May is a beautiful time to visit Harbor Country and Southwest Michigan. The flowers are in full bloom, farmers markets return for the season, patios fill with live music, and communities across the lakeshore come alive with spring celebrations.

From Kentucky Derby parties and Mother’s Day markets to winery weekends, outdoor adventures, concerts, and Memorial Day festivities, there’s something happening every weekend near Garden Grove Inn in Union Pier.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, girls’ wine weekend, relaxing escape, or a spontaneous spring road trip, Garden Grove Inn is the perfect home base for enjoying everything Harbor Country has to offer this month.

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🚗🎸 Cars, Guitars & Cider
📍 Peat’s Cider Social • Stevensville
🕕 6 PM • 💲 Free
Classic cars, live music, and local cider make for the perfect spring evening.

🎤 Sixteen Candles Live at The Acorn
📍 Three Oaks
🕗 8 PM • 🎟 Tickets
A nostalgic night of live music at one of Harbor Country’s favorite venues.

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☕🚘 Cars & Coffee at Oaks Eatery
📍 Three Oaks
🕣 8:30 AM – 11 AM • 💲 Free
Coffee, breakfast, and cool cars to kick off the weekend.

🛍️🌸 Mother’s Day Market
📍 American Legion Post 518 • New Troy
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM • 💲 Free
Browse handmade gifts, baked goods, décor, and local artisan vendors.

🛍️💐 Mother’s Day Market 
📍 Downtown Stevensville
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM • 💲 Free
Enjoy shopping, spring vendors, flowers, treats, and downtown charm.

🫖🏛️ Mother’s Day Tea at Barker Mansion
📍 Michigan City
🕐 1 PM • 🎟 Tickets
Celebrate Mom with elegant tea service inside a historic mansion.

🥾🌿 Ecologist Hike at Ambler Flatwoods
📍 Michigan City
🕐 1 PM • 📋 RSVP Requested
Explore spring wildflowers and natural beauty on a guided educational hike.

🎶 UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
📍 Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds • New Buffalo
🕘 9 PM • 🎟 Tickets
A huge concert event featuring reggae favorites and classic hits.

🍷☀️ Round Barn Sangria Party
📍 Round Barn Winery
📅 May 9 & 10 • 🕚 11 AM – 6 PM • 💲 Cover Charge
Spend the weekend sipping sangria and soaking up vineyard views.

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🧺🌻 Bridgman Open Air Market Opening Day
📍 Bridgman
🕘 9 AM – 3 PM • 💲 Free
Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade items, and local favorites return for the season.

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🐱🍸 Meow & Tell at Tom Cat Tavern
📍 Three Oaks
🕖 7 PM • 💲 Free
A quirky and entertaining evening for those who appreciate a good tale.

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🐶🌳 Dog Days at Fernwood
📍 Buchanan
🕘 9 AM – 11 AM • 💲 Cover Charge
Bring your furry friends for a fun morning outdoors.

🍷🏃 World’s Okayest Wine Run
📍 Tabor Hill Winery
🕚 11 AM • 💲 Free
Part fun run, part wine party — and all Harbor Country fun.

🎶🛍️ SIP! Buchanan
📍 Downtown Buchanan
🕑 2 PM – 6 PM • 💲 Free
Live music, dancing, drinks, farmers markets, shopping, and community celebrations.

🏡🛒 Watermark Yard Sale
📍 Stevensville
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM • 💲 Free
A community-wide treasure hunt filled with bargains and hidden gems.

🥖🌷 Skip’s European Farmers Market Opening Day
📍 New Buffalo
🕘 9 AM – 3 PM • 💲 Free
One of Harbor Country’s most beloved seasonal markets returns.

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🎸🍺 Jake Diggity & Sincopado Live
📍 Shoreline Brewery • Michigan City
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM • 💲 Cover Charge
Enjoy live music, craft beer, and lakeshore vibes.

🎤🍻 Aaron James Wright Live at Haymarket Taproom
📍 Bridgman
🕕 6 PM • 💲 Free
An easygoing evening of acoustic music and local brews.

🎙️✨ Open Mic Night at The Acorn
📍 Three Oaks
🕖 7 PM • 🎟 Tickets
Discover local talent in one of the area’s favorite performance spaces.

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☀️🍹 SideYard Summer Kick-Off Party
📍 Sawyer
🕓 4 PM • 💲 Free
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with music, drinks, and outdoor fun.

🎷🍺 Jazz Night at Shoreline Brewery
📍 Michigan City
🕖 7 PM • 💲 Free
Relax with live jazz and great local beer.

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🎶🌊 Terrapin Flyer Live at the Lakefront
📍 Michigan City
🕗 8 PM • 🎟 Tickets
An energetic lakeside concert experience near Lake Michigan.

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🎨🍷 Memorial Weekend Wine & Art Festival
📍 Lemon Creek Winery
🕛 12 PM – 6 PM • 💲 Free
Wine tastings, local artists, food vendors, and live entertainment all weekend long.

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🎵🍷 Live at the Pier featuring Paolo Apuli
📍 Round Barn Tasting Room • Union Pier
🕒 3 PM – 6 PM • 💲 Free
Enjoy wine, live music, and spring sunshine just minutes from Garden Grove Inn.

🎤🍇 Shanneen Live at Golden Muse Winery
🕔 5 PM – 8 PM • 💲 Free
Relax with live music and vineyard views.

🎩✨ An Evening of Interactive Magic & Mystery
📍 Solarium • Stevensville
🕗 8 PM • 🎟 Tickets
A unique experience filled with good beer, magic and surprises.

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🛥️🎶 Sunday Funday Yacht Rock Party
📍 St. Julian Winery • Union Pier
🕑 2 PM – 5 PM • 💲 Free
Live yacht rock favorites, wine, and holiday weekend fun.

🎸🍷 Dylan Raymond Live at Solasta Winery
🕔 5 PM • 💲 Free
An intimate live music performance to close out the holiday weekend.

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🎶🌟 An Evening with Michael McDermott
📍 The Acorn • Three Oaks
🕗 8 PM • 🎟 Tickets 

An unforgettable performance from acclaimed singer-songwriter Michael McDermott.

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🎸🍺 Janky Limo Live at Shoreline Brewery
📍 Michigan City
🕒 3 PM – 7 PM • 💲 Cover Charge
Finish the month with live music, local beer, and great Harbor Country energy.

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May is the perfect time to enjoy Harbor Country’s wineries, beaches, charming downtowns, farmers markets, and live entertainment before the busy summer season arrives.

Garden Grove Inn in Union Pier is conveniently located near many of the area’s top events, wineries, breweries, restaurants, and Lake Michigan beaches — making it the perfect destination for your spring getaway.

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Garden Grove Inn gift certificates are available online, in any denomination and make wonderful gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or future weekend getaways.

🧡 Additional gift ideas include:

• ☕ Hand-thrown mugs — $40
• 🥂 Logo drinking glasses — $12
• 🍷 Logo wine glasses — $12
• 👕 Garden Grove Inn t-shirts — $25

📧 For more information, contact: hillary@gardengroveinn.com