MICHIGAN
ANTIQUES - ANTIQUES -
ANTIQUES – CENTREVILLE,
Michigan’s premiere MASSIVE ANTIQUE MARKETS – SUNDAYS June 8 - July 6 -
Aug 3 - Oct 5 - from 7am – 3pm. (Early Buyers Saturdays: 10am-6pm/$10).
St. Joseph County-Grange Fairgrounds (M-86). SAT SEPT. 6 - MIDNIGHT
ANTIQUES & FLEAS 5pm-12am. Rain or Shine. 1000’s of Treasures!
Admission $4. 715-526-9769, www.zurkopromotions.com
FLEA MARKET - SAGINAW ANTIQUE
WAREHOUSE - 1122 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw 48604
(easy on/off I75 & I675). Antiques, collectibles, general
merchandise, etc. (vendors wanted $10) June 14 - July 19, Aug. 16 9-4
rain or shine. 989-755-4343 or www.theantiquewarehouse.net
SPRING LAKE HERITAGE FESTIVAL – June 17-22. 5-K Run,
Village Wide Garage Sale, Flea Market, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament,
Family Fun Night, Senior Activities, Music in The Park, Car Show, BBQ
Cook Off, Pancake Breakfast, Farmers Market, Beer Tent…..call
616-842-1393 or www.slheritagefestival.com
TIBBITS OPERA HOUSE -June 19 - August 16.
Enjoy Tibbits Summer Theatre and Children's Popcorn Theatre, in one of Michigan's
oldest theatres. At 125 years, Tibbits is rich in history and ambiance.
One of "10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway," according
to USA Today. Complete show listings at www.tibbits.org.
COLDWATER’S STRAWBERRY
FEST - Saturday, June 21, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. - rain or shine. Downtown sidewalks filled with vendor
booths displaying hundreds of unique handcrafted items…tasty
strawberries available for sale. Sponsored by Southern Michigan Bank
& Trust, Monarch Community Bank, Branch County
Community Foundation. Infinisource. (517) 279-9375.
www.coldwaterdda.org
LINDEN SUMMER HAPPENING
FESTIVAL - June 25-29. Fun for
all ages including a large Carnival, Parade, Craft Show, Entertainment
Tent with live bands, food tasting, children's events, Fireworks,
Pooches in the Pond, and a Car & Bike Show. For more information
visit www.lindensummerhappening.org.
36th ANNUAL JURIED ST. CLAIR ART FAIR - June 28 & 29,
Downtown St. Clair - FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. 120 + artists -
terrific variety of functional/decorative art & live music - fun
for the whole family along the beautiful Blue Water of the St. Clair
River. Sat. 10A - 7P; Sun. 10A - 5P. St.
Clair Art Association, 201
N. Riverside Ave., St. Clair,
MI 48079.
Contact: 810-329-9576
or www.stclairart.org or stclairart@firststep.net
BAY CITY FIREWORKS FESTIVAL - July 3rd, 4th and 5th
in Downtown Bay City along the riverfront. Carnival Rides, Trader’s
Alley Craft area, Beer Tent, Texas Hold’em and Musical Entertainment on
both sides of the river. Each evening culminates with the largest
fireworks display in the State. For more information call (989)
892-BANG!
WYANDOTTE
STREET ART FAIR – July 9-12, Downtown
along Biddle Avenue.
Our 47th annual juried Art Fair features 350 artists, 32 food and
beverage vendors, garden art, new emerging artist’s area, children's
area, non-profit area, music, entertainment, and beer and wine. For
info or directions, call 734-324-4505
BE COOL CAR SHOW - Downtown Bay
City. July 10-12. Over 350 specialty vehicles. antiques, motorcycles,
sidewalk sales, activities and fun all day! All Proceeds to American
Cancer Society. NEEDED - CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS. CALL 989-667-0840 FOR
MORE INFO OR GO TO www.becoolcarshow.net
BLISSFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL- July 11-13, 2008. 28th
Annual Folk and Roots & World Music and Dance Festival. Three
stages, Workshops, Kids activities, Arts Show, Food concessions and
Camping available. BLISSFEST FESTIVAL FARM, 3695 Division Rd., Harbor
Springs, MI 49740. Information at
www.blissfest.org or (231) 348-7047.
MICHIGAN SHAKESPEARE
FESTIVAL will bring All's Well
That Ends Well and Julius Caesar to life July 15 thru 27 in Jackson and August 1 thru 3 in Grand Rapids.
Also in Jackson,
August 1-3, MSF presents Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. Reserved
tickets: in Jackson 1-866-705-2636 and
in Grand Rapids
616-456-3333 or visit www.michshakefest.org.
June
Michigan Festivals
Michigan
Film Festival
Saugatuck,
Michigan –
June 12-15
Description:
The Michigan Film Festival
is an annual event to bring the best independent filmmakers to town. In
what has quickly become a tradition, the idyllic resort village of Saugatuck,
Michigan, comes alive each
June with filmgoers, actors, producers and directors sharing the
excitement as outstanding independent films from all over the United States
are screened in casual, intimate settings. Entertainment professionals
from Los Angeles, New
York and Michigan
created the Waterfront Film Festival to provide a "middle coast" venue
for independent filmmakers eager to show their work to sophisticated
audiences. The festival has succeeded with growing support and
recognition each year, and enthusiastic reviews from attendees.
