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A West Michigan gem in Allegan County. Family-friendly living & recreation.
Music gets crowd dancing at the Felt
Next free concert features Zion Lion on Thursday, July 16.
The 6 Pak band didn’t wait long to call its fans up to the stage at the Felt Estate on Thursday night, July 9, 2026. As soon as the music filled the field in the shadow of the historic Felt Mansion, fans jumped up to dance and sing along with the band at the second 2026 Summer Concert Series in Laketown Township.
Check out a video here.
About 250 people attended the free event and took full advantage of the free ice cream handed out by Gibson Church to help beat the summer heat.
The free concerts are every Thursday in July at the Carriage House stage at the estate, 6597 138th Ave. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Food and drink service begins at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.feltmansion.org/current-events
Felt Estate Executive Director Elizabeth McEwen thanked the people and groups who make the free concerts possible.
“Because of the support of these sponsors and volunteers, we’re able … to direct all of the funds raised by your donations and beverages purchased towards the exterior renovations of that fantastic building up the hill here,” she said pointing to the mansion.
The next free concert is on July 16. Zion Lion will perform a mix of reggae, African zouk, mucosa, soukous and Afro-Latin influences.
Other performers
Other upcoming acts:
July 23: Lighting Matches — An alternative rock band brings driving guitar riffs and harmonies.
July 30: Kari Lynch — A unique blend of Americana, pop-rock, alternative and singer-songwriter influences.
About the shows
No outside alcohol is allowed at the concerts but outside food and sealed beverage containers are permitted. Coolers and bags will be checked. No pets except registered service dogs.
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
In case of inclement weather, cancellation will be announced by 5 p.m. via email and website www.feltmansion.org/current-events.
A $5 premium parking option close to the venue is available. Free parking is still available by the Felt Mansion solar array and at Shore Acres Park.
The mansion will be open for free self-guided tours during the shows with donations appreciated. Doors open at 5 p.m. for free tours.
About the mansion
Construction on the mansion began in 1925 by Dorr Felt, inventor of the Comptometer, the first machine that could do all four math functions — add, subtract, multiply and divide. The building was finished in 1928.
Felt’s wife, Agnes, died in 1928, six weeks after the house was complete. Dorr died two years later.
The property went on to serve as a minor seminary for the Augustinian order (attended by Pope Leo XIV), a state prison, and a Michigan State Police post before the property was purchased by Laketown Township.
Today, following years of restoration by the Friends of the Felt Estate, the mansion is a top cultural, educational, and event destination, welcoming thousands of visitors annually.
