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When you visit the surrounding area of Castle in the Country, our Innkeepers would love to expand your getaway experience! From Brewery Tours to Antique Markets, Grilling Classes to Festivals, we’ll share our suggestions for great activities on our curated list of the best events in Michigan! Whether you’re a local looking for something new, in town for a day or two, or visiting for a week, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Experience it all with a stay at our extraordinary Allegan bed and breakfast Inn.  We’re located within a 30 mile radius of Saugatuck, Holland, South Haven and Kalamazoo Michigan.

October, 2024
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Sun-Sat October All Dates, 2024 Gilmore Car Museum

Looking for some good old-fashion fun? Head to North America’s largest auto museum, The Gilmore Car Museum in Richland!

Stroll the campus, explore their re-created dealership row, eat lunch in their authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner, walk right up to an amazing collection of nearly 400 vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and memories!

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 6pm

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Location: Richland, MI – 25 miles

Sun-Sat (except Tue) October All Dates, 2024 Tantrick Brewing Co.

Tantrick Brewing Co. has now moved into Allegan’s downtown “social district” and has always been one of our guests favorite local spots! Join them Wednesday-Sunday’s for great brews, bar food, amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff!

Taproom Hours (Kitchen Closes one hour before Taproom):

  • Mon/Wed/Thurs 3pm-10pm
  • Fri Noon-10pm
  • Sat Noon-11pm
  • Sun Noon-9pm
  • Closed Tuesdays

​Down Under

  • Open Every Friday at 10pm until Close

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

Wed & Sat October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 2024 Holland Farmers Market

Over 100 vendors gather in Holland to make for one of the best farmers markets in the area! You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, beautiful plants and bouquets of flowers, freshly baked goods, all-natural honey and maple syrup, farm-fresh cheese, eggs, and meat — and more! You may even spot Herb picking up a few things for the inn. The market is open mid-May thru mid-December from 8am – 2pm (subject to change based on the season).

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sat October 5, 12, 2024 Music in the Vineyards — Fenn Valley Vineyards

Relax and enjoy live music with a breathtaking view of the vineyards. Runs every Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm and Saturday from 2-5pm, weather permitting.

  • October 5: Lynn & The Moonshine Runners (Mountain, Bluegrass)
  • October 12: Acoustic Waves (Rock, Soul)

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Location: Fennville, MI – 24 miles

Thu - Sun October 10-13, 2024 Fennville Goose Festival

Fennville’s Annual Goose Festival is an all-weekend-long event!  Celebrate Fall in Downtown Fennville with carnival rides, games, live music, food, drinks, and more! 

Gooseberry 5K on Saturday and Gosling Run on Sunday. 

Click here for more info.

Location: Fennville, MI – 24 miles

November, 2024
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Fri November 1, 2024 Kalamazoo Art Hop

Explore historic downtown Kalamazoo while you stroll hand-in-hand and enjoy unique local artwork! Every first Friday of the month from 6-8pm. Free to the public.

November: The Art of Practice — Focus on Students Arts and Education

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Location: Kalamazoo, MI – 23 miles

Sun-Sat November All Dates, 2024 Gilmore Car Museum

Looking for some good old-fashion fun? Head to North America’s largest auto museum, The Gilmore Car Museum in Richland!

Stroll the campus, explore their re-created dealership row, eat lunch in their authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner, walk right up to an amazing collection of nearly 400 vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and memories!

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 6pm

Click here for more info

Location: Richland, MI – 25 miles

Sun-Sat (except Tue) November All Dates, 2024 Tantrick Brewing Co.

Tantrick Brewing Co. has now moved into Allegan’s downtown “social district” and has always been one of our guests favorite local spots! Join them Wednesday-Sunday’s for great brews, bar food, amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff!

Taproom Hours (Kitchen Closes one hour before Taproom):

  • Mon/Wed/Thurs 3pm-10pm
  • Fri Noon-10pm
  • Sat Noon-11pm
  • Sun Noon-9pm
  • Closed Tuesdays

​Down Under

  • Open Every Friday at 10pm until Close

Click here for more info

Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

Mon November 4, 11, 2024 Winemaker's Dinners

These dinners start with a sparkling wine and cheese reception followed by a coursed dinner paired with wine. The winemaker and other Fenn Valley staff are also available to talk about the wine and theory behind the pairings!

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Location: Fennville, MI – 24 miles

Wed & Sat November 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 2024 Holland Farmers Market

Over 100 vendors gather in Holland to make for one of the best farmers markets in the area! You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, beautiful plants and bouquets of flowers, freshly baked goods, all natural honey and maple syrup, farm-fresh cheese, eggs, and meat — and more! You may even spot Herb picking up a few things for the inn. The market is open mid-May thru mid-December from 8am – 2pm (subject to change based on the season).