Michigan
Challenge Balloonfest
Howell,
Michigan –
June 27, 28, 29
Description:
The Michigan Challenge
Balloonfest event is one of the premier summer-time activities in Michigan with
balloon launches and entertainment for the entire family. There's a 5K
race, children's activities, skydivers, stunt kites, art festival, and
a car show.
Newaygo
Family Reunion and Solstice Gathering
Bitely, Michigan
– June 20, 21, 22
Description:
The Newaygo Family
Reunion is 3 days of camping, music, dance and family games. 2
stages, 13 bands, light show, lake access. Only $8 per person for show.
Only $7 per person for camping. 16 years old and under free with adult
at "Camp Bob" Rodeo grounds. We have
dubbed it "Camp Dream Catcher".
July Michigan
Festivals
National
Cherry Festival
Traverse City,
Michigan –
July 5 - 12
Description:
The mission of the National
Cherry Festival is to celebrate cherries, tourism and community
involvement. The festival normally begins on the first Saturday of July
each year. Events include an air show, bands, parades, cherry and food
events, pet show, arts and crafts, midway, seniors' events, competitive
and sports events, and an entertainment stage.
Kalamazoo
Blues Festival
Kalamazoo,
Michigan –
June 10, 11, 12
Description:
The Kalamazoo
Blues Festival
features two stages...nearly non-stop Blues each day! National acts
along with the regions best blues talent comprise the offerings of the
Kalamazoo Blues Festival (KBF). The KBF continues to place emphasis on
education. Educational performances and workshops will be happening.
Children's activities are available. KBF and artists merchandise, food,
and beverages will be available on the festival grounds.
Ann
Arbor Street
Art Fair
Ann Arbor,
Michigan –
June 16 - 19
Description:
Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor
Street Art Fair is the original of the now four award winning art
fairs attracting over 500,000 attendees from across the nation and was
named the Number One art fair in the country by AmericanStyle magazine
readers survey (October 2004). Our mission is to increase public
knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts
by creating opportunities that connect artists, the Ann Arbor community
and the general public to their mutual benefit, culminating in a top
quality juried street art fair. There's an array of free art activities
and performances for the whole family to enjoy.
August Michigan
Festivals
African
World Festival
Detroit,
Michigan -
August
Description:
The African World Festival
(AWF) is the Museum
of African American History's
largest and most exciting educational outreach program of the year.
This program celebrates the richness, diversity and worldwide influence
of African culture through performances, cuisine and exhibitions. Held
the third weekend of August in downtown Detroit’s
Hart
Plaza,
it has become one of the dynamic family-oriented festivals in the
metropolitan area. With over 23 years of family entertainment, foods,
arts and crafts, it just keeps getting better!
Ypsilanti
Heritage Festival
Ypsilanti,
Michigan –
August 15 -17
Description:
The Ypsilanti
Heritage Festival draws families from southeastern Michigan and
the greater Detroit Metropolitan area to experience the fun and
excitement of this free, family friendly, three day event. From
historic tours and Civil War Encampment, arts and crafts, stage
entertainment, Children’s Village and the always popular Rubber Duck
Race, the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival truly has something for everyone.
Parades, contests and delicious food are just some of the surprises
that await you and your family. There is so much to see and do, you’ll
have to spend a couple of days to do it all.
Michigan
Renaissance Festival
Holly, Michigan – August 16 – Sep. 28
Description:
The Michigan Renaissance Festival
features hundreds of costumed entertainers, rides, games, comedy shows,
full contact jousting, and a festive marketplace featuring
approximately 200 different shops. Every weekend showcases a
renaissance era theme, and every weekend visitors are entertained by
musicians, dancers, sword swallowers, comedians, sword fighters, and
more. A variety of food and drink is also available.
Michigan
State
Fair
Detroit, Michigan
- Michigan
State
Fairgrounds – August 22 – September 1
Description:
The Michigan State Fair
features the best entertainment value in Michigan can be found at the
Michigan State Fair with fun-filled fair events for everyone, every day.
Detroit
Jazz Festival
Detroit,
Michigan –
August 29 – September 1
Description:
For more than a quarter century, the Detroit
Jazz
Festival has
entertained millions of fans with jazz legends. Today, it roars on six
stages over four days, with blues, gospel, R&B, and one of the
finest jazz lineups on the planet. Sprawling over several city blocks
in downtown Detroit,
the festival also offers educational events, daily second-line parades,
fireworks, and rare opportunities to meet the artists. And it’s all
free!
St.
Johns Mint Festival
St. Johns,
Michigan –
August 8, 9, 10
Description:
The St. Johns
Mint Festival is a 3 day family festival with Arts & Crafts,
Flea Market, 5 sports tournaments, parade, free daytime and evening
entertainment, kids games all weekend, laser tag, teen dance, quilt
show, Friday Senior Citizen Day, tractor show, new vehicle show, mint
farm tours, motorcycle show, horse speed show, & much more!
September
Michigan
Festivals
Frankenmuth
Oktoberfest
Frankenmuth,
Michigan –
September 18 - 21
Description:
In 1990, Frankenmuth, "Michigan's
Little Bavaria," celebrated its first Frankenmuth
Oktoberfest.
This event celebrates German culture, heritage and love. The festival's
goal is to incorporate as many of the sights, sounds, taste and
traditions of the original Munich Oktoberfest as possible. Oktoberfest
strives to retain as much of our Bavarian heritage as possible and
proudly demonstrate this during the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest.
