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Kalamazoo 2009 New Year's Fest

Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve in Kalamazoo? Take part in downtown Kalamazoo's 2009 New Year's Fest. This annual event hosts tons of entertainers throughout many venues in the downtown area and includes a spectacular fireworks display. Buttons that offer admission to this event are only $5 and can be purchased ahead of time at many local businesses. Visit New Year's Fest home on the web.

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Kalamazoo Festival of Trees

As the primary fundraiser for the Junior League of Kalamazoo, Festival of Trees has raised over $1 million to support the Junior League’s ongoing commitment to building better communities in the greater Kalamazoo area through community service projects and grants since its inception in 1989.

This year marks the 20th annual celebration, held at the very heart of our city, in the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites in downtown Kalamazoo. Each year our community has embraced Festival of Trees as the begining of the holiday season. It’s a time of cheer, goodwill and happiness, working side by side friends, family and our community.

Beautifully Designed Holiday Decorations
View uniquely designed trees, from 2 feet to 7-1/2 feet tall, stunning home vignettes and centerpieces, and designer wreaths and garland.  There are more than 150 decorated items in total, all of which are for sale.

Gingerbread Village
See mouth-watering creations presented by both amateur and professional bakers.  Each structure in the gingerbread village is for sale.

Gift Shop
The Festival of Trees Gift Shop offers hundreds of holiday gifts, ornaments, local artwork, children's items, home accents and the 20th Aniversary commemorative ornament.  With such a wide array of items available, the Festival of Trees Gift Shop is the perfect place to begin your holiday shopping!

Hours
Saturday Nov. 21, 2009 10am - 8pm
Sunday Nov. 22, 2009 10am - 5pm

Tickets
Adults - $5
Seniors 65+ - $3
Children (2-12) - $3
Children under 2 are free

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Rock for Kids Featuring Loverboy and Kansas

Rock for Kids is a two day rock concert featuring national rock bands, Loverboy and Kansas.  Hosted and produced by Wright for Kids, the event will raise money to support programs for children who have needs including abuse and neglect.

Rock for Kids takes place at the Kalamazoo Arcadia Creek festival site on Friday and Saturday August 21-22, 2009.

 

Taste of Kalamazoo 2009

The 24th annual Taste of Kalamazoo takes place downtown Kalamazoo on July 23-25, 2009. Hosted by the Kalamazoo Jaycees, this year's festival is sure to please. Every year, on the fourth weekend of July, thousands of hungry festival-goers flock to downtown Kalamazoo to enjoy the endless variety of foods prepared by Kalamazoo's most popular eateries. More than 30 local restaurants and chefs will offer mouth-watering combinations of ethnic items, family favorites, exotic dishes, and local specialties, attracting and feeding an average of 10,000 people per day in downtown Kalamazoo and totaling 25,000 - 30,000 attendees over the entire weekend.

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Parade of Homes Kalamazoo

 

The 2009 Kalamazoo Parade of Homes is set for June 12, 2009 until June 20. Take some time during this week to visit and marvel at local craftsmanship in over 30 homes and house remodels throughout the greater Kalamazoo area. Follow these links for more information:

• Parade of Homes on myKalamazoo.com
• Kalamazoo area real estate on myKalamazoo.com
• More details from the Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo

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