PLEASE NOTE: The following information is from the 2010 Cottage & Lakefront Living Show.
Easy to make ahead snacks and foods for a great summer time picnic at the beach or on the boat!
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Bring your photography to the next level with this crash course in the basic technical skills of digital photography! Taught by Kimberli Bindschatel, professional photographer.
How do you create a photograph? First learn the guidelines for good composition, how to recognize them and then incorporate them into your own work.
Want to learn some of the tricks of the trade? In this seminar you’ll learn some simple techniques from a pro with years of experience.
Know your camera well? What’s next? In this seminar, we’ll explore new horizons of photography. Natural lighting, focusing techniques, portrait and wildlife tips, and much more!
Come join the fun, and learn the secrets of sand. Professional sand sculptor Janet Moore Schrader, will teach how to make towers, doors, windows, and stairs.
Get tips on taking great nature photos around your cottage through the lens of professional photographer Dallas Carlson.
What's the best thing about building a giant sand castle? DESTROYING IT!! At 3pm on Sunday.
Our seminar stage features seminars on photography, cooking, succession planning, cottage lakescaping and more!
Watch the fun, as professional sand sculptor Janet Moore Schrader, builds a giant medieval sandcastle!
Learn how to attract, identify and keep a log of all the beautiful birds around Michigan's lakeshores with this informative seminar from the GR Audubon Club!
David S. Fry, Esq. teaches you how to create an effective succession plan to keep your cottage in the family without hassle.
Falcon Custom Homes will showcase a beautiful fully furnished cottage right inside the show!
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Stop by the At the Shore Exhibit to discover why Southwest Michigan should be your #1 destination EVERY summer! Presented by Shore Magazine.
Work on the community puzzle, pick up some cottage garb or a book from Horizon Books in Traverse City, play a game of bean bag toss, or just RELAX!
Bring the family by our 1200 Sq. Ft. sandy beach to dig a hole, build a sand castle or simply relax in the sand!
Witness the building of a wooden boat before your eyes! Dreamcatcher Boats will be assembling one of their unique, ultra light, safe, affordable and versatile boats right in their booth at the show.
Whisper in the Woods is hosting an art show in conjunction with the Cottage & Lakefront Living show, offering decorative and functional art based on nature, wildlife and everything outdoors.
The Water & Woods Photo Contest is back! Email a photo you think best captures the Cottage or Lakefront Living Lifestyle and you could win!
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Tell WLAV your best rub or marinade recipe for your chance to win a grill & a freezer's worth of meat!
Thanks to Horizon Books of Traverse City, who put together this fabulous book list, perfect for lazy days at the cottage!
Kids! On Saturday, try your hand at sand carving and compete to win a $100 Ultimate Beach Package from Aunt Candy's Toy Company in Rockford!
Thanks to our friends at Cabin Life Magazine! Check out their new site at www.CabinLife.com
Great coupons for local restaurants near the show or on the way home!
Stay downtown at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel or J.W. Marriott and take advantage of a great Hotel Package that includes show tickets and a chance to win an Ultimate Golf Experience prize package!
Get 2 great attractions - the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show and Frederik Meijer Gardens & a 2 night stay at the Country Inn & Suites for just $200!
Get $2 off Coupons at participating Grand Rapids area Wendy's Restaurants!