131 community festivals across Michigan — from Tulip Time to harvest and winter fests. Art fairs and craft shows have their own page.
Soonest first, confirmed dates only. Where the organizer has already posted 2027 dates, those are shown. Events come off the list the day after they end.
Oct 9–11, 2026
Charlevoix, MI Charlevoix County · Northern Michigan
Seasonal event featuring a farm market, an art and craft show, orchards, kids’ activities, live music, balloon artist, petting zoo, food booths, and more.
Oct 9–10, 2026
Drummond Island, MI Chippewa County · Upper Peninsula
18th annual island fall festival (2026 theme "Party Like It's 1776!") with live music, food, family activities and local vendors.
Oct 9–11, 2026
Fennville, MI Allegan County · Southwest
Fall festival celebrating the Canada goose migration with a carnival, live music, Goose and Gosling markets, a parade and a car show.
Oct 10–11, 2026
Tecumseh, MI Lenawee County · Southeast
Fall festival in downtown Tecumseh.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Ellsworth, MI Antrim County · Northern Michigan
Seasonal event featuring apple picking, wagon rides, pony rides, mini donkeys, petting zoo, photo ops, fall eats and treats, cider and donuts, vendors, and more.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Frankfort, MI Benzie County · Northern Michigan
Downtown Frankfort fall festival with a parade and craft fair.
Oct 10–11, 2026
Galesburg, MI Kalamazoo County · Southwest
Renaissance-themed festival in downtown Galesburg with entertainers, music and vendors.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Holland, MI Ottawa County · West Michigan
Free family festival celebrating the cultures of West Michigan with music, dance, food, art and shopping.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Norway, MI Dickinson County · Upper Peninsula
Viking-heritage fall festival with a run, art and artisan market, parade, live music and an evening Viking funeral boat burning.
Oct 10–11, 2026
Davisburg, MI Oakland County · Southeast
Large antiques and collectibles market with dealers, a car show and swap meet.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Montague, MI Muskegon County · West Michigan
Fall festival in downtown Montague with an arts and crafts festival and pumpkin contests.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Escanaba, MI Delta County · Upper Peninsula
Lakefront beer and wine festival (20th year in 2026) organized by the Bay de Noc Brewers and United Way of Delta County.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Dowagiac, MI Cass County · Southwest
Dowagiac Chamber fall festival with handmade and artisan vendors, Michigan-grown produce, antiques and family activities.
Oct 17 – Nov 1, 2026
Frankenmuth, MI Saginaw County · Mid-Michigan
Fall scarecrow festival throughout Frankenmuth.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Mason, MI Ingham County · Mid-Michigan
9th annual Halloween-themed downtown event with witch-themed activities and fall/Halloween vendor marketplaces.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Ypsilanti, MI Washtenaw County · Southeast
Halloween festival fundraiser at The Ypsi event space.
Nov 6–8, 2026
Traverse City, MI Grand Traverse County · Northern Michigan
Holiday festival of decorated trees and shopping hosted by the Zonta Club of Traverse City, with a ticketed preview evening on Nov 5.
Nov 13–15, 2026
Blissfield, MI Lenawee County · Southeast
Downtown holiday weekend with Santa's arrival and tree lighting, a craft show and Yuletide Market, carriage rides, live reindeer and a 5K.
Nov 13–14, 2026
East Lansing, MI Ingham County · Mid-Michigan
41st annual festival of women artists and performers with an artists' market, day-stage performances, a café and an evening concert.
Nov 18 – Dec 24, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI Kent County · West Michigan
Seasonal event featuring holiday entertainment, children’s activities, German-style beverage hall, beverage bars, and festive family fun activities.
