BEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN FESTIVAL
1st Salt River Acres-Rock and Reggae
926 Greendale Rd., Shepherd, MI 48883
www.rocknreggae.net
Since the Rock and Reggae Festival began 21 years
ago it has been a hit among Central Michigan
students. Salt River Acres is located 10 minutes away
from campus and easily accessible for students. The
Rock and Reggae Festival creates a fun atmosphere
along with listening to live Reggae tunes.
OTHER FAVORITES
Central Michigan Int’l Film Festival
Maple Syrup Festival
Wheatland Music Festival
Michigan Story Festival
1st Main Stage
Campus of Central Michigan
Main Stage is a great way for students to kick off the
academic school year. Every year students gather to
receive bags full of free give-aways and information.
Main Stage also offers a concert and rides. This is
definitely one free event no student should ever miss.
OTHER FAVORITES
Wares Fair / Fire Up Fest
Tailgate
Mardi Gras/ Downtown MP
Downtown 4 A Pint
1st Riverwood Resort
(989) 772-5726
1313 E. Broomfield Rd. - Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
www.riverwoodresort.com
Riverwood Resort offers 18 holes of beautiful golf.
This course is a great place for CMU students to
unwind and is also affordable. Riverwood offers 9
or 18 hole options and also hosts many scrambles
and leagues throughout the season. Riverwood runs
frequent pricing specials that allows everyone to be
able to take some time for golf.
OTHER FAVORITES
Buck’s Run Golf Club, Pohl Cat Golf Course
Mt. Pleasant Country Club
The Pines Golf Course
BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
1st Coco Joe’s Beach House
(989) 779-2626
4855 E. Bluegrass Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Opened in 2007, Coco Joe’s Beach House serves
seafood, chicken, beef, salads and sandwiches while
providing a variety of live entertainment. Known
for their dueling pianos, Coco Joes also has comedy
nights and live bands.
OTHER FAVORITES
Rubbles
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
The Cabin
On The Fly Concerts
1st Mountain Town Station
(989) 775-2337
506 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Mon. – Thurs.: 4pm-10pm;
Fri. – Sat.: 11:30 am- 10pm; Sun.: 11:30 am- 9 pm
Offering a friendly and casual dining experience
Mountain Town Station is the best place to take a
date. Weekend dinner specials and weekly wine
specials allow diners to enjoy a great meal for less,
all while being comforted by the warm glow of the
fireplace.
OTHER FAVORITES
Celebration! Cinema
Island Park
The Brass
CoCo Joe’s
BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE
1st Wayside Central
(989) 772-2391
2000 S Mission St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
The Wayside plays hit music to get people dancing.
With a live DJ and themed dance nights, the Wayside
offers a place to let loose, meet people and show off
the coolest new dance moves.
OTHER FAVORITES
Blue Gator/The Pub
Shabooms
Rubbles
Wheatland Music Festival
1st Mt. Pleasant Bridal Expo
Planning your big day? The Mt. Pleasant Bridal Expo
is an annual event that features an array of local
vendors and a fashion show displaying the latest
trends in wedding apparel. The event is held the last
Sunday in January at the Comfort Inn, Mt. Pleasant.
OTHER FAVORITES
Mt. Pleasant Kennel Club Dog Show
Mt. Pleasant Business Expo
Mt. Pleasant Housing Fair
Skate War
1st Family Video
(989) 775-3919
317 N. Mission St., Mt. Pleasant 48858
Since 1978 Family Video has provided a variety of
video games, movies and television series to its
customers. The Mt. Pleasant community can find just
what they need for a rainy day at Family Video.
OTHER FAVORITES
Blockbuster
Main Street Audio/ Video
