100,000 expected in Lake Michigan town for National Blueberry Festival

National Blueberry Festival returns to South Haven

The National Blueberry Festival is set to return to South Haven this weekend, marking a long-standing tradition in West Michigan.First established in 1963, the festival will take place from Aug. 7 through Aug. 10.Each year, Michigan produces approximately 100 million pounds of blueberries, making this festival a celebration of the region's rich agricultural heritage and economic significance.FOR A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, CHECK OUT THE POSTS BELOW:Fo…

100,000 expected in Lake Michigan town for National Blueberry Festival

The 62-year-old festival brings more than 100,000 visitors to Michigan's blueberry coast with pie socials, carnival rides and concerts through Aug. 10.

National Blueberry Festival underway in South Haven

The National Blueberry Festival is happening all weekend in South Haven. Festival Board President Brianne Hooper tells us around 100,000 people are expected to make their way to town for the event, making it one of the biggest celebrations of the year in South Haven, second only to the Fourth of July fireworks. The festival is all about celebrating Southwest Michigan agriculture and the significance of blueberries as one of its crops. “We celebr…