The National Blueberry Festival
August 6-9, 2026
One of the longest-running fruit festivals in the nation, this beloved tradition celebrates nearly 300 local growers and generations of agricultural heritage with a 4 day festival that stretches across South Haven. Come savor the season, soak up the sun off the lake, and join us in celebrating the harvest in the Blueberry Capital of the World!
Rooted in Blueberry Country
Get ready for summer’s sweetest celebration at the National Blueberry Festival in South Haven, Michigan, one of the longest-running fruit festivals in the nation. Held each second weekend in August, this four-day tradition honors the region’s rich blueberry heritage with a full schedule of family-friendly events.
Started in 1963, the festival celebrates the deep agricultural roots of Southwest Michigan. Van Buren County leads the nation in highbush blueberry production, with Michigan growers producing more than 100 million pounds each year. That legacy is woven into every part of the weekend.
Signature events include Farm Day, the Blueberry Festival Parade, Pie Eating Contest, Youth Pageant, carnival rides, and the 5K Run/Walk. The celebration extends across South Haven, with live music along the Black River, a juried Craft Fair at Stanley Johnston Park, and longtime traditions like the Steelheaders Fish Boil and community pancake breakfasts.
More than a single weekend, the festival reflects a season shaped by the land. During these four days, that connection comes into focus. Blueberries take center stage in a way that feels rooted, local, and unmistakably tied to South Haven.
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