Upcoming Events
Women's World Craft Show
Women's World Craft Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center hours:
Friday, September, 25th 8:30AM - 5PM
Saturday, September 26th, 8:30AM - 5PM
This is an arts & craft show in the North Expo Hall which is happening at the same time as the NSRA Street Rod Nationals Event which is happening in
Vicksburg Harvest Festival
The Vicksburg Harvest Festival is an annual event at the Historic Vicksburg Village. This event is held: Sunday, September 27th 11AM - 4PM This is a fun harvest themed event with tractors, craft vendors, a farmers market, petting zoo and tours of historic buildings.
Cornwell's Turkeyville Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Cornwell's Turkeyville Fall Craft Show Show hours: Saturday, October 3rd, 10AM - 4PM Sunday, October 4th, 10AM - 4PM This is a fun annual outdoor craft show, which is one of the busiest of the autumn season! Come out to Turkeyville with the whole family and get some ice cream, apple cider, donuts and take a hayride. Loo for the booth of author Michael Delaware near the front of the festival where the pumpkins are!
Murder & Mystery Tour at Oak Hill Cemetery
Join author Michael Delaware with cemetery preservationist Bobbie Mathis on a special tour of historic Oak Hill Cemetery located at 255 South Ave, Battle Creek, MI on Thursday, October 8th from 6-8 PM. Come hear true crime stories from the Victorian era, along with tales of mysterious deaths and tragedies as you visit the gravesites.
Note: This event involves a lot of walking through the cemetery. Although most of the tour follows the pathways, there are portions where you will be walking on uneven ground. Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather and bring along an umbrella if needed.
Tickets for this event are $10 per person, and copies of the authors books will be available at the program for purchase and signing.
October Night Market
The Summer Night Market in downtown Battle Creek at the Festival Market Square. Come on outside to see the vendors, enjoy some food and listen to music. Friday, October 9th 6PM - 9PM Look for the booth of Author Michael Delaware at this fun event in downtown.
Michigan History Author Symposium
The Michigan History Author Symposium is an event held annually at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum. It brings together Michigan history authors from all over the state to tell stories, sell and sign books, answer questions from readers, and celebrate history.
West Michigan Oddfest
Look for the booth of author Michael Delaware at the West Michigan Oddfest. This event is a collection of all things odd, creepy and macabe, just in time for Halloween! Mark your calendars for this spooky fun event at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center!
Shipshewana on the Road - Jackson
Shipshewana on the Road is coming to Jackson! Author Michael Delaware will have a booth at the Shipshewana on the Road Arts and Crafts Show.. Join Shipshewana on the Road at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Show hours are: Saturday, October 17th, 9AM – 5PM Sunday, October 18th, 10AM – 4PM.
Mason-Union Branch Library Presentation
Author Michael Delaware will be doing a special presentation on his new book 'Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad: Stories from the Victorian Era' and also telling a story from the book 'Murder in Victorian Western Michigan' at the Mason-Union Branch Library. This is a free event.
Harvest Market Craft Show
The Harvest Market Craft Show is a very big show held each October at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center! Event hours: Saturday, October 24th 9AM - 3PM Sunday, October 25th, 10AM - 3PM This event has over 200 crafters in booths all over the expo.
Wine & Crime
Venture over to Satek Winery in Fremont, Indiana for a special evening of Wine & Crime featuring stories from the books of author Michael Delaware.
For ticket information, click here.
Shipshewana on the Road - Monroe
Shipshewana on the Road Monroe County Fairgrounds Saturday, October 31st 9AM - 5PM Sunday, November 1st 10AM - 4PM Stop by the booth of author Michael Delaware.
Tompkinsville Freedom Festival
Tompkinsville Freedom Festival 2026
Saturday, September 19th 9AM - 5PM
Sunday, September 20th 9AM - 3PM
Look for the booth of Michael Delaware on Sunday at this fun event which also has a steam tractor show, car show, music, food and much more!
