Mecosta County
Home to a strong arts and entertainment scene, a growing business community, award-winning school districts, and top education facilities such as Ferris State University, Mecosta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Mecosta County residents enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreation activities as the area is home to over 100 bodies of water and 6,500 acres of trails. Explore all that Mescota County has to offer using the toggles below.
Concert Venues/Series
- Pocket Park Concert Series
- Ferris State University Free Band Concerts
- Big Rapids Band Shell Concert Series
- Wheatland Music Festival
- Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival
Museums
Festivals and Fairs
- Barryton Lilac Festival
- Remus Heritage Days
- Mecosta County Free Fair
- Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival
- Festival of the Arts
- Germanfest
Parades
- Memorial Day – Big Rapids
- Fourth of July – Big Rapids
- Festival of Lights Parade – Big Rapids
- Ferris State Homecoming Parade
- Big Rapids High School Homecoming Parade
- Crossroads Charter Academy Homecoming Parade
For a full and up to date list of restaurants and breweries in Mecosta County, please visit the Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Did you know?
Our website has over 1,000 linked resources. We know a lot of things about West Michigan, but can’t be experts on everything. If you notice something that is out of date or we’re missing something that’s really special about your community, please let us know via our contact page.