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Popular Festivals Events in Detroit and MichiganAll 2024 Listings Are On This Page! scroll down or click shortcuts. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST Upcoming Concerts in Detroit and Michigan 2024click Mike's → Large List of Major Concerts and Tour Stops Popular Events Fairs Shows Festivals in MichiganJanuary 1, 2025 (wednesday) New Year's Day January 10-20, 2025 North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) – Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. One of the premier auto shows in the world! naias.com facebook January 11-14, 2024 (thu-sun) Ultimate Fishing Show - Detroit – at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. January 12-15, 2024 (fri-mon) Shrine Circus - Flint at Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, MI. shrinecircusflint.com January 19-20, 2024 (fri-sat) Frost Festival in Rochester, MI (north of Detroit). Ice sculptures, ice carving competition, marshmallow roasting, more. www.downtownrochestermi.com/frost-festival January 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun) Shrine Circus - Saginaw at The Dow Event Center. www.doweventcenter.com www.shrinecircussaginaw.com January 20-21 + 27, 2024 Tip Up Town USA (TUT) at Houghton Lake, MI (northern lower peninsula). Parade, Snowmobile Drag Racing, ice fishing contest, carnival rides, ice slide, polar bear dip, poker run, live entertainment, fireworks, more. Annually the last two weekends in January. www.houghtonlakechamber.net/tip-up-town-usa facebook January 20, 2025 (monday) Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 24-28, 2024 (wed-sun) Zehnder's SnowFest in Frankenmuth, MI (mid lower peninsula). annual event, January 27, 2024 (sat) Heikinpäivä (main day) in Hancock, MI (U.P., upper peninsula). Finnish-American mid-winter festival associated with Heikki Day (St. Henrik's day). Parade, kick sled races, Wife Carrying contest, food, polar bear dive, Iltamat (dance & buffet) and more Jan 10-27. www.finlandia.edu/heikinpaiva facebook January 27 - February 4, 2024 Detroit Boat Show at Huntington Place Detroit (formerly Cobo/TCF Center). The Premier boating event in Michigan. “The Detroit Boat Show is actually known as one of the best boat shows in the country in regards to size, sales, and attendance.” boatmichigan.org/detroit-boat-show facebook January 28 - February 3, 2024 (sun-sat) I-500 - International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie, MI (Upper Peninsula). Race week has Qualifying Rounds, Woody's Challenge Pro-Am Race, Rookie Round-Up 15 lap event, Pub Crawl, Ice Skating, Vintage Snowmobiles Display, Awards Ceremony, more. Soo I-500 on Feb 4th features the only one-mile ice oval snowmobile track in North America. i-500.com facebook January 28, 2024 (sun) Harlem Globetrotters in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena. vanandelarena.com www.harlemglobetrotters.com January 29, 2024 (mon) Harlem Globetrotters in Saginaw, MI at Dow Event Center. www.doweventcenter.com www.harlemglobetrotters.com February 1-4, 2024 (thu-sun) Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids, MI, at DeVos Place. www.showspan.com/MAS facebook February 1-4, 2024 (thu-sun) Perchville USA in Tawas, MI (East Michigan). tawas.com/calendar/perchville-us facebook February 2-3, 2024 (fri-sat) Port Huron's Chilly Fest (northeast of Detroit). chili cook-off, chili crawl competition, ice sculptures, bed races, cornhole tourney, carriage rides, hot cocoa run, live entertainment, more. www.chillyfest.org facebook February 2-4, 2024 (fri-sun) Plymouth Ice Festival in Plymouth, MI. annual event features about 100 ice sculptures, live music and entertainment, food, more. About 100,000 people attend each year. plymouthicefestival.com facebook February 2-4, 2024 (fri-sun) Winter Blast Royal Oak in Royal Oak, MI. Mt. Brighton Learn to Ski and Snowboard Experience, Axe Throwing, free ice skating, ice garden, zip line rides, live music, Winter Whisker Wars, more. www.winterblast.com February 9, 2025 (sun)[next year] Super Bowl LIX (59) – game played in New Orleans, Louisiana. www.nfl.com/super-bowl February 14, 2025 (friday) St. Valentine's Day February 15-19, 2024 (thu-mon) UP200, Midnight Run, Jack Pine 30 - Sled Dog Races in Western Upper Peninsula. “UP200 is one of America's premier 12-dog, mid-distance sled dog races, an Iditarod qualifying race, draws mushers from around the United States and Canada. Coinciding with the UP200 is the eight-dog Midnight Run, a race from Marquette to Munising. Plus the JackPine 30 with a six-dog, 30-mile sprint from Gwinn, Michigan to Marquette.” up200.org facebook February 16-17, 2024 (fri-sat) Shanty Days in Caseville, MI (Thumb area). Ice fishing contest, Polar Bear Dip, Chili Cookoff, live entertainment, fireworks display, more. casevillechamber.com/shanty-days February 17, 2025 (monday) Washington's Birthday / Presidents Day February 24-25, 2024 (sat-sun) Monster Jam - Detroit – at Ford Field. www.monsterjam.com/en-US fordfield.com/...monster-jam-2023 February 24, 2024 (sat) Winter Beer Festival – outdoors at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park (near Grand Rapids). hundreds of local beers from Michigan breweries, plus local music, performers, ice sculptures and carving demonstrations, fire pits, food. www.mibeer.com/Events/winter-beer-festival-1 February 24, 2024 (sat) Trenary Outhouse Classic – Outhouse Races in Trenary, MI (U.P. – Upper Peninsula). Annual event, anyone can enter, kids to adults, cash and prizes awarded in various categories. www.trenaryouthouseclassic.com facebook March 1-3, 2024 (fri-sun) AutoRama Detroit at Huntington Place Detroit. March 1-2, 2024 (fri-sat) Hamtramck Blowout in Hamtramck, MI. A variety of live music at approx 14 venues! hamtramckblowout.com March 1-3, 2024 (fri-sun) Motor City Tattoo Expo 28th at Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit. themotorcitytattooexpo.com facebook March 2, 2024 (sat) Toughest Monster Truck Tour at Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI. toughestmonstertrucks.com www.doweventcenter.com March 6-10, 2024 (wed-sun) Gilda's LaughFest based in Grand Rapids and includes events throughout west Michigan annually averages more than 200 shows, 60+ performers. www.laughfestgr.org facebook March 8-10, 2024 (fri-sun) The Michigan Golf Show at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. “The Nations Largest Public Golf Show!” www.michigangolfshow.com freepfilmfestival.com facebook March 8-10, 2024 (fri-sun) Michigan Horse Expo at Michigan State University Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. Over 300 horses representing different breeds, dozens of clinics, seminars, a rodeo, equine performances, educational events, vendor booths. www.mihorseexpo.com facebook March 10, 2024 (sun) St. Patrick's Parade - Detroit – annual parade on Michigan Avenue, a little west of Downtown Detroit. www.detroitstpatricksparade.com March 13-17, 2024 (wed-sun) Clare Irish Festival in Clare, MI (northern lower peninsula). annual Irish Festival has Irish Parade, Leprechaun Contest, live music, craft show, various contests, more. www.claremichigan.com/irish-festival facebook March 17, 2025 (monday) St. Patrick's Day – annual celebration of the Irish, parties almost everywhere across the State and U.S.. Wear something green! Lots of local Irish info at → www.detroitirish.org March 22-24, 2024 (fri-sun) Monster Jam - Grand Rapids – at Van Andel Arena. www.monsterjam.com/en-US vanandelarena.com March 24, 2024 (sun) Marche du Nain Rouge in Detroit. Annually, revelers gather to drive out and banish the evil spirit Nain Rouge. All are invited to the parade and after-parties. www.marchedunainrouge.com facebook March 26-31, 2024 (online March 26-April 7) Ann Arbor Film Festival in Ann Arbor, MI. 2,743 Films submitted from 94 Countries. www.aafilmfest.org March 31, 2024 (sunday) Easter TBA: Michigan Winter Dog Classic – www.michiganwinterdogclassic.com April 5, 2024 (fri) Detroit Tigers Home Opener at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tigers vs Oakland Athletics, Tigers won 5-4. www.mlb.com/tigers April 6, 2024 (sat) Monroe Street Fair and Hash Bash Festival in Ann Arbor, MI. annual. monroestreetfair.com facebook April 8, 2024 (mon) Total Solar Eclipse in United States expected to cross southeast corner of MI. NASA April 12, 2024 (fri) WWE Friday Night Smackdown at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. 313presents.com...wwe-friday-night-smackdown April 12-13, 2024 (fri-sat) Jeff Dunham at Fox Theatre in Detroit, “Still Not Canceled”. www.313presents.com/venue/fox-theatre April 19, 2024 (fri) Motor City Comedy Festival at Fox Theatre in Detroit. 313presents.com/venue/fox-theatre www.frankenmuth.org/events/bringin-back-the-80s facebook April 19-20, 2024 (fri-sat) Bringin' Back the 80's Festival in Frankenmuth, MI (north of Flint). annual event, proceeds go to cancer-related causes. 80sfest.org www.frankenmuth.org/events/bringin-back-the-80s facebook April 24-28, 2024 (wed-sun) National Trout Festival in Kalkaska, MI (northwest MI, near Traverse City). parade, carnival, kid's fishing contest, concert, car show, fireworks, more. annual. nationaltroutfestival.com facebook April 25-27, 2024 (thu-sat) 2024 NFL Draft at Ford Field in Detroit. fordfield.com April 26-28, 2024 (fri-sun) Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival in Vermontville, MI (west of Lansing). annual event with buying syrup, parade, carnival rides, talent show, arts and crafts, flea market, petting zoo, princess pageant, free entertainment, more. www.syrupfest.org May 4-12, 2024 Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI (western Michigan). annual celebration of Dutch heritage and culture. Parades, Carnival, Klompen Dancers, music and variety shows, art and craft fair, fireworks, children's events, more. www.tuliptime.com facebook May 4-5, 2024 (sat-sun) Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival in Davisburg, MI, at Springfield Oaks County Park in northern Oakland County. “Michigan's Largest Antique & Collectible Festival. Also Mid-Michigan's Largest Classic Car Show.” miantiquefestival.com facebook May 5, 2024 (sun) Cinco de Mayo – an all-day Mexican celebration. May 10-12, 2024 (fri-sun) Mesick Mushroom Festival in Mesick, MI (northwest lower peninsula). – May 11, 2024 (sat) Blossomtime Festival Grand Floral Parade from St. Joseph to Benton Harbor, MI (southwestern Michigan). Pre-parade events include pageants, run/walk, more. www.blossomtimefestival.org May 12, 2024 (sunday) Mother's Day May 16-19, 2024 (thu-sun) National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City, MI (Northwest Lower Peninsula). annual event has Taste of Morels, morel hunting, carnival, art & craft show, concert, more. www.bcmorelfestival.com facebook May 17-18, 2024 (fri-sat) World Expo of Beer (WEB) in Frankenmuth, MI, nearly 350 different beers from around the world. www.worldexpoofbeer.com facebook May 17-19, 2024 (fri-sun) Motor City Comic Con at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. annual multi-media event with over 1 million comics and collectables for sale and trade.” Comic books, writers, artists, anime, gaming, costumes, special guests, more. www.motorcitycomiccon.com facebook May 25, 2024 (sat) Petoskey Stone Festival in Antrim County, MI (northwestern MI). Free festival honoring Michigan's State Stone. Entertainment, food, music, activities for the entire family. petoskeystonefestival.com facebook May 25-27, 2024 (sat-mon) Movement Electronic Music Festival in downtown Detroit. movement.us facebook May 27, 2024 (monday) Memorial Day TBA: Nashville, MI Balloon Festival (western/mid MI). facebook May 31 - June 2, 