cover image: Battle Creek Field of Flight đź“·: L Puckett
Discover the Best of Kalamazoo’s Festivals and Fairs
Celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout Kalamazoo with fairs and festivals, some of our favorite things to do in Southwest Michigan.
Summer is jam-packed with food fests and outdoor concerts to soak up Michigan sunshine.
Winter brings indoor markets, holiday-themed fests and a ball drop for New Years Fest.
And spring and fall festivals have a little bit of everything with Kalamazoo boasting a wide array of fun and family-friendly events from county fairs, balloon festivals, harvest festivals and plenty more. Bonus – many are FREE.
Continue to check back throughout the year as more Southwest Michigan festivals and fairs are added.
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2026 SW Michigan Festivals & Fairs
Is there anything better than taking your family to the Fair? It’s practically a family must-do activity.
Find year-round fairs and festivals throughout Southwest Michigan, and check our event calendar for more family fun.
The Edible Book Festival: Mar 28, 2026
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival: Jul 1-5, 2026
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is North America’s largest combined air show and balloon festival.
Dates are confirmed for July 1 – 5, 2026.
Schedule is TBA; the event’s website will update once finalized.
All Southwest Michigan Festivals & Fairs
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