Author Michael Delaware will be touring around Michigan in 2026 at a variety of speaking engagements, festivals and other events.
Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime is a collection of 17 stories from southwest Michigan in the 1800's, and was released on March 11, 2024.
Murder in Victorian Western Michigan was released on July 8, 2025. It is a collection of 12 more stories from all around western Michigan during the same era.
A new book is currently in the works, and is expected to be released later in 2026. More news on this coming soon!
Note: If you would like to have a signed copy, look for a complete list of upcoming appearances in the calendar below. Check back regularly, as this page is updated whenever new events are confirmed.
If you would like to contact Michael about scheduling a book signing and/or speaking engagement at your library, club, business or other organization, send a message using this link here.
Calendar of Events
March 2026 Dates:
Spring Craft Show - Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI Saturday, March 7th 9AM - 3PM and Sunday, March 8th 10AM - 3PM - I will have a booth at this wonderful spring craft show. Stop by to get signed copies of my books! Attendance at this show is free! I hope to see you there!
Ingham County Geneological Society - Sam Corey Senior Center 2108 Cedar St, Holt, MI - Thursday, March 12th @7PM - I will be delivering a presentation on my geneological research along with a story from my new book 'Murder in Victorian Western Michigan'.
Shipshewana on the Road - Northern Indiana Event Center - 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN - Saturday, March 14th 9AM - 5PM, Sunday, March 15th 10AM - 4PM. I will have a booth at this weekend event selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime. This is the only event I will be attending in Northern Indiana this year. It is a short drive from Niles, Michigan where one of my major stories takes place in my book. If you are in the area, come to this exciting event and look for my booth!
Kalamazoo Living History Show - Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI - Saturday, March 21st & Sunday, March 22nd. I will have a booth at this fun history themed event! Get ready for a fun weekend of history!
April 2026 Dates:
Kalamazoo County Expo Center Flea Market - 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI - Saturday, April 4th 9AM - 3PM - I will be at this event selling and signing copies of my books.
Carnegie Library 244 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI - Thursday, April 9th @6PM - I will be delivering a presentation on a story from my book Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime.
Michigan True Crime Symposium - Art 634 - 634 Mechanic St., Jackson, MI - Saturday, April 11th 1 - 4PM. - Join me along with several other Michigan True Crime authors for a special afternoon of storytelling, book signings and discussion on writing and research. This is a free event!
Shipshewana on the Road - Ionia Fairgrounds 317 S Dexter St, Ionia, MI - Saturday, April 18th 9AM - 5PM, Sunday, April 19th 10AM - 4PM. I will have a booth at this great event in Ionia selling and signing copies of my books! I hope to see you there!
Spring Craft Show at the Kalamazoo Expo Center - 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI - Saturday, April 25th 9AM - 3PM, Sunday, April 26th 10AM - 3PM. Look for my booth in the main expo hall! I will be selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime.
May 2026 Dates:
Shipshewana on the Road Allegan - 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan, MI - Friday, May 8th 9AM - 5PM, Saturday, May 9th 10AM - 4PM. Come find my booth at this Mother's Day Weekend Craft Show at the Allegan County Fairgrounds! I will be selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime!
Turkeyville Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI - Saturday, May 16th 10AM - 4PM, Sunday, May 17th 10AM - 4PM. Look for my booth in this fun outdoor arts & craft show! I will be selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime.
Alma Highland Festival Arts & Crafts Fair - Alma College - 614 W Superior St, Alma, MI - Saturday, May 23rd 9AM - 5PM. I will have a booth at this wonderful annual festival! I hope to see you there! It is going to be a lot of fun!
Urban Craft Fair - Kalamazoo Farmer's Market 1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo, MI - Sunday, May 31st 10AM - 3PM. Look for my booth at this fun outdoor event in downtown Kalamazoo! I will be selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime.
June 2026 Dates:
Ivy & The Wildflower Market - Dorr Township North Park 1879 142nd Sr, Dorr, MI - Saturday, June 6th 10AM - 4PM. Come find my booth at this fun arts & crafts fair in Dorr Michigan. I will be selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime!
Strawberry Festival - Downtown Coldwater, Michigan - Saturday, June 20th 9AM - 3PM. Come find my booth at this fun outdoor summer event in Coldwater! I will be selling and signing copies of my books! I hope to see you there!
