Michigan Galaxy Pageants - Mrs. / Ms. / Miss /Miss Teen
January 11-24, 2010 (Jan 10-23, 2011): North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) - in Downtown Detroit. official website: www.naias.com
One of the premier international auto shows in the world! Public Show is when all of us get to attend.
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2010 Auto Show Schedule
January 11-12, Press Days
January 13-14, Industry Preview
January 15, Charity Preview Gala
January 16-24, Public Show
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2011 Auto Show Schedule
January 10-11, Press Days
January 12-13, Industry Preview
January 14, Charity Preview Gala
January 15-23, Public Show
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January 16-17, 2010: Kalkaska Winterfest - in Kalkaska (northwest lower peninsula, near Traverse City).
official website: kalkaskawinterfest.com
"Home of the Midwest International Dog Sled Race, $6,000 purse, only race in the state with an Unlimited/Open Class". Fest also has Dog Sled Rides, Dog Pull Contest, Indoor Snowman Contest, Disc Golf Tournament, Pond Hockey Tournament, Ice Bowl, vendor/craft show, children's activities and more.
January 22-24, and 29-31, 2010: Tip Up Town USA (TUT) - at Houghton Lake (northern lower peninsula).
official website: www.tip-up-townusa.com
60th in 2010. Friday through Sunday both weekends. "Largest Winter Festival in Michigan, held annually the last two weekends in January." Grand Parade, Fireworks, ice fishing contest, polar bear dip, snowmobile display-rides-racing, coed softball on ice, ice slide, motorcycle ice racing, ice carving, ice sculpture contest, chainsaw carving, carnival rides and games, beverage tent, winter fashion show, turkey & chicken bowling, bed race, kids rides & games, garage sale, scavenger hunt, poker run, Tip Up Town Queen, Mayor and Marshall, more.
January 22-24, 2010 (fri-sun): Plymouth Ice Festival - in Plymouth, MI USA (just west of Detroit)
official website: www.plymouthicefestival.org
Annual Plymouth Ice Sculpture Spectacular "will feature over 100 ice sculptures, live entertainment, interactive family shows, winter-themed tasty treats and a variety of additional events to interest all ages. Several new event highlights include a Dueling Chainsaws Speed Carving Show and the Radio Disney Family Show."
January 27 - Feb 1, 2010 (wed-mon): Zehnder's Snowfest 2010 - in Frankenmuth (mid/east lower peninsula).
official website: www.zehnders.com/snowfest
"Zehnder's Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow sculpting events in North America for the past 19 years. Visitors have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings each year. Zehnder's Snowfest 2010 will again dazzle and excite you with snow and ice sculptures created by professional ice and snow carvers from around the world. Zehnder's Snowfest is also host to the National Collegiate Ice Carving Championship and the High School Snow Sculpting Competition. In addition, Zehnder's Snowfest will have entertainment for the entire family in the warming tent, a fireworks display, petting zoo and children's activities."
January 29 - Feb 6, 2010: Ferndale Metro Blues Festival - 9th Annual - in Ferndale (just north of Detroit).
official websites: www.ferndalebluesfestival.org and www.myspace.com/ferndalebluesfestival
Live Blues at approx 22 Venues. On Friday and Saturday nights, there will be a shuttle bus running between all the venues. Festival donates proceeds to charity.
January 29-30, 2010 (fri-sat): Ann Arbor Folk Festival - at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor.
official website: theark.org/ann_arbor_folk_festival.html
The Ark's largest annual fundraising event will celebrate its 33rd year with some of the finest in traditional and contemporary artists. Live music entertainment.
February 4-7, 2010 (thu-sun): 60th Annual Perchville USA Weekend - in Tawas (Lower Peninsula East Shoreline). info page. Kick-Off Party, Parade, Fishing Contest, "Chilly" Cook-off, Polar Bear Swim, family tent with lots of stuff for kids, hospitality tent with beer/wine and live entertainment for adults, softball games on ice, IWPA Dog Pull features dogs from all over the USA, horse-drawn carriage rides, more.
