Hurry or you'll miss it.

Actually, you may already have. Your favorite mom and pop ice cream shops across Southwest Michigan are beginning to close for the season. I guess that's a wrap on summer 2024.

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Am I the only one in denial that summer is actually over? Maybe we've just been spoiled by that last round of 80 degree weather, but I guess I didn't realize we were committing to this whole "fall" thing-- again.

Plainwell Ice Cream
Plainwell Ice Cream Co. - Google Maps
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I only just stopped wearing sandals last week and today was literally the first day I grabbed a light jacket before leaving the house.

Over the weekend I saw a post from one of my favorite local ice cream stands announcing it was their final weekend of the season. Already? I thought to myself. Seems a bit early, doesn't it? Nope! It's just me.

I supposed I must have simply lost track of the calendar because somehow we're already to mid-October and that is about the time these ice cream stands start to close up shop for the season.

Corky's Drive-In - Allegan
Corky's Drive-In - Allegan- Google Maps
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Even more depressing is the fact that my favorite drive-in diners won't be far behind. Take Corky's Drive-In in Allegan for example, they've announced plans to stay open through the end of October, weather-permitting of course.

Sadly, when some of these shops close up this year it won't simply be for the season-- it will goodbye forever! Make sure to swing by your favorite local ice cream stand to get your final fix before it's too late.

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