12 Michigan Festivals To Beat The Winter Blues

MICHIGAN — It's the height of winter and residents across the Mitten are feeling the cramps of cabin fever. But, Michigan knows how to make the most of the season.

There are plenty of events that celebrate our favorite parts of winter around the state, from recreation to beer (that's a year-round observance, right?) We've got your list to the festivals you need to know about to ride out the rest of the winter season.

Take a look:

1. Snowmobile Festival – Feb. 21-22 in Gaylord
2. East Jordan Sno-Blast – Feb. 21-23 in East Jordan
3. Winter Beer Festival – Feb. 22 in Comstock Park
4. Michigan Nordic Fire Festival – Feb. 28 through March 1 Charlotte
5. Saginaw Winter Brew Festival – Feb. 29 in Saginaw
6. Brrs, Beards and Brews: A Lumberjack Festival – Feb. 29 in Lansing
7. Lake Michigan Shore Wine Winter Festival – Feb. 29 in Holland
8. Winter Delights Festival – Feb. 29 in Benton Harbor
9. Lake Millecoquins Winter Carnival – Feb. 29 in Engadine
10. Suds and Snow –March 7 in Traverse City
11. Brew-Ski Festival –March 13 in Harbor Springs
12. Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival – March 14 in Jackson

What are some of your favorite mid-winter events in Michigan? Share in the comments.