Father's Day Car Show - Historic Charlton Park 2545 S Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, MI - Sunday, June 21 - 10AM - 3PM. Come find my booth at this incredible outdoor car show that draws over 10,000 people and 1000+ classic cars and trucks!
Del Shannon Weekend Car Show/Arts & Crafts Fair - Begg Park 537 Military St, Springfield, MI - Saturday, June 27th 10AM - 4PM. This is the 4th Annual Del Shannon Weekend event, and it is always a good time. Look for my booth.
July 2026 Dates:
Pickle Festival on the 4th of July - Berrien Springs, MI - I am hoping to be in this event again this year. More information coming soon!
Ivy & The Wildflower Market - Dorr Township North Park 1879 142nd Sr, Dorr, MI - Saturday, July 11th 10AM - 4PM. Come find my booth at this fun arts & crafts fair in Dorr Michigan. I will be selling and signing copies of my books on Victorian Michigan True Crime!
Turkeyville Arts & Crafts Festival - Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI - Saturday July 18th 10AM - 4PM, Sunday, July 19th 10AM - 4PM. I will have a booth at this fun outdoor event! Look for me near the entrance when you arrive!
August 2026 Dates:
53rd Annual Grand Ledge Arts & Crafts Show - Fitzgerald Park, 100 Fitzgerald Park Dr, Grand Ledge, MI - I will have a booth at this incredible outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival with over 200 booths! It is a fabulous event! Mark your calendars!
Sweet Corn Days Festival - Downtown Litchfield, Michigan - Saturday, August 15th 9AM - 6PM - I plan to have a booth at this fun summer festival again this year! More information coming soon.
Jackson Civil War Muster - Cascade Falls Park - Jackson, MI - Saturday, August 22nd 10AM - 5PM & Sunday, August 23rd 10AM - 5PM - This is one of the most outstanding live action history events of the summer! Bring your family to see live demonstrations, battle reenactments, Civil War encampments, and a great vendor area. Look for my booth! More information coming soon.
September 2026 Dates:
A Festival of Oddities - Courthouse Square Museum, Charlotte - Saturday, September 5th 11AM - 6PM & Sunday, September 6th 11AM - 4PM - Find me in the author tent at this great outdoor creepy event! More information coming soon!
Frontier Days - Courthouse Square Museum, Charlotte - Friday, September 12th 12PM - 7PM, Saturday, September 13th 9am - 6PM, September 14th 11AM - 4PM - This is another great weekend event in Charlotte, Michigan with a very different sort of Arts & Crafts Show. Look for my booth at this fun outdoor 3 day weekend event!
Turkeyville Arts & Crafts Show - Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI - Saturday, September 19th 10AM - 4PM, Sunday, September 20th 10AM - 4PM. Come fun me at this wonderful outdoor festival at Turkeyville!
NSRA Women's Craft Show - Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI - Friday, September 25th 8:30AM - 5PM, Saturday, September 26th, 8:30AM - 5PM - Come find my booth at this automotive event that features a craft show. I hope to see you there!
Vicksburg Harvest Festival - 300 Richardson St, Vicksburg, MI - Sunday, September 26th 10AM - 4PM. Look for my booth again at this wonderfull early Fall outdoor festival!
October 2026 Dates:
Turkeyville Arts & Crafts Show - Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI - Saturday, October 3rd, 10AM - 4PM, Sunday, October 4th, 10AM - 4PM. Come fun me at this wonderful outdoor festival at Turkeyville!
Michigan History Author Symposium - Battle Creek Regional History Museum - Saturday, October 10th, 1PM - 4PM - I will be presenting stories from my books at this great multi-author event in Battle Creek! Mark your calendar for this great annual history event!
Shipshewana on the Road - Jackson County Fairgrounds - 200 W Ganson St, Jackson, MI - Saturday, October 17th, 9AM - 5PM, Sunday, October 18th, 10AM - 4PM - This is a great fall indoor show, and an early opportunity for holiday shopping! Look for my book at this huge event! I will be selling and signing copies of my books.
Mason/Union Branch Library Presentation - 17049 US Highway 12, Edwardsburg, MI - Wednesday, October 21st @ 6PM - I will be presenting stories from my books and signing copies at the program.
Harvest Market Craft Show - Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI - Saturday, October 24th, 9AM - 3PM, Sunday, October 25th, 10AM - 3PM - Come find my booth at this great indoor craft show. I hope to see you there!
