2.            Allegan Farmers Market - Homegrown freshness brought directly to you.  Every Thursday browse through a variety of fruits, vegetables, perennials, flowers, baked goods and more at the Farmers Market.  The market is open from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and is located at the Water and Cutler Street parking lot.  The products change weekly, so mark your calendars.

3.            Old Jail Museum - Did you know in the Sheriff's wife used to cook meals for all of the inmates in the Allegan County Jail?  Be intrigued with other interesting facts and anecdotes at the historic Old Jail Museum in Downtown Allegan.  The museum is full of artifacts, photos and belongings of past Allegan residents.  This is a great place to visit and learn more about Allegan and the jail system.  Admission is free and the jail is located on Walnut Street directly across the street from the Allegan County Jail and Sheriff complex. Call for more information.

4.            It's a Mystery to All: Summer Reading Program - Allegan Public Library is hosting summer reading programs for students age 1 to grade 12.  In addition, "Summer Sleuthing for Adults" is being offered for adults interested in genealogy.  The programs start June 4 and run through the end of July.  For more information, please contact the Allegan Public Library at 269.673.4685 or www.alleganlibrary.org.  Click for Reading Program Schedule.

5.           West Michigan Fly In - The sky will be filled with planes on June 23 as they make their way to the 7^th Annual West Michigan Fly In at the Allegan Airport and Dodgen Aircraft.  The event starts at 7:00 am with a pancake breakfast and activities continue until 5:00 pm.  Events include an Exclusive Air Show, sky diving demonstrations, rides in a variety of airplanes and much more.  For more information, visit www.westmichiganflyin.com.

6.            July 3 Jubilee - Celebrate your independence with a bang along the Downtown Riverfront.  Partake in some activities and games from the good o' days, interact with famous American heroes, be in awe at the talents of our street performers and catch a tune at the Gazebo.  This year includes a parade that all are invited to participate in.  Dress up yourself like an American hero or colonial figure or decorate your bike or pet in red, white and blue.  The food and fun starts at 3:00 pm with the parade at 4:00 pm, and the event wraps up following the fireworks at dusk.  For more information on July 3 Jubilee, contact Trisha at 269.673.3456.

7.            Good Times at the Gazebo - For the past 19 summers, musicians of all genres have performed at the Mahan Gazebo as part of Downtown Allegan's concert series, Good Times at the Gazebo.  With some of the favorite performers returning again this year, The Williams Family, and some new talent, The Johnny Cash Tribute Show, the lineup this year is simply compelling.  If you enjoy bluegrass, country, folk or a little bit of everything, come to the Mahan Gazebo at 7:00 pm on Saturday nights July 4 - August 18 for some "good times."  For more information, please call 269.673.3456.

 8.            A Garden Walk - Enjoy the lovely gardens and landscaping at some of the area's finest homes as part of this summer's garden tour.  A Garden Walk is presented by Friends of Allegan Parks and is July 21 and 22 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm rain or shine.  Proceeds used for beautification and improvement to Allegan Parks and advance tickets can be purchased at Something Sweet, 109 Locust Street.  On walk dates, tickets can be purchased at The Griswold Auditorium, 401 Hubbard Street.  For more information, please call 269.673.8393.

9.            Sidewalk Days - Shop for sales and bargains during sidewalk sales in Downtown Allegan July 26 and 27. The sidewalks will be lined with merchandise and other products for you to purchase.  Downtown Allegan offers a variety of different retail shops, restaurants and businesses.  Check out what Downtown Allegan has to offer you July 26 and 27. 

10.            Summer Camps - This summer, The Griswold Auditorium is hosting 2 great summer camp opportunities.  Join Instructor, Dana Levine of the Miller Auditorium, August 6 -10 for Break a Leg Theatre Camp.  This camp is open to students age 10 - 14.  Registration is $50 per student and must be received by July 25.  For more details on Theatre Camp call Trisha at 269.673.3456.

Calling all children and future artists!  Join, instructor, Lori Gavan, as students "travel the world" in search of art treasures.  Summer Art Camp is August 13- 17 from 9:00 - 11:30 am at The Griswold Auditorium.  The camp is open to children age 6-11, who have a passion for art.  Registration is limited to 20 students and is $30 per student, so register today.  Registration deadline is August 1, 2007.  For information contact 269.673.7080.