Plainwell is in Allegan County, and in the West-Southwest Region. This community is located just north of Kalamazoo between Battle Creek and Allegan along Highway 89 on the banks of the Kalamazoo River near Baseline and Pine lakes. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 4,214, an increase of 157 since 1990. Plainwell is part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan metro area. Plainwell was first settled in 1831 by Dr. Cyrenius Thompson. He became the first postmaster here in 1833. It was not officially registered and platted until 1863, after tavern owner Henry Wellover had it done. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1869, and as a city in 1934. While being a moderate sized town, Plainwell is supported by paper manufacturing, small businesses and its local comuters to Kalamazoo. A relaxing walk along the river can be found just north across the street.
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Redbud Trail Rendezvous Rochester IN April27-28 See living history of frontier Midwest America, historic camps, music and dance of the period, traditional crafts, food cooked over wood fires, blanket trading, tomahawk and muzzle-loading shooting contests. The village has 40 wooden booths, traditional crafts, blanket trading and muzzle loading shooting matches.
Mayfest Chicago IL May17-19 Chicago Mayfest brings in three days of celebration - featuring; Chicago's BEST Bands, Festival Cuisine, pretzels, beer, and a broad spectrum of super cool entertainment...
Green Festival Chicago IL May18-19 Celebrate community with the largest, most diverse and most trusted place for learning, shopping, networking and having fun. The festival will feature favorites, including the organic, vegetarian and vegan food court; the Sierra Club Green Cinema; eco-fashion exhibits; hands-on DIY workshops; live music; an organic beer and wine garden; inspiring keynote presentations and a nationally renowned Green Marketplace featuring products and services from local and national green and sustainable businesses and organizations.
Electric Daisy Carnival Chicago IL May24-26 Insomniac produces innovative music festivals and events featuring immersive multisensory environments enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting and sound design, large-scale art installations, interactive circus and theatrical performances, boundary-pushing special effects and pyrotechnics, and fan participation.
Tri-state Bluegrass Festival Kendallville IN May24-27 The goal that the board of directors has tried to achieve at these festivals is to provide high quality and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere that encourages jamming.
Mentone Egg Festival Mentone IN May30-June1 The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, a play area for kids, and a huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and crafters line the main street in our downtown.
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