Maple Row Sugarhouse; Michigan Maple Festival: March 16-17 and March 23-24
It’s such a shame that delicious maple syrup only comes but one season a year, and NOW it’s almost time, so you won’t want to miss it. Maple Row Sugarhouse in Jones, all started as a sweet family affair back in 2011 with a mere 4 maple trees netting 5 gallons of syrup. Today, it’s still a family affair helping to produce loads of liquid gold that not only goes fab with pancakes, of course, but goes into all the maple products they sell. Speaking of pancakes, the Michigan Maple Festival held beginning this weekend will host a pancake eating contest, along with horse drawn wagon rides, free sugarhouse tours, live music, dances and a Civil War Camp. Be sure to check out their website for the various dates and times when you can bring the family down for some of natures’ best, deliciously wholesome, sticky fun!
West Michigan Women’s Expo: March 15-17
Check out the Women’s Expo at Devos Place today through the 17th. This event will feature hundreds of pop-up shops, exhibits, activities, and main-stage presentations. Bring your friends and have fun in interactive areas, food tastings, and demonstrations that include fashion boutiques, jewelry and accessories, spa services, and so much more. West Michigan Tourist Association staff will be at the show with tips and tricks for day trips, kid friendly activities, places to eat & stay, as well as a special giveaway from the Fenn Valley Winery. So come stop by and say hi!
Saugatuck Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau: St. Patty’s Activities- March 16th
Travel to Saugatuck/Douglas tomorrow, for two exciting St. Patrick’s Day events; the Shamrock Run Walk or Roll and the Annual Shamrock Pub Crawl. Participants are encouraged to dress for the occasion in green or your favorite Irish costume. Plus, there will be a prize for the most spirited. Want to bring the kiddos along? No problem, kicking off this day of activities at 11:15 am is a 200 yard Kid-Dash where each kid will receive a prize for participation. After the race, stick around for the Annual Shamrock Pub Crawl from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, featuring exclusive drink and food specials at participating venues. Visit their website for event details, and pricing.