Frankenmuth is the first Oktoberfest outside of Munich
to be sanctioned by the Parliament and the City of Munich. Come and enjoy the flavor of
German cooking! Enjoy a variety of authentic German foods, served
daily. Delight your senses with Norm's Market catered delicacies. Be
sure to have some of Paula's Famous Funnel cakes. You won't want to
miss out savoring some German beers along with the traditional Bavarian
Inn pretzels.
Red Flannel Festival
Cedar Springs,
Michigan –
September 26, 27 and October 3, 4
Red
Flannel Festival
June in
Michigan
There's
always a great Pure Michigan celebration taking place somewhere around
the state. And, we celebrate just about everything-history, rodeos,
music, nature, food, ethnic heritage, lighthouses and much more.
This
month's highlighted events include...
·
the Lilac Festival on Mackinac
Island
·
the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell
·
Detroit's International Freedom Festival
·
the
Muskegon Summer Celebration
·
the Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo in Iron River
June 12-15, 2008
(thu-sun): Bavarian
Festival 2008 - 50th Annual in
Frankenmuth (Mid-MI).
official information: Bavarian
Fest
Authentically dressed German bands, rides, games, dance music, craft
area, German foods and plenty of ice-cold beer - imported and domestic.
Each year, over 100,000 people enjoy the annual Sunday Big Parade,
which is being held on June 15th.
June 13-15, 2008
(fri-sun): Belleville
National Strawberry Festival in Belleville
(west of Detroit).
official website: www.nationalstrawberryfest.com
31st annual. parade, carnival, car show, music and other entertainment,
arts & crafts, marathon race and more every Father's Day weekend.
June 14, 2008 (sat): Cruisin'
Gratiot in Eastpointe (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.Cruisin-Gratiot.com
Annual car cruise. a week long celebration of automotive history,
tradition, memorabilia, car shows, contests and family outings leading
up to officially Cruisin' Gratiot. Includes the Rockin Blues Cruise two
day blues music event and Cruisin' Gratiot Idol Contest.
June 14-29, 2008: Great
Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Southeast
Michigan.
official website: www.greatlakeschambermusic.com
annual event. 20 concerts, various locations.
June 18-21, 2008
(wed-sat): Miss
Michigan Pageant & Finals in Muskegon
(West
MI).
official website: www.missmichigan.org
Finals June 21st. "Our mission is to provide educational opportunities
to many young women across the State of Michigan." Tickets Preliminary Nights $30, Final Night $30.
June 19-21, 2008
(thu-sat): Benny's
Bike Rally in Midland (Mid-MI).
official website: www.bennysbikerally.com
annual three day motorcycle rally held rain or shine. $2,000 Bikini
Pageant, $500 Poker Run, Bike Show, Bike Games, National and Local
Bands, American Hellriders Wall of Death, Beer Tent, more. weekend pass
$55, part of the proceeds go to charity.
June 20, 2008 (fri): JobbieNooner (Jobbie Nooner) on Gull Island
on Lake St. Clair (northeast of Detroit).
current info: ToolieNooner
a.k.a. JobbieNooner on myspace and ToolieNooner.com
annual Mardi Gras style boats and island party. Jobbienooners are
adult, 18yrs and older events. Traditionally, JobbieNooner is held on
the 1st Friday of Summer, usually on Gull Island.
June 20-21, 2008
(fri-sat): Island
Festival in Downtown Kalamazoo (West
MI).
official websites: www.islandfestkalamazoo.com
and www.myspace.com/islandfestival
Annual. Reggae music includes "international, national, regional, and
local talent and is the largest celebration of the Caribbean culture in
Michigan."
June 20-22, 2008
(fri-sun): Arab
American International Festival in Dearborn (west side of Detroit).
information website: www.americanarab.com/festival
13th Annual. 3-day event is a free, family-centered cultural
celebration that will attract over 300,000 people from Michigan, the Midwest, and Canada.
It boasts a great number of amusements, live musical acts-both local
and international, 30 international food booths, coffee cup readings,
henna, arts and crafts, a children's tent, artisans, Arab merchandise,
a giant old-fashioned Ferris wheel, more.
June 20-23, 2008
(fri-mon): Detroit
River Days in Downtown Detroit at
the Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitriverdays.com
music, family fun, boats, and fireworks.
June 21, 2008: International
Tug Boat Race on the Detroit River
between Detroit & Windsor.
official website: www.tugrace.com
Annual. "As many as 30 tugs of all sizes race in a mad dash for the
finish line. Tugs ranging in length from 45 to 140 feet compete at the
same time, all muscling for the best position. Some of the larger tugs
are actual working tugs with more than 2,000 horsepower, the Detroit River boils as the tugs create a
huge wake."
June 21, 2008 (sat): Hot
Blues and BBQ / Detroit Blues Challenge
Kickoff 2008 in Oxford
(north of Detroit).
official website: www.hotbluesandbbq.com
4th annual Competition and Show. "Part of the Motor City Breakdown, a
series of competitions in which winning acts advance to the next round,
with the ultimate goal of sending one band from Metro Detroit to the
National Blues Competition in Memphis, Tenn.". tickets $8 advance (from
official website) and $10 at the gate. Children under 12 are free.
After early afternoon Blues Challenge comes The Big Show.
