Mecosta Music on the River sponsored by Mecosta Revitalization

06/17/2026

Any know a local DJ to help out with beer tent for us?

06/16/2026

Mecosta is pulling out all the stops for the July 4th Weekend Celebration.

July 3rd - Jake Slater (Elvis Tribute Artist) will be rocking around the clock at Bromley Park (6:30-8:30PM). The VFW will be hosting bingo Friday night as well (doors open at 4PM).

Saturday, July 4th is full of events from sunup to sundown!
• Bike decorating for the parade at the elementary school (8-10AM)
• Parade starts at 11AM-noon (line up before 11AM)
• After the parade, children’s games will be at Bromley Park, noon until 2PM
• Car show downtown Mecosta, 2-6PM.

At the VFW
• Co****le Tournament – 12-2PM
• Chicken BBQ, noon-2PM
• Beer Tent, 9AM-midnight
• Kids activities, bounce house

To finish off the day, the Village of Mecosta will be hosting their annual firework show!

06/09/2026

🇺🇸 CHALLENGE ACCEPTED, MECOSTA? Let’s make it 3-for-3! 🇺🇸
The pressure is ON this Sunday, June 14th! For the past two months, you absolute rockstars completely SOLD OUT our French toast by 10:30 AM! 🤯 Can our incredible community do it again? We think you can!
Come out, bring the whole family, and let's pack the house to support our amazing VFW Auxiliary!
🔥 Choose Your Breakfast Champion:
The Stack: Fluffy Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage
The Classic: French Toast, Scrambled Eggs & Sausage (Arrive early if you want this one!)
The Comfort: Biscuits & Gravy with Scrambled Eggs
💰 The Best Deal in Town:
Just $8 for ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT goodness, and future veterans (kids 6 & under) eat totally FREE!
When: This Sunday, June 14th
Where: VFW Post 2335, 1050 W Main St, Mecosta
Mission: Eat great food and support a legendary cause!
Check out the official flyer in image.png for the full breakdown. Drop a comment below if you're team Pancakes, team Biscuits, or trying to beat the 10:30 French toast rush! 👇
Everyone is welcome. Come hungry! 🍁

06/08/2026

🎯 BINGO NIGHT AT THE MECOSTA VFW! 🎯
Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Come on down to the Mecosta VFW this Friday night for great food, good company, and a chance to win big!
The Jackpot is over $600 💵💰—come try your luck!
📅 Event Details
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Location: Mecosta VFW Post 2335 (1050 W Main St, Mecosta)
🌮 On the Menu
Skip the cooking this Friday! We are serving up a delicious Ground Beef Taco Plate with Rice, and Chips with Cheese.
⏰ Schedule
4:00 PM – Food Sales Begin
5:00 PM – Bingo Cards On Sale
5:30 PM – Milk Money Rounds
6:00 PM – Bingo Starts!
Everyone Welcome! 👋
You don't have to play Bingo to join us—feel free to stop in just for the taco plates and enjoy the evening with the community. See you there!

06/05/2026

This old school house sits in School Section Lake Veterans Park. It is a Mecosta County park near the town of Mecosta.

Issac Berry was born a slave in 1831. He escaped from bo***ge in Missouri and made his way to freedom in Canada in 1858. There he married Lucy Millard. The Berrys moved to Morton Township in 1877 with other black and multi-racial families. They bought cutover land and Isaac served as the postmaster, blacksmith and school director. Lucy became the Little River Schools first teacher.

The original school was a one-room, log schoolhouse built in 1877. The current school still standing in the park was constructed in 1905. It was the local school and community center until 1935. The Berry family landscaped the property around the lake, including the beach, calling it Pleasant View. They sold it to Mecosta County for a park after Lucy Berry’s death.

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06/01/2026

DRUMROLL.........Here is the 2026 Music on the River line up!!!

06/01/2026

🔥 FATE’S RIB FEST IS COMING TO MECOSTA VFW POST 2335! 🔥
Looking for Friday night dinner plans? We’ve got you covered! This Friday, June 5th, we are serving up incredible rib plates courtesy of Fate's Rib Fest.
Whether you are staying for the games or just looking for a fantastic meal to take home, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! You do not need to play bingo to come grab some food.
📋 The Menu:
Main: Mouth-watering Rib Plates
Sides: Baked beans AND your choice of potato salad OR garden rotini macaroni salad
⏰ Friday Timeline:
4:00 PM – Food Sales Kick Off (Dine-in or To-Go)
5:00 PM – Bingo Cards go on sale
5:30 PM – Milk Money Rounds begin
6:00 PM – Early Bird Bingo Starts
🛍️ How to Get Your Plate:
To-Go Orders: Give the Post a call ahead of time at 231-972-4208 to secure your plate!
Dine-In: Stop right on in, grab a table, and enjoy the evening with the community.
📍 Location: Mecosta VFW, 1050 W Main St, Mecosta
Come on out, support the Post, and enjoy some of the best ribs around. We can't wait to see you there! 🇺🇸

05/29/2026