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MFEA, the Michigan Festivals and Events Association shares the calendar of festivals around Michigan for May 2019.
Michigan Festivals and Events Association presents:
May Event Listings
Westview Orchards & Winery - Washington Twp.
A Metro-Detroit favorite, Westview Orchards’ bicentennial family farm offers guests a glimpse of history and good old-fashioned farm fun – for all ages – spring through fall.
Farm Market, Bakery, Cider Mill, Tours, U-Pick & Winery.
Weekend Festival Fun – Petting Farm, Playground, Wagon Rides, Fall Corn Maze, Straw Mountain, Mountain of Tires, Rope Mountain, Jumping Pad, Black Holes & Indoor Maze, 40-foot Slide, Apple Cannons and fall weekend horse-drawn wagon rides..
Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings, Baby Showers, Winery Tasting Events and Fund-raising. Rent or Host, get that rustic, cozy 1850 barn loft at our winery experience.
NEW Wine-Tasting Room
Donut & Beer Festival - Comstock Park
The festival Homer Simpson always wanted is coming back to Homer Stryker Field. Donut and Beer Festival takes place right on the field at the ballpark in downtown Kalamazoo. Attendees can expect one of a kind donuts from more than 25 donut vendors, craft beers and ciders from over 50 local and out of state breweries, live music, and yard games. It’s an all ages event too, with non-alcoholic cider tickets so the whole family can enjoy! Donut worry, beer happy!
Mackinaw City Magical Color Fun Run - Mackinaw City
Run or walk, Northern Michigan’s most colorful & magical 5K, being held in Mackinaw City on the 1st Saturday in May! Bring all your friends and family to fun a color-blasted 5k where you get showered in safe, eco-friendly, plant-based cornstarch dye every kilometer. Enjoy a colorful & magical party afterward in the Mall where you can Tie-Day the Sky (not to mention all your friends!) in the ultimate celebration of life, friendship, fitness, and fun.
Michigan Antique Festival - Midland
Michigan’s Largest Treasure Hunt! Come rescue a piece of American history. A big welcome is extended to you and your family to attend the Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals. About 1000 Vendors selling: Antiques, Folk Art, Crafts, and unique items. Also a special interest auto & truck show, parts & accessories swap meet, and huge auto for sale lot. Indoor and outdoor event held rain or shine,. Something for anyone who collects anything!
Tulip Time - Holland
The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan, began in 1929 to celebrate Holland’s Dutch culture and heritage, while also beautifying the community with tulips. Celebrating the 90th anniversary in 2019, the fun continues with millions of tulips, three signature parades, Dutch dance performances throughout the City, national and local entertainment, meal shows, Dutch marketplace, fireworks, art & craft fair and more! With several Dutch attractions in town, in addition to the many shows and events offered by the Festival, you can easily spend a few days and nights here in Holland, Michigan. The Tulip Time Festival is consistently named among the Top 100 Events in North America. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Tulip Time Festival May 4-12, 2019.
Great Lakes Mega Meet - Novi
Make plans to visit the Midwest’s largest scrapbook convention on Mother’s Day weekend! Held Thursday-Saturday on Mother’s Day weekend annually, shop over 75 vendors, choose from over 50 classes, and scrapbook with us at one of our crops! The original “Ultimate Cropping, Shopping and Learning Event”!
Lake Orion Flower & Art Fair - Lake Orion
Historic Downtown Lake Orion will be presenting the 17th Annual Flower & Art Fair on May 10th from 11:00am to 8:00pm and 11th from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Vendors will offer everything from flats of flowers and herbs, to home improvement, landscaping, garden ponds, and outdoor furniture. Plus children’s activities, entertainment and food! Please call the Downtown Lake Orion offices for further information at 248-693-9742 or visit our website at: www.downtownlakeorion.org and click on events.
Mesick Mushroom Festival - Mesick
COME TO OUR MESICK LIONS MUSHROOM FESTIVAL to enjoy our Giant Flea Market, Carnival, Mud Bog, Softball tournaments, Arts and Craft show, 5-K Run and Grand Parade. For information call (231) 885-2679 or visit our websiteat www.Mesick-Mushroomfest.org
Food Truck Festival/First Friday of the Month - Grand Blanc
FIRST FRIDAY of the month Food Trucks, entertainment, kids zone, bounce house, crafts and Expo area!
