Famous Blueberry Festival Returning to South Haven, Michigan

There are many Michigan towns that are known for certain events or foods. Traverse City is all about the cherries, and the lesser-known Southwest Michigan town of South Haven is "that little blueberry town."

When it comes to events and festivals, there are not many that have stood the test of time over the past 60 years. One of these is South Haven Michigan's National Blueberry Festival, and it's coming back again this August.

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Why South Haven, MI Hosts the National Blueberry Festival

When it comes to blueberries, according to southhaven.org, South Haven is the "world leader for highbush blueberry production."

2023 marks the 60th Anniversary of the National Blueberry Festival. This statistic makes it one of the longest-running festivals in America. And, if you've ever attended this event, you likely already know why.

Between the events, the performances, the parade, the beautiful beach community, and of course the blueberries, what's not to love? There is something for everyone at the National Blueberry Festival. And this year will be no exception.

National Blueberry Festival Dates

This 60th annual celebration will take place in South Haven, Michigan from August 10th to August 13th, 2023.

What to Expect at the National Blueberry Festival 2023

If you have attended in the past, you know that the entire town of South Haven makes the most of it all weekend long. There are festivities all along Black River.

They will have everything from Value Market Farm Day to the Youth Pageant, to the Blueberry Pie Social, to the live entertainment on the Main Stage. And that's just Thursday's lineup.

Then for the weekend, they will have entertainment for all ages from the main street of South Haven all the way down to the beach and lighthouse. Complete with vendors, a variety of food, and children's activities from Friday to Sunday.

Click HERE for the entire Blueberry Festival 2023 Event Schedule.

Check out this video that shows a little bit of everything from the beach area, all the way up and through South Haven's main street from the event last year. Looks like it will be just as fun this year.