Check out our Lakes and Rivers!

The Paw Paw River is located in the U.S. state of Michigan in the southwest portion of the lower peninsula. It is formed by the confluence of the north and south branches in Waverly Township in the northeast of Van Buren County. It flows approximately 89 miles (143 km) through Van Buren County and Berrien County until joining the St. Joseph River just above its mouth on Lake Michigan at Benton Harbor. Read More...

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Uncork Paw Paw: Discover our Vineyards!

All great grape growing, wine-producing areas of the world have one thing in common - a proximity to water. In our state, it’s the proximity to Lake Michigan and the effect it has on
fruit-growing. Referred to as the "lake effect," it is essential for production of quality wines.
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Don't miss the Wine & Harvest Festival September 11-13!

The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival offers something for everyone!

Music - 3 stages of entertainment for all musical tastes
Sports - Choose from our hole in one contest, 5k walk/run or our bicycle tour.
Family Activities - Carnival rides, free children's activities in Stompyland, Fireworks on Maple Lake, Parade, and the Grape Stomp.
Wine Enthusiasts - Wine tours and wine tasting tents abound throughout the festival area.
Other activities include: Car show, Arts & Crafts show, turtle derby, and much more!!  Read more...

 

Concerts on the Lake

If you enjoy music and good food Paw Paw is the place to be on a Sunday evening this summer. You will enjoy music at the amphitheatre located along the south shore of Maple Lake. Concerts are provided free of charge for your enjoyment by the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority. Bring a picnic basket and relax for 90 minutes of musical entertainment or visit one of our ‘family of family owned restaurants’ afterward. Read More...

Walks & Trails

The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33.5 mile long linear multi-use trail that links Kalamazoo a major southwest Michigan city to South Haven a Lake Michigan resort area. The trail starts in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.

The route of the Kal-Haven originally was a railroad competed in 1870, the railroad bed has been converted to a trail with a limestone/slag surface. It is usable for all non-motorized bicycles, hiking, and snowmobiling when there is a 4-inch snow base. In 2004 Van Buren County obtained a use permit to operate and maintain The Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park. Van Buren County continues to operate the trail under this permit.  Read more....