, apples and bananas available, three coffees, hot cocoa, danish rolls, muffins, wheat bread, peanut butter, cinnamon and plain bagels, cream cheese, butters, jellies, three different kinds of juices and fresh cut fruit
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Three Rivers http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/thivr
Omelets, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruits, cold cereal, yogurts, hard boiled eggs, toast and bagels.
River Country Super 8, Three Rivers http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=12193&brandInfo=SE
Waffles, bagels, English Muffins, Donuts and Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, jellies, coffee, tea, juices, milk (This is a pet friendly hotel)
Arrowhead Cove, Mendon http://arrowheadcove.com/
Hot breakfast of the guests choice. Sausage Quiche, Homemade bread with homemade churned butter (from their dairy cow), fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea.
Mendon Country Inn, Mendon http://mendoncountryinn.net/
English-style breakfast buffet featuring eggs, sausage and bacon, grilled vegetables , Amish breads and rolls, pastries, coffee, tea and juice
T&R Inn Between the Lakes, Three Rivers http://www.innbetweenthelakes.com/
Ric and Toy Norton offer unusual foods as Toy is Thai. Hot cereal, eggs made to travelers liking, juice, fresh fruit, rolls, and handmade surprises.
Voyager's Inn B&B, Three Rivers http://www.voyagers-inn.com/ourmenus.html
Remember: River Country is located just two and a half hours from Detroit, Chicago and close to other Midwestern cities, come and experience the hidden gem of southern Michigan – fine dining, outdoor pursuits, explore our cities and enjoy our one-of-a-kind lodging facilities.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Discover The Hidden Treasurers of Southwest Michigan River Country
Come experience the gem that is River Country in Southwest Michigan. Fine dining, outdoor pursuits, exploration of our delightful cities and one-of-a-kind lodging facilities await you. Our rich history features Mound Builders, Native American War Memorials, an Underground Railroad Stop, Arts and a look into the Amish Lifestyle.
We are located in St. Joseph County just 2.5 hours from either Chicago or Detroit, between I-94 to the north and I-80/90 to the south. Explore our hidden wonders and enrich your life by experiencing our astounding River Country.
We are located in St. Joseph County just 2.5 hours from either Chicago or Detroit, between I-94 to the north and I-80/90 to the south. Explore our hidden wonders and enrich your life by experiencing our astounding River Country.
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