Berkley Days - Berkley
When: May 16th – May 19th, 2019
Where: 2400 Robina Ave, Berkley, MI 48072
Berkley Days takes place the week following Mother’s Day every year. This year, the Midway runs from May 18, 2019 through May 19, 2019
All of the events take place at 2400 Robina, Berkley MI 48072 at the Community Center, Ice Arena and surrounding parking lots.
Parking is limited. There is some parking available in the Community Center Parking lot, as well as on local streets. Please be considerate of residents in the area and do not block driveways or fire hydrants.
We encourage residents to walk to bike to Berkley Days. Thanks to Cub Scout Pack 1082 there will be a secure bicycle, stroller, skateboard and scooter parking area available outside the ice rink.
Blessing of the Bikes Festival - Baldwin
The Blessing of The Bikes spans the entire third weekend in May. Bikers come from all across the country to take part, beginning with the ceremonial entrance on Friday afternoon down M-37 corridor, and culminating with the Blessing at the Airport on Sunday. Highlights include a multitude of vendors, charming downtown landmarks, the rich cultural history of Lake County and the brotherhood of bikers drawn from all corners of the country. All are invited to attend and participate in the festivities.
Durand Railroad Days - Durand
Come on out and enjoy our activity tent, beautiful baby, event tent, parade, prince, princess, and queens!
National Morel M
ushroom Festival - Boyne City
Boyne City on the shores of Lake Charlevoix will celebrate the 59th Morel Mushroom Festival May 17-20, 2018; outdoor enthusiasts and gourmet food lovers can enjoy: “Taste of Morels”,the largest concentration of morel cooking anywhere. Morel dishes, wine tasting, expert chefs, Mushroom Seminar by local experts, Carnival, Arts & Crafts, Guided Morel Hunt, one training and one is competitive. Fun and interesting events for everyone, golfers and fishing enthusiasts will find the world’s finest golf courses and outstanding fishing. A 5K run/walk & Music and Beverage Tent.
Tawas Point Birding Festival - East Tawas
This nationwide recognized festival is a top destination for observing spring bird migration. The festival offers over 180 + species including Kirtland’s Warbler. Sightseeing hikes, presentations from birding experts, “Birds of Prey” and birding tours of Tawas Point, Tuttle Marsh and Clarks Marsh.
World Expo of Beer - Frankenmuth
The Mid-West’s Largest Sanctioned International Beer Judging and Sampling Event! Admission is only $10 and includes your souvenir sampling mug. 4 (4oz) samples are only $5! Join us Friday from 5-10pm or Saturday from 3-10pm in Frankenmuth for a wild weekend of beer sampling, entertainment, beer-related souvenirs & local food! Expanded area for your enjoyment! A charitable event organized by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. 21 & over only. Sorry, no pets allowed. Find us on Facebook!
Arts Are The Heart - Summer Launch - Fenton
Each “Arts Are The Heart” event includes live music, kid’s art camp, 3D printing, community sculpture build, plein air artists, early childhood creative activities, instrument zoo, dance, kids theater, Legos, face painting, S.T.E.A.M., drumming circle, interactive mural, painting demonstrations, happiness wall, and more. All Free!
East Lansing Art Festival - East Lansing
The streets of downtown East Lansing will come alive once again this year as we celebrate the annual East Lansing Art Festival – a showcase of the highest quality fine art and fine craft in the nation. This fun-filled weekend features an art exhibition and marketplace, free live music, interactive performances, free hands-on art activities for children and families and food court with uniquely local flair.
Greater Rochester Heritage Days - Rochester
Pancake Breakfast at Community House, Entertainment, Old Fashioned Baseball Game, Great Lakes Timber Log Rollers, Michigan Tenth Infantry Civil War Reenactments wearing authentic uniforms, Brooks Detachment U.S. Marines War of 1812 Reenactments of military drills wearing authentic uniforms. Dinosaur Hill Pioneer Playground – old time fun and games for the youngsters, Rochester Lions Club Heritage Rod and Classic Car Show, Crafts Along the Creek Craft Show, Food Vendors, Historical Displays and Demonstrations, Plant Sale and much more!
