Special Events/Festivals – Custom Holidays

Appleumpkin Festival & Kapernick Orchards

October 14, 2023

This is a family-friendly fun fest with more than 80 general vendors, 20-plus nonprofit organizations, carnival, helicopter rides, monster truck rides, a petting zoo, a haunted house, pumpkin bowling, antique tractor show, antique car club show and 36 performers on various stages throughout the weekend.

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Cranes and Colors

October 15, 2023

Every October Sandhill Cranes gather by the thousands in southwest Michigan. This is said to be the second largest gathering of these birds in the U.S. They come flying and soaring in to the wetlands in the Baker Sanctuary, the air filled with that distinctive, almost prehistoric cry. Join us for a unique experience of getting an up-close look at the magnificent Sandhill Crane Bird Migration near Marshall, MI.

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Mackinac Island – Grand Hotel

October 24, 2023 - October 27, 2023

For centuries, visitors have enjoyed this national treasure that’s home to historic Fort Mackinac, world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and car-free streets full of horse-drawn carriages. This ideal vacation spot is a paradise of exploration with incredible natural landmarks, awe-inspiring sunrises and unforgettable sunsets.

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Nite Lites at the Speedway

November 28, 2023

Hop on the Custom Holidays bus with your travel friends for an evening to kick off the holiday season! Leave the driving to us, so you can take in the magical lights along with Christmas music.

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Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec City

November 30, 2023 - December 4, 2023

The Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec city will leave you full of wonder, nostalgia and the holiday spirit. Join us as we experience the holiday season and wander the outdoor markets with hand-made wooden toys, ornaments and local crafts. Enjoy the sound of carolers, music and horse-drawn wagons on cobblestone. Embrace delightfully decorated town squares with magical streets and the scents of gingerbread filling the air with spice.

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The Singing Christmas Tree

November 30, 2023 - December 1, 2023

“America’s Tallest” Singing Christmas Tree is set to return to the stage, kicking off the holiday season in Muskegon. Over 160 singers from the Mona Shores High School Choir will perform, stationed throughout the tree structure and along its base. The choir will be accompanied by over 50 members of the Mona Shores High School Orchestra.

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Holly Dickens Festival

December 2, 2023

Step back in time as you visit Holly, MI, where the entire town is transformed into a scene from “A Christmas Carol.” Merry Ole England comes alive in the atmosphere of the turn of the century buildings. Choirs, horse-drawn carriage rides, and roasting chestnuts add to the unique old world experience.

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Smoky Mountain Christmas

December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023

Enjoy a holiday like no other with a heartwarming lineup of Christmas shows and holiday foods. Make this a Smoky Mountain Holiday you will remember for years to come! Enjoy the holiday season with stays in Lexington, KY Pigeon Forge, TN and Asheville, NC. Featuring: Dollywood, Christmas Lights, Biltmore Candlelight Tour, Christmas Shopping, and more!

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Holly Jolly Lights Tour

December 14, 2023

Enjoy seeing Detroit lit for the holidays and leave the driving to us! Create special holiday memories aboard our comfy, cozy motor coach and visit several spectacular light installations and seasonally decorated attractions.

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New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2023

At midnight the ball will drop and the year 1970 will begin but tonight, it's still the 1960s! Let’s take a look back over the decade that changed music forever. Join in the fun as we review the music that gave us sweet memories and fast times.

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2024 Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024

$20 Early Bird Discount- We are going all-out for the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Fremont, Ohio. The event will be held at the Terra State Community College & Neeley Center.

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Kentucky Oaks

May 2, 2024 - May 4, 2024

New! - Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs is the second highest attended horse race in the United States – following the Triple Crown of racing; the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Aside from thunderous live horse racing, fans celebrate fashion and fundraising for critical women’s health issues. On Kentucky Oaks Day, Churchill Downs Racetrack is a vision in pink as more than 100,000 guests are asked to incorporate pink into their attire in an effort to drive national attention to the fight against breast and ovarian cancer.

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