Itinerary 1
Unique Shops
Artisans
Find that little something new and different when you stop at For the Love of Local, a unique and locally owned shop. They specialize in handmade, homegrown, and natural products crafted by local artisans.
Candy
A charming and quaint small-town shopping experience when you stop at Hamilton’s and shop their new Taste of Michigan section for handcrafted items including Syrup & Honey, Jams & Jellies, Spices & Mixes, Sauces & Salsas, Sweets & Candy, Candles & Soaps.
Rest
When it’s time to take a break, delicious discoveries await you at our Village Pub. Relax and unwind on the patio with friends and enjoy a classic pub environment with good food, drinks and music.
Quilting
Stop by Mabelena’s Quilting Supplies & Comforts and visit with the team of friendly, knowledgeable people who offer warm hospitality and good information. This shop is a dream come true with bright displays of fabrics, hand-crafted creations, supplies and samples of what you can create.
Gifts
Little Things is all about Ortonville! And the store name came from what matters in life… the Little Things. A small Mom and Pop shop with all kinds of charm! Boutique, home décor, clothing, purses, bags, beer and wine accessories, jewelry, old time candy and gifts for everyone.
Itinerary 2
Wine-Down-Wednesday.
Garden
Wake up from winter’s slumber and enjoy the beauty of spring. Our Springtime Garden Show is a great place to find garden and landscape vendors. Shop flower vendors, artisans, soap vendors, landscaping information, art vendors, hand-crafted items, food trucks & more!
Eats
Produce
Stroll through Downtown Ortonville to visit our locally grown, fresh produce and market vendors. As our community’s Saturday gathering place, you can even take in our unique local businesses as you pick up your fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, plants, flowers and other traditional farmers market products.
Bang!
Fun
Shopping, Entertainment, Tarot Card Readings, Spirits, Food Trucks, Giveaways and so much more. Stroll our local merchants for special events and promotions in their stores as well as artisans and other vendors providing a diverse selection of unique, vintage, handmade, and up-cycled items.
Christmas
Make lasting memories with family and friends during Downtown Ortonville’s Christmas in the Village, the first Saturday in December. Enjoy family fun activities, unique holiday shopping, festive Christmas Parade, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus and join the caroling as we light Ortonville’s Christmas Tree.
Itinerary 3
Discover Ortonville’s Landmarks
Museum
The Old Mill Museum is on the National and State Register of Historical Places and is open to the public, free of charge on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m April – December. Wandering through the old mill is like entering a time capsule that dates back to 1852.
A&W
Remembering the days when great-tasting food was made-to-order with quality ingredients and always served up with a frosty mug and a warm smile, stop by our – throwback – drive-in A&W Restaurant.
Farm
Cook’s Farm Dairy is open seven days a week! Stop by and enjoy the sites and sounds of a working farm! With ice cream made fresh weekly using Cook’s Farm Dairy milk and family recipe, you can’t go wrong and your tastebuds will love you!