Donut and Beer Festival Headlines Fun Weekend in Southwest Michigan – August 25-27, 2017

The brilliant combination of Donuts and Beer will be paired for your sampling pleasure at the home of the Kalamazoo Growlers, Homer Stryker Field.

Admission is $40 and the event runs from 4-8PM.

The skies of the state capital fill with balloons morning and night for the two day Greater Lansing Balloon Festival.

Early morning and evening launches are planned both days and balloon glows both nights.

Admission is $10 a carload.

The event is coordinated by Seinor Services of Van Buren County and is held on the shores of Kickerbocker Lake at Oak Shores Campgound.

The County Wide Picnic runs from 11am-3pm rain or shine.

Tour de Zoo is a bicycle ride through Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. It runs from 5-9PM.

Yes, there's a South Beach Triathon at South Beach Miami, Florida. There's also a South Beach Tri in South Haven, named for the city's famed South Beach. Run, Swim and Bike in and around Lake Michigan.

The late night tour leaving from downtown's Bronson Park will tell the haunts and legends of Kalamazoo.

Downtown Battle Creek becomes southwest Michigan's largest backyard barbecue. The event features music and burgers from some of the city's best restaurants

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The Calhoun County event is 9AM-Noon Saturday.

2017 marks the 31st season of horse shows in the region.

The streets of downtown Marcellus turn into Bluegill Capital USA for the annual Bluegill Frolic. A three-day fest including parade and carnival activities.