Highland Founders Day Festival - Highland
Hometown community festival kicking off spring, the little league season and a great day of fun for all. Highland Fire Department Fireman’s Association Pancake Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Community Parade 10 a.m. (Staging at 1 a.m. at the Highland Activity Center). Highland Historical society Exhibition & Activities. Plant Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Behind the Highland Activity Center).
MSU Spring Arts & Crafts Show - East Lansing
The Annual Michigan State University Spring Arts & Crafts Show will be held at the MSU Union on the corner of Grand River Ave. and Abbott Rd. in East Lansing, MI. This show is one of the largest spring arts and crafts shows in the State with attendance of 25,000. Admission is free and there is ample, free parking close to the show, which is being held on the grounds.
Turkeyville Arts & Crafts Show - Marshall
Turkeyville is proudly host an arts and craft show for over 40 years. Stroll through the crafters booths and you will find handmade products and always new and creative ideas. While at Turkeyville go inside Turkeyville for a turkey sandwich or turkey dinners. Fresh bread and so much more awaits you at Turkeyville.
Victorian Days - Grand Ledge
The first Saturday & Sunday each May, Grand Ledge celebrates Michigan artists, local culture, and our rich Victorian heritage by inviting visitors to join us for historical demonstrations and themed activities in our beautiful downtown, overlooking the river and picturesque ledges.
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Old Fashioned Days - Fruitport
6- Day event includes: Carnival, Lions Club Ox Roast, nightly musical entertainment. Free Activities: Petting Zoo, Children’s Parade & Games (Saturday); Fireworks (Friday & Sunday weather permitting – no rain date)
5k & 10k Road Race (Saturday); Community Craft Show (Sunday), Car Rally (Sunday); Horseshoe Tournament (Sunday). Memorial Day Parade – The largest Memorial Day Parade in West Michigan begins at 2pm.
Balloons Over Bavarian Inn - Frankenmuth
See colorful hot air balloons float across Michigan’s Little Bavaria during Balloons over Bavarian Inn! Balloon pilots from across the country head to Frankenmuth for daily competitions during Memorial Day weekend and head to River Place Shops for the Village of Balloons nightly glow events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
St. Mary's Polish Country FAIR - Orchard Lake
The Annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair is Memorial Day Weekend, from Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, located on the beautiful grounds of the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Schools. With attendance over 100,000, this event holds the distinction of being “America’s Largest High School Fair” and offers an array of activities and fun for all ages, including 45 different fun-filled rides, games, live bands, Kidzone crafts and activities, open square vendor area, giant Vegas tent, Bingo, Bier Garten festuring Michigan Beers, and more. The fair offers a great variety of food and beverages, including a spectacular array of genuine Polish food. There truly is something fun for everyone!
Sumpter Country Fest - Belleville
Memorial Weekend – Carnival – Demolition Derby – Arts & Crafts – Car Show – Parade – Fireworks – Live Music – Bingo – Musical Impersonators/Tribute Artists
Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend - Remus
Come for the weekend, the day, an individual workshop or for the evening. Traditional Arts Weekend is an annual event held over the Memorial Day weekend on the Wheatland Festival grounds near Remus, Michigan. The Community Education committee provides over 80 workshops in traditional forms of dance, music, crafts, vocal, and instrument instruction that participants might not otherwise be exposed to. Free primitive camping for participants. Food is available to purchase on site.
Ya'ssoo Festival - Bloomfield Hills
Greek cuisine, homemade pastries, kafenio (coffee), marketplace (agora), traditional music, folk dancing, children’s activities, church tours, taverna (tavern).
Alma Highland Festival & Games - Alma
The Alma Highland Festival & Games is one of the largest Scottish Festivals in the Midwest. The Festival is noted for its Piping and Drumming competitions and has had over 30 Pipe Bands performing and competing. The Festival averages 200 Highland dances in competition during the weekend events. There are over 40 clans participating in the gathering of the clans. The heavyweight athletic competition has professional athletes on Saturday and amateurs on Sunday. Other events include 5K and 10K run with over 900 runners/walkers, a grand parade on Saturday @ 10:30 a.m., Border Collie Exhibition, Art & Crafts Fair. For more information call 989-463-8979 or visit almahighlandfestival.com.
Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival - Eastport
The 14th Annual Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival will be held May 26th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Barnes Park in Eastport on Grand Traverse Bay. This year’s events include a 5K/fun run, stone skipping contests, a Petoskey Stone hunt, a kid’s fish pond and the finest gem stone vendors in Michigan.