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
Ironwood, MI Gogebic County · Upper Peninsula
Seasonal Ironwood winter celebration running from the Depot Park tree lighting through the Norrie Club "Light Up The Night" event, with a lighted downtown parade, art exhibits, concerts and winter sports events.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Lansing, MI Ingham County · Mid-Michigan
Downtown Lansing holiday evening event with a lighted parade and holiday activities.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Big Rapids, MI Mecosta County · West Michigan
Downtown holiday kickoff with a lighted parade, tree lighting, a visit from Santa, caroling and hot chocolate.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Brighton, MI Livingston County · Southeast
Downtown holiday market and celebration with vendors, live performances, family activities and a town lighting.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Sebewaing, MI Huron County · The Thumb
Annual Christmas festival in the village of Sebewaing.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Detroit, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Detroit's Thanksgiving Day parade produced by The Parade Company.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Owosso, MI Shiawassee County · Mid-Michigan
Downtown holiday kickoff with a Glow 5K, lighted parade, Christmas tree lighting, Santa, carriage rides, late shopping and fireworks.
Nov 27 – Dec 5, 2026
Ishpeming, MI Marquette County · Upper Peninsula
First-year European-style Christmas market in downtown Ishpeming with local artisans, holiday food, warm drinks and music.
Nov 27–28, 2026
Reed City, MI Osceola County · West Michigan
Holiday festival in downtown Reed City with crafts, vendors and Santa.
Nov 28 – Dec 13, 2026
Holly, MI Oakland County · Southeast
Victorian Christmas festival in historic downtown Holly with costumed Dickens characters, carolers and Santa.
Dec 3–5, 2026
Caro, MI Tuscola County · The Thumb
Caro Chamber holiday event with a community gingerbread-house display, craft and business vendors, Santa's arrival, tree lighting and caroling.
Dec 3–5, 2026
Ida, MI Monroe County · Southeast
Small-town Christmas festival with the Parade of Lights, craft shows, concerts, tree lighting and family activities.
Dec 3–6, 2026
Manistee, MI Manistee County · Northern Michigan
Victorian-themed Christmas weekend in Manistee with a sleighbell parade.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Ann Arbor, MI Washtenaw County · Southeast
Outdoor Christkindlmarkt-style evening market with artisan vendors, food and mulled wine while Kerrytown shops stay open late.
Dec 4–5, 2026
Rochester, MI Oakland County · Southeast
European-style open-air Christmas market with handcrafted gifts, specialty foods, greens and wreaths, entertainment and Santa.
Dec 4–12, 2026
Manistique, MI Schoolcraft County · Upper Peninsula
Holiday Festival of Trees with decorated trees and prize-package raffles benefiting Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital.
Dec 4–5, 2026
St. Johns, MI Clinton County · Mid-Michigan
Christkindl holiday market event organized by the St. Johns Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Cass City, MI Tuscola County · The Thumb
Village-wide Christmas day with breakfast with Santa, a Christmas craft show, chili cook-off, wagon rides and a lighted evening parade.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Fenton, MI Genesee County · Southeast
Fenton's holiday festival with breakfast with Santa, music and family activities, a lighted holiday parade, community tree lighting and fireworks.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Detroit, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Midtown Detroit's long-running holiday open house with music, performances, holiday shopping, family crafts and free access to cultural institutions.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Oscoda, MI Iosco County · Northern Michigan
Lighted holiday parade in Oscoda.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Battle Creek, MI Calhoun County · Southwest
Downtown holiday festival with a holiday market, wagon rides, kids' activities and visits with Santa.
Dec 17–20, 2026
Wolverine, MI Cheboygan County · Northern Michigan
Multi-day holiday festival with an artisan merchant market, live music, food trucks, lighted trails and visits with Santa.
Jan 8 – Feb 28, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Grand Rapids, MI Kent County · West Michigan
Two-month downtown winter festival of free outdoor art installations, events and programming.
Jan 23–30, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Houghton Lake, MI Roscommon County · Northern Michigan
Winter festival on Houghton Lake's ice with a carnival, contests, a parade and the Polar Bear Dip.
Jan 28–31, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Grand Haven, MI Ottawa County · West Michigan
Winter festival known for its Cardboard Sled Race, with kids' day, a bonfire, volleyball in the snow and fireworks.
Jan 29–30, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Ann Arbor, MI Washtenaw County · Southeast
Annual two-night folk music fundraiser for The Ark at Hill Auditorium.
Jan 29–31, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
St. Joseph, MI Berrien County · Southwest
Downtown winter festival with professional ice carving, ice interactives and a scavenger hunt.
Feb 3–6, 2027
Houghton, MI Houghton County · Upper Peninsula
Michigan Technological University's annual winter carnival, known for its large snow statues, with broomball and other winter events.
Feb 3–7, 2027
Frankenmuth, MI Saginaw County · Mid-Michigan
Winter festival in Frankenmuth featuring snow and ice sculptures by professional carvers, fireworks and children's activities.
Feb 5–6, 2027
Harbor Springs, MI Emmet County · Northern Michigan
Winter ice-sculpture festival in downtown Harbor Springs, presented by the Harbor Springs DDA.
Feb 5–7, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
South Haven, MI Van Buren County · Southwest
33rd annual winter festival with 40+ ice sculptures, cardboard sled races, a snowsuit fashion contest and a professional chili cook-off.
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
St. Joseph, MI Berrien County · Southwest
Winter beer festival in downtown St. Joseph featuring Michigan breweries; ages 21 and over.
Feb 10–14, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Munising, MI Alger County · Upper Peninsula
Long-running ice-climbing festival with clinics, guest athletes, gear demos and evening presentations.
Feb 11–15, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Marquette, MI Marquette County · Upper Peninsula
Iditarod-qualifier mid-distance sled dog race and Midnight Run starting in Marquette.
Feb 12–14, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Petoskey, MI Emmet County · Northern Michigan
Downtown winter festival with ice sculptures, ice-carving demonstrations and shopping.
Feb 13–14, 2027
Ishpeming, MI Marquette County · Upper Peninsula
Annual Suicide Hill ski jumping tournament at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex; 2027 is the 140th tournament.
Feb 19–21, 2027
Iron Mountain, MI Dickinson County · Upper Peninsula
International ski jumping competition at Pine Mountain hosted by the Kiwanis Ski Club; a long-running winter spectator event.
Sat, Feb 20, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Alpena, MI Alpena County · Northern Michigan
Downtown winter festival with ice sculptures, live music, fire pits and winter activities.
Apr 8–10, 2027
Copper Harbor, MI Keweenaw County · Upper Peninsula
Dark-sky and stargazing festival at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, headquarters of the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park.
Apr 22–25, 2027
Shepherd, MI Isabella County · Mid-Michigan
Spring maple syrup festival in Shepherd with pancake and sausage meals.
Apr 27 – May 9, 2027
Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo County · Southwest
Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival, a multi-week series of concerts in the Kalamazoo area.
Apr 30 – May 9, 2027
Holland, MI Ottawa County · West Michigan
Annual spring festival in Holland celebrating the city's Dutch heritage and tulip plantings with parades, Dutch dancing and events citywide.
Sat, May 8, 2027
St. Joseph, MI Berrien County · Southwest
Parade from St. Joseph to Benton Harbor that anchors southwest Michigan's spring Blossomtime Festival.
May 14–15, 2027
Lansing, MI Ingham County · Mid-Michigan
Not-for-profit DIY music, comedy and arts festival in Lansing.
Sun, May 16, 2027
Lansing, MI Ingham County · Mid-Michigan
Downtown Lansing celebration of local businesses, makers and community groups.
May 29–31, 2027
Detroit, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Electronic music festival held Memorial Day weekend at Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Jun 3–6, 2027
Owosso, MI Shiawassee County · Mid-Michigan
Owosso festival honoring novelist James Oliver Curwood.
Jun 4–13, 2027
Mackinac Island, MI Mackinac County · Upper Peninsula
Ten-day festival on Mackinac Island celebrating the island's lilacs, ending with the Lilac Festival Grand Parade.
Jun 5–6, 2027
Standish, MI Arenac County · Mid-Michigan
Annual powwow of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan at the Saganing powwow grounds.
Jun 10–13, 2027
Frankenmuth, MI Saginaw County · Mid-Michigan
Annual festival in Frankenmuth celebrating Bavarian heritage with tents, polka music, a maypole raising and a Sunday parade.
Jun 10–12, 2027
Potterville, MI Eaton County · Mid-Michigan
Three-day small-town festival in Potterville with food, carnival rides and live music.
