GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced communities to postpone, re-imagine or cancel many events that typically make up the fabric of a West Michigan summer.
We’re working to keep you updated on the changes and cancellations in one place. Below, we’ve posted events normally scheduled for June, July, August and September in alphabetical order.
Note: This information is subject to change. Check back for developments on woodtv.com.
JUNE 2020
EASTOWN BIZARRE BAZAAR 2020
June 27 event in Grand Rapids canceled. | Details
ELECTRIC FOREST MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 25-28 event in Rothbury canceled; expected to return in 2021. | Details
FIFTH THIRD BANK SUMMER CONCERTS AT MEIJER GARDENS
Full 2020 season canceled. | Details
FOUNDERS FEST 2020
June 13 event canceled. | Details
GRAND HAVEN ARTS FESTIVAL
June 27-July 6 event is now a virtual with art displayed online. | Details
GRAND RAPIDS ASIAN PACIFIC FESTIVAL
June 12-13 event canceled. | Details
GRAND RAPIDS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Downtown event canceled; now the Virtual Arts Festival, to stream on woodtv.com | Details
GRAND RAPIDS PRIDE FESTIVAL
June 20 event canceled. | Details
GRAND RAPIDS TRIATHLON
June 14 event canceled; virtual run will take place. | Details
KALAMAZOO PRIDE FESTIVAL
June 5-6 event canceled. | Details
MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC
June 11-14 event rescheduled for October. Now October make-up dates also canceled. | Details
MSU GRAND FONDO 2020
June 27 event canceled. | Details
“REMEMBER WHEN” VINTAGE CAR SHOW & CRUISE
June 5 event in Holland has been canceled. | Details
TASTE OF MUSKEGON
June 19-28 event goes virtual with special dishes for takeout. | Details
JULY 2020
BARRY COUNTY FAIR
July 20-25 event canceled; will return in 2021. | Details
BATTLE CREEK CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
Still scheduled for July 18. | Details
BATTLE CREEK FIELD OF FLIGHT
July 1-5 airshow and balloon festival canceled. | Details
BERLIN FAIR (MARNE)
Still scheduled for July 6-11. | Details
GRAND HAVEN COAST GUARD FESTIVAL
June 24 – Aug. 4 event canceled. | Details
IONIA FREE FAIR
The July 16-25 event canceled. | Details
KALAMAZOO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Aug. 11-15 event canceled. | Details
KENT COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Still scheduled for Aug. 10-15 in Lowell. | Details
LAKESHORE ART FESTIVAL
July 3-4 event in Muskegon canceled. | Details
MUSKEGON BIKE TIME
July 16-19 event canceled; expected to return 2021.| Details
MUSKEGON ROCKSTOCK & CARNIVAL
July 1-5 carnival and accompanying concert canceled; postponed until 2021. | Details
OTTAWA COUNTY FAIR
July 27 – Aug. 1 event in Holland has been canceled. | Details
UPHEAVAL FESTIVAL 2020
July 16 event canceled; postponed to June 2021. | Details
VAN BUREN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
July 20-25 event in Hartford canceled; expected to return in 2021. | Details
AUGUST 2020
28TH STREET METRO CRUISE
Aug. 21-22 event canceled; will return in 2021. | Details
B-93 BIRTHDAY BASH
Canceled; rescheduled for 2021. | Details
BRONCO FEST
Event in August canceled. Virtual alternatives being explored. | Details
GRAND RAPIDS DOZYNKI POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL
Aug. 28 event canceled. | Details
GRAND RAPIDS YASSOU! GREEK FEST
Still scheduled for Aug. 21-23. | Details
GRAND RAPIDS HISPANIC FESTIVAL
Aug. 7 event canceled. | Details
GREAT LAKES SURF FEST
Still scheduled for Aug. 15 at Pere Marquette Beach. | Details
HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY FAIR
Aug. 24-29 fair canceled. | Details
IRISH ON IONIA
Late summer makeup date in Grand Rapids now canceled. | Details
KALAMAZOO RIBFEST
Aug. 1 event canceled. | Details
MUSKEGON SUMMER WINE UP
Aug. 1 reschedule date (from June 13) now canceled. | Details
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
Still scheduled for Aug. 6-9 in South Haven. | Details
POSITIVELY WARREN GOLF CLASSIC
Aug. 24 event canceled, planned to come back next year. |Details
SPARTA CELTIC FESTIVAL
Aug. 7-8 event canceled; will return in 2021. | Details
SEPTEMBER 2020
THE BRIDGE GR
Running Aug. 28 to Oct. 3, about 30 art and culture events in Grand Rapids. Created after ArtPrize 2020 canceled. | Details | Website
ALLEGAN COUNTY FAIR
Sept. 11-19 event canceled; will return in 2021. | Details
Antique Engine and Tractor Show
Sept. 10 event canceled; “Can’t stop us COVID 19” Drive-Thru Antique Engine & Tractor Show on Saturday, Sept. 12.
ARTPRIZE 2020
Sept. 16 to Oct. 4 event canceled; will not be rescheduled. | Details
PAW PAW WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sept. 11-13 event canceled; will return in 2021.
OCTOBER 2020
CEDAR SPRINGS RED FLANNEL FESTIVAL
Oct. 3 event canceled; will return in 2021. | Details | Website
AMWAY RIVER BANK RUN
All races now virtual; drive-thru celebration event at Millennium Park on Oct. 24.| Details | Website
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