February 6, 2010 (sat): International 500 Snowmobile Race (I-500) - in Sault Ste. Marie (U.P. - Upper Peninsula).
official website: www.i-500.com
"42nd consecutive running of the world's oldest, longest, fastest and most exciting snowmobile endurance race." The I-500 will also be hosting a world class sno-cross racing event at the same time during the I-500 endurance.
February 12-14, 2010 (fri-sun): Detroit's Motown Winter Blast - Downtown at Campus Martius Park.
official website: www.winterblast.com
Admission: either a canned food item, an article of clothing, a book, or $1. Bands on stage will be performing at least three Motown Hits during their sets. Festivalgoers will be able to hear over 200 Motown songs by local musicians. Plus electronic music DJs, wine tasting, amusement rides for kids, ice skating, snow cannons, warm comfort zones, more.
February 13-21, 2010: Detroit Boat Show - 52nd Annual. - in Detroit. [info page].
The "Premier" boating event in the State of Michigan. The Detroit Boat Show is actually known as one of the best boat shows in the country in regards to size, sales, and attendance."
February 19-21, 2010 (fri-sun): U.P. 200 and Midnight Run Sled Dog Races - in Western Upper Peninsula.
official web page: www.up200.org
UP 200 Sled Dog Championship. Marquette / Grand Marais area.
February 26-28, 2010 (fri-sun): Detroit AutoRama - in Detroit.
official web page: www.autorama.com/casi/show/detroit.php
57th Annual. "America's Greatest Hot Rod Show", held at Cobo Center. Includes a Bikini Contest, Pin Up Girl Contest, live entertainment, more.
February 27, 2010 (sat): Trenary Outhouse Classic - Outhouse Races - in Trenary (U.P. - Upper Peninsula).
official website: www.outhouseclassic.com
It's true - people really build and race outhouses on skis! Trophies, cash and prizes awarded for several categories including fastest times and overall appearance, kids to adults. Anyone can enter - build one out of wood and/or cardboard then race it down Main Street. Held annually on the last Saturday in Feb.
February 27, 2010 (sat): 5th Annual Winter Beer Festival - in West MI, just north of Grand Rapids.
official information: www.michiganbrewersguild.org/events.asp
Noon to 5pm. More than 35 Michigan microbreweries and brewpubs, and more than 200 different beers available to sample. Cost is $35 in advance and $40 at the gate if tickets are still available.
March 3-6, 2010 (wed-sat): Metro Times Blowout - in Hamtramck (north of Downtown Detroit).
official website: www.metrotimes.com/blowout
Annual event. Probably the largest local music fest in the U.S., showcasing about 200 Local Michigan Bands at 15 venues over 4 nights. Tickets (wristband) are just $20 each and gets you into each venue, every night including the Launch Party on wednesday. Enjoy this All Local, Big-Time, Music Slavin', Bar-Hopping good time!
March 5-7, 2010 (fri-sun): The Michigan Golf Show in Novi (northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.michigangolfshow.com
Held at the Rock Financial Showplace, The Nation's Largest Golf Show. Over 400 exhibitors including local, national and world-wide resorts, retailers and specialty. Admission for Adults $10, children 12 and under get in free.
March 6-7, 2010 (sat-sun): Detroit Kennel Club Benched Dog Shows & Obedience Trials in Downtown Detroit.
official website: www.detroitkennelclub.com
Held at Cobo Convention Center. There will also be many demonstrations.
March 17, 2010 (wed): St. Patrick's Day - celebrated in just about every bar in the state. Wear something green!
March 19 through April 1, 2010: Assembly Line Concert II - Second Shift - in Ferndale (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.assemblylineconcert.com
"A 13 day, 312 hour, non-stop tribute to The American Worker and Manufacturing". In 2009, the Assembly Line Concert set a Guinness World Record for concert longevity, at 288 non-stop hours.