Jun 18–19, 2027
Holland, MI Ottawa County · West Michigan
Celtic music festival and Highland games on the Holland waterfront; Friday is a 21-and-over event.
Jun 22–27, 2027
Livonia, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Annual community summer festival in Livonia.
Jun 24–26, 2027
Charlotte, MI Eaton County · Mid-Michigan
Bluegrass music festival in Charlotte; 2027 is the 55th annual festival.
Jun 25–27, 2027
Trufant, MI Montcalm County · West Michigan
Outdoor music festival held on 40 acres near Trufant.
Jun 30 – Jul 4, 2027
Manistee, MI Manistee County · Northern Michigan
Fourth of July festival in Manistee, hosted by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce; 2027 is the 90th edition.
Jul 3–10, 2027
Traverse City, MI Grand Traverse County · Northern Michigan
Week-long festival in Traverse City celebrating the region's cherry industry with parades, air shows, concerts and family events.
Jul 8–10, 2027
Blissfield, MI Lenawee County · Southeast
Free summer festival on the banks of the River Raisin in Blissfield.
Jul 13–17, 2027
Gaylord, MI Otsego County · Northern Michigan
Annual Alpine-themed summer festival in downtown Gaylord.
Jul 15–17, 2027
Beaver Island, MI Charlevoix County · Northern Michigan
Three-day music festival on Beaver Island.
Jul 15–17, 2027
Evart, MI Osceola County · West Michigan
Acoustic music festival presented by the Original Dulcimer Players Club with stage shows, workshops and jam sessions.
Jul 16–17, 2027
Aura, MI Baraga County · Upper Peninsula
Grassroots acoustic music festival at the Aura Community Hall; 2027 is the 49th annual jamboree.
Jul 16–18, 2027
Van Buren Township, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Three-day air show at Willow Run Airport with flying displays, aircraft rides, static displays and kids activities.
Jul 17–24, 2027
Charlevoix, MI Charlevoix County · Northern Michigan
Week-long summer festival in Charlevoix with a street parade, lighted boat parade and family events.
Sun, Jul 18, 2027
Livonia, MI Wayne County · Southeast
One-day jazz festival hosted by Schoolcraft College; 2027 is the 32nd annual festival.
Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2027
Commerce Township, MI Oakland County · Southeast
Yoga and wellness festival at Proud Lake.
Aug 4–7, 2027
Elk Rapids, MI Antrim County · Northern Michigan
Four-day bayside community summer festival in Elk Rapids.
Aug 6–8, 2027
Dearborn, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Summer community festival at Ford Field Park in Dearborn.
Aug 6–8, 2027
St. Johns, MI Clinton County · Mid-Michigan
Summer festival in St. Johns celebrating the area's mint-growing history.
Aug 11–14, 2027
Muskegon, MI Muskegon County · West Michigan
Christian music festival in Muskegon.
Aug 18–22, 2027Only 2027 dates posted so far
Allegan, MI Allegan County · Southwest
Sheep and wool festival with fiber-arts vendors, workshops, demonstrations and animal shows at the Allegan County Fairgrounds.
Aug 20–22, 2027
Greenville, MI Montcalm County · West Michigan
Annual festival in Greenville celebrating the area's Danish heritage with parades, entertainment and family events.
Aug 20–22, 2027
Paradise, MI Chippewa County · Upper Peninsula
Annual festival in Paradise with an arts and crafts fair, blueberry brunch and bake sale, and live entertainment.
Sep 3–6, 2027
Detroit, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Free Labor Day weekend jazz festival in downtown Detroit.
Sep 10–11, 2027
Mears, MI Oceana County · West Michigan
Fall festival at Silver Lake Sand Dunes near Hart with BBQ, an apple pie contest, a classic auto and ORV show and arts and crafts.
Sep 16–19, 2027
Muskegon, MI Muskegon County · West Michigan
Irish music and culture festival in Muskegon; 2027 is the 28th edition.
Sep 24–26, 2027
Harbor Springs, MI Emmet County · Northern Michigan
Literary festival in Harbor Springs with author programs and book events.
Sep 25–26, 2027
Alpena, MI Alpena County · Northern Michigan
Fiber arts festival in Alpena with local vendors and fiber-related shopping.