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Fri November 15, 2024 Shop 'til You Drop

Participating stores in downtown Holland stay open from 6-9pm. Experience discounts of up to 30% — it’s an event you won’t want to miss.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

 

Fri & Sat November 16, 22, 23, 2024 Kerstmarkt (Christmas Market)

Experience a delightful outdoor European-style market with holiday items, delicious food and artisan demonstrations!  Located in Holland at the 8th Street Marketplace at the corner of 8th Street and Pine Avenue!

  • 11/16, Saturday, 9am – 6pm
  • 11/22, Friday, 11am – 8pm
  • 11/23, Saturday, 9am – 6pm

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sat November 16, 2024 Merchants and Makers Holland Holiday Shoppe!

We are BACK at the Holland Civic Center for our 5th annual Holiday Shoppe – 100+ of the most amazing local makers for you to SHOP LOCAL from for your holiday shopping! We will be collecting canned goods for Community Action House and donating a portion of the door fees to them.

Event fee: $3  (pay cash or card at the door)
Event hours: 9 am – 3 pm

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

 

December, 2024
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Tue December 3, 2024 Holland Parade of Lights

Holland’s annual Parade of Lights is a popular and joyous event that takes place every year in Downtown Holland. Expect to see Santa Claus himself, as well as thousands of sparkling lights from more than 70 entries. Starts at 6pm!

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Wed & Sat December 4, 7, 11, 14, 2024 Holland Farmers Market

Over 100 vendors gather in Holland to make for one of the best farmers markets in the area! You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, beautiful plants and bouquets of flowers, freshly baked goods, all natural honey and maple syrup, farm-fresh cheese, eggs, and meat — and more! You may even spot Herb picking up a few things for the inn. The market is open mid-May thru mid-December from 8am – 2pm (subject to change based on the season).

Click here for more info

Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Fri December 6, 2024 Kalamazoo Art Hop

Explore historic downtown Kalamazoo while you stroll hand-in-hand and enjoy unique local artwork! Every first Friday of the month from 6-8pm. Free to the public.

December: Reflection — A Year in Review

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Location: Kalamazoo, MI – 23 miles

Fri December 6, 13, 20, 2024 Festive Fridays

Making spirits bright in Downtown Allegan!

Every Friday in December before Christmas, enjoy extended shopping hours, free hot chocolate, Holly Jolly Trolley rides through town, and visits with Santa.

Event hours: 5 – 8 pm

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

 

Fri & Sat December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2024 Kerstmarkt (Christmas Market)

Experience a delightful outdoor European-style market with holiday items, delicious food and artisan demonstrations!  Located in Holland at the 8th Street Marketplace at the corner of 8th Street and Pine Avenue!

  • December 6, Friday, 3–8pm
  • December 7, Saturday, 9am – 6pm
  • December 13, Friday, 3–8pm
  • December 14, Saturday, 9am – 6pm
  • December 20, Friday, 3–8pm
  • December 21, Saturday, 9am – 6pm

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sat December 7, 2024 Nouveau Festival

Nouveau Fest is a celebration of the first wine of the new vintage. At their 33rd annual event, Fenn Valley Vineyards will be offering discounted wine by the glass and cellar tours, and house prepared Neapolitan style pizza designed specifically to pair with Nouveau!

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Location: Fennville, MI – 24 miles

Sat December 14, 2024 Christmas at the Cappon House

Enjoy a tour of the opulent home while learning how yuletide celebrations have changed in the last 100 years. Visitors can also assist in making traditional decorations, sample holiday sweets, sing along to Christmas tunes on the piano, capture a loved one’s affection under the kissing ball, and more.

Saturday 1-4 pm.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Tue December 31, 2024 NYE! New Year’s Eve Celebration

Allegan boasts Michigan’s LARGEST New Year’s Eve ball drop — the gargantuan globe measures 10’6” and is decorated in 30,000 synchronized LED lights.

The outdoor event features massive fire pits, food trucks, hot drinks, live music, a silent disco, and a ball drop at the stroke of midnight. Ring in the New Year with this one-of-a-kind outdoor event!

Event hours: 8pm – 12am

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

 

January, 2025
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Sun-Sat January All Dates, 2025 Bittersweet Ski Resort

Looking for outdoor activities this winter? Bittersweet is located just 10 minutes away from Castle in the Country and is one of the area’s  top ski resorts with 20 runs, 7 chairs lifts, and 2 rope tows! New cozy outdoor areas for dining and relaxing recently installed!

**Check out their website below to view weather conditions before you visit!**

Click here for more info

Location: Otsego, MI – 8 miles

Sun-Sat January All Dates, 2025 Timber Ridge Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Timber Ridge located less than 15 minutes from our B&B! They have great  downhill skiing and snowboarding trails, and even a tubing park is available!

**Check their website below for weather conditions before you visit!**

Click here for more info

Location: Gobles, MI – 8 miles

Sat January 4, 18, 2025 Holland Winter Farmers Market

Over 25 vendors will be participating in the Winter Market throughout the season, providing customers with a wide product assortment of fresh produce and locally-produced foods to choose from, including winter and greenhouse-grown produce, bread and other baked goods, sweet treats, honey and maple syrup, jams, coffee, bottled juices, meat and seafood, quiche, cheese and much, much more. Open 9am – 1pm.

