ARVC Michigan (Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds)

FEATURED EVENT

Come Camp & Care With Us Weekend

KOA invites you to join us at the fifth annual Come Camp & Care With Us Weekend, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. This year, campers who stay at our campground as paying guests on Friday, May 9 will receive a free night of camping on Saturday, May 10. Come Camp & Care With Us Weekend is a great chance to get your RV or tent ready for the summer camping season. Or, if you've never tried camping, come out and give it a try. We'll also be accepting free will donations to benefit KOA Care Camps for children with cancer, a great charity that provides a safe, quality summer camping experience for children undergoing treatment for cancer.

DATES: May 9, 2008 thru May 11, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email info@traversecitykoa.com or visit http://www.traversecitykoa.com

FEATURED EVENT

Mesick Mushroom Festival

Mesick Mushroom Festival – Celebration of the morel mushroom harvest. Flea market, arts/craft show, live music, carnival, parade on Saturday, mushroom contest.

DATES: May 9, 2008 thru May 11, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email lhughes@acegroup.cc or visit http://www.mesick-mushroomfest.org

FEATURED EVENT

BUSES BY THE BEACH

GRAND ROGUE WELCOMES “BUSES BY THE BEACH!” Grand Rogue hosts --NOW A THREE DAY EVENT --this gathering of VW BUS ENTHUSIASTS in conjunction with the ANNUAL BURN SURVIVORS BENEFIT CAR SHOW for the benefit of THE PHOENIX SOCIETY FOR BURN SURVIVORS. We will be expecting upwards of seventy of these classic camper buses of various vintages and styles from throughout the Midwest and Canada. GRAND ROGUE WILL BE DONATING A PORTION OF THIS WEEKEND’S CAMP FEES TO THE PHOENIX SOCIETY.

DATES: May 15, 2008 thru May 18, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email todd.olsen@charter.net or visit http://www.busesbythebeach.com

FEATURED EVENT

Country Hoedown Weekend

Enjoy an old-fashion Country Hoedown family dance. Have your chillin's decorate their bikes for the bike parade and join in on the down home fishing tournament.

DATES: May 23, 2008 3:00pm thru May 27, 2008 2:00pm

CAMPGROUND: LAKE HURON CAMPGROUND

For more information, email info@LakeHuronCampground.com or visit http://www.LakeHuronCampground.com

FEATURED EVENT

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS

Multi-grammy nominated and Rock and Roll Inductee Tom Petty kicks off his summer tour at Van Andel Arena. Superstar special guest, STEVE WINWOOD.

DATES: May 30, 2008 thru May 30, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email grandrogue@yahoo.com or visit http://www.vanandelarena.com

FEATURED EVENT

BILL GAITHER & HOMECOMING FRIENDS “GIVE IT AWAY TOUR 2008”

Gospel music favorite Bill Gaither and his Homecoming Friends invite you to 'Throw Your Heart Wide Open' at the 'Homecoming Give It Away Tour 2008' at the VAN ANDEL ARENA. Singers, musicians and comedians currently scheduled to join Bill Gaither include the Gaither Vocal Band; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Linda Randle; Ivan Parker; Gordon Mote; Janet Paschal; & Kevin Williams.

DATES: May 31, 2008 thru May 31, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email grandrogue@yahoo.com or visit http://www.vanandelarena.com

FEATURED EVENT

National Asparagus Festival

Celebrate the Asparagus Harvest with an arts and crafts fair,food, farm tours, bull riding and entertainment

DATES: June 13, 2008 thru June 15, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.nationalasparagusfestival.org

FEATURED EVENT

30th Annual White Lake Area Arts and Crafts

Juried Arts and Crafts Festival. Continuous live entertainment and food court. Over 100 participants.

DATES: June 14, 2008 thru June 15, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.whitelake.org

FEATURED EVENT

Pentwater Spring Festival

2 day 'open air' arts and crafts festival on the Village Green. Live music, antiques and food vendors.

