Special Events

May 24, 2025
If you love a good bargain, be sure to attend the first County Wide Yard Sale of the season. An assortment of vendors will be onsite from 9 am - 4 pm. Free admission to the public.

Vendor spaces are 15x30 and the space fee is $10.00 per space. Click link above for more info.

June 15, 2025
Held from 8am - 4pm rain or shine. Admission is Adults $5, Kids 12 and under free. CASH ONLY. Sponsored by the Misfits Car Club of Battle Creek. Exhibitor Event Day - $20 per car (exhibitor's admission includes passengers in car only, CASH ONLY). Show flyer and swap meet information posted soon.

Reminder: There is free parking offered off of River Road, with tram service to the show! Also, the recreation area (beach and boat launch) will be CLOSED until 5 p.m. due to the show.

**Recreation Area Closed for Father's Day Car Show.**

July 4, 2025
The annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July and Veteran's Barbecue is on Friday, July 4 from 12-3 pm. Event admission is free.

Flag raising at 12 pm, followed by a barbecue buffet fundraiser (fee). with games and silent pie auction to follow. The historic village closes at 3 pm. The Park will NOT be doing fireworks in the evening.

July 10-12, 2025
You'll see the history of steam and gas engines, tractor parades, a working sawmill and more. The show flyer will be available soon.

Admission is $7 for adults, kids 12 and under free.

July 19-20, 2025
See history come alive with hundreds of re-enactors depicting Union Infantry and Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery units. Shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, see military demonstrations. Admission is $5 for adults, Kids 12 and under are free.

July 26, 2025
If you love a good bargain, be sure to attend the second County Wide Yard Sale of the season. An assortment of vendors will be onsite from 9 am - 4 pm. Free admission to the public.

Vendor spaces are 15x30 and the space fee is $10.00 per space. Click link above for more info.

August 7-10, 2025
The GLLI is a full weekend of longbow shooting & browsing traditional archery vendors. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Admission is $7 for adults, and kids 17 & under enter and shoot for free. For more information visit www.michiganlongbow.org.

September 13, 2025
Outdoor Youth Day will be taking place from 10 am - 2 pm. It is a FREE day of fun where kids can get hands-on experience in many different outdoor activities. Hiking, archery, bird watching, fishing, target shooting, biking, trapping, canoeing and kayaking, fly tying, working dog demos and MORE! For more info call Barry Conservation District, 269-948-8056, or visit www.barrycd.org.

October 25, 2025
Wear your costume and enjoy some treats during All Hallows Evening on October 25 from 3-6 pm! This family oriented event has trick-or-treating through the Historic Village. Admission is $5 per person, 12 and under are FREE!

December 13-14, 2025
Come out and enjoy the holiday sights, sounds, and activities of the late 1800’s. On December 13-14, 2025, from 12 pm – 4 pm you are invited to tour the village & enjoy Christmas at HCP. Admission is $5 for adults and Kids 12 and younger FREE! There is no additional cost for crafts.