March 23-28, 2010 (tue-sun): Ann Arbor Film Festival in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.aafilmfest.org
48th Annual. independent & experimental film.
April 2010: TEA Party Rallies - Taxed Enough Already (TEA) party rallies are about concerns regarding High Taxes and Out Of Control Spending by Michigan Politicians and the U.S. Government. Rallies are on different days in many cities throughout Michigan, including Lansing. For information, check out...
Tax Day Tea Party - Michigan
TeaPartyPatriots.org
Americans For Prosperity - AFP Michigan Taxpayer Tea Party
MichiganTeaParties.com
FairTax.org
FreedomWorks.org
April 9, 2010 (fri): Detroit Tigers Home Opener at Comerica Park in Downtown Detroit.
Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Indians, 1:05pm. Tigers detroit.tigers.mlb.com are in Major League Baseball MLB
April 14, 2010: Detroit Red Wings NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Start
First Round: Detroit vs Phoenix Coyotes. games 1 & 2 are April 14th & 16th in Phoenix, games 3 and 4 in Detroit on Sunday April 18th and Tuesday April 20th. Red Wings redwings.nhl.com are in the National Hockey League NHL. home games are at Joe Louis Arena (JLA, The Joe) in Downtown Detroit at the Riverfront.
April 16, 2010 (fri): Detroit Music Awards 2010 - DMA Ceremony & Show - in Detroit at The Fillmore Detroit.
official website: www.detroitmusicawards.net
Public is invited with general admission only $20, RSVP's up to $1,000 for a VIP table. It's a Big Time Annual Awards Ceremony put on by the Motor City Music Foundation. This night is all about meeting and congratulating our incredibly talented local musicians in grand style! It's a glorious night of award presentations and live performances. Details and scheduled performers will be posted on website. For information regarding eligibility, submissions, registering, voting, tickets, List of Winners (Congrats!), click official website link.
April 23-25, 2010 (fri-sun): Great Lakes Art Fair - in Novi at Rock Financial Showplace.
official website: www.greatlakesartfair.com
Indoors. See over 200 booths of artists and displays, including sculpture, painting, ceramics, clothing, jewelry and more! Come out Friday night for Andiamo's Ladies Night Out and ladies get in for half price plus special surprises. Admission $7, FREE PARKING all weekend. 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374.
April 24, 2010 (sat): SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary 8th Annual Benefit Banquet - at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor.
full info: sashafarm.org/calendar/banquet.htm.
Gourmet Vegan Dinner and Silent Auction. $60 per person, advance tickets only, no tickets at the door. SASHA (Sanctuary And Safe Haven for Animals) Farm, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the Midwest's largest farm animal sanctuary. All proceeds from the event go to helping the 200+ animals who reside happily at the sanctuary. Auction, Dinner, Guest Speaker. Donations are fully tax-deductible. For more information, visit link above.
May 1-8, 2010 (sat-sat): Tulip Time Festival - 80th Year! in Holland, MI (West Michigan).
Holland Tulip Festival official website: www.tuliptime.com
A celebration of Dutch heritage and culture. 3 Parades, Klompen Dancers (nearly 1,700 total dancers), music and variety shows from national headline entertainers to the remarkably talented local folk, Dutch Dance performances, Dutch Food, an art and craft fair, fireworks, an outdoor carnival, children's events, trolley tours, more.
May 1, 2010 (sat): Victorian Day in Grand Ledge (just west of Lansing).
official website: www.victoriandays.org
10am - 5pm, annual event on the first Saturday in May. Featured this year will be: a non-motorized parade, a Teddy Bear Tea & Maypole Dance for the kiddies, a High Tea & costume show, kite flying, artisans & craftspeople, and a Civil War encampment and demonstrations.
May 9, 2010 (sun): Mother's Day
May 13-16, 2010 (thu-sun): National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City (Northwest Lower Peninsula).
official website: www.morelfest.com
50th Annual in 2010. Carnival, crafts show, mushroom hunts, cooking demonstrations, morel seminar, annual mushroom pole, farmer's market, two concerts, disc golf tournament, more.
