Region 7 -Central Lower Peninsula

Region 7 -Central Lower Peninsula

Michigan Life's Region 7 Central Lower Peninsula Area including Arenac County, Bay County, Clare County, Iosco County, Isabella County, Midland County, Ogemaw County, Roscommon County Michigan.

April 25-28, 2024

The last full weekend of April is always an exciting time to visit the village Shepherd, located just 15 minutes south of Mt. Pleasant. During this time, the community celebrates its annual Maple Syrup Festival. The Maple Syrup Festival is a weekend full of parades, craft shows, carnival rides and more.

June 8, 2024

The Annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival is hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees open to adults 21 years of age and older (valid driver’s license or state issued ID required). Are you a beer connoisseur? Then you will love the annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival.

Snug Haven is located on all-sports Budd Lake in Harrison, MI. The resort offers four fully furnished vacation homes on about 250 feet of uninterrupted sandy beach. Our cottages are beautiful, CLEAN, and comfortable and our beach is never crowded. One cottage is handicap-accessible on the main floor, including a roll-in shower.

February 8-10, 2024

Harrison, Michigan can't wait for spring to golf! Each year in February they dust off their golf clubs and invite visitors to play in this uproarious golf tournament on frozen Budd Lake in downtown Harrison. This fun event is played with tennis balls on a 9-hole course.

March 13th - 17th, 2024

Numerous activities are planned for the biggest event that Clare puts on. You don't have to be Irish to celebrate this phenomenal gathering-EVERYONE'S IRISH DURING THIS EVENT!

An estimated 10,000 people attend the Clare Irish Festival to participate in the fun!

Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan in the Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. It is the county seat of Midland County. Top attractions include The Tridge - a 3 legged pedestrian bridge spanning The Forks, the where the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers join.

Harrison was originally founded as a lumber town, with sawmills located on the shores of Budd Lake. One of the lumber companies donated the land which is now Wilson State Park.

Houghton Lake Tourism Bureau helps promote the four seasons of fun, fishing, fireworks and festivals in the heart of Northern Michigan.

Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Located in historic downtown Clare, Michigan at 601 N. McEwan St. the Clare Tasting Room inside Brewin’ On McEwan features Modern Craft Wine, a gourmet chocolate shop and a fabulous restaurant: all in one location!

Built in 1924, currently owned and managed by 4th Generation Doherty's. Full-Service Hotel, Conference Center, Restaurant and Lounge

Cabins are fully furnished with all linens, bathroom with tub/shower, kitchen with all utensils, grill and campfire area. Cabins are designed for a get-away to the north and enjoy many activities within minutes or just relax and enjoy the wildlife and the hot tub. Free high-speed wireless Internet provided.

Snow Snake Ski and Golf has been serving Michigan since 1949. The Brockway family has owned and operated Snow Snake since 1957. There are six lifts serving 10 runs, including numerous terrain features, and a snow tubing park on 43 acres. The ski season runs November through March, weather permitting.

2023 Dates: TBA

Santa's arrival, holiday-themed activities throughout Clare!

August 15-19, 2023

The fair is a fun-filled learning environment and experience so that they can learn about and experience what agriculture is and how it is the basis of our very existence. Join us for our annual county fair featuring live animal exhibits, midway rides, grandstand events, food, antiques, and much more.

July 22-27, 2024

The Clare County fair is a family tradition for many. In addition to showcase our communities agricultural heritage we enjoy the midway and amazing entertainment. Please join us for this years fair.

July 23 - 29, 2023

Enjoy amusement rides, entertainment, rodeos, derbies, tractor pulls and more at the annual Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair at the Isabella Fairgrounds in Mt Pleasant, Michigan.

August 13-19 2023

The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for years. Our 118 acres, 102,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, two indoor horse arenas, a grandstand that seats 3,800 people and a half-mile race track, bring in thousands of people from across the country every year for a range of events and activities.

August 8-12, 2023

The Bay County Fair is a great place for the whole family. It features Livestock Exhibitions followed by a Sale, Horse Shows, Still Projects, Midway Fun,

It is our aim and intent to build a fair that showcases the county's agriculture as well as being of interest to all county residents.

July 24 - 29, 2023

The Iosco County Fair in Hale,Michigan offers thrilling grandstand events, we will always have an array of free entertainment happening all throughout the fair. Some of these will be our wild and crazy Barnyard Olympics, Farmer John and The Barnyard Express Show, livestock/horse shows, livestock auction, music, games for all ages and more!

July 18 - 22, 2023

Established in 1890 (incorporated in 1946), the Arenac County Fair has been offering fun and educational experiences for every age!

2023 Dates: TBA

The first Gladwin County Fair was held in 1909 in Gladwin. Many years passed with fair events being held until 1953 when funds were not generated to pay premiums on items exhibited.

Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.

Our Winery and our very first Tasting Room, Au Gres is our home, our heart and our hideout. A comfortable, relaxed setting in the quaint town center of Au Gres, our doors are open to the adventure enthusiast!

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Special Hours By Appointment

Step back in time into the historic landmark and restored turn-of-the-century building that houses both a Modern Craft Winery Tasty Room and The Silver Lining Boutique. You’ll be telling your friends about your Taste Adventure here!

Rose Valley Winery is committed to making quality wines from locally-grown, cold-hardy grapes. We strive to present the Gifts of Nature in a simple and personal manner.

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