Cedar Springs, Michigan

Located just north of Grand Rapids, Michigan...Cedar Springs is a city with small-town charm and home-grown characteristics.
Named for its fine springs bordered by a cedar grove, Cedar Springs is a great place to live, work and visit. Lined with shops, restaurants and other area commerce, we are sure that you will find something, if not many, things of interest. One of its greatest attractions:

The Red Flannel Festival!

Why is Cedar Springs known as Red Flannel Town?
Well, we knew you were going to ask. Check out the   History page to learn why.

2009 Grand Marshal

Bob Hoover

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NEW! Read to Ride program!
Catch the Red Flannel Fever at the Cedar Springs Library!

The Red Flannel Festival, Cedar Springs Public Library and Elliott’s Amusements has partnered for the first “Read to Ride” Program. “Catch the Red Flannel Fever” this year at the Library with a September “Red Read-a-Thon” to earn tickets to ride carnival rides at this year’s Red Flannel Festival! The theme is RED…only books that have something to do with RED will count toward the program. According to Library Director, Donna Clark, “The book jacket can be RED or have RED in it, RED can be in the title, the word RED can appear in the story somewhere!” Celebrate RED! By reading one book a week a win a FREE ride on any ride you choose (3 books = 1 free ticket)…read two books a week and win TWO FREE rides (6 books = 2 free tickets! Have you “RED” a good book lately?

The rules are simple. Read 3 books and get your parent or teacher to initial and get a free ticket to ride at Red Flannel Days. Read 6 books and get 2 tickets. Bring your log into the library by September 25th. 2 Tickets per child. Have Fun!! Click here to download your Read to Ride Log.. .

Click here to download your Read to Ride Log

Red Flannel Festival Karaoke Contest
$1,000 Cash First Prize
Semi-finals held on Friday, Oct. 3 at 5 pm
FINALS on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 pm
For qualifying details, please call the following participating establishments.
Must be 21 or over!

Amber Waves, Greenville
217 S. Lafayette, 616-754-7977
Call for qualifying times and dates

Bud & Stanley’s, Grand Rapids
1701 4 Mile Road, 616-361-9782
Call for qualifying times and dates

Cedar Pub, Cedar Springs
69 S. Main Street, 616-696-9824
Qualifying begins Aug. 28 on Thursdays

Corey's Exciting Food and Spirits, Belding
135 N. Bridge, 616-794-7200
Call for qualifying times and dates

Elmo’s Tavern, Trufant
116 W. 2nd Street, 989-984-2521
Qualifying begins Aug. 23 on Saturdays

Jimmy's Roadhouse, Newaygo
8574 Mason Drive 231-652-7222
Call for qualifying times and dates

Latitudes, Howard City
101 E. Edgerton, 231-937-7056
Qualifying begins Aug. 20 on Wednesdays

Partner’s Lounge, Stanton
111 W. Main Street, 989-831-4596
Qualifying begins Aug 22 on Saturdays

Round Up Tavern, Cedar Springs
28 S. Main Street, 616-696-0973
Call for qualifying times and dates

Sparta Pub, Sparta
270 S. State Street, 616-887-7791
Call for qualifying dates and times