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Encompassing the vast central and northwest section of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the 4th Congressional District is a combination of lush green forests, fertile farmland and scenic shoreline. Visitors heading north from Lansing and Grand Rapids for summer fishing or winter skiing encounter the small towns dotting the landscape and sugar beets, red tart cherries, corn or potatoes growing in the fields. Agriculture, tourism, and recreation fuel a large portion of the area's
economy.
The district is home to several of Michigan's premier higher education institutions, including Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Ferris State University in Big Rapids, and Saginaw Valley State University. In addition, several smaller colleges are spread throughout the district, which is Michigan's second largest district based on land size. Schools include Northwood University, Baker College of Owosso, Mid-Michigan Community College, Alma College, Kirtland Community College, Delta College, and Montcalm Community College.
The 4th District includes 15 counties: Clare, Clinton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Wexford.
Festivals and Events:
January
Tip Up Town
Zehnder's Snowfest
February
Festival of the Arts
March
Clare Irish Festival
April
Walleye Festival
Maple Syrup Festival
May
Alma Highland Festival
June
Carson City Frontier Days
Curwood Festival
Ashley Trading Days
Midland Highland Festival
Shields Festival
Bavarian Festival
July
Greatest Fourth in the North
St. Helen National Bluegill Festival
Elsie Dairy Festival
Gratiot County Rural Urban Days
Chesaning Show Boat Music Festival
McBain Homecoming Days
Montcalm County Fair
Mecosta County Agricultural Fair
Missaukee County Fair
Osceola County Fair
Gladwin County Fair
August
Missaukee County Fair
Gratiot County Fair For the Youth
Saginaw County Fair
Merrill Farm Festival
Gladwin County Carriage Festival
Stanton Old Fashioned Days
Greenville Danish Festival
St. Johns Mint Festival
DeWitt Ox Roast
West Branch Victorian Art Fair
Roscommon County Fair
Isabella County Fair
Shiawassee County Fair
Midland County Fair
Clare County Fair
September
Festival of Pines
Howard City Harvest Festival
Manton Harvest Festival
Hemlock Sawdust Day
Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival
Ovid Carriage Days
December
Midland Santa Parade
Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade