Discover Berrien Springs

19/10/2021

Fall is a great time to explore nature on foot - on on two wheels! Learn more about why Love Creek Nature Center & County Park and The Trails@Andrews are local favorites - and start planning your adventure!

Berrien Springs is loaded with great places to get away from it all and enjoy peace, quiet and nature. Whether on foot or on bike, these favorite trails deliver forested fun.

10/10/2021

Here are just a few of the upcoming events hosted by the Berrien Springs Garden Club:

October 10 - wild edibles and foraging identification walk

November 14 - herbal tea and tinctures workshop

December 5 - annual cookie exchange and club member meeting

Also planned: a visit to an organic microgreens farm, a visit to the local Dowagiac band of Potawatomi for a maple syrup lecture and demonstration, and an early-spring garden bed prep demonstration in March.

Gardening happens year-round, and it's just $13/year to join the club. Find out more at the article below!
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The leaves are starting to fall, colder weather is right around the corner – and believe it or not, it’s a great time to join the Berrien Springs Garden Club. “Gardening never really stops if you include the planning and prep processes that happen during the colder months,” explains Marianne...

09/10/2021

Fall is a GREAT time to join the Berrien Springs Garden Club. Find out more about the Club and year-round activities the Club offers, including an Edibles & Foraging walk coming TOMORROW! https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/fall-is-a-great-time-to-join-the-berrien-springs-garden-club/

10/09/2021

WHOA! Have you been to the new Sylvester Stadium at Berrien Springs High School yet? Click the link below to find out more details about this state-of-the-art athletic facility and how it will serve the community and Berrien Springs Public Schools! And thanks to Little Red Fern for the great video :) https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/friday-night-lights-all-new-sylvester-stadium-makes-a-great-first-impression/

10/08/2021

The Berrien County Youth Fair is back this year and better than ever! Get all the details about entertainment, ticket prices, and more.

Like most of our favorite things, the Berrien County Youth Fair was postponed in 2020 – thus delaying a 75-year anniversary celebration. But this year, the Fair is back – and the BCYF entertainment committee is making the wait more than worth it. Celebrating the anniversary with the theme “Dia...

01/08/2021

Sponsors: 13. Vendors: 34. Pounds of pickles flung: 100. Happy pickle-loving people: We lost count. Relish our recap of the 2021 Berrien Springs Pickle Festival (and mark the date for next year's celebration!)
https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/berrien-springs-pickle-festival-2021-a-recap-to-relish/

The 2021 Berrien Springs Pickle Festival is officially in the books, and by all accounts, it was a dill-lightful day! Here’s a recap of all the events, places and especially people who made the event such a success…and one that will definitely be repeated next year. The Games And Festivities Gam...

03/07/2021

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If you're look for a way to just dill on a Saturday afternoon, check out Festival sponsor H**p Co. right in downtown Berrien Springs. Raise a glass in the comments in thanks for their generosity!

03/07/2021

The Grand Dillmeister has been chosen!

02/07/2021

One day only, this Sunday! Find out more about all the Pickle Festival festivities at the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival page.

18/06/2021

It's gonna be a big DILL - check out all the reasons to RELISH the return of the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival! (We need more puns! Please comment!)

18/06/2021

In 1995, Berrien Springs was named the "Christmas Pickle Capital of the World." The pickle frenzy momentarily faded when the festival got shoved "back in the jar" for several years, but the Village of Berrien Springs, Berrien Springs Community Library and Berrien County Historical Association have partnered to bring it back! Find out more about this "big dill" of a community celebration, taking place July 4.

In 1995, Berrien Springs was named the Christmas Pickle Capital of the world, in large part due to the yearly festival that had become known across the region. Several years ago, the Pickle Festival was shoved back in the jar…but now it’s making a triumphant return to Berrien Springs on July 4th...

01/06/2021

We are taking nominations for the Grand Dillmeister, the official "face" of the Pickle Festival! We will pick 5 nominees from all submissions with voting starting on the 17th! Email kelly@villageofberriensprings or send a PM!! (Nominees should be residents of Berrien Springs)

12/05/2021

18/03/2021

Locals have long known that the The Trails@Andrews are something special, and over time, the secret got out: if you want a cardio-challenging ride on a unique, hand-built trail that attracts top athletes, you don't have to look further than Southwest Michigan - specifically, Berrien Springs. https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/the-trail-system-at-andrews-is-no-longer-berrien-springs-best-kept-secret/

Bruce Jones remembers a time when he would ride through the woods just west of Andrews University. There was no precise trail then. But the up-and-down terrain provided a challenge for mountain bikers. More than 30 years later, Jones is proud to look around to see what these trails have become, and....

17/02/2021

Conditions are perfect for a snowy adventure this week and weekend. Whether it's snowshoeing to cross-country skiing Love Creek County Park, fat-tire biking The Trails@Andrews, spying birds around town with the Berrien Birding Club, or simply strolling around and enjoying the views in town - how will you get out and enjoy our winter wonderland this week?

Finally: we're having the winter weather so many snow lovers wait for! Here are five ways local residents and visitors love to enjoy Berrien Springs when there's snow on the ground:

28/01/2021

Berrien Springs' Shamrock Park is a campground and recreation spot offering a variety of lodging options and some of the best fishing in the area - all conveniently located near beaches, wineries, hiking trails and more. It's open year-round, so you can enjoy the outdoors whether it's January or June. For more information check out our article: https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/looking-for-outdoor-recreation-year-round-try-berrien-springs-shamrock-park/

18/12/2020

Looking for a new holiday tradition? Head to Berrien Springs to check out the Christmas lights and decorations in the neighborhoods and downtown. Christmas 2020 is one for the record books in the Village, and driving - or walking - around and checking out all the lights is the perfect way to spend an evening this season!

Berrien Springs is in full Christmas spirit this year, with both the downtown businesses and residential neighborhoods boosting an impressive display of light and color. With Berrien Springs' historic architecture and quaint, walkable small-town feel, you'll feel like you've been transported to an o...

10/12/2020

Christmas fun is underway in Berrien Springs! Click through to find how to get involved in all the festivities, starting today. https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/5-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-2020-in-berrien-springs/

09/12/2020

From a brand-new residential decorating contest and the beloved ice sculptures, decorated downtown business windows, and lit-up tree in Memorial Park that are always part of the Kindle Your Christmas Spirit festival, to new online offerings via the Berrien County Historical Association, this year's lineup of festivities proves that even a pandemic can't dampen Berrien Springs' Christmas spirit! The fun starts tomorrow, December 10, so click through and make your plan :) https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/5-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-2020-in-berrien-springs/

From a rebooted version of the annual Kindle Your Christmas Spirit Festival - including a brand-new residential decorating contest - to an online holiday celebration, this year's lineup of events proves that even a global pandemic can't dampen Berrien Springs' Christmas Spirit.

24/10/2020

Here's a safe, fun way to get out of the house, learn more about Berrien County, AND maybe win some amazing prizes: the Berrien County Historical Association is hosting a Scavenger Hunt every Thursday this November! Read the article to find out how to join in - and what you could win! https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/berrien-county-historical-association-will-host-a-virtual-scavenger-hunt-every-thursday-in-november/

Learn more about Berrien County's history and maybe win a prize in a safe, socially-distanced scavenger hunt this November.

11/09/2020

From outdoor yoga to digital exhibits, the Berrien County Historical Association in Berrien Springs is working hard to offer safe and engaging experiences amidst COVID-19. Check out what's coming up on the BCHA calendar! https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/berrien-county-historical-association-provides-digital-and-in-person-experiences/

The Berrien County Historical Association in Berrien Springs offers a variety of upcoming virtual and in-person events.

01/08/2020

Wondering what's happening with the Berrien County Youth Fair in 2020? Here's more information on the planned Youth Showcase taking place August 15 - 23. And don't worry - the 75th Anniversary celebration will happen in 2021! https://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/berrien-county-youth-fair-hosting-a-youth-showcase-august-15-23/

Learn more about the Berrien County Youth Fair in 2020, including the Berrien County Showcase - Where Youth Are Essential event and plans for the postponed 75th Anniversary celebration.

16/07/2020

The Berrien County Youth Fair Fair Food Drive-Thru is BACK this weekend! What's your fave fair food?

If you're like many, your favorite part of the Berrien County Youth Fair is...the FOOD. If you've been craving those sweet, salty, crunchy and crispy delights, you're in luck: the second Fair Food Drive-Thru is just days away

30/06/2020

Ready for an even more beautiful Village? Check out the plans that are underway to improve walkability and more.

A new beautification project for the Village of Berrien Springs will increase visual appeal and walkability, improve traffic flow, and much more.

13/06/2020

Do the warm, sunny days have you itching to hit a trail on foot or bike? Check out two Berrien Springs favorites: Love Creek Nature Center & County Park and the trails at Andrews University. http://discoverberriensprings.com/featured/trails-to-hike-bike-and-explore-in-and-around-berrien-springs/