Snapshots: Weekend tips for Kentwood, Wyoming

By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org


When I figured out how to work my grill, it was quite a moment. I discovered summer is a completely different experience when you know how to grill.

Singer/Songwriter Taylor Swift
The Mitten Brewing Company’s Taylor Darling talks to local beer aficionados in the Beer City Hopcast. (WKTV)

Listen and Drive

Looking for something to listen to as you travel around the state this weekend? Might we suggest the Beer City Hopcast with host The Mitten Brewing Company’s Taylor Darling? Taylor and the gang discuss everything from home brewing to quality crafting all while trying out the latest brews, of course!

The Gilmore Car Museum hosts an invasion of British and German cars this weekend. (Supplied)

The British are Coming!

Along with the Germans as the Gilmore Car Museum hosts a friendly invasion of sorts by our European friends as the museum, located just north of Kalamazoo, plans special events on the weekend of July 6-7. Saturday, July 6, will mark the eighth annual all-German car show at the museum followed on Sunday, July 7, by the 29th annual British Auto Faire. For all the details, click here.

A permanent outdoor exhibit of the Wizard of Oz is now open in the City of Holland. (Only In Your State)

What? Did You Say ‘Bored’?

Well then, just follow that yellow brick road to Holland as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is coming. Or snag the Saugtauck-Douglas History App and take a walk through the picturesque village, shopping and learning about the popular tourist spot. Or head north and check out the Lakeshore Museum Center’s Heritage Park located in Whitehall. Need more ideas? Then just click here.

3,000 Miles

That is exactly how many miles of freshwater shoreline the state of Michigan has. It should come as no surprise our state has the most freshwater shoreline than any other state. And since the weather is set to be gorgeous this weekend, get out and enjoy it!

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