Cottage & Lakefront Living Show - Grand Rapids

March 27-29, 2026

Features & Attractions

The following information is from the 2025 Show.
The 2026 Show information will be available soon.

Cottage Art Show

Meet the artists and see their metal, wood, tile and glass art.  Discover unique furnishings and even one of a kind artwork created from reclaimed materials.   The Cottage Art Show also showcases wooden and bark canoes, an art form that graces the shorelines of this Great Lake State.

Lakefront Marketplace

Decorative accessories, gourmet foods, cottage décor, handcrafted items, along with Michigan-themed merchandise will be available for purchase in a “Cash and Carry” style at the Lakefront Marketplace.

The Monroe Street Beach

Kids of all ages are invited to put their toes in the sand for the first time this season and build a sand castle at The Beach, the show’s giant sandbox.

Yard Party

Take a moment to relax at the Yard Party!  Grab a drink and play a round of corn hold, giant jenga, or try your hand at pickleball on the full-sized court provided by Purchase Green of West Michigan.

Free Ice Cream at the Beach!

On Friday, March 28th from 2PM – 4PM enjoy FREE ice cream at the Beach, courtesy of Protein Pints!

Cottage For Sale / Rent Board

Looking for a cottage to rent for a couple weeks? Or perhaps one to buy? Check out the board at the Cottage Living Center in the Show!

If you are looking to sell or rent your lakefront property, Click Here for instructions and to fill out the submission form!

Water & Woods Photo Contest

Vote on the Top Ten submissions for the Water & Woods Photo Contest* and your vote will enter you to win a floating cooler from Hydrowake!  The photo contest winner will receive a Pfish board and hoodie from Hydrowake!

*Photo submissions have closed for this year.  Subscribe to our email list on our home page or follow us on social media to be notified when next year’s contest opens!