June 23, 2008 (mon): Detroit
Fireworks (officially: Target Fireworks)
in Detroit
on the Riverfront.
official info: www.theparade.org/freedomfest/
50th annual. Michigan's
largest fireworks display. Detroit River Days Fireworks (formerly the
International Freedom Festival Fireworks).
June 27-29, 2008
(fri-sun): Michigan
Challenge Balloonfest (Michigan
Challenge XXIV) in Howell.
official website: www.michiganchallenge.com
24th Annual. One of the premier summer-time activities in Michigan with
balloon launches and entertainment for the entire family.
June 27-29, 2008
(fri-sun): Stars
and Stripes Festival 2008 in Mount Clemens (north of
Detroit).
official website: www.starsandstripesfest.com
Festival is FREE to the public and features a full carnival, nationally
known and local music acts, art displays, fireworks, food vendors, more.
June 28, 2008 (sat): Cruisin'
Downriver in southeast Metro
Detroit.
official website: www.cruisindownriver.com
8th annual in 2007. Cruise Fort
Street through the cities of Lincoln Park, Riverview, Southgate,
and Wyandotte.
500,000 car buffs and enthusiasts are expected.
To find most fireworks
shows in Michigan, click: Fireworks
Displays in Michigan for 2008
search by date or by city. a huge amount get listed in this annually
updated database.
Jun
11 - 15, 2008
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Flushing
|
Flushing's
Summer Fest
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810-659-4141
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Jun
11 - 15, 2008
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Hamburg
|
Hamburg Family
Fun Fest
|
586-861-7209
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Jun
12 - 14, 2008
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Three
Rivers
|
Three Rivers Water
Festival
|
269-278-8193
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Jun
12 - 15, 2008
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Frankenmuth
|
Frankenmuth
Bavarian Festival
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800-386-3378
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Jun
13 - 14, 2008
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Canton
|
Canton Liberty Fest
|
734-394-5460
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Jun
13 - 14, 2008
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Stockbridge
|
A Day In The
Village
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517-851-8888
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Jun
13 - 14, 2008
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Walker
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City of Walker Festival
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616-453-6311
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Jun
13 - 15, 2008
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Bad
Axe
|
Bad Axe
Hatchet Festival
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989-269-2630
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Jun
13 - 15, 2008
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Belleville
|
Belleville
National Strawberry Festival
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734-697-3137
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Jun
13 - 15, 2008
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Mio
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Nor-east'r Music &
Art Festival
|
989-826-3331
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Jun
13 - 15, 2008
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Shelby
|
National
Asparagus Festival
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231-861-8110
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Jun
13 - 15, 2008
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Three
Oaks
|
Flag Day Weekend
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800-362-7251
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Jun
14 - 15, 2008
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Ann
Arbor
|
Ann
Arbor Antiques Market
|
937-875-0808
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Jun
14 - 15, 2008
|
Bay
City
|
YWCA
Riverside Art Festival
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989-686-4800
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Jun
14 - 15, 2008
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Charlevoix
|
Charlevoix
Renaissance Festival - Castle Farms
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231-237-0884
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Jun
14 - 15, 2008
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Flint
|
Flint Art Fair
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810-234-1695
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Jun
14 - 15, 2008
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Grand
Haven
|
Feast of The
Strawberry Moon
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616-842-0700
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Jun
14 - Oct 26, 2008
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Hillman
|
Elk Viewing
& Carriage Rides
|
800-729-9375
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Jun
15 - 21, 2008
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Gladwin
|
Gladwin County Fair
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989-426-2311
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Jun
15 - Jul 13, 2008
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Upper
Peninsula
|
Pine Mountain Music
Festival
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888-309-7861
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Jun
16 - 22, 2008
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Williamston
|
Williamston Red Cedar Jubilee
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517-655-3831
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Jun
17 - 22, 2008
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Spring Lake
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Spring Lake
Heritage Festival
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616-842-1393
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Jun
18 - 22, 2008
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Mt.
Pleasant
|
Mt. Pleasant
Summer Festival
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989-773-3378
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Jun
19 - 21, 2008
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Midland
|
Benny's Bike
Rally
|
989-488-4362
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Jun
19 - 21, 2008
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Stevensville
|
Discover
Stevensville Festival
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269-429-4287
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Jun
19 - 22, 2008
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East
Jordan
|
Jordan Valley Freedom
Festival
|
231-536-0309
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Jun
20 - 21, 2008
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Centreville
|
Covered
Bridge Days
|
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Jun
20 - 21, 2008
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Dundee
|
Mayfly
Music Festival
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734-529-3466
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Jun
20 - 21, 2008
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St.
Ignace
|
Antiques on the
Bay
|
906-643-8087
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Jun
20 - 21, 2008
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White
Cloud
|
Homecoming
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231-689-6607
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Jun
20 - 22, 2008
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Dearborn
|
13th Arab
International Festival
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313-945-1700
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Jun
20 - 22, 2008
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Ellsworth
|
28th Annual
Pig Roast & Games
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231-588-6126
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Jun
20 - 22, 2008
|
Sebewaing
|
Michigan Sugar
Festival
|
989-883-2150
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Jun
20 - 23, 2008
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Detroit
|
GM River Days
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800-338-7648
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Jun
21, 2008
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Coldwater
|
Strawberryfest
& Craft Show
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517-279-9375
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Jun
21, 2008
|
Detroit
|
Jazzin' on
Jefferson
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313-331-7939
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Jun
21, 2008
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Mt.