Applefest
Look for the booth of author Michael Delaware along Chicago St in downtown Coldwater during the annual Applefest on September 19th from 9AM - 3PM.
September Night Market
The September Night Market in downtown Battle Creek at the Festival Market Square. Come on outside to see the vendors, enjoy some food and listen to music. Friday, September 18th 6PM - 9PM Look for the booth of Author Michael Delaware at this fun event in downtown.
Frontier Days
Frontier Days is celebrating its 55th year in Charlotte, Michigan! The Arts & Crafts Festival is on the lawn of the Courthouse Square Museum in downtown.
Festival of Oddities
The Festival of Oddities is an annual weekend celebration of all things odd held at the Courthouse Square Museum in Charlotte, MI. The vendors include all sorts of arts and crafts of the macabre theme, with entertainment, costumed characters and museum tours. Look for Michael Delaware in the author section at this event.
The Story of the 1893 World's Fair Train Accident in Battle Creek
Author Michael Delaware will be presenting the story of the 1893 World's Fair Train Accident in Battle Creek at the Willard Library. Come hear the story of one of the worst railroad accidents in Michigan history that happened on the Grand Trunk line. Details are from his new book 'Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad: Stories from the Victorian Era' which will be available for sale and signing at the event. This is a free event.
Sun Dried Music Festival
The 16th Annual Sun Dried Music Festival
Downtown Mason, Michigan
Friday, August 28th 6PM – 11PM
Saturday, August 29th 12PM – 12AM
This is an annual downtown street festival which includes:
Festival streets and vendor row, a children’s play area, beer tents, food, music, corn hole tournaments and more!
Author Michael Delaware will have a booth on Ash Street on the grass of the courthouse lawn, and will be selling and signing copies of his books. The new book ‘Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad: Stories from the Victorian Era’ will be on sale for the first time in this area! Stop by to get your copy!
This is a FREE one of a kind fun outdoor event for the whole family! It also runs late into the night! There is a variety of entertainment on two stages. Come out to enjoy the music, have some food, shop some really amazing vendors, and have a good time!
Galien Township Public Library Presentation
Join author Michael Delaware for a special presentation on stories from his books on Victorian Michigan True Crime at the Galien Township Public Library.
Jackson Civil War Muster
The Jackson Civil War Muster is one of the largest re-enactment gatherings in the Midwest. It is a two day event with Civil War encampments, vendors, history demonstrations, food and battle reenactments.
The event details for 2026 are:
Saturday, August 22nd 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, August 23rd 10AM – 5PM
Note: the hours above are generally the hours of the merchant vendors, but the reenactment has secheduled activities throughout the evening on Saturday. Check the website information below for details of all of the events and activites on the weekend schedule below.
Author, Michael Delaware will again have a booth at this event. He will have his books on Victorian Michigan True Crime available at this event. The new book ‘Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad: Stories from the Victorian Era’ available for the first time ever. The new book contains three different stories that took place in Jackson County.
The event is held at Cascade Falls Park, and it is an incredible outdoor history event. Mark your calendars!
Mendon Farmers Market
Look for author Michael Delaware at the Mendon Farmers Market on Thursday, August 20th from 2-6PM. He will be selling and signing copies of his books on Victorian Michigan True Crime, including his new book ‘Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad’. Stop by to get a signed copy!
Sweet Corn Days
This year the festival will be held near the Purdy Playground near Litchfield Elementary School where there is also a parade, a stage with live music and other fun activities. This is a great summer festival with a lot of booths and vendors. Bring your family, your dog and enjoy Sweet Corn Days!
Author Michael Delaware will have a booth at this outdoor festival selling copies of his books on Victorian Michigan True Crime.
Mark your calendars for this fun local event.
Night Market Battle Creek
The Summer Night Market in downtown Battle Creek at the Festival Market Square.
Come on outside to see the vendors and listen to music.
Look for the booth of Author Michael Delaware at this fun event in downtown.