DATES: June 21, 2008 thru June 22, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit

FEATURED EVENT

Muskegon Summer Celebration

The Big Party...Muskegon Summer Celebration is an annual 11 day festival in downtown Muskegon.One of Michigan's biggest entertainment line-ups include national headliners, regional and local artists every day.Other events include, The Gran Parade, Community Picnic,Fireworks,a fun-filled midway, large craft market and art show.

DATES: June 26, 2008 thru July 6, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.summercelebration.com

FEATURED EVENT

X-mas in June

Christmas at the KOA weekend of June 27nd. Trimming the tree Friday Night. Cookie decorating, craft, bingo, Santa visit (bring a small wrapped gift $5.00 value) for your child to receive. Christmas party on Saturday night. Train ride.

DATES: June 27, 2008 thru June 29, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email info@traversecitykoa.com or visit http://www.traversecitykoa.com

FEATURED EVENT

White Lake 4th Of July Parade

Parade from Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall.Over 100 units involved in this annual family fun parade.

DATES: July 4, 2008 thru July 4, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.whitelake.org

FEATURED EVENT

Fourth of July Fireworks

Come and witness the best Fireworks Display in Michigan. Take the kids to the Carnival of Games and then join them in our Fishing and Mini Golf Tournaments.

DATES: July 4, 2008 3:00pm thru July 6, 2008 2:00pm

CAMPGROUND: LAKE HURON CAMPGROUND

For more information, email info@LakeHuronCampground.com or visit http://www.LakeHuronCampground.com

FEATURED EVENT

National Cherry Festival

81st National Cherry Festival – This is the Big One! America’s Cherry Capital celebrates its heritage with an eight-day party that features over 150 family activities. There are air shows, fireworks over the Bay, three parades, games for all ages, midway rides and nightly open-air concerts – and plenty of opportunity to sample dozens of delicious cherry products.

DATES: July 5, 2008 thru July 5, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email info@cherryfestival.org or visit http://www.cherryfestival.org/

FEATURED EVENT

Classic Car Show

Do you have a real beauty you want to show off? Bring her to the Classic Car Show and enter her in the contests to win fabulous prizes. Dance to some 50's classics and enjoy a soda float.

DATES: July 11, 2008 3:00pm thru July 13, 2008 2:00pm

CAMPGROUND: LAKE HURON CAMPGROUND

For more information, email info@LakeHuronCampground.com or visit http://www.LakeHuronCampground.com

FEATURED EVENT

National Baby Food Festival

Five fun-filled days featuring 2 entertainment stages, arts and crats fair, car show,kiddie parade,carnival, midway,merchant sidewalk sales and the World Famous Baby Crawl.

DATES: July 15, 2008 thru July 19, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit

FEATURED EVENT

Coast Guard Festival

The Coast Guard Festival is a patriot celebration honoring the men and women of The United States Coast Guard. Highlights include 3 parades,Musical Entertainment,Carnival, Coast Guard Birhtday Picnic,National Memorial Service, Children's Activities,Scholarship Pageant, Car Show, Street Parade, etc.

DATES: July 26, 2008 thru August 3, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.ghcgfest.org

FEATURED EVENT

Traverse City Film Festival

Traverse City Film Festival – The 3rd annual film festival will have more fun. There will be more parties and premiers, more family and children’s films, actors, directors, writers and other film industry representatives.

DATES: July 28, 2008 thru August 3, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email info@traversecityfilmfestival.org or visit http://www.traversecityfilmfest.org/

FEATURED EVENT

1ST Annual Craft Show

Stop in and shop, til you drop, during one of Michigan's most historical events. Shop the M-25 garage sale on your way to the local cheeseburger fest. Booths still available for crafters!

DATES: August 8, 2008 3:00pm thru August 10, 2008 2:00pm

CAMPGROUND: LAKE HURON CAMPGROUND

For more information, email info@LakeHuronCampground.com or visit http://www.LakeHuronCampground.com

FEATURED EVENT

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW!