May 14-16, 2010 (fri-sun): WYCD Downtown Hoedown 2010 - in Detroit at Hart Plaza.
official information will be on: wycd.com
28th Annual. 99.5 WYCD Country Music Fest includes established & new artists "and is widely recognized as the largest Country Music show of its kind in the world." List of performers and schedule will be posted on website.
May 14-16, 2010 (fri-sun): Motor City Comic Con in Novi.
official website: www.motorcityconventions.com/motor_city_comic_con
Annual "multi-media event with over 1 million comics and collectables for sale and trade. "Comic books, writers, artists, anime, gaming, special guests, and more. Convention held at the Rock Financial Showplace.
May 28-31, 2010 (fri-mon): St. Mary's Polish Country Fair - in Orchard Lake (northwest of Detroit).
official websites: www.stmaryspolishcountryfair.com
Annual event, Free Admission, parking $7. More than 45 Carnival Rides, Kid Zone, Authentic Polish and All-American Food, Las Vegas and Bingo Tents, Live Music and Dancing, more.
May 29-31, 2010 (sat-mon): Detroit Electronic Music Festival (Movement: Detroit) - in Downtown Detroit.
official websites: www.movement.us and www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest
Annual internationally recognized Memorial Day weekend event produced by Paxahau. List of performers will be posted. Event was formerly known as "FUSE-in: Detroit's Electronic Movement" and "Detroit Techno Fest".
May 31, 2010 (mon): Memorial Day
To find most fireworks shows in Michigan, click: Fireworks Displays in Michigan for 2010
search by date or by city. This annually updated database is the most impressive list that Mike can find.
June 4-6, 2010 (fri-sun): Festival of the Arts - Grand Rapids (West MI).
official website: www.festivalgr.org
41st. It's an annual event known as "Festival". A FREE community showcase of the arts: visual, performing & culinary West Michigan artists. The area's bands, choirs, rock, folk, country, blues - the works. Food booths operated by area churches and nonprofit organizations. Touch art.
June 4-5, 2010 (fri-sat): Mount Clemens Cruise - in Mount Clemens (northeast of Detroit).
official information: www.mountclemenscruise.com
Drive-In Movie at Dusk (FREE Admission), Judged Car Show, Awards Ceremony, and the Open Cruise.
June 5-6, 2010 (sat-sun): Red Bull Air Race - above the Detroit River between Detroit & Windsor. Host city is Windsor, Ontario (Canada). Red Bull Air Race World Series 2009 is in only six cities worldwide. "Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 400 km/h while withstanding forces of up to 10 Gs." www.redbullairrace.com.
June 5-20, 2010: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival - in Southeast Michigan.
official website: www.greatlakeschambermusic.com
annual event. approximately 20 concerts, various locations. "Experience the artistry of world-class musicians performing classic and contemporary chamber works in beautiful venues. The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival presents its 16th season, led by Artistic Director and pianist, James Tocco."
June 10-13, 2010 (thu-sun): Bavarian Festival - in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI).
official information: Bavarian Fest
52nd Annual. 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 11-12 (fri-sat): Cereal Festival with World's Longest Breakfast Table - in Battle Creek (Southwest MI).
official information: bcfestivals.com/
150+ breakfast tables, parade, entertainment, karaoke idol contest, more.
June 14-19, 2010 (mon-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, Idol Contest, Guitar Hero Contest, and family outings leading up to officially Cruisin' Gratiot, the Saturday before Father's Day.
June 16-19, 2010 (wed-sat): Miss Michigan Pageant & Finals - in Muskegon (West MI).
official website: www.missmichigan.org
Pageant provides educational opportunities to young women across the State of Michigan. Tickets $30.
June 17-19, 2010 (thu-sat): 6th Annual Hot Blues and BBQ - in Oxford (north of Detroit). official website: www.hotbluesandbbq.com
Competition and live music entertainment Show, Free Admission includes a part of the Detroit Blues Challenge - 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.