Pleasant
|
Mt.
Pleasant Citywide Garage Sales
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989-773-3713
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Jun
21, 2008
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Sylvan Lake
|
Sylvan Lake Home and
Garden Tour
|
248-615-6296
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Jun
21 - 22, 2008
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Lathrup Village
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Art-In-The-Park
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248-557-2600
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Jun
21 - 22, 2008
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Northville
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Art in the Sun
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248-349-7640
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Jun
21 - 22, 2008
|
Pentwater
|
Pentwater Spring
Festival
|
866-869-4150
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Jun
21 - 22, 2008
|
Royal
Oak
|
14th
Annual Clay and Glass Festival
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248-547-4000
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Jun
22 - Oct 19, 2008
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Grand
Blanc
|
City of Grand
Blanc Farmers Market
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810-694-1118
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Jun
24 - 29, 2008
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Livonia
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Livonia "Spree"
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734-427-8190
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Jun
25 - 29, 2008
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Linden
|
Linden
Summer Happening
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810-735-9260
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Jun
25 - 29, 2008
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New
Baltimore
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Bay-Rama Fishfly
Festival
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586-725-5148
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Jun
26 - 28, 2008
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St.
Ignace
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Straits Area Car
Show
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906-643-8087
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Jun
26 - 29, 2008
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Bay
City
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St.
Stanislaus A. C. Polish Festival
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989-893-1749
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Jun
26 - 29, 2008
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Coral
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Coral Days Festival
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231-354-6606
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Jun
26 - 29, 2008
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Detroit, Windsor, ON
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Detroit Windsor
International Film Festival
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313-881-0122
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Jun
26 - 29, 2008
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Irons
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Flea Roast/Ox Market
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231-266-8101
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Jun
26 - 29, 2008
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Shields
|
Shields
Festival
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989-781-0124
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Jun
26 - Jul 6, 2008
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Muskegon
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Muskegon
Summer Celebration
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231-722-6520
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Alpena
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Alpena Blues
Festival
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989-916-5994
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Eaton
Rapids
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Dam Festival
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517-663-3288
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Flint
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Fiesta
Mexicana
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810-787-5701
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Howell
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Michigan
Challenge Balloonfest
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517-546-3920
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Mt. Clemens
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Stars &
Stripes Festival
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586-913-1919
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Onekama
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Michigan Energy Fair
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800-434-9788
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Sandusky
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Michigan Thumb
Festival
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810-648-4445
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Jun
27 - 29, 2008
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Wolverine
|
Wolverine
Lumberjack Festival
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231-525-9366
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Jun
28, 2008
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Delta Township
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Delta Rocks!
Family Festival
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517-323-8555
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Jun
28 - 29, 2008
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Grand
Haven
|
47th Annual
Downtown Grand Haven Art Festival
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954-472-3755
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Jun
28 - 29, 2008
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Oscoda
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Art on the Beach
2008
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989-739-7322
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Jun
28 - 29, 2008
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Oscoda
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Red White &
Blue Collar Festival 2008
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989-739-7322
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Jun
28 - 29, 2008
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St.
Clair
|
St. Clair Fine Arts
Fair
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810-329-9576
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Jun
28 - 29, 2008
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Waterford
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Log
Cabin Days
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248-683-2697
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Jun
28 - Jul 4, 2008
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Bessemer
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4th of July
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JULY
2008
July 2-6, 2008: Comerica
CityFest 2008 [formerly called
Comerica TasteFest] in Detroit.
official website: www.newcenter.com/cityfest/info.htm
Annual event has lots of food, with national and local music performers.
July 5-12, 2008: National
Cherry Festival in Traverse City.
official website: www.cherryfestival.org
82nd year in 2007. over 150 events, including free air shows over the
Bay, colorful parades, music shows, sporting events, marching bands,
rides on the midway, pie-eating contests, loads of luscious cherries
prepared every way you can imagine and a world record attempt to host
the world's largest cherry pancake breakfast!"
July 7-13, 2008: Common
Ground Music Festival in
downtown Lansing.
official website: www.commongroundfest.com
"The featured component of Common Ground - top-shelf, national musical
performers - will occupy two (2) main stages each night. Keeping with
the design of the event, the headline shows will spotlight numerous
contemporary musical formats including: Country, Classic Rock, New Rock
and R&B. While the best available national talent will top-off each
night of the festival, a variety of local, regional and other national
performers will ignite other festival stages with non-stop music of all
kinds throughout the Festival."
July 10-13, 2008: Meijer
Taylor Summer Festival in Taylor.
two information pages: info
page 1 and info page 2
annual event. Downriver's largest fireworks display, music concerts,
carnival rides, Vegas room, more.
July 11-12, 2008: Michigan
Elvisfest 2008 in Ypsilanti.
official website: www.mielvisfest.org
Annual event. "One of The Largest Elvisfest Concerts in North America! This not a contest but a true
concert with spectacular performances, from the first act to the last
act, by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America."
July 11-13 2008: Gold
Cup (Unlimited Hydroplane
Boat Race) on Detroit River between Detroit
& Windsor.
official website: www.gold-cup.com
Big-Time Annual event, official title: Chyrsler Jeep Superstores
Detroit APBA Gold Cup. Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing on the Detroit River includes other hydroplane
classes.
