Inside Caseville’s Famous Cheeseburger Festival

Michigan has some really big festivals that are known not only statewide but across the country.

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To me the most well known Michigan festival is the National Cherry Festival that takes place in Traverse City, Michigan which is known as the cherry capital of the world.

There is a festival I just learned about in a city I've never heard of but I think I'm going to have to check it out next time it happens.

Annual Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival

If you love burgers, then you're gonna love this festival.

Every year in Caseville, Michigan, which is a three-hour drive from Grand Rapids hosts it's Annual Cheeseburger Festival.

In 1999, Caseville locals Arlene Nance and Lyn Bezemek came up with an idea for an end-of-summer festival that is now known as the Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival.

The festival started back in 1999 as a 3 day event and now goes for 10 days in August with Jimmy Buffett vibes, live concerts, beach fun, and, cheeseburgers everywhere you look.

One of the biggest events at the festival is the parade of tropical fools.

The parade is held on the first Wednesday night of the festival and is the biggest attraction that the festival has to offer.

The parade can last up to two hours and attracts more than 100,000 people every year.

You can learn more about the annual Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival on their website.

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Source: The Delicious Michigan Festival You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

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