June 17-19, 2010 (thu-sat): : Island Festival - in Downtown Kalamazoo (West MI).
official websites: www.islandfestkalamazoo.com and www.myspace.com/islandfestival
Annual event. Reggae music includes "international, national, regional, and local talent and is the largest celebration of the Caribbean culture in Michigan."
June 18-20, 2010 (fri-sun): Belleville National Strawberry Festival - in Belleville (west of Detroit).
official website: www.nationalstrawberryfest.com
34th annual. parade, carnival, car show, music and other entertainment, arts & crafts, marathon race and more every Father's Day weekend.
June 18-20, 2010 (fri-sun): Arab American International Festival - in Dearborn (west side of Detroit).
information on: www.americanarab.com/ [2010 festival info]
15th 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 18-21, 2010 (fri-mon): Detroit River Days - in Downtown Detroit at the Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitriverdays.com
"Admission is $3. River Days is a celebration of Detroit's river, history and cultural with activities on land and water, including tall ships, live music, sand sculptures, river tours, carnival rides, jet-ski demos, kids activities, delicious eats and much more!" Monday night features the Target Fireworks.
June 18 - July 11, 2010: Ann Arbor Summer Festival - Season No. 27 - in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.annarborsummerfestival.org
Jazz superstars, Motown legends, Broadway hoofers, soul revivalists, daredevil acrobats, downtown DJs, more. From alternative folk to improv comedy to experimental fringe. A variety of headlining talent alongside some of today's up-and-coming young artists. Held at various locations, need to pay admission for most performances.
June 19, 2010 (sat): 10th Annual Andy Ross Charity Motorcycle Ride - in Trenton (south of Detroit).
official website: www.andyrossrun.org
Starts at NOON sharp. This motorcycle run is hosted by the Trenton Firefighters and Police. Nearly 1,000 motorcycles show up to have a good time and support a good cause. The Ride with police escort starts at Elizabeth Park in Trenton, traveling through several of the scenic Huron-Clinton Metroparks with a halfway stop at Milan. Registration fee is $30 per rider/$55 with passenger before June 1st, afterward it is $40/$65.
June 19, 2010 (sat): 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 20, 2010 (sun): Father's Day
June 21, 2010 (mon): Detroit Fireworks (52nd Annual Target Fireworks) - in Downtown Detroit on the Riverfront.
official info: www.theparade.org/riverdays.php
Michigan's largest fireworks display, recently held during Detroit River Days. Including across the river in Windsor, Canada, about one million people will see this fireworks display. Rain Date TBA.
June 25, 2010 (fri): JobbieNooner (Jobbie Nooner I) - at Gull Island on Lake St. Clair (northeast of Detroit).
info: jobbienooner.com [for adults only, must be 18+] and www.myspace.com/jobbienooner
Annual Mardi Gras style boats and island party. Jobbienooners are Adult, 18yrs and older events. It's a wild good time traditionally held on the 1st Friday of Summer.
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June 25-27, 2010 (fri-sun): Michigan Challenge Balloonfest - in Howell.
official website: www.michiganchallenge.com
25th Annual. One of the premier summer-time activities in Michigan with balloon launches and entertainment for the entire family.
June 26, 2010 (sat): Cruisin' Downriver - 11th Annual - just south of Detroit.
official website: www.cruisindownriver.com
Cruise Fort Street through the cities of Lincoln Park, Riverview, Southgate, and Wyandotte. Over 500,000 car buffs and enthusiasts are expected.
June 26, 2010 (sat): Lapeer Road Country Cruise - car cruise through 4 villages/cities northwest of Detroit.
official website: www.lapeercountrycruise.com
3rd Annual, held on an 25 mile stretch of Lapeer Rd through Lake Orion, the Village of Oxford, the Village of Metamora and the City of Lapeer. Classic Cars, BBQ's and Cookouts, 1950's Metamora Village Sock Hop featuring Hula Hoop, Limbo, Twist Contests and live entertainment, Benefit to help fund new flags for fallen soldiers graves.
