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Features & Attractions

PLEASE NOTE:

The following information is from the 2011 Cottage & Lakefront Living Show.

At the Shore

Stop by the At the Shore Exhibit, presented by Shore Magazine to discover why Southwest Michigan should be your number one destination EVERY summer.  You will have a chance to check out several of our attractions including Harbor Shores Resort, Tabor Hill Winery, Silver Beach Carousel, Shadowland on Silver Beach, Harbortown Interiors, the Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Box Factory for the Arts, Krasl Art Museum, Curios Kids and the City of St. Joseph.  You can also map out your plans around exciting events when you stop by our St. Joseph Today and Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council exhibits.

Cottage Living Center

Work on the community puzzle, pick up some cottage garb or a book from Horizon Books in Traverse City, pin your cottage on a giant map of Michigan, or just RELAX in beautiful cottage furniture.

Click here to see the Essential Cottage Reads list!

Monroe Street Beach

Bring the family by our 1200 Sq. Ft. sandy beach to dig a hole, build a sand castle or simply relax in the sand!

Wooden Boat Building Demonstration

Witness the building of a wooden boat before your eyes!  Dreamcatcher Boatworks will be assembling one of their unique, ultra light, safe, affordable and versatile boats right in their booth at the show.

Cottage Fine Art Show & Lakefront Marketplace

Local and regional artists will be showcasing their works, alongside a main street inspired marketplace full of unique cash-and-carry items!

Lakefront Marketplace Exhibitors:
Aerial Graphics - Aerial Photographs of Michigan Lakes
Birdwatchers - distinctive products, uncommon service
Cookie Lee Jewelry - Jewelry
DABS - Fashion Sandals, Summer Handbags, Tee Shirts, Dock and Deck Fun
Daniel Umulis - woodworker
Dip’n Good Dips - All Natural Dips, Seasonings, Rubs and Sweet Treats
Farm Country Cheese - International Teas, Coffees, Spices, Gourmet Salsas
Great Lakes Boat Building - Flower Boats
Fusion Foods International
Geri’s Threads - Custom embroidered bed, bath, kitchen and gift items. & Private Quarters Independent Consultant
Innovative Engraving - 3D Topo Wood Lake Charts
Nest Home - Wind Driven Garden Art, Nature Inspired Gift & Home Decor
Northern Seasons - Ol' Geezer Soup Mixes, Dried Fruits, Chocolate and Yogurt Covered Cherries
Pieces of Australia - items made from animal hides from Australia
Sansonetti’s Sauces - Michigan Maple Barbeque Sauce, Michigan Cherry Barbeque Sauce, Michigan Apple Glaze, Condiments, Salsas & Pasta Sauces, Spicy Curry Mustard, Grilled Salsa.
Six Lugs - Cherry Vinegriate, B-Sauces, Jams and Salsas
Sunshine Shoes - Glagla shoes
Thirty-One Gifts - Sturdy totes for storage and/or travel in various sizes and prints that can be personalized with embroidery
Water Beads by Krenesque – Water Beads

Cottage Fine Art Show Artists
Dallas Carlson, His Handiwork Photography - Nature & Wildlife images photographed by me all over Alaska, Maine and Michigan
Barbara J Everhart, Created by EverMyHart - Hand Painted Glassware
Michelle Hart Jahraus, Duck to Swan Fine Art - Lakescapes and Landscapes
Diane Rose, Diane Rose Jewelry - Precision crafted fine jewelry, antique restoration, laser welding and eyeglass repair
Gretchen Southwell, Vivacious Spirit - Hand Torched Metal Art- Outdoor, Indoor, etc.
Kimberly Tjapkes, Garden Reflections - Copper Fountains and More