July 11, 2008: Boat
Night in Port Huron - Port Huron to Mackinac
Island prerace bash.
July 12, 2008 (start
date): Port
Huron
To Mackinac Island Sailing Race 2008 (Bayview Mackinac Race)
official website: www.byc.com
- Mackinac Race info
page - future
dates
"One of the greatest freshwater long distance yacht races in the
World." also known as the Bayview Mackinac Races, Port Huron to
Mackinac Yacht Race.
July 15-19 2008: National
Baby Food Festival in Fremont ("Baby Food Capital of the
World").
official website: www.babyfoodfest.com
18th Annual. Features a Grand Parade, Children's Parade, Carnival, Baby
Food Cook-Off with cash prizes, the Baby Crawl, a daily Kid's Zone with
arts and crafts activity, contests, musicians, clowns, more. Grown-Ups:
Karaoke Contest, Headliner Entertainment, Bed Race, 5 and 10K run, Arts
and Crafts Show, Car Show, Adult Baby Food Eating Contest, more.
July 16-19, 2008: Ann
Arbor
Summer Art Fair in Ann Arbor.
official web page: www.michiganguild.org/art_fair_summer.html
"39th Annual. award-winning juried fair features ceramics, painting,
jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass, wood, fiber and much more.
Fairgoers can also enjoy lively street corner entertainment, artists'
demonstrations, children's activities and the distinctive shops and
restaurants of Ann Arbor."
For information about additional art fairs sponsored by the Michigan
Guild, click
here
July 17-20, 2008: Annual
Venetian Festival in St.
Joseph (Southwest MI)
official website: www.venetian.org
Fireworks, canival rides, concerts & live entertainment, food:
"Taste for Southwest Michigan", Lighted Boat Parade and judging,
Classic Boat Display and judging, juried crafts show, classic car show,
various competitions, kids area, more.
July 17-26, 2008: Ionia
Free Fair 2008 (Ionia Fair) in Ionia.
official website: www.ioniafreefair.com
"the 49th Largest Fair in the Nation". Ionia Idol Competition, concerts
from national and local acts, contests, carnival rides, national
championship horsepulling, extreme bull riding, Demo scramble &
derby, more.
July 18-20, 2008: Jackson
Hot Air Jubilee (Balloon Festival) in Jackson.
official website: www.hotairjubilee.com
26th Annual. 65-70 Hot Air Balloons, morning launches, Balloon Night
Glow at Dusk - Tethered balloons put on a spectacular light show. Plus
Arts and Crafts show, car show, stunt kite demonstrations, Kids'
Kingdom, kiddies carnival rides, radio controlled airplanes and cars,
static aircraft displays, antique military displays, live entertainment.
July 18-20, 2008: Quake
on the Lake in Waterford. (northwest of Detroit)
official website: www.quakeonthelake.org
9th Annual. Inboard hydroplane boat races.
July 25-26, 2008: Annual
Summer Beer Festival in Ypsilanti.
official website: www.michiganbrewersguild.org/festinfo.asp
11th Annual. Drink Michigan
Beer!
[TBA July 2009]: Selfridge
Air Show in Mt. Clemens
(north of Detroit).
not in 2008, next in 2009. "Southeast Michigan's
largest FREE airshow." website: www.selfridgeairshow.org
July 25 to
August 3, 2008: Coast
Guard Festival in Grand Haven.
official website: www.ghcgfest.org
Annual. Dedicated to the Men & Women of the United States Coast
Gaurd.
July 26, 2008
(maybe/tentative): Telegraph
Car Cruise (Telegraph Tomorrow
Classic Car Cruise) in Taylor, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights,
Redford. Telegraph Cruise
info: date
- 2007
Info - 2005-06
info. This cruise was formerly called "Cruizin' Telegraph".
July 31 to Aug 2, 2008: Sterlingfest Art
and Jazz Fair in Sterling
Heights (just north of Detroit). Now in its 27th year,
Sterlingfest mixes the tradition of an arts & crafts fair with a
jazz and blues stage, Top 40, a Suds'n'Sounds stage, Kidzfest
children's activities and entertainment stage, a family midway, annual
Sterlingfest Balloon Launch, local restaurateurs and a main national
headliner stage.
July 31 to August 3,
2008: Woodtick
Music Festival in the U.P.
official website: www.woodtickfestival.com
annual "Woodtick Music Festival is a home-grown, Upper
Peninsula style shindig featuring a variety of regional and
not so regional bands who all have one thing in common .... they're
damn good!"
Muskegon Air Fair no
longer exists. details
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AUGUST
2008
[cancelled]: Ann
Arbor
Blues and Jazz Festival 2008 in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org
2008 Festival cancelled due to lack of funding. Founded in 1969, held
almost annually.
August 2, 2008: Riverfolk
Music & Arts Festival in Manchester (a little southwest of Ann Arbor).
official website: riverfolkfestival.org
7th annual. "known for its peaceful atmosphere, it's a Kid-friendly
festival of traditional music, bluegrass, folk, blues, Celtic and world
music, along with a juried art exhibit and interactive workshops." This
year includes their first annual Old-Time Fiddle Competiton.
August 4-10, 2008: PGA
Championship in Bloomfield Township.
official website: www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2008/
Held at Oakland Hills Country Club, located about 7 miles north of Detroit. This is
one of professional golf's four major tournaments.