June 27, 2010 (sun): Livonia Spree Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza - in Livonia, just west of Detroit.
official website: www.livoniaspree.com/Spree/Fireworks.html
Annual 30-minutes fireworks show concludes a week long celebration of founding of the city. Night includes live bands, daytime has a carnival.
??? Benny's Bike Rally - in Midland (Mid-MI).
info page: www.myspace.com/bennysbikerally
note on 6-26-2010: This event may no longer exist and www.bennysbikerally.org can't be accessed. It was an annual large three day motorcycle rally held rain or shine, featuring bike games, live bands, and more with part of the proceeds going to charity.
CANCELLED FOR 2010: Rothbury Music Festival - might be back in 2011. www.rothburyfestival.com
CANCELLED FOR 2010: Detroit Festival of the Arts (changed in 2009 to Midsummer Nights in Midtown)
Cancelled till further notice. www.midsummernightsinmidtown.com - former: www.detroitfestival.com
To find most fireworks shows in Michigan, click: Fireworks Displays in Michigan for 2010
search by date or by city. This annually updated database is the most impressive list that Mike can find.
July 2-5, 2010 (fri-mon): Stars and Stripes Festival - in Mount Clemens (north of Detroit).
official website: www.starsandstripesfest.com
Annual Festival is FREE to the public and features a full carnival, nationally known and local music acts, art displays, fireworks, food vendors, more.
July 3-10, 2010 (sat-sat): National Cherry Festival - in Traverse City.
official website: www.cherryfestival.org
84th. 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!" Also has a Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest.
July 4, 2010 (sun): Independence Day USA
July 8-11, 2010 (thu-sun): Uncle Sam Jam - 1st Annual - in Woodhaven (Downriver, south of Detroit).
info currently at : www.funfestinc.com/new/bbq - future website: www.unclesamjamfest.com
FREE Admission. A patriotic event that celebrates what makes summertime great. Attractions for Uncle Sam Jam 2010 include a spectacular Firework Display, Carnival Rides and Games, petting farm and Camel Rides, exotic animal exhibit, reptile encounter, the World's Tallest Pinball Machine, and FREE national music entertainment each night including Eddie Money (fri) and Confederate Railroad (sat).
July 9-10, 2010 (fri-sat): Michigan Elvisfest 2010 - 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 by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America.
July 9-11, 2010 (fri-sun): APBA Gold Cup Races (Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Race) - on Detroit River between Detroit & Windsor.
official website: www.gold-cup.com
official title: Detroit APBA Gold Cup. Big-Time Annual event, Unlimited Hydroplane Boat Racing on the Detroit River includes other hydroplane classes.
July 9-11, 2010 (fri-sun): 2010 Trenton Mid-Summer Festival - 35th Annual - in Trenton (south of Detroit).
website: www.trentonmid-summer.com
Join over 150,000 visitors, over 200 artists and craftsmen, and live entertainment on West Jefferson in the Riverfront Business District.
July 10, 2010 (sat): Michigan Vet Fest / Cruisin' Michigan Ave / Harley Bike Run - in Dearborn.
official websites: www.michiganvetfest.org and www.myspace.com/vetfest
Annual Michigan Vet Fest has Free admission, 100% of proceeds goes to help veterans in need. Entertainment features at least 14 Live bands on 2 stages. There will be ceremonies honoring Michigan Veterans, many special guests, prizes, raffles, giveaways and more. Festival starts at noon, held at the Dearborn Elks Club Post 1945 located at 25000 Michigan Ave, between Telegraph Rd and Beech Daly. Fest 2010 includes the Michigan Harley Riders Bike Run and is associated with the Cruisin' Michigan Ave car cruise.
July 10, 2010 (sat): Cruisin' Michigan Ave Car Cruise - www.cruisinmichigan.com - 3rd Annual goes through the cities of Wayne, Westland, Inkster, Dearborn Heights and Dearborn and is associated with the Michigan Vet Fest.
July 12-18, 2010 (mon-sun): 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 13-18, 2010 (tue-sun): Oakland County Fair - in Davisburg (northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.oakfair.org
Carnival, Circus, Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby, Figure 8 Race, Battle of The Bands, Dirt Bike Globe of Death, Horse Shows, Large Animal Livestock Sale, Poultry and Rabbit Auction, Dog Judging, 4-H exhibitions, Miracle of Birth Barn, Lawn Mower Rodeo, Bullmania Rodeo, lots of contests including a Husband-Calling contest and Watermelon Eating contests, Bump and Rune Car Race, Classic Car Show, Exotic Petting Zoo, free bike drawings, exhibits ranging from photography to aerospace, food and much more. Held at Springfield Oaks County Park.
July 15-17, 2010 (thu-sat): The Blue Water Fest - in Port Huron (northeast of Detroit)
official website: www.thebluewaterfest.com
Formerly known as Boat Week (see July 17 Mackinac race). Carnival, magnificent display of boats, local and national music from many genres on four stages, juried fine art fair, a film festival, the Physician HealthCare Network Kid's Zone, the Meijer Kids' Stage, arts and crafts, food, a party, and more.
July 15-18, 2010 (thu-sun): Tall Ship Celebration - in Bay City (East/Mid MI)
official website: tallshipcelebration.com
"Bay City is proud to be the only official host port in Michigan for the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships fleet. Magnificent Tall Ships will line both sides of the Saginaw River in Downtown Bay City for the largest gathering of Tall Ships in the Great Lakes in four years." Included in this event is the Ring of Steel Pirate School and the "Tall Ship Celebration’s International Maritime Music Festival which showcases some of the best chantey musicians from around the world and from our own backyard!" Admission starts at $6.
July 15-18, 2010 (thu-sun): 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 16-18, 2010 (fri-sun): Jackson Hot Air Jubilee (Balloon Festival) - in Jackson (Southwest MI).
official website: www.hotairjubilee.com
Annual event. 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 16-18, 2010 (fri-sun): Concert of Colors - Diversity Festival - in Detroit.
official website: www.concertofcolors.com
18th annual, FREE musical celebration of Metro Detroit's cultural diversity. It features musical acts from around the world with a wide range of global musical styles. Music from Detroit area includes the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue featuring 15 music acts.
July 17, 2010 (sat start date): 2010 Bayview Mackinac Race (Port Huron To Mackinac Sailing Race)
official website: www.byc.com - Mackinac Race info page - future dates
86th sailing of the Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac Race is one of the greatest freshwater yacht races in the world and has a 298 statute mile course. It is also known as the Bayview Mackinac Races, Port Huron to Mackinac Island Yacht Race.
Follow the Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac Race online via GPS positions and more on www.michigan.org/bayview.
July 17-18, 2010 (fri-sun): Quake on the Lake - in Waterford. (northwest of Detroit)
official website: www.quakeonthelake.org
For the past ten years nearly 350,000 spectators and fans have gathered along the shoreline of the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area to witness some of the world's fastest Inboard Hydroplane races. These exciting races take place on a one-mile stretch across Pontiac Lake. This popular event highlights 10 different racing classes and has become the ultimate summer celebration in Oakland County. In addition to hosting the Eastern Divisional Championships, Quake on the Lake will also have a carnival and national music acts each night, with a wakeboarding competition on Saturday.
July 21-24, 2010 (wed-sat): Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair - in Ann Arbor.
official web page: www.theguild.org/art_fair_summer.html
Annual Event. "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 22-25, 2010 (wed-sat): National Baby Food Festival 2010 (NBFF) - in Fremont "Baby Food Capital of the World" (West MI, north of Grand Rapids).
official website: www.babyfoodfest.com
Annual event, 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 22-31, 2010: Ionia Free Fair 2010 (Ionia Fair) - in Ionia (northwest of Lansing).