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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.

March, 2024
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Sun-Sat March All Dates, 2024 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!**

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Location: Otsego, MI – 8 miles

Sun-Sat March All Dates, 2024 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 $10 (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

Sun-Sat March All Dates, 2024 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!**

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Location: Gobles, MI – 8 miles

Sat March 2, 16, 2024 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.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Fri March 22, 2024 Great Performance Series: The Other Mozart

The Other Mozart is an award-winning play telling the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, whose work and story faded away, lost to history. This play brings her back to the stage. History is made of stories we choose to tell ad stories we choose not to tell. Nannerl Mozart’s story is important today because it is not a tale of a singular villain thwarting a female genius. It is but one example of a systemic tragedy happening innumerable times throughout history.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

April, 2024
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Mon-Sun April All Dates, 2024 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 $10 (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 April 6, 20, 2024 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.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

May, 2024
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Mon-Sun May All Dates, 2024 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 $10 (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 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2024 Tulip Time Artisan Market

Handcrafted items will be for sale from more than 200 vendors during the Tulip Time festival!

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Location: Holland, MI – 29 miles

Sat-Sun May 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2024 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 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 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

June, 2024
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Mon-Sun June All Dates, 2024 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 $10 (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

Wed & Sat June 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29, 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 June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024 Rollin’ on the River

Start every weekend of summer with live music on the Allegan Riverfront! Rollin’ on the River is a free, weekly Friday night concert series from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the Allegan Riverfront Stage featuring touring musicians from across the country. Live music starts at 7 pm.

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

Sat June 8, 2024 Downtown Allegan Bridgefest

Bridgefest is a community festival that has been celebrating Allegan’s Old Iron Bridge and the start of summer since the mid-1980s. The all-day event features activities for kids and adults, music and entertainment, food and beverages, fireworks, and more on the second Saturday of June. The event runs from 11am – 10pm.

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

Sat June 22, 2024 Fenn Valley Wine Festival

Fenn Valley Wine Festival takes place in the middle of their stunning 240 acre property with live music, local food, wine tastings and demonstrations!Get the case discount (15%) on 6 bottles of wine or more! We are also offering an extra 5% off on purchases of one case and above.

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Location: Fennville, MI – 24 miles

July, 2024
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Sun-Sat July All Dates, 2024 Oval Beach Park

Celebrated around the world for its beautiful sweep of shoreline and backdrop of rolling dunes, this Saugatuck Michigan beach is a “must see” destination.  Oval Beach Park is open all year from 8 a.m. -10 p.m. The daily vehicle entrance fee is $10 from May-October (8am – 9pm).  Free parking is available after 9:00 p.m. May-October and everyday November – April.

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Location: Saugatuck, MI – 32 miles

Sun-Sat July All Dates, 2024 Wild West Ranch

Wild West Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch that offers guided horseback rides, carriage rides, and sleigh rides in the winter! Less than 30 minutes away from our B&B, enjoy their beautiful property and cozy up for an adventure with the one you love!

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Location: Fennville, MI – 18 miles

Wed & Sat July 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, 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 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 Rollin' On The River

Start every weekend of summer with live music on the Allegan Riverfront! Rollin’ on the River is a free, weekly Friday night concert series from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the Allegan Riverfront Stage featuring touring musicians from across the country. Live music starts at 7 pm.

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

Sat July 6, 2024 Waterfront Invitational Fine Art Fair

Enjoy the outdoors while viewing good art! From 10 to 5, at the Village Square Park at Butler and Main Street, you can buy or just look at some excellent works of art at the Waterfront Invitational Art Fair produced by the Saugatuck Douglas Art Club!

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Location: Saugatuck, MI – 30 miles

Sat July 27, 2024 Village Square Art Fair

An annual juried art fair with originals, copies, and prints available to purchase from talented artists in the area.

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Location: Saugatuck, MI – 30 miles

August, 2024
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Mon-Sun August All Dates, 2024 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 $10 (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

Sun-Sat August All Dates, 2024 Wild West Ranch

Wild West Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch that offers guided horseback rides, carriage rides, and sleigh rides in the winter! Less than 30 minutes away from our B&B, enjoy their beautiful property and cozy up for an adventure with the one you love!

Click here for more info

Location: Fennville, MI – 18 miles

Fri August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 Rollin' On The River

Start every weekend of summer with live music on the Allegan Riverfront! Rollin’ on the River is a free, weekly Friday night concert series from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the Allegan Riverfront Stage featuring touring musicians from across the country. Live music starts at 7 pm.

Click here for more info

Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

Sat August 3, 2024 Art in the Park

This annual fine arts and crafts fair is always held in Centennial Park on the first Saturday of August in Holland, MI.  The event runs from 9am – 4pm and draws one of the largest influxes of visitors to the city on a single day.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Wed & Sat August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 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

Wed-Sun August 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2024 Michigan Fiber Festival

Michigan Fiber Festival has activities and events for everyone! In addition to the fiber-related demonstrations, you can enjoy live music, antique tractors, and the historic village on the fairgrounds.

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Location: Allegan, MI – 6.7 miles

September, 2024
Day(s) Date(s) Event
Sun-Sat September 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) September 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 September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024 Gilmore Car Museum — Night Cruise-In

Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins at the Gilmore Car Museum have become an annual summer tradition! It is FREE to bring your collector car on the grounds during Cruise-In and the event is open to the public. From 5pm until 8 pm (weather permitting), both George & Sally’s authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner and The Gilmore Bar will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and creamy old-fashioned custard throughout the evening. With music providing the soundtrack, either oldies or live performances, these are evenings you and your loved one won’t forget! So, plan to bring your ride, snap a photo in front of the 1930s Shell station, cruise our amazing grounds, and enjoy an evening of great wheels and memories.

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Location: Richland, MI – 25 miles

Sun September 8, 2024 Holland Haven Marathon

Holland Haven Marathon runners experience the beautiful coast of Lake Michigan as they travel from Grand Haven to Holland. This USATF certified, point-to-point marathon follows Lakeshore Drive past the summer cottages right into downtown Holland.

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Location: Holland, MI – 30 miles

Sat September 14, 2024 Lakeshore Harvest Ride

The Lakeshore Harvest Ride glides you through the rolling countryside of Southwest Michigan. You can visit wineries, cider mills, family farms, orchards and art studios along the way. And there are individual bike routes for every rider, ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length.

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Location: Douglas, MI – 30 miles

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

Click here for more info

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

Click here for more info

Location: Allegan, MI – 6 miles

November, 2024
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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

December, 2024
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