Remember how sad it was in 2020 and how we missed all the concert and festival fun, yes it was better in 2021. Well, let's get ready for a big 2022, and with a little luck, we will have a much better year than the last few.

Many big concerts already have dates for this year in the Mitten like Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and of course, Eric Church gonna be here in a few weeks in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena.

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Yes, there are still concerns with the Omicron variant kicking up a bit more right now as we kick-off 2022.  I am thinking positively and remain optimistic because there are more than 50 Michigan festivals on the way so far.  Country music fans and many music lovers should get ready for a fun year in Mid-Michigan.

Here are a Few festivals On The Way

Check it out, more festivals are likely in the coming months according to localspins.com as organizers put things together.  Plus updates on the continuing COVID pandemic and the effect it will have shows already booked.

Here are a few festivals on the way in 2022.

June 3-5
Festival of the Arts
Downtown Grand Rapids
Festival Of The Arts

June 23-25
Charlotte Bluegrass Festival – 50th Annual
Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte
Charlotte Bluegrass Festival

July 15-17
Faster Horses Festival
Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn
Faster Horses Festival

Sept. 2-5
Art, Eats & Beats Festival, Royal Oak
Arts Beats & Eats

Get Ready For The Jackson County Fair And To Laugh.

As we get closer to spring we'll keep you posted on everything announced in the mitten like the Jackson County Fair starting August 7th featuring The biggest night of comedy in the state of Michigan with Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy. Don't miss it, get your tickets here.

Bring on all the fun in 2022.

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