Sep 25–26, 2027
South Lyon, MI Oakland County · Southeast
Fall festival in South Lyon.
Sat, Oct 2, 2027
Beulah, MI Benzie County · Northern Michigan
Downtown Beulah fall festival, held the first Saturday in October.
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Almont, MI Lapeer County · The Thumb
Downtown Almont heritage festival run by the Almont DDA.
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Ann Arbor, MI Washtenaw County · Southeast
Multi-week summer performing arts festival including Top of the Park in Ann Arbor.
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Bad Axe, MI Huron County · The Thumb
Bad Axe Chamber of Commerce fall festival with music, food trucks, craft show and car show.
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Brighton, MI Livingston County · Southeast
Summer jazz, blues and barbecue festival in downtown Brighton.
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Carson City, MI Montcalm County · West Michigan
Small-town festival with a parade, craft show and family activities.
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Detroit, MI Wayne County · Southeast
Free multi-day world music festival in Midtown Detroit.
Date unconfirmed — check with organizer
Davison, MI Genesee County · Southeast
Annual fall festival with vendors, bounce houses, a roller-skating rink, food trucks and a big pumpkin drop.
Date unconfirmed — check with organizer
Durand, MI Shiawassee County · Mid-Michigan
Seasonal event featuring local vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa’s light parade, holiday activities, entertainment, and food.
Date unconfirmed — check with organizer
Rothbury, MI Oceana County · West Michigan
Multi-day music and camping festival in Rothbury.
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Mackinac Island, MI Mackinac County · Upper Peninsula
Autumn fudge festival on Mackinac Island run by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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Midland, MI Midland County · Mid-Michigan
Annual holiday display of decorated trees, wreaths and garlands raffled to benefit the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Rochester, MI Oakland County · Southeast
Winter festival in downtown Rochester with ice sculptures and fireworks.
Date unconfirmed — check with organizer
Grand Haven, MI Ottawa County · West Michigan
Annual festival in Grand Haven honoring the U.S. Coast Guard with waterfront concerts, a parade and community events.
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East Lansing, MI Ingham County · Mid-Michigan
Folk arts and music festival in downtown East Lansing.
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Hastings, MI Barry County · Southwest
Downtown Hastings summer festival with a parade, pancake breakfast, live music and arts and crafts.
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Niles, MI Berrien County · Southwest
Downtown Niles winter ice sculpture festival run by Niles Main Street/DDA.
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Sault Ste. Marie, MI Chippewa County · Upper Peninsula
Week of events culminating in the I-500 snowmobile endurance race in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Richland, MI Kalamazoo County · Southwest
Hot air balloon festival at Gull Meadow Farms.
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Mayville, MI Tuscola County · The Thumb
Four-day community summer festival in Mayville.
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Metamora, MI Lapeer County · The Thumb
Hot air balloons, parade, crafts, music and fireworks, sponsored by the Metamora Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Howell, MI Livingston County · Southeast
Hot air balloon festival at Howell High School presented by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce.
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East Tawas, MI Iosco County · Northern Michigan
Winter festival on Tawas Bay with a fishing tournament, parade and polar plunge.
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Pigeon, MI Huron County · The Thumb
Long-running Pigeon summer festival with parade, princess contest and family events.
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Port Huron, MI St. Clair County · The Thumb
Multi-day St. Clair River festival in downtown Port Huron with music, rides and food, run by Wrigley Center Festivals.
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Port Sanilac, MI Sanilac County · The Thumb
Blues music festival in Port Sanilac (12th annual in 2026).
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Port Sanilac, MI Sanilac County · The Thumb
Fall festival in the village of Port Sanilac.
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Saline, MI Washtenaw County · Southeast
Celtic music, dance and Highland games festival in Saline.
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Republic, MI Marquette County · Upper Peninsula
Music and camping festival at the Boulder Alley Disc Golf Course in Republic.
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Yale, MI St. Clair County · The Thumb
Three-day community festival in downtown Yale run by the Yale Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Escanaba, MI Delta County · Upper Peninsula
Three-day music and camping festival at the U.P. State Fairgrounds.
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