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Paw Paw Days Annual Classic Car Show

Paw Paw Days Annual Classic Car Show

The car show and other Paw Paw Days events are held in July.  

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East Block of Michigan Avenue

West Block of Michigan Avenue

Downtown Paw Paw

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Maple Lake in Paw Paw

Maple Lake in Paw Paw

Fountain on the south shore of Maple Lake

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Paw Paw Volunteer Firefighters Stomping Grapes

Paw Paw Volunteer Firefighters Stomping Grapes

Firefighters stomping grapes at the annual Wine & Harvest Festival, which takes place the weekend after Labor Day.   

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The Greater Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Authority

The Greater Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Authority

Our office is located in the historic Carnegie Center located at 129 S. Kalamazoo St. in Paw Paw, Michigan.

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Daisies and Vineyards

Daisies and Vineyards

Uncork Paw Paw: A Village to Discover!

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Kids Paradise in Paw Paw

Kids Paradise in Paw Paw

Kids Paradise is in the historic Tyler Field Complex located at the 200 block of Liberty Street. 

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Uncork Paw Paw: A Village to Discover!

Uncork Paw Paw: A Village to Discover!

Come and experience all Paw Paw has to offer and stay a while.

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Maple Lake Amphitheater

Maple Lake Amphitheater

The amphitheater located on the south shore of  Maple Lake is home to live entertainment including free Sunday summer concerts.

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Historic Van Buren County Courthouse

Historic Van Buren County Courthouse

Enjoy the beauty of Paw Paw's historical buildings, including the county courthouse located on Paw Paw Street.

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Warner Vineyard and Kevin's...A Tavern on the River

Warner Vineyard and Kevin's...A Tavern on the River

Enjoy award-winning wines and champagnes and culinary delights in an idyllic atmosphere.  

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Wine country's most delicious attraction isn't a wine. It's a village!

Uncork Paw Paw: A Village To Discover

wIn the heart of grape country, this lovely village offers winery tours and tasting, fruit gathering, fine dining and lodging for everyone from choice hotels to rustic cottages. For more information, visit uncorkpawpaw.com

Discover antiques, flea markets, great golf courses, lakes, rivers, streams, parks, fishing, rest and relaxation, free concerts in the band shell and more.

Come relax, explore and play! Stay a day or stay a while!

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Paw Paw Member businesses

The Greater Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce has member businesses from over 16 local communities here in Southwest Michigan. Search for a member business here.

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Visa, MasterCard & Discover

The Greater Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce is now accepting Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Lakes & Rivers

Check out our Lakes and Rivers!

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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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Paw Paw Vineyards

Uncork Paw Paw: Discover our Vineyards!

daisies and vineyardsAll 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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Wine & Harvest Festival

Don't miss the Wine & Harvest Festival September 11-13!

aThe 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

Concerts on the Lake

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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...

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Walks & Trails

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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....