Dick Berg Memorial Weekend Rodeo - Gladwin
If you're looking to come out and watch a rodeo the Gladwin County Fair has got you! Featuring the Dick Berg Memorial Weekend Rodeo! Come watch and enjoy the show.
Dog Bowl - Frankenmuth
The world’s largest Olympic-style event for dogs includes dock and disc dog competitions, sheep herding demonstrations, wiener dog races, Rock N Roll K9s performances, agility competitions, a pet costume parade and contest and so much more! Shop our pet-themed vendor marketplace, sign your dog up for doggie races or lure coursing competitions and explore the more than 35 shops and attractions located in River Place Shops. The free two-day family event takes place Memorial Day weekend and is the same weekend as Balloons over Bavarian Inn, with nightly balloon glow events in the grassy field near River Place Shops. Find more information at dogbowlfun.com!
Jackson County Parks - The Cascades - Jackson
A Midwest family summertime tradition since 1932. Some visitors prefer to view the colorful man-made waterfalls and music show from the comfortable seats provided, while others climb to the top of the falls while dodging spraying water. After dark, during the summer months, shifting patterns of colored lights turn the Cascades into a hillside rainbow in vivid technicolor. Three major firework shows each summer over the top of the falls provide a spectacular display. The falls is a wheelchair and stroller accessible facility with free parking. Please check our website at www.co.jackson.mi.us/parks for live concerts, fireworks, special event dates, and admission fees.
Memorial Day Weekend Arts & Craft Show - Tawas City
This show has something for everyone. There are jewelers, woodworkers, painters & potters. A wide variety of over 130 skilled crafters makes this show a must to see to start off the summer season.
Michigan Beer & Brat Festival - Thompsonville
Kick off the summer with this Memorial Day Weekend tradition at Crystal Mountain. Enjoy live entertainment and sample of Michigan’s finest microbrews, local hard cider and mead & gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets. The event is held outdoors, slopeside at Crystal Mountain. Stay tuned to crystalmountain.com for more details.
Carson City Frontier Days - Carson City
Carson City Frontier Days occurs during the first weekend in June. The weekend is busy with many different events including a community picnic, arts and crafts fair, health and safety event, grand parade, buckaroo parade, outdoor movie, a hot air balloon competition, and much more. It is a great weekend of free family friendly fun! It is a great time for the community to celebrate our great city!
Mancelona Bass Festival - Mancelona
The annual Mancelona Bass Festival is the place to be for parades, a carnival, flea market, craft show and so much more! The entire family will enjoy the barbecue, fishing tournament, kids games, fireworks, and free on stage entertainment. This small town festival offers big time fun and so much to do! Nearly all events take place in one location for the convenience of our visitors. Check out our web site for the schedule of events:www.mancelonabassfest.org
Swartz Creek Hometown Days - Swartz Creek
Swartz Creek Hometown Days (always the first weekend after Memorial Day) IS the much anticipated beginning of summer for thousands of Mid-Michigan people. Of course, we have all the expected attractions but ours are nearly all FREE thanks to great sponsors. How about FREE Rides and Hometown Farm Breakfast for 3,500+ people! Our community ‘gets it’, with nearly 100% cooperation of all civic, social, school, business, religious groups participating. Come out to see why we are one of Michigan’s fastest growing festivals.
Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix - Detroit/Belle Isle
The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is a three–day racing festival held at Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The event features the cars of the Verizon IndyCar Series in two full-points races, called the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans. Also on the track are the sports cars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers and the trucks of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks presented by Traxxas running three races throughout the weekend. Off the track, the event is full of fun for fans of all ages in the Meijer Fan Zone, featuring interactive displays by Detroit sports teams, music on the MotorCity Casino Hotel Entertainment stage, the Leinenkugel’s Biergarten & Food Court and much more. For tickets and more information visit www.DetroitGP.com
Grosse Ile IslandFest - Grosse Ile
Islandfest, is a time to celebrate the beginning of summer and enjoy some small town fun. The week-end-long event features arts & crafts, a fine arts show, children’s activities, a midway, live music, parade, car show, fireworks, historical tours, aircraft displays and rides, a variety of foods and beverages for all ages, plus monster truck rides and so much more. Islandfest is a free, fun, family-oriented event where all are welcome. Come join the fun!
