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Features & Attractions

Cottage For Sale / For Rent Board

Looking for a cottage to rent for a couple weeks?  Or perhaps one to buy?  Check out the board at the Cottage Living Center in the Show!

If you are looking to sell or rent your lakefront property, click the links below to download an ad template to bring to the show and post on the board!

Click Here for the "For Rent" Template | Click Here for the "For Sale" Template
(These are Fillable PDF Forms. Fill out the fields provided and print, or you may print a blank sheet and fill out by hand. Limit 5 posts per person / realtor.  Must purchase a ticket for the show).  If you are unable to attend the show, you may purchase a listing on the board for $10 per listing.  To pay for a listing, email us at grcottageshow@showspan.com)

Cottage Fine Art Show

Local and regional artists will be showcasing their works and selling their handmade pieces right in the show!

Cottage Fine Art Show Artists
For Cheers and Happiness – Personalized etched glass for any special occasion
Great Lakes Iron Art – Steel Silhouettes of the Great Lakes, as well as most Michigan Inland Lakes
His Handiwork – Nature & Wildlife images photographed by me all over Alaska, Maine and Michigan
Jessica Leigh Photography – Inspirational Photography
Jonathan Shuff – Fine Art Photography
Lakes of Wood – Wood Lake Map Art
Liisa Rupert Rush – Paintings of nature, portraits, landscapes, and commissions  
Wood Art – Wildlife and Commissioned Art

Lakefront Marketplace

A special area of the show with unique cash-and-carry items from around Michigan and beyond!

Lakefront Marketplace Exhibitors: 
Aerial Graphics - Aerial Photographs of Michigan Lakes
Birdwatchers – Humingbird Feeders
Buckeye Chocolate - Chocolates, Fudge, Peanut Brittle, Roasted Nuts
Consort Display Group - Dori Pole Pennant System , Mya Personal Tables
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Copper Kettle
– Carmel Popcorn
Dip ‘n Good - All Natural Dips, Seasonings, Rubs and Sweet Treats
Heirloom Spoons - Quality hand-made hardwood utensils & bowls
Joe Sansonetti’s Kitchen - Michigan Maple Barbeque Sauce, Michigan Cherry Barbeque Sauce, Michigan Apple Glaze: Condiments, Salsas & Pasta Sauces:  Spicy Curry Mustard, Grilled Salsa,
and Michigan Maple Barbeque Sauce - has gift baskets
Hoist Away Bags - Products made from recycled sailboat sails which include: tote bags of various sizes and lamps/lampshades.
Lake is Good - Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Lake is Good is a lifestyle company. Our mission is to produce charmingly-designed high-quality products that celebrate life at the lakeshore.
Michigan’s Treasure - Rustic Furniture & Petoskey Stone Art
Nectar of the Vine – Wine Slushie Mix
Scentsy - Wickless Candles
Second Story Interiors – Framed Art
Sonia Showcase - Hand-made Illuminated Floral Collection such as Plum Trees, Nature Pussy Willow and Orchid Willow, and hand-made jewelry items
Unique Ideas - Interior & Exterior Chainsaw Carving, Mantels, Bars, Coffee Tables, and more.

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 Box Factory for the Arts, City of St. Joseph, Curious Kids' Museum and Discovery Zone, Harbortown Interiors, Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Krasl Art Center, New Territory Arts Association, Silver Beach Carousel, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant.  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 Kent District Library, 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 SUP (Stand Up Board) before your eyes! Dreamcatcher Boats will be assembling one of their unique, ultra light, safe, affordable and versatile boats right in their booth at the show.