Festivals

Fewer than two full weeks into its 26-day run, West Michigan’s largest traditional European Christmas market is proving to be quite the success story. 

While ArtPrize promises to keep residents and visitors highly engaged over the next two weeks, a number of other exciting community events are on the City of Grand Rapids calendar.

The first bout of fall weather provides the perfect excuse to dig those barn boots out of the closet, don that new flannel, and head out to country...

Classic car lovers can get a sneak peak Thursday in Cascade of what's in store for the upcoming annual 28th Street Metro Cruise.

Confluence festival, now in its third year, announced that this year’s festival will include a new focus on aviation.

A festival that celebrates the international food and beverage industry will return to DeVos Place Nov. 16-18.

The Grand Rapids Ballet is inviting the West Michigan community to its second annual Summer Dance Festival Aug. 25 and 26.

ArtPrize 2023 opens Sept. 14 with a kickoff party at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 5 to 10 p.m., featuring the wild and operatic national touring act, Squonk Opera, followed by a fireworks display. 

Confluence, a free festival that connects the worlds of art, music, science, and technology through programs and shared experiences, has announced plans to expand its esports and robotics programming.

Confluence Festival returns to Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 22-23, bringing together thousands of attendees to explore innovation and creativity.

The Fourth of July is a time for families to come together, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

ArtPrize's 2024 economic impact report is in, and the numbers paint a compelling picture for the future of this iconic open art competition.

Hispanic Heritage Month is now in full swing in West Michigan!

The City of Kentwood is looking for its very own Clark Griswold, the beloved and eccentric character from the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

Get ready to don your greenest attire and embrace the luck of the Irish at the Annual Downtown Holland St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Winter may have a grip on Michigan, but Virtue Cider is warming things up with the return of its Winter Wassail Festival.

Kentwood is rolling out the red, white, and blue for its annual Fourth of July celebration—and you're invited.

What started as a simple idea over drinks has grown into one of West Michigan’s more distinctive summer events.

Cascade Charter Township is rolling out the pastel carpet for a brand-new tradition this spring: its first-ever community Easter Egg Hunt, taking place Saturday, April 19.

Grand Rapids will honor two major milestones in American history this June—Loving Day and Juneteenth