This is where the Annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival is held, if you would like directions to our monthly potlucks, please visit the "Potlucks" page and scroll down.
Map of Western Michigan University Campus in Kalamazoo
Map of Fetzer Center and Fetzer Parking on WMU Campus
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5239 USA
269.387.3232 | 269.387.5030 Fax
DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY
Strategically located midway between Chicago and Detroit, the Fetzer Center is easily accessible from both I-94 and U.S 131. Kalamazoo is served daily by Amtrak, two major and several commuter airlines.
FROM I-94 DETROIT (EAST) and CHICAGO (WEST) At Exit #75, turn north onto Oakland Drive, drive 2.7 miles; turn left onto Howard Street, go 1.1 miles; turn right onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
FROM US 131 (NORTH) GRAND RAPIDS, MUSKEGON
At Exit #36A, turn east onto Stadium Drive, drive 2.2 miles: to Howard Street; turn left and go 0.6 miles; turn right onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
FROM M-43 NORTH OF KALAMAZOO
Follow westbound M-43 through downtown Kalamazoo (Gull Road--Riverview Avenue --East Michigan Avenue--Kalamazoo Avenue--West Main Street) until reaching Solon Street (the fourth traffic light after Kalamazoo Avenue merges with West Main Street and becomes two-way traffic, near Kalamazoo College). Turn left onto Solon and drive south 0.5 miles where Solon turns into Howard Street. At the light turn left onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
FROM M-43 WEST OF KALAMAZOO
Drive easterly past US 131 and after 1.9 miles, turn right onto Solon Avenue and drive south 0.5 miles where Solon turns into Howard Street. At the light turn left onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
DId you know?
Fairfield Inn East is the preferred hotelier of our 2011 sponsor. The same team is responsible for the Baymont Inn on the west side of town as well. Make sure to mention the Russian Festival to get a special rate the weekend of the Festival!!
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5239 USA
269.387.3232 | 269.387.5030 Fax
DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY
Strategically located midway between Chicago and Detroit, the Fetzer Center is easily accessible from both I-94 and U.S 131. Kalamazoo is served daily by Amtrak, two major and several commuter airlines.
FROM I-94 DETROIT (EAST) and CHICAGO (WEST) At Exit #75, turn north onto Oakland Drive, drive 2.7 miles; turn left onto Howard Street, go 1.1 miles; turn right onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
FROM US 131 (NORTH) GRAND RAPIDS, MUSKEGON
At Exit #36A, turn east onto Stadium Drive, drive 2.2 miles: to Howard Street; turn left and go 0.6 miles; turn right onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
FROM M-43 NORTH OF KALAMAZOO
Follow westbound M-43 through downtown Kalamazoo (Gull Road--Riverview Avenue --East Michigan Avenue--Kalamazoo Avenue--West Main Street) until reaching Solon Street (the fourth traffic light after Kalamazoo Avenue merges with West Main Street and becomes two-way traffic, near Kalamazoo College). Turn left onto Solon and drive south 0.5 miles where Solon turns into Howard Street. At the light turn left onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
FROM M-43 WEST OF KALAMAZOO
Drive easterly past US 131 and after 1.9 miles, turn right onto Solon Avenue and drive south 0.5 miles where Solon turns into Howard Street. At the light turn left onto West Michigan Avenue. Follow the roundabout to the second turn, which is Rankin and exit. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Business Court then left into the large parking lot, then immediately right into the Fetzer Center parking area, Lot #72F.
DId you know?
Fairfield Inn East is the preferred hotelier of our 2011 sponsor. The same team is responsible for the Baymont Inn on the west side of town as well. Make sure to mention the Russian Festival to get a special rate the weekend of the Festival!!
