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Cadillac is the perfect Northern Michigan destination for everything summer. Make way for summer fun on the trails, beaches, and waterways of Cadillac.

SUMMER DAYS IN CADILLAC

Imagine the sun shining on your face as you leisurely travel the path around Lake Cadillac, making your way toward Kenwood Park for a day at the beach without a care in the world. Or maybe cruising across Lake Mitchell headed out on the water fishing the day away.

Cadillac offers an abundance of opportunities for summertime fun: fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, golfing, horseback riding, kayaking, and bird-watching. Whatever your interest, adventures abound!

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A to Z with Caddy – M is for Market

by CAVB Staff | July 16, 2021 | Caddy the Bear, Food, Drink & Markets | 0 Comments

It’s been awhile since my last adventure, but I’m so excited to share my latest adventure at the Cadillac Farmers Market! Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are extra special during the summer. In the Cadillac Commons, next to the After 26 Depot Café, is The Market....

Treat Yourself to Sweets!

by CAVB Staff | June 7, 2021 | Cadillac Stories, Food, Drink & Markets | 0 Comments

Occasionally, the time in between holidays can seem long and boring. You may find yourself looking for reasons to leave the house or grab some treats with friends and family. This list of National Dessert days will be a great start to getting out and enjoying the...

A to Z with Caddy: L is for Lilly!

by CAVB Staff | March 28, 2021 | Caddy the Bear, Shopping, Tourism News | 0 Comments

Follow along with us each week when Caddy explores the Cadillac area with an A to Z look at all the fun things to see and do. This week…L is for Lilly! Our newest CAVB team member. I'm going to turn it over to her this week and she can give you a proper introduction!...

A to Z with Caddy: J is for JAVA

by CAVB Staff | March 13, 2021 | Caddy the Bear, Food, Drink & Markets | 0 Comments

Follow along with us each week when Caddy explores the Cadillac area with an A to Z look at all the fun things to see and do. This week…J is for Java at Cadillac JAVA! Once the wind picked up and it cooled off this week, I wanted something warm to drink! I found a...

A to Z with Caddy: D is for Downtown

by CAVB Staff | January 31, 2021 | Caddy the Bear, Food, Drink & Markets, Self Guided Trips, Shopping | 0 Comments

Follow along with us each week when our new friend Caddy explores the Cadillac area with an A to Z look at all the fun things to see and do. This week…D is for Downtown!Before a day out on the town I figured it may be a good idea to look my best! So I stopped into...

2021 Winter Fun at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Center

by CAVB Staff | January 27, 2021 | Hiking Trails, Trails, Parks & Water, winter | 0 Comments

Step into your snowshoes at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Center offers winter hikes, ice fishing classes and more via Cadillac News The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center is planning to offer nighttime hikes again this winter. The hikes will...

Reasons to Book Direct For Your Next Lodging Stay

by Kathy Morin | October 15, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Shopping, Tourism News | 0 Comments

You may hear or see ads about “booking direct”…but then there’s all those ads (Hello, Captain Obvious from Hotels.com, we’re looking at you…) and they seem to offer you some great deals too. You could book with Captain Obvious (or any of the other sites) but should...

#ExploreCadillac Bucket List Item – The Walk Around Lake Cadillac

by Kathy Morin | October 15, 2020 | Hiking Trails, Self Guided Trips, Trails, Parks & Water | 2 Comments

For years, I told my husband Mike that we should trek the 7+ mile walk around Lake Cadillac. We revisited the topic, picked a day where the weather looked great, and planned for it. Having it coincide with Michigan Trails Week was a nice addition, as the path...

Gopherwood Concerts

by Anja Wing | September 17, 2020 | Culture and Entertainment | 0 Comments

Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 7 PM EDT – 8:30 PM EDT Public · Hosted by Gopherwood Concerts, Hoxeyville Music Festival and Earthwork Harvest Gathering Online Event - https://www.crowdcast.io/e/crosscut-kings- Tickets: www.crowdcast.io/e/crosscut-kings- Crosscut Kings...

Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors

by CAVB Staff | September 7, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Culture and Entertainment, Fall, Food, Drink & Markets, Golfing, Hiking Trails, History, Hunting and Fishing, Self Guided Trips, Trails, Parks & Water | 0 Comments

Book Your Fall Golf Getaway in Cadillac – Fall golfing in Cadillac can be the most picturesque time of year to hit the links! With crisp autumn air, foliage in full color and affordable late season golf deals, you will avoid the summer crowds to enjoy great views of...

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Cadillac Farmers Market

July 27 | @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Come on down and support our local farmers, bakers and artists, bring your kids to our kids corner and grab a bite to eat on a Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting in June!! We plan on bringing the fun to downtown Cadillac!! You can find an array of amazing farmers and artisan vendors, live musicians and performers at the Cadillac Farmers Market. There will always be something fun going on downtown on market day! We are expanding the selection of…

Don’s Auto Clinic Cruise Night

July 27 | @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us on July 27th here at the dealership. Primos BBQ will be here on site also with their food truck! Hope to see you there for some good food and cool cars!