Get out the collectibles! The Antiques Roadshow PBS television program is stopping in Grand Rapids, one of the six cities to make the summer 2008 tour. Location: TBA

DATES: August 9, 2008 thru August 9, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email grandrogue@yahoo.com or visit http://www.pbs.org/antiques

FEATURED EVENT

Buckley Old Steam Engine show

Buckley Old Engine Show – Large steam engines, old tractors, antique cars and trucks, sawmill, veneer mill, tractor races and pulls. Old time music, arts & craft show, woodworking & woodcrafts. Large Flea Market. Cider mill demonstration daily.

DATES: August 14, 2008 thru August 17, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email info@traversecitykoa.com or visit http://www.traversecitykoa.com

FEATURED EVENT

White Lake Maritime Festival

Community Picnic, softball, shuffleboard tournaments, sailboat regatta, food tent, children's activities,trout pond, shrimp boil,arts and crafts fair. Beverage and entertainment tent with live bands.

DATES: August 14, 2008 thru August 16, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.whitelake.org

FEATURED EVENT

Oceana County Fair

Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull,Mid-way, Arts and Crafts, and Livestock.

DATES: August 20, 2008 thru August 23, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit

FEATURED EVENT

Chain O' Lakes Music Festival

Music in the campground by day, at Short's Brewing Company by night. Featuring Seth Bernard & Daisy May , the Ragbirds and more.

DATES: August 29, 2008 thru August 31, 2008

CAMPGROUND: CHAIN-O-LAKES CAMPGROUND

For more information, email flip@chainolakescamp.com or visit http://www.chainolakescamp.com/musicfest.html

FEATURED EVENT

Shoreline Spectacular

Every Labor Day Weekend join the fun at Pere Marquette Park for Shorline Spectacular.An annual event including entertainment, activites for kids,beverage tent and holiday parade.

DATES: August 29, 2008 thru September 1, 2008

CAMPGROUND: HOLIDAY CAMPING RESORT

For more information, visit http://www.shorelinespectacular.org

FEATURED EVENT

U. S. ARMY INVITATIONAL: PBR RODEO - 2008 BUILT FORD TOUGH

Forty-five of the world’s best bull riders compete at Van Andel Arena this weekend during a 30 - city series to qualify for the World Finals in Las Vegas.

DATES: September 12, 2008 thru September 13, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email grandrogue@yahoo.com or visit http://www.vanandelarena.com

FEATURED EVENT

BUSES BY THE BEACH

GRAND ROGUE WELCOMES “BUSES BY THE BEACH!” Grand Rogue hosts this Fall gathering of VW BUS ENTHUSIASTS to celebrate BUS BOO IV for the benefit of THE PHOENIX SOCIETY FOR BURN SURVIVORS. We will be expecting upwards of fifty of these classic camper buses of various vintages and styles from throughout the Midwest and Canada. GRAND ROGUE WILL BE DONATING A PORTION OF THIS WEEKEND’S CAMP FEES TO THE PHOENIX SOCIETY.

DATES: September 12, 2008 thru September 14, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email todd.olsen@charter.net or visit http://www.busesbythebeach.com

FEATURED EVENT

THE GRAND ROGUE LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT!

See how Native Americans, soldiers and their families lived in Authentic Campsites during several periods of American History, including the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, Civil War and current conditions presented by the National Guard. Hand Craftsmen and Period Traders will avail their wares. AS ALWAYS--OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC

DATES: September 13, 2008 thru September 14, 2008

CAMPGROUND: GRAND ROGUE CAMPGROUNDS and PADDLE SPORTS

For more information, email grandrogue@yahoo.com or visit http://www.grandrogueencampment.com

FEATURED EVENT

Murder Mystery Weekend

It is time for the All Saints College Class of '57 Reunion. For one night we will return to the good old days when Elvis was at the top of the charts. Sock hops, hula-hoops and poodles were radioactive. Getting pinned meant something altogether different than it does these days. Site $100.00 Cabin $150.00 Lodge $230.00 (Based on 2 people) Extra people $30.00

DATES: September 27, 2008 thru September 28, 2008

CAMPGROUND: TRAVERSE CITY SOUTH KOA

For more information, email info@traversecitykoa.com or visit http://www.traversecitykoa.com