Click here for more info

Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

February, 2025
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Sat February 1, 15, 2025 Holland Winter Farmers Market

Over 25 vendors will be participating in the Winter Market throughout the season, providing customers with a wide product assortment of fresh produce and locally-produced foods to choose from, including winter and greenhouse-grown produce, bread and other baked goods, sweet treats, honey and maple syrup, jams, coffee, bottled juices, meat and seafood, quiche, cheese and much, much more. Open 9am – 1pm.

Click here for more info

Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sun-Sat February All Dates, 2025 Bittersweet Ski Resort

Looking for outdoor activities this winter? Bittersweet is one of the area’s top ski resorts with 20 runs, 7 chairs lifts, and 2 rope tows! New cozy outdoor areas for dining and relaxing recently installed!

**Check out their website below to view weather conditions before you visit!**

Click here for more info

Location: Otsego, MI – 8 miles

Sun-Sat February All Dates, 2025 Timber Ridge Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Timber Ridge located less than 15 minutes of our B&B! They have great ski and snowboarding trails, and even a tubing park is available!

**Check their website below for weather conditions before you visit!**

Click here for more info

Location: Gobles, MI – 8 miles

March, 2025
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Sat March 1, 15, 2025 Holland Winter Farmers Market

Over 25 vendors will be participating in the Winter Market throughout the season, providing customers with a wide product assortment of fresh produce and locally-produced foods to choose from, including winter and greenhouse-grown produce, bread and other baked goods, sweet treats, honey and maple syrup, jams, coffee, bottled juices, meat and seafood, quiche, cheese and much, much more. Open 9am – 1pm.

Click here for more info

Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sun-Sat March All Dates, 2025 Bittersweet Ski Resort

Looking for outdoor activities this winter? Bittersweet is one of the areas top ski resorts with 20 runs, 7 chairs lifts, and 2 rope tows! New cozy outdoor areas for dining and relaxing recently installed!

**Check out their website below to view weather conditions before you visit!**

Click here for more info

Location: Otsego, MI – 8 miles

Sun-Sat March All Dates, 2025 Timber Ridge Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Timber Ridge located less than 15 minutes of our B&B! They have great ski and snowboarding trails, and even a tubing park is available!

**Check their website below for weather conditions before you visit!**

Click here for more info

Location: Gobles, MI – 8 miles

April, 2025
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Mon-Sun April All Dates, 2025 Oval Beach Park

Celebrated around the world for its beautiful sweep of shoreline and backdrop of rolling dunes, this is the main beach in Saugatuck Michigan. Oval Beach Park is open all year from 8am – 10pm.  A daily vehicle entrance fee of $15 (8am – 9pm) is required from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Beach entry is free from Labor Day thru Memorial Day.

Click here for more info

Location: Saugatuck, MI – 32 miles

Sat April 5, 19, 2025 Holland Winter Farmers Market

Over 25 vendors will be participating in the Winter Market throughout the season, providing customers with a wide product assortment of fresh produce and locally-produced foods to choose from, including winter and greenhouse-grown produce, bread and other baked goods, sweet treats, honey and maple syrup, jams, coffee, bottled juices, meat and seafood, quiche, cheese and much, much more. Open 9am – 1pm.

Click here for more info

Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

May, 2025
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Mon-Sun May All Dates, 2025 Oval Beach Park

Celebrated around the world for its beautiful sweep of shoreline and backdrop of rolling dunes, this is the main beach in Saugatuck Michigan. Oval Beach Park is open all year from 8am – 10pm.  A daily vehicle entrance fee of $15 (8am – 9pm) is required from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Beach entry is free from Labor Day thru Memorial Day.

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Location: Saugatuck, MI – 32 miles

Sat-Sun May 3-11, 2025 Tulip Time

Over the last almost 100 years, millions of people have gathered to enjoy Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan. The festival is an eight-day experience like none other with over six million tulips blooming throughout the city and area attractions!

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Location: Holland, MI – 29 miles

Wed & Sat May 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 2025 Holland Farmers Market

Over 100 vendors gather in Holland to make for one of the best farmers markets in the area! You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, beautiful plants and bouquets of flowers, freshly baked goods, all natural honey and maple syrup, farm-fresh cheese, eggs, and meat — and more! You may even spot Herb picking up a few things for the inn. The market is open mid-May thru mid-December from 8am – 2pm (subject to change based on the season).

Click here for more info

Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sun May 25, 2025 Allegan Antique Market

Antiques Magazine rates the Allegan Antiques Market as “One of the Ten Best Shows in America.”  You’ll find a large diversity of merchandise quality and quantity. There is truly something for everyone. Held the last Sunday from May to September each year, this is truly a “go-to” spot on our list.

Admission: $5 per person
Parking is always FREE
Show hours: 8am – 4pm

Click here for more information.

Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

 

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