River Country Tourism

The St. Joseph County Fairgrounds in Centreville,  is not just the home to the 5th largest fair in the Michigan.  Check out the many events throughout the summer that are family-friendly. Visit their website for full details. May starts off with the Antique & Collectibles Market (May 13), followed by the Antique Motorcycle Show & [...]

There are several Amish communities in Michigan, but the community in River Country, Southwest Michigan, is the largest in the state. Traveling through Amish land is very relaxing. You are forced to slow down and enjoy life as it was meant to be, as the Amish folks do. Check out our Amish Meandering/Self-Guided Tours page [...]

Welcome to River Country!  Enjoy some family fun such as kayaking or canoeing the 150 miles of rivers in greater St. Joseph County.   View the Langley Covered Bridge, spanning 282 feet over the St. Joseph River in Centreville.    Meander the area and view the historical landmarks and the largest Amish community in Michigan.    Enjoy [...]

Kick your heels up at the Cowboy Up in Mendon.  Just twenty minutes south of Kalamazoo, the Cowboy Up has line dancing lessons by a personal line dancing instructor on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 7pm, closing at midnight.  They are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 2am with live entertainment and a [...]

Due to unseasonal weather conditions please call the parks to see if the winter activities are still taking place.  We have had little snow during the last couple of months.   Thank you TUBING: Dr. T. K. Lawless Park Bundle the kids up for a night of winter fun at Dr. T. K. Lawless Park in [...]

June 1 & 2, 2012: Gemini in Concert Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo June 1st: 7pm  June 2nd: 1pm & 2:30pm Click here or call 800-772-3370 for more information June 2, 2012: Doubletime Triathlon Klines Resort, Three Rivers 8am Click here to register or call 269-649-2514 for more information. June 9, 2012: 32nd Annual Vicksburg Old [...]

The Amigo Centre is holding a Scrapbook Retreat and a Quilt Retreat for December 2 – 4, 2011.  Register online or call 269-651-2811 if you are interested in the Amigo Centre quilt retreat. QUILT RETREAT: This great weekend project is based on Sandy Gervis’ quilt pattern called “Abundance.”  The quilt is easy for beginners, and [...]

This year the Three Rivers Fall Color Tour (October16, 2011)  had a windy, cloudy backdrop, but that didn’t stop hundreds from coming out to the fourteen different sites to participate in activities, pick out pumpkins and enjoy a hayride. Some of the sites included in this year’s event were Meyer Broadway Park with the Scarecrow [...]

Enjoy the 7th Annual Haunted Weekend at Cade Lake County Park on Saturday, October 8th from 2-6pm.  This free event includes a costume contest, craft fair, haunted house, pumpkin painting and the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary.  Free games, activities and drawings for the whole family.   Cade Lake Campground is located 2 miles east of Sturgis off [...]

Constantine is a small town with a focus on community.  Visit Constantine December 5 – December 10, 2011 to join in the holiday spirit. December 5th is the decorating of the Christmas Tree in Shelby Park at 5pm.  Wednesday, December 7th, is the lighting of the tree with musical entertainment by the Constantine High School [...]