2024 (fri-sun) Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix IndyCar racing in Downtown Detroit, MI. detroitgp.com facebook May 31 - June 1, 2024 (sat) Mount Clemens Cruise annual Car Cruise and Car Show in Mount Clemens, MI (northeast of Detroit). Awards in many classes, plus live music, special attractions, more. Proceeds benefit local charities. www.mountclemenscruise.com facebook List of fireworks shows in Michigan → michiganfireworks.com June 1-2, 2024 (sat-sun) Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival in Midland, MI, at Midland County Fairgrounds. “Michigan's Largest Antique & Collectible Festival on 80 Acres. Also Mid-Michigan’s Largest Classic Car Show.” miantiquefestival.com facebook June 2, 2024 (sun) Cruisin' 53 Center Line - Warren car cruise and car show on Van Dyke Ave in Warren and Center Line, MI (just north of Detroit), now part of the Center Line Independence Festival. www.cruisin53.com facebook June 6-9, 2024 (thu-sun) Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth, MI (Mid Michigan). Live music, Carnival, German car show, German dancers, German foods, annual Sunday Big Parade, more. bavarianfestival.org facebook June 7-9, 2024 (fri-sun)) Festival of the Arts - Grand Rapids (West Michigan). A free community showcase of dance, music, art, food, plus activities. festivalgr.org June 7-9, 2024 (fri-sun) Motor City Irish Fest (MCIF) in Livonia, MI (west of Detroit) at Greenmead Park on corner of Newburgh & 8 Mile. Bands, Irish Dance groups, Pipe and drum bands, Irish beer & food, more. motorcityirishfest.com facebook June 7-9, 2024 (fri-sun) Ya'ssoo Greek Festival in Ann Arbor at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Greek music, dancers, open dancing, food, church tours, raffles, more. www.annarborgreekfestival.org facebook June 8, 2024 (sat) National Cereal Festival in Battle Creek, MI (southwest Michigan). Annual event in birthplace of the cereal industry has Grand Cereal Parade, variety of entertainment, Free Cereal for all, and more. kelloggarena.com/cerealfest June 8, 2024 (sat) National Asparagus Festival (NAF) in Hart, MI (west Michigan). annual event has Grand Parade, Asparagus Competition, arts & crafts, 5k run/walk, Asparagus Queen, more. www.nationalasparagusfestival.org facebook June 8, 2024 (sat) All American Wayne Road Cruise in Westland, MI (west of Detroit). annual car cruise on Wayne Rd from Joy Road to Glenwood Road. www.allamericancruise.com facebook June 12-16, 2024 (wed-sun) Hamburg Family Fun Fest in Hamburg Township (west of Detroit). annual event has Amusement rides, car show, arts & crafts, fireworks & laser show, special shows, more. hamburgfunfest.com facebook June 13-15, 2024 (thu-sat) Liberty Fest in Canton, MI (west of Detroit). annual event has carnival rides, midway games, live music and dance, plus Liberty Run, fireworks, food, more. www.canton-mi.org/924/Canton-Liberty-Fest facebook June 13-16, 2024 (thu-sun) Summerfest in Marysville (northeast of Detroit). annual event with large carnival midway, live local music, food, more. summerfestinmarysville.com facebook June 14-16, 2024 (fri-sun) West Michigan Chalk Art Festival (WMCAF) in Byron Center, MI (south of Grand Rapids). “We invite children, adults, families, and businesses to create their own art using chalk.” www.wmcaf.com facebook June 15, 2024 (sat) Night Nation Run Running Music Festival at Comerica Park in Detroit. Fun Run music filled course with Live DJs, Light Shows, main stage after party. nightnationrun.com/detroit facebook June 16, 2024 (sun) Father's Day TBA 2024 (sat) Cruisin' Gratiot Eastpointe car cruise in Eastpointe, MI (just north of Detroit). Annual with car shows and events on days before. www.cruisin-gratiot.com facebook June 19, 2024 (wednesday) Juneteenth June 19-23, 2024 (wed-sun) Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival in New Baltimore, MI (northeast of Detroit). annual event includes large midway, large firework display, parade, live entertainment, Miss Bay-Rama Queen’s Pageant, contests, much more. www.bay-rama.com June 20-23, 2024 (thu-sun) Electric Forest annual outdoor music festival in Rothbury, MI, at the Double JJ Ranch. Local and national music acts, many music genres, camping available. electricforestfestival.com facebook June 21, 2024 (fri) Jobbie Nooner 50th Annual at Gull Island on Lake St. Clair (northeast of Detroit). annual JobbieNooner is an Adult Event, 18yrs and older Mardi Gras style boats and island party. jobbiecrew.com facebook June 21-23, 2024 (fri-sun) American Polish Festival & Craft Show at the American-Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights, MI (north of Detroit). Live Polka Music, Polish Dance Ensembles, Pierogi Eating Challenge, Polish/American Cuisine, more. Annually draws thousands of people. www.americanpolishfestival.com June 21-23, 2024 (fri-sun) Opa! Fest (Greek Festival) in Troy, MI (north of Detroit) at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. annual event features classic Greek Cuisine, Greek band and dancing, dance performances, cooking demonstrations, more. www.stnicholastroy.org/...opa!