Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Detroit

Features & Attractions

Cottage Fine Art Show

Unique handmade gifts in a cash and carry setting.

Artists:
Diane Rose Jewelry - Precision crafted fine jewelry, antique restoration, laser welding and eyeglass repair
His Handiwork Photography - Alaska, Maine and Michigan Nature & Wildlife Photography by Dallas Carlson.
Michigan’s Treasure - Rustic Furniture & Petoskey Stone Art
Unique Ideas - Custom Carved Wood Products, Chain Saw Carver
Carl Whestone - Handcrafted Michigan lighthouse replicas (43", 5' and 6') using acrylics, polyetholine and styrofoam, with a concrete coating for durability as exterior decor.

Lakefront Marketplace

A main street inspired marketplace full of unique cash-and-carry items.

Vendors:
Aerial Graphics - Aerial Photographs of Michigan Lakes
A Spice Above - All natural 1 oz. packages of freeze dried dip. (No sugar, msg, preservatives or gluten)
Buckeye Chocolate - Chocolates, Fudge, and Peanut Brittle
Cherry Republic - Over 150 gourmet cherry products. Come sample our Chocolate Covered Cherries, Dried Cherries and Nut Mixes, Cherry Salsa, Cherry BBQ's and Cherry Jams. Complimentary gift boxing available.
Nectar Of the Vine - Frappe
Farm Country Cheese House - Artisan Style Amish Cheese
Great Lakes Iron Art - Steel Silhouettes of the Great Lakes, as well as most Michigan Inland Lakes.
Air Chairs - Air Chairs and Hammocks
Carving A Niche - Large-scale wood carvings.
Coates Grills - Outdoor cooking equipment
Dynamic Linen - Bed Sheets, Comforter Sets, Ladies Sandals and Purses
Joe Sansonetti's Kitchen - Michigan Maple Barbeque Sauce, Michigan Cherry Barbeque Sauce, Michigan Apple Glaze: Condiments, Salsas & Pasta Sauces: Spicy Curry Mustard, Grilled Salsa, and Michigan Maple Barbeque Sauce
Image Threads - Custom Embroidery
Scentsy - Scentsy Wickless Warmers
Six Lugs - Cherry Vinaigrette, Barbeque Sauces, Jams and Salsas

The Beach!

Take a seat and let the kids play on our giant sandbox that we call The Beach! 

Giant Sandcastle Build!

Watch the fun, as professional sand sculptor Janet Moore Schrader, builds a giant medieval sandcastle!

The castle will be designed for audience participation, so just ask Janet how you can help!

When completed, the sculpture will become a photo opportunity to pose in, so don't forget your cameras.

Stand Up Board Building Demonstration

Witness the building of a SUP (Stand Up Board) before your eyes! Dreamcatcher Boats will be assembling one of their unique, ultra light, safe, affordable and versatile boats right in their booth (#1216) at the show.

Cottage For Sale / For Rent Board

Looking for a cottage to rent for a couple weeks?  Or perhaps one to buy?  Check out the board at the Cottage Living Center in the Show!

If you are looking to sell or rent your lakefront property, click the links below to download an ad template to bring to the show and post on the board!

Click Here for the "For Rent" Template | Click Here for the "For Sale" Template
(These are Fillable PDF Forms. Fill out the fields provided and print, or you may print a blank sheet and fill out by hand. Limit 5 posts per person / realtor.  Must purchase a ticket for the show).  If you are unable to attend the show, you may purchas a listing on the board for $10 per listing.  To pay for a listing, email us at novicottageshow@showspan.com)

Antique & Classic Boat Display

The Antique & Classic Boat Society is bringing in some beautifully restored antique boats for display!

Log & Timber Frame Showcase

The Log and Timber Frame Showcase highlights different floor plans, profiles, roof options, log species and packages from several companies. One specializes in post and beam cedar home packages from cedar siding to full logs. Another with a small log home display will show how a cabin is put together. In addition are do-it-yourself or contractor built timber frame or cedar homes.

Cottage Living Center

Work on the community puzzle, pin your cottage on a map, pick up a shirt or mug from the show, or a book from Horizon Books in Traverse City, or just RELAX!  Horizon has once again put together a great list of books that are perfect for reading this summer at the cottage.

Click here to see the 2012 Essential Cottage Reads list!