EVENT: "CraneFest" north of Marshall, MI.
Official Website: http://cranefest.org When: *Every October*, but in 2013 it will be October 12 and 13th. Where: Calhoun County, at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area at 22300 15 Mile Rd, Bellevue, Michigan, 49021. NOTE: Bring binoculars and some CASH. Some vendors take card, but to get in and to buy food, (and do some shopping), you will want to bring a little cash. :-) Every year there is a little known, but very fun little festival, called "CraneFest". This is a fun, family friend, and economically friendly event sure to please the whole family. There are always fun activities such as: nature chats, silent auction, non-profit displays, live birds of prey, kids crafts and events, and some food is available as well (but bring cash!). CraneFest is a dual-sponsored event ran with the help of Michigan Audubon and the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek. Usually about 10,000 cranes can be seen flying in throughout the weekend,...