We look forward to celebrating our Arts & Drafts tradition on August 16th, 2025! Norton Shores’ beautiful Ross Park will host the 12th annual Arts & Drafts Festival on Saturday, August  16, 2025. Saturday’s schedule includes the 48th edition of our traditional Art Fair, plus the annual Arts & Dash 5K, the Arts & Wheels Car Show, and a children’s activity area, and the Grand City Show Skiers on Mona Lake. Arts & Drafts also hosts a beverage tent featuring live music throughout the afternoon and evening on Saturday.

Northern Michigan authors Chad V. Broughman and John Mauk talk literature, publishing and the pursuit of dreams. (Note: event time subject to change.)

Summer book festival, 2025

Step into the world of storytelling like never before! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to join Chad V. Broughman, award winning author of The Fall of Bellwether, for an intimate, private book club event.

📖 What to Expect:

• A behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and writing process

• A live Q&A session with the author

• Thought-provoking book discussion with fellow readers

• Exclusive insights and sneak peeks into upcoming projects

• Special giveaways and signed book opportunities

Contact us to schedule your very own private event.

Join Chad V. Broughman at Dockside Books for an afternoon of author readings, signings and Q&A.

Join local, multi-award winning author, Chad V. Broughman, for an afternoon of select Bellwether readings, author Q & A and book signings.

Join us for the first-ever Boozy Book Fair at Castle Farms. This unique event combines the charm of literature with liberations, creating a delightful day for book lovers and connoisseurs alike.

Location: Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Admission: This event is FREE to the public! Drink tickets will be sold at the door.

What to Expect: At the Boozy Book Fair, you’ll be able to sip as you browse through literary treasures, meet with authors, and discover unique bookish merchandise.

Join The Book Nook and Friends for an afternoon with award-winning author, Chad V. Broughman.

Join Paper Mill Books for an afternoon with award-winning author, Chad V. Broughman.

Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation with award-winning author, Chad V. Broughman featuring a specially curated menu and Bellwether cocktail.

Join Schuler Books for an evening with with award-winning author, Chad V. Broughman.

The“906 Festival” offers Curtis, surrounding communities, and visitors to our area a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates the Upper Peninsula. The festival includes live music, art and retail vendors, beer and wine tent, entertainment in the Park all day, fun games and activities for the whole family, non-profit organization booths, demonstrations, and more. Chad V. Broughman will sharing Bellwether during the arts festival.

Author Meet and Greet with Chad V. Broughman, award-winning author of “The Fall of Bellwether.”

Join Sleepy Dog Books for an evening with award-winning author, Chad V. Broughman, who will be featuring his debut novel, The Fall of Bellwether.

Join us Thursday, July 11th, 1-3 p.m. for a FREE in-store meet and greet with author Chad V. Broughman celebrating his new book The Fall of Bellwether.

Join Chad V. Broughman, author of the award-winning novel, The Fall of Bellwether, along with a host of fellow authors at Island Books and Crafts for a day of celebration, amazement and literature in historic downtown Sault St. Marie during Engineers Day 2024.

Join Chad V. Broughman and John Mauk, author of Where All Things Flatten, for a duo author meet and greet event.

Interview with Eric Brazeal on Good Day Northern Michigan