Oct. 18-19 | Arts and Eats Tour

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will host seven local artists and artisans during the annual Arts and Eats Tour weekend, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19. During Arts and Eats, the Sanctuary offers free admission during operating hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The basics

• Time and date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19
• Location: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 East C Avenue, Augusta MI
• Audience: Everyone
• Fee: Free
• Registration: None

About

The annual Arts and Eats Tour, organized by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, is a yearly, self-guided driving tour around southwest Michigan. Stops include farms, restaurants, art galleries and three central venues that host exhibits from multiple artists. In addition to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, central venues for the 2025 tour also include the Richland Area Community Center and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary featured artists

• Avolio GlassWerks
• Anna Barnhart
• Cairn Hill Farms
• Designs by Thread
• Jessica Kroes Cooper
• Flattail Creek Studio
• Kiefer Prints

The Sanctuary also will welcome back the Kids Makers Market again this year, on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Kids Makers Market provides young entrepreneurs, ages 6-17, an opportunity to promote and showcase their businesses.

Find more information about the Arts and Eats Tour, and view a map of all tour destinations.

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave., one mile north of M-89 and just west of 40th Street. To learn more, visit birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu. Direct questions to birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or (269) 671-2510.