_fest facebook June 24, 2024 (mon) Ford Fireworks Detroit at Downtown Detroit Riverfront. Michigan's largest fireworks display, annual event. theparade.org June 25-30, 2024 (tue-sun) Livonia Spree and Fireworks Extravaganza in Livonia, MI (west of Detroit). annual week-long city birthday party with Carnival, Live Music, food, more, and the 30-minutes Grand Finale Fireworks show on the last night. www.livoniaspree.com facebook June 27-30, 2024 (thu-sun) Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA tournament at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, MI. Prelims start on June 24th. www.pgatour.com/tournaments/rocket-mortgage-classic.html facebook June 27-30, 2024 (thu-sun) Taylor Summer Festival at Heritage Park in Taylor, MI (south of Detroit). Carnival/midway, free concerts, fireworks, more. www.taylorfestival.com/437/Taylor-Summer-Festival facebook June 27-30, 2024 [tentative] St. Stan's A.C. Polish Festival in Bay City, MI (East/Mid MI). Polka music, homemade Polish and American food, bingo, casino tent, carnival rides and games, raffles, entertainment tent with dance floor. annual. facebook June 28-30, 2024 (fri-sun) Trenton Summer Festival in Trenton, MI (south of Detroit). street fair, beer tent, live entertainment, more. annual. www.trentonmi.org/763/Trenton-Summer-Festival facebook June 28-30, 2024 (fri-sun) Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell, MI. Annual event features balloon launches, carnival and entertainment. www.michiganchallenge.com June 28-30, 2024 (fri-sun) Michigan Lavender Festival at Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City, MI. Lavender themed classes, artist workshops, over 175 Artists and Makers, harp music, more. themichiganlavenderfestival.com TBA: Rock 'n' Rides festival in Royal Oak, MI. www.rocknridesro.com June 29 - July 6, 2024 National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI (northwest lower peninsula). Annual event has Parades, U.S. Navy Blue Angels, national music entertainment, amusements midway, fireworks, cherry pie eating contest, cherry pit spitting contest, arts and crafts, beer tent, more than 150 events in total. www.cherryfestival.org facebook List of fireworks shows in Michigan → michiganfireworks.com July 3-7, 2024 (thu-tue) Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival at W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, MI (southwest Michigan). Air Shows, Hot-Air Balloons, firework shows, carnival, live music, more. www.bcballoons.com July 4, 2024 (thursday) Independence Day USA (July 4th). July 5-14, 2024 Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg, MI (northwest of Detroit). Carnival Rides & Amusements, various Livestock Shows, 4-H Exhibits, much more. annual event. www.oakfair.org facebook TBA 2024 (thu-sun) Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, MI (Downriver, south of Detroit), at Civic Center Park. annual, Carnival rides and games, Free concerts, Firework Display, food, more. www.unclesamjamfest.com facebook July 13, 2024 Cruisin' US12 (Michigan Avenue Car Cruise) – annual cruise on Michigan Ave based in Wayne, MI (west of Detroit) and includes the surrounding communities. www.cruisinus12.com facebook July 10-13, 2024 (wed-sat) Wyandotte Street Art Fair in Wyandotte, MI (Downriver, south of Detroit). annual, over 200,000 visitors, 200 fine artists, plus musicians, performers, crafters, food, more. wyandotte.net/arts_and_culture/street_art_fair/index.php facebook July 11-20, 2024 Ionia Free Fair in Ionia (northwest of Lansing). annual, Carnival/large fair Midway, Monster Truck Throwdown, Tractor Pull, Figure 8 Derby, Professional Championship Bullriders, Livestock Auction, SJO Supercross, Iona Idol, live music entertainment, food, more. www.ioniafreefair.com facebook July 11-13, 2024 (thu-sat) Blissfield River Raisin Festival in Blissfield, MI (lower Southeast Michigan). annual event has parade, fireworks, live music, pageant, more. www.riverraisinfestival.org facebook July 12-14, 2024 (fri-sun) Art In The Park in Plymouth, MI (west of Detroit). over 400 artists from around the U.S., plus entertainment and cuisine. artinthepark.com facebook July 17-20, 2024 (thu-sat) Blue Water Festival in Port Huron, MI (northeast of Detroit). Annual prelude to the Bayview Mackinac Race. Carnival, concerts, fireworks, rotary parade, street fair, more. www.thebluewaterfest.com facebook
July 17-20, 2024 (wed-sat) National Baby Food Festival (NBFF) in Fremont, MI (north of Grand Rapids) features a Grand Parade, Children's Parade, Baby Photo Contest, lots of kid's stuff, a wide variety of contests, musicians, car show, more. 3rd week of July. fremontcommerce.com/national-baby-food-festival facebook July 18-20, 2024 (thu-sat) Ann Arbor Art Fair in Ann Arbor, MI. “The largest juried art fair in the nation, features nearly 1,000 artists, draws close to half a million attendees.” www.theannarborartfair.com facebook
July 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun) Faster Horses Country Music Festival annual music and camping fest at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. fasterhorsesfestival.com facebook July 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun) Jackson Hot Air Jubilee (Balloon Festival) in Jackson, MI (Lower Michigan). annual event, Free Admission. 65-70 Hot Air Balloons, Balloon Night Glow at Dusk – tethered balloons put on a spectacular light show. Plus live entertainment, arts and crafts show, car show, more. www.hotairjubilee.com facebook July 19-21, 2024 (fri-sun) Festa Italiana at Freedom Hill Park in Sterling Heights. Italian heritage, music, food, drinks, fun. facebook July 20-21, 2023 (sat-sun) Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, MI (west of Detroit). Amazing performances! www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow July 20, 2024 (sat) Bayview Mackinac Race (Port Huron To Mackinac Sailing Race). “The World’s Longest Continuously Run Long Distance Freshwater Yacht Race.