August 8-10, 2008: Great
Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing.
official website: www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
Annual FREE festival "showcases the traditional cultural treasures of
the nation's Upper Midwest and a
sampling of the best of traditional artists from around the country and
the world, encourages cross-cultural understanding of our diverse
society through the presentation of musicians, dancers, cooks,
storytellers and craftspeople. includes 100 musicians or dancers in
groups, five performance stages."
August 8-10, 2008: St.
Johns Mint Festival - 24th Annual in St. Johns City
Park (Clinton County,
Mid-MI).
official website: www.clintoncountychamber.org/mint
Approximately 150 arts & crafts booths, 5 sports tournaments, Free
day & evening entertainment, Talent Show, Kids World (crafts &
games all weekend), Exotic Animals, Senior Citizens Day, Quilt Show,
Tractor Show, Classic Car Show, New Vehicle Show, Horse Show,
Inflatables/Carnival Rides, more.
August 8-10, 2008: Milford
Memories Summer Festival in Milford.
official website: www.milfordmemories.com
17th annual. Juried Art show with over 260 artists and crafters from
across the United States
and Canada
displaying and selling their work. Beer Tent, Live Entertainment, Kid
Central Activity Area, Cold Butt Euchre Tournament, Civil War
Encampment, Center Street Gazebo Entertainment, Mill Pond Gazebo
Entertainment, Milford Memories 5K Run, Remote Control Car Races, Blind
Canoe Race, Teen Dance, Shuttle Bus Service, lots of Food.
August 16, 2008: WOODWARD
DREAM CRUISE from Detroit's
north border to Pontiac.
official website: www.woodwarddreamcruise.com
THE World's Biggest, Best and Most Famous Car Cruise. Held Annually
every third saturday in August on Woodward Ave and goes through
several cities in Metro Detroit. It's actually about a week long, has
many associated events, annually draws over one million people.
Dream Cruise events and related links ...
Ferndale
Dream Cruise Retrofest
August 16-17, 2008: African
World Festival in Detroit.
official website: www.maah-detroit.org/awf.html
26th Annual, held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American
History.
August 16 - September 28,
2008: Michigan
Renaissance Festival 2008 in Holly.
official website: www.michrenfest.com
29th Annual. Festival is held on weekends and Labor Day, rain or shine.
"visitors may also partake in games of skill or enjoy non-stop
entertainment where belly dancers, sword swallowers, musicians,
comedians and sword fighters provide merriment for all ages. The
Festival is best known for it's awe-inspiring full-contact armored
jousting tournaments where gallant knights defend their honor until the
last man is standing!"
August 22 to September 1,
2008: Michigan State Fair 2008 in Detroit.
official website: www.michigan.gov/mistatefair
Annual Celebration, 102 years. Circus, daily parades, 60+ rides,
livestock pavilion & shows, farm exhibit and live farm animal
births, petting zoo, pony rides, free concerts featuring national acts
& local, lumberjacks timber show, all kinds of contests and
competitions including karaoke finals and a talent showcase, plus food,
art & crafts, more.
Aug. 29-31, 2008: Detroit
Belle Isle Grand Prix in Detroit
on Belle Isle (Detroit
River).
official website: www.detroitgp.com
It's Back! Auto racing event features American LeMans Series and
culminating with the world class IndyCar® Series Detroit Grand Prix.
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2008: Chrysler
Arts, Beats & Eats in Pontiac.
official website: www.artsbeatseats.com
11th annual, Oakland
County's
Summer Festival. "approximately 1.3 million visitors, 200 musical acts
on 8 stages, over 150 artists, more than 50 restaurants." held every
Labor Day Weekend.
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2008: Detroit
International Jazz Festival in Detroit on the
Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitjazzfest.com
FREE. 29th annual Detroit Jazz Fest. Six stages, Jazz & Americam
music.
[TBA 2008]: Detroit
Shock WNBA Playoffs begin [Detroit Shock website]
[WNBA website].
Womens National Basketball Association. The Shock were WNBA Champions
in 2003 & 2006.
August 22-24, 2008: Blues
By The Bay in East
Tawas.
official website: www.bluesbythebaytawas.com
(website not working on
May 25, 2008)
7th annual three day blues festival.
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SEPTEMBER
2008
ongoing through Sept. 28,
2008: Michigan
Renaissance Festival 2008 in Holly.
official website: www.michrenfest.com
29th Annual. Festival is held on weekends and Labor Day, rain or shine.
"visitors may also partake in games of skill or enjoy non-stop
entertainment where belly dancers, sword swallowers, musicians,
comedians and sword fighters provide merriment for all ages. The
Festival is best known for it's awe-inspiring full-contact armored
jousting tournaments where gallant knights defend their honor until the
last man is standing!"
ongoing through Sept. 1,
2008: Michigan State Fair 2008 in Detroit.
official website: www.michigan.gov/mistatefair
Annual Celebration, 101 years. Circus, daily parades, 60+ rides,
livestock pavilion & shows, farm exhibit and live farm animal
births, petting zoo, pony rides, free concerts featuring national acts
& local, lumberjacks timber show, all kinds of contests and
competitions, plus food, art & crafts, more.
ongoing through Sept. 1,
2008: Chrysler
Arts, Beats & Eats in Pontiac (north Detroit).
official website: www.artsbeatseats.com
11th annual, Oakland
County's
Summer Festival. "Michigan's
largest four-day festival. 50 restaurants, 160 music performances, 200
art exhibitors." held every Labor Day Weekend.
ongoing through Sept. 1,
2008: Detroit
International Jazz Festival in Detroit on the
Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitjazzfest.com
FREE. 29th annual Detroit Jazz Fest. Six stages, Jazz & Americam
music.