“ 298 statute mile course. a.k.a. Port Huron to Mackinac Island Yacht Race. www.byc.com bycmack.com July 25-27, 2024 (thu-sat) Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair in Sterling Heights, MI (just north of Detroit). annual “Arts & Crafts Fair, variety of live music, evening concerts, family midway, children’s activities, food.” www.sterling-heights.net/714/Sterlingfest facebook July 25-28, 2024 (thu-sun) Munger Potato Festival in Munger, MI (East/Mid MI, near Bay City). Carnival, Parade, Figure 8 and Demolition Derby, bands entertainment, lots of Free Potatoes, more. mungerpotatofest.com facebook July 26 - August 4, 2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, MI (West Michigan). Parades, Fireworks, Carnival, Entertainment, Ship Tours, Street Dance, Car Show and more. Annual event celebrating the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. www.coastguardfest.org facebook July 26-27, 2024 (fri-sat) Summer Beer Festival - Ypsilanti in Ypsilanti, MI. approx 150 Michigan breweries, approx 1,000 different craft beers, plus live music from Michigan bands. www.mibeer.com/Events/summer-beer-festival July 26-28, 2024 (fri-sun) Yale Bologna Festival in Yale, MI (located in Michigan's thumb). annual “gathering of over 20,000 Bologna starved party-goers!” Parade, fireworks, street dance, car show, craft show, outhouses races, food, more. www.yalechamber.com/yale-bologna-festival.html July 27, 2024 (sat)[tentative] Telegraph Cruise (car cruise) on Telegraph Road (US 24) in Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Redford Township (southeast Michigan). annual cruise on the fourth Saturday of July each year. www.exploretaylor.com/1212/Telegraph-Cruise July 27-28, 2024 (sat-sun) Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield, MI. “up to 130 renowned juried artists, voted one of the top 100 art shows in America.” hotworks.org/events-hot-works July 27-28, 2024 (sat-sun) Arab and Chaldean Festival at Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit, free admission. www.arabandchaldeanfestival.com TBA Roar On The River in Trenton, MI. trentonroarontheriver.com facebook TBA St. Clair Riverfest in St. Clair, MI. www.stclairriverfest.com facebook TBA Muskegon Rockstock & Carnival in Muskegon, MI. www.muskegonrockstock.com facebook continues daily to August 4, 2024 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, MI (West Michigan). Parades, Fireworks, Carnival, Entertainment, Ship Tours, Street Dance, Car Show and more. United States Coast Guard. www.coastguardfest.org facebook August 2-3, 2024 (fri-sat) Highland Games - 175th Annual at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia, MI. Scottish Heavy Athletics, Ceilidh Live Bands, Highland Dancing, Pipe & Drums, Whisky Tastings, more. highlandgames.com August 2-3, 2024 (fri-sat) Fish Sandwich Festival in Bay Port, MI (in Michigan's thumb). facebook August 2-4, 2024 (fri-sun) Blue Water SandFest at the Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park in Port Huron, MI. Master Sand Sculpting and Advanced Amateur competition/festival. Contests, local and national live music, sand sculpting demonstrations, food, more. www.bluewatersandfest.com August 2-4, 2024 (fri-sun) Buy Michigan Now Festival in Northville, MI. Michigan-based businesses and Michigan-made products. buymichigannow.com/events/bmnfest-northville facebook August 3, 2024 (sat) Parade of Lights lighted boat parade on the Clinton River in Harrison Township, MI. annual. www.lambrechtmarina.com/parade-of-lights.html facebook August 3, 2024 (sat) Bud Bash Boating Party on South Shore of Houghton Lake, MI. annual. jobbiecrew.com/bud-bash August 3, 2024 (sat) Island Art Fair in Grand Ledge, MI. Juried fine arts and craft show, music, riverboat ride, food. facebook August 4, 2024 (sun) Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise annual car cruise on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Twp, north of Detroit. “expects crowds of 200,000 people and thousands of classics.” Many pre-cruise events including car shows. ctgratiotcruise.com facebook August 4, 2024 (sun) Troy Traffic Jam Classic Car Show in Troy, MI. annual, over 200 classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, specialty vehicles. www.troyhistoricvillage.org/troy-traffic-jam August 8-11, 2024 (thu-sun) National Blueberry Festival in South Haven, MI (West Michigan). nationally recognized annual event has Blueberry Central (everything blueberry), Parade, Blueberry Cook Off, Blueberry Pie Social, Blueberry Pancake Breakfasts, classic car show, arts & crafts fair, live entertainment, more. www.blueberryfestival.com facebook August 9-18, 2024 Cheeseburger in Caseville (Caseville, MI, in Michigan's thumb). Celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett, and cheeseburgers. Parade of Tropical Fools, concerts, fireworks, more. casevillechamber.com/cheeseburger-fest facebook August 9-10, 2024 (fri-sat) Coopersville Car Show in Coopersville, MI (northwest of Grand Rapids). Cars, Motorcycles & Trucks welcome. Event has entertainment, cruise night, trophies, food and more. coopersvillecarshow.com August 9-11, 2024 (fri-sun) Milford Memories Summer Festival in Milford, MI (northwest of Detroit). annual, has Juried Art show with over 260 artists and crafters from across the United States and Canada displaying and selling their work. Live Music and Entertainment, various tournaments, kid's area, food, more. www.milfordmemories.com facebook
August 9-11, 2024 (fri-sun) St. Johns Mint Festival in St. Johns City Park (Clinton County, Mid-MI). annual event has Grand Parade, rodeo, crafts show, live entertainment, more. www.mintfest.org facebook August 10, 2024 (sat) Utica's Gasoline Alley Car Show, Swap Meet, Gas Show in Utica, MI (north of Detroit). uticasgasolinealley.com facebook August 12-18, 2024 (mon-sun) Armada Fair – 152nd Celebration in Armada (northeast of Detroit). August 16-18, 2024 (fri-sun) Lapeer Days in Lapeer, MI (northwest of Detroit). annual, August 16-18, 2024 (fri-sun) Howell Melon Festival (Watermelon Fest) in Howell, MI (east of Lansing). annual event features the Melon Ball, Classic Diesel Train Rides, Fine Arts & Wares Show, Annual Melon Run, Outdoor Ice Skating on an artificial outdoor ice rink, Michigan Micro-Brews, barbecue, live music, more. www.howellmelonfestival.com August 17, 2024 (sat) Woodward Dream Cruise – The World's Biggest Car Cruise that takes place on Woodward Ave through several cities just north of Detroit. WDC is actually about a week long with many