September 5-7, 2008
(fri-sun): Art
& Apples festival - 43rd Annual in Rochester
(north of Detroit).
official website: www.artandapples.com
Over 100,000 attend The National City Art & Apples Festival which
is Michigan's
second largest juried fine arts festival and includes over 250 fine art
exhibitors, a variety of food, live entertainment, and free kids art
activities. It's held annually on the weekend following Labor Day in
the scenic 30-acre Rochester Park and serves as a principle fundraiser
for Paint
Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA), a
non-profit art center.
September 6, 2008 (sat): Dally
in the Alley - 31st Year in Detroit.
official website: www.dallyinthealley.com
"one of the only non-corporate sponsored community festivals in the United States".
arts, music & food. rain date Sept 9th.
September 12-14, 2008
(fri-sun): Michigan
Irish Music Festival in Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.michiganirish.org
"Featuring all things Irish... a wide variety of music, the pub tent,
market place merchandise, authentic Irish food and beverages"
[TBA 2008]: Annual
Northville Victorian Festival in Northville (a little
northwest of Detroit).
[official info] "streets will be closed to
automobile traffic as townspeople, artists, and business owners turn
back the clock and transform themselves into a Victorian Village
complete with period costumes, parade, free trackless train and horse
and carriage rides, storytellers, magicians, musical entertainment,
demonstrations."
Halloween
Season begins in September!
Madman Mike creates an outstanding page of information called
Halloween
in Michigan - The most current, extensive and up-to-date links to
Haunted Houses and Attractions, plus more. Page also has links to Real
Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Investigators in Michigan.
[TBA 2008]: Great
Lakes Regional Chili Cookoff and Harley Davison Motorcycle Show in Plymouth
(west of Detroit).
[official info] Annual event has streets packed
with people lining up to sample the various chili combinations from
competitors. Chili and salsa competition, lots of entertainment,
proceeds benefit a local charity.
[TBA 2008]: Fash
Bash in Detroit. [info when available]
Annual fundraiser benefiting the Detroit Institute of Arts, tickets
start around $125 each. strolling supper, live auction, fashion
extravaganza, entertainment and afterglow parties.
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OCTOBER
2008
October is the month of
Halloween! Madman Mike created an outstanding page of information
called ...
Halloween in Michigan - The
most current, extensive and up-to-date links to Haunted Houses and
Attractions. Page also has links to Real Ghost Hunters and Paranormal
Investigators in Michigan,
plus other interesting information.
[TBA 2008]: Detroit
Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon - running festival in Detroit.
official website: www.detroitfreepressmarathon.com
30th Anniversary. Features a full marathon, a half marathon and other
assorted runs. over 10,000 participants. Future plans have it on the
3rd Sunday in Oct through 2009.
[TBA 2008]: International Gospel Music Hall
of Fame and Museum Induction and Awards in Detroit. 11th annual in 2007.
official website: www.igmhf.org
October 31, 2008:
Halloween Day. Trick or Treat!
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NOVEMBER
2008
[TBA 2008]: Deer
Hunting (Regular Firearm Season)
[official info].
[TBA 2008]: Annual
Lighting of Detroit's Holiday Tree - Downtown at Campus Martius Park
[info].
November 27, 2008: Detroit's
Thanksgiving Day Parade in
Downtown Detroit.
official website: http://www.theparade.org/parade
82nd America's
Thanksgiving Parade, a parade filled with award-winning floats, larger
than life balloons, bands, celebrities and antique papier-mâché heads.
[TBA 2008]: Motor City
Breakdown Finals 2008
Finals competition to determine musicians to represent Detroit
at the International Blues Competition in Memphis early next year.
Looking for Real Live
Reindeer? Enjoy Sleigh Rides? Want to see Santa and Elves?
Madman Mike hooks you up! Get in touch with: Carousel
Acres
in South Lyon.
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DECEMBER
2008
New
to Michigan?
Just Visiting? Here is a timely "Heads Up" from Madman Mike.
Annually
This Time of Year, the Outstanding and Amazing People of Michigan are
known to ...
Do Good Deeds, Be Extra Nice, Spread Goodwill To All, Visit Family and
Friends, Do A LOT of Shopping,
Impressively Decorate Their Homes, Attend Many Christmas Parties and
Wildly Celebrate on New Year's Eve!
[TBA 2008]: Annual
Noel Night in Midtown Detroit
official information: www.detroitmidtown.com
34th annual in 2006. Over 20 institutions, including the Detroit
Institute of Arts, the New
Detroit Science Center,
and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History open their
doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide
holiday "open house." Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides,
holiday shopping, family craft activities and performances by over 70
area music and dance groups. The evening's festivities culminate with a
community sing-along on Woodward
Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band.
Looking for Real Live
Reindeer? Enjoy Sleigh Rides? Want to see Santa and Elves?
Madman Mike hooks you up! Get in touch with: Carousel
Acres
in South Lyon.
December 25, 2007
(tuesday): Christmas day - Merry Christmas!
December 31, 2007 (monday): New Year's Eve parties everywhere.