associated and pre-cruise events. Annually draws around one million people. www.woodwarddreamcruise.com facebook August 17, 2024 (sat) Back to the Bricks Car Cruise in Flint, MI. Back to the Bricks has Tune-up Parties, car shows, promo tours and cruise Aug 12-17, 2024. Over 500,000 car enthusiasts attend each year, lots of cruisin and more on 13 mile route. backtothebricks.org facebook August 17-19, 2023 (thu-sat) Mendon Riverfest in Three Rivers, MI (Southwest Michigan). annual, has Main Parade and a Lighted River Floats Parade, Classic Car Cruise, Fireworks, games and amusements, live entertainment, fishing tournament, Texas Hold'em Tournament, teen dance, food, more. www.mendonriverfest.com facebook August 17 - September 29, 2024 (weekends sat-sun) Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI (northwest of Detroit). Annual time-travel adventure into the 16th century with with renaissance attire, Live Armored Jousting, stages with live entertainment, lots of contests and competitions, special theme days and much more. www.michrenfest.com facebook August 18, 2024 (sun) NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, MI (southwest of Ann Arbor). NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on day before. www.mispeedway.com August 23-25, 2024 (fri-sun) HydroFest Detroit Hydroplane Racing on the Detroit River. detroitboatraces.com facebook August 23-24, 2024 (fri-sat) 28th Street Metro Cruise in Grand Rapids, MI. August 24-25, 2024 (sat-sun) Hazel Park Art Fair in Hazel Park, MI. Artists, musicians, food. www.hpart.org/aboutthefair facebook August 25, 2024 (sun) Cruisin' Hines car cruise through Hines Park in Western Wayne County, MI. Thousands of Classic Cars and Hot Rods! cruisinhines.com facebook TBA 2024 (sat) Jamie Daniels Foundation Roast & Toast (nonprofit fundraiser) in Detroit. jamiedanielsfoundation.org/events August 29 - September 2, 2024 (thu-mon) Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI (northwest of Detroit). Annual fair will have a Large Midway with tons of games and rides, Livestock and agriculture areas with large indoor arena, Shriners small scale circus and circus attractions, plus live entertainment and more. www.michiganstatefairllc.com/home facebook August 29 - September 2, 2024 (thu-mon) Detroit Shrine Circus at Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. “Yes, we have elephants, horses, the human cannonball, hula hoops, aerialists, clowns, Motorcycle Stunt Show.” and more. detroitshrinecircus.com facebook August 30 - September 2, 2024 (fri-mon) Arts, Beats & Eats Festival (Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats) in Royal Oak, MI (just north of Detroit). Annual, over 200 bands on 9 stages, arts show, plus international, regional and local attractions, food.” annual event. artsbeatseats.com facebook TBA 2024 (thu-mon) Romeo Peach Festival in Romeo, MI (north of Detroit). annual festival has Floral Parade, carnival rides, crafts show, live music, food, more. romeopeachfestival.com TBA 2024 (fri-mon) Detroit Jazz Festival in Detroit on the Riverfront. TBA 2024 (sat-mon) Hamtramck Labor Day Festival in Hamtramck, MI (inside Detroit). Annual, free admission, carnival, parades, live music, beer, food, more. Polish Day Parade on Labor Day. hamtownfest.com facebook continues thru September 29, 2024 (weekends sat-sun) Michigan Renaissance Festival – in Holly, MI, continues thru Oct 2nd. 16th century adventure with renaissance attire, live armored jousting, musicians, events, contests. www.michrenfest.com facebook September 2, 2024 (monday) Labor Day September 6-7, 2024 (fri-sat) Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival in Silver Lake, MI (west Michigan). Amateur & KCBS Professional Competition, Apple Pie Contest, Apples &Craft Show, classic auto & orv show, 5k run/walk, beer tent, live entertainment, more. applebbqfestival.com September 7, 2024 (sat) U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette, MI (Upper Peninsula) “overlooking Lake Superior in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Locally crafted beers from Michigan breweries, plus food, live music. www.mibeer.com/events/up-fall-festival September 6-8, 2024 (fri-sun) Art & Apples Festival in Rochester, MI (north of Detroit). On a 30-acre park, “one of the nation's top fine art fairs with over 290 exhibiting artists from across the country.” www.pccart.org/festival September 6-8, 2024 (fri-sun) Wine and Harvest Festival in Paw Paw, MI (southwest Michigan). annual event. Wine Tasting and Winery Tours, 4 stages of music entertainment, Parade, Arts & Crafts Show, Carnival Rides, Fireworks, Classic Car / Truck & Motorcycle Show, Grape Stomp, 5k Run/Walk, more. www.wineandharvestfestival.com September 6-8, 2024 (fri-sun) Detroit Dance City Festival DDCF at Detroit Institute of Arts. Performances, workshops. www.detroitdancecityfestival.com facebook TBA 2024 (fri-sun) Plymouth Fall Festival in Plymouth, MI (west of Detroit). Carnival rides games, two entertainment stages, taste fest, car show, craft show, food, more. plymouthfallfestival.com TBA 2024 (sat) Dally in the Alley in Detroit. Annual performing arts festival and street fair, September 11, 2024 (wednesday) Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance Day) September 12-15, 2024 (thu-sun) Michigan Irish Music Festival in Muskegon, MI (western Michigan). “Featuring all things Irish... a wide variety of music, the pub tent, market place merchandise, authentic Irish food and beverages.” michiganirish.org facebook September 12-15, 2024 (thu-sun) Troy Family Daze in Troy, MI. north of Detroit. annual, has Giant Midways, Live Entertainment, Contests, fireworks, food, children's area, more. www.troyfamilydaze.org facebook September 13-15, 2024 (fri-sun) Paul Bunyan Days in Oscoda, MI (northeast lower peninsula). annual event with Carnival, Bunyan Games, classic car show, BBQ Competition and more. www.oscodachamber.com/event/paul-bunyan-days September 13-28, 2024 ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI (West Michigan). Big-time open art competition with prizes. artprize.org facebook September 14, 2024 (sat) Great Lake's Strongest Man strength event at Turtle Creek Stadium in Traverse City, MI (northwest lower peninsula). facebook September 14, 2024 (sat) RADwood – at Hart Plaza in Detroit. celebration of '80s and '90s automotive lifestyle, an event for cars, trucks, and bikes from 1980-1999. www.radwood.com TBA 2024 (fri-sat) Michigan Apple Fest in Sparta, MI. Tons of apple fun food, Apple Pie Baking Contest, Apple Pie Eating Contest, Apple Sling Shot Contest, plus live music, Scarecrow Build Off, 5K Run, more. www.michiganapplefest.com facebook TBA 2024 Detroit Lions Season Home Opener – at Ford Field in Detroit. www.detroitlions.com September 19-22, 2024 (thu-sun) Frankenmuth Oktoberfest in Frankenmuth, MI. annual event is a traditional celebration of German beer that originated in Munich in 1810. frankenmuthfestivals.com/frankenmuth-oktoberfest facebook September 20-22, 2024 (fri-sun) Victorian Heritage Festival in Northville, MI. annual event has parade, live music, theatrical performances, Victorian-era reenactors, more. www.northville.org/northville-victorian-heritage-festival September 20-22, 2024 (fri-sun) DIY Street Fair in Ferndale, MI. annual, features art, music, food. www.ferndalediy.com facebook September 21-22, 2024 (sat-sun) Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival in Midland, MI, at Midland County Fairgrounds. “Michigan's Largest Antique & Collectible Festival on 80 Acres. Also Mid-Michigan's Largest Classic Car Show.” miantiquefestival.com facebook September 27-29, 2024 (fri-sun) Pumpkinfest in South Lyon, MI. west of Detroit. annual. Parade, run, scarecrow contest, baking contest, games, more. www.southlyonpumpkinfest.com facebook TBA 2024 (fri-sun) Clinton Fall Festival in Clinton, MI (lower southeast MI). annual. Carnival, Parade, live entertainment, food, more. facebook TBA 2024 (fri-sat) Oktoberfest Grand Rapids at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, MI (west Michigan). “Celebration of German heritage & traditions, features many different beers brought in from Germany as well as authentic food, music, games, more. oktoberfestgr.com TBA Flat Rock Riverfest in Flat Rock, MI. flatrockriverfest.com facebook October 3-6, 2024 (thu-sun) American Speed Festival at 87-acre M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI. “Everything from Vintage Indy cars, historic stock cars, to endurance and modern-day supercars. Experience race cars in motion from every era.” m1concourse.com/asf-home October 5, 2024 (sat) Red Flannel Festival – in Cedar Springs, MI (west MI, near Grand Rapids). Grand Parade, Carnival Rides, Red Flannel Prince and Princess, live entertainment, car show, food and more. Annual event first Saturday of October. www.redflannelfestival.org facebook October 5-6, 2024 (sat-sun) Huron Township Applefest – in New Boston, MI (southwest of Detroit). Pie Contest, Fiddlers Contest, live entertainment, petting farm, more. www.hurontownshipapplefest.com October 5-6, 2024 (sat-sun) Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival – in Davisburg, MI, at Springfield Oaks County Park in northern Oakland County. “Michigan's Largest Antique & Collectible Festival. Also Mid-Michigan’s Largest Classic Car Show.” miantiquefestival.com facebook October 11-13, 2024 (fri-sun) Charlevoix Apple Fest in Charlevoix, MI (northwest MI). Annual. business.charlevoix.org/events...apple-fest-14731 October 12-13, 2024 (sat-sun) Kiwanis Club CraneFest XXIX 2024 at Big Marsh Lake in Calhoun County, MI (southwest Michigan). Thousands of Sandhill Cranes descend on expansive wetland, plus artists displaying and selling. facebook October 12-13, 2024 (sat-sun) Appleumpkin Festival – in Tecumseh, MI, southwest of Ann Arbor. Annual Antique Street Fair and Flea Market, arts and crafts show, midway rides, carnival games, helicopter rides, monster truck rides, bungee jump, more. www.downtowntecumseh.com/events October 14, 2024 (monday) Columbus Day TBA 2024 Detroit Red Wings 2024-2025 Season Home Opener – at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. www.nhl.com/redwings October 18-20, 2024 (fri-sun) Detroit Free Press Marathon – annual running marathon and run/walk events in Detroit with over 25,000 participants and goes across international border (Canada). www.freepmarathon.com October 19, 2024 (sat) Detroit Fall Beer Festival – at Eastern Market, Detroit. Annual, October 25-27, 2024 (fri-sun) Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. “The Greatest Show On Earth” features “aerial, acrobatics, world dance, music, comedy, and jaw-dropping thrills. 75 performers, 18+ countries represented.” vanandelarena.com www.ringling.com TBA 2024 (sat) Monster's Ball at The Russel Event Center in Detroit. Halloween event with DJs, Stilt Walkers, Aerialists, Illusionists, Acrobats, Fire and Freak Show Performers, fortune tellers, more. monstersballdetroit.com facebook TBA 2024 (fri-sat) Creepy Cheapy Halloween Party at The Crofoot Complex in Pontiac, MI. 2-night musical masquerade, local bands perform full-costumed covers of national bands, plus a Costume Contest, DJs, more. www.creepycheapy.com Crofoot events facebook TBA 2024 (sat) Halloween Party at District 142 in Wyandotte, MI. district142live.com/events October 31, 2024 (thursday) Halloween – Halloween Day, Trick or Treat! October 31 - November 3, 2024 (thu-sun) Youmacon 2024 (Anime Convention) – in dowtown Detroit. Large video game and table-top gaming rooms, Charity Masquerade Ball, national bands and DJs, costuming, massive dealer’s room for shopping, more. Anime is Japanese animation. www.youmacon.com facebook November 1-3, 2024 (fri-sun) Snowmobile USA Show – at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, swap meets, so much more.” www.snowmobileusa.com TBA 2024 (fri-sun) Motor City Comic Con Fall Edition at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. comic books and collectables for sale and trade, writers, artists, anime, gaming, costumes, special guests, more. www.motorcitycomiccon.com facebook November 11, 2024 (monday) Veterans' Day - Thank You for Your Service! November 15-30, 2024 Deer Hunting Season - Regular Firearm www.michigan.gov/...hunting-season-calendar TBA 2024 (November 16 - December 24, 2023) Wayne County LightFest – one of the Midwest's longest drive-through holiday light displays. Annually on Hines Drive, west of Detroit. www.waynecounty.com/...lightfest TBA 2024 (sat) Fantasticon - Port Huron in Port Huron, MI. show for comic book, sci-fi, pop culture collectors and fans. www.fantasticon.net facebook November 21-23, 2024 (thu-sat) Grand Rapids Wine, Beer, & Food Festival – in Grand Rapids, MI (west Michigan), features more than 1,200 wines, beers, ciders and spirits from around the world. showspan.com/GRW TBA 2024 (fri) Hob Nobble Gobble – at Ford Field in Detroit. Fundraiser for America's Thanksgiving Parade. Event has carnival midway, Parade of Stars, more. www.theparade.org/hob-nobble-gobble November 28, 2024 (thursday) Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2024 (thu) America's Thanksgiving Parade (Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade) in Detroit. Starts about 10 am, “One of the country's largest and most spectacular Parades in the United States!” Parade is broadcast live on WDIV-TV, Local 4. Parade has larger than life floats, big colorful helium filled balloons, marching bands, dance teams, celebrities, specialty acts, Santa, more. theparade.org facebook TBA 2024 [November 24-26, December 2-3, 9-10, 2023] (three weekends) Holly Dickens Festival in Holly MI, northwest of Detroit. “The oldest, longest running Dickens Festival in the United States!” annual with Lighted Parade, Santa, Chimney Sweeps street performers, Wedding Vow Renewals with Queen Victoria, strolling entertainment, Christmas music and caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, pub tent, more. hollydickensfestival.org facebook Wayne County LightFest continues through Dec. 24th – one of the Midwest's longest drive-through holiday light displays. On Hines Drive, west of Detroit. www.waynecounty.com/...lightfest TBA 2024 (sat) Noel Night in Detroit, multiple venues. Horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, craft activities, performances by area music, theatre, and dance groups, more. www.noelnight.org TBA 2024 (sat) Annual Flint Motorcycle Ice Races at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI. dortfinancialcenter.com/events.html TBA December 2024 Rock 4 Tots - No Child Without A Christmas at Freddy's Bar & Grill in Clinton Township, MI. annual event, over 50 bands/musicians. facebook December 8, 2024 (sun) Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade – in Rochester, MI (north of Detroit). TBA 2024 (sat) Detroit Santarchy – Annual “crazy holiday celebration and bar crawl in Detroit with thousands of people dressed as Santas and all sorts of holiday costumes.” detroitsantarchy.net facebook facebook 2 December 25, 2024 (wednesday) Christmas – Merry Christmas to all good people, everywhere! TBA December 2024 Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit. www.detroitlions.com/quick-lane-bowl New Year's Eve Parties EventsNYE Listings for December 31, 2024 (Tuesday Night) check event websites for current info. NYE Metro Detroit nye 2024 Resolution Ball at The Masonic Detroit. “The largest and most exclusive Annual New Year’s Eve Party in Detroit and the Midwest”. Headliner & Cirque Style Entertainment until 4am resolutionballdetroit.com Motor City NYE - The DROP 2024 – in Detroit. www.motorcitynye.com facebook Wyandotte Rockin’ NYE 2024 – in Wyandotte (Downriver). 360eventproductions.com/events/wyandotte-rockin-nye LOTS of NYE Listings in Metro Times Detroit www.metrotimes.com/...new year NYE Detroit – select New Year's Eve events in Metro Detroit. nyedetroit.com Annual NYE Events in Other Areas in Michigan New Year’s Eve Celebration in Mount Pleasant, MI – at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Party with musical guests Liquid Blue, a DJ dance throwdown, plus a bubbly bar and complimentary champagne toast, endless food choices. soaringeaglecasino.com/...New-Years-Eve-Party New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Ludington, MI (western Michigan) – Entertainment, ball drop and fireworks. www.downtownludington.org/nye Traverse City New Year's Eve CherryT Ball Drop (northwest lower peninsula) – Entertainment, large illuminated cherry ball drop and fireworks. www.cherrytballdrop.org facebook New Year's Fest in Kalamazoo, MI (West Michigan) – lots of bands, other entertainment, fireworks. www.newyearsfest.com facebook New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Marquette, MI (U.P.) downtownmarquette.org/...new-years-eve-ball-drop Find More Events plus Bonus Info Michigan Shakespeare Festival – various dates throughout the year, “The Official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan”. www.michiganshakespearefestival.com facebook MIFun4U.com Michigan Events & Attractions – lists lots of events with their dates, basic descriptions and links to event websites. www.mifun4u.com Michigan Festivals & Events – Michigan Fun powered by the Michigan Festivals & Events Association (MFEA) – lists paid members events throughout the state. www.michiganfun.com/events-list FunFest Events – runs some big festivals and events in Southeast Michigan and northern Ohio, list on main website. funfestevents.net/events facebook Frankenmuth Festivals and Events – in Frankenmuth, MI (east/mid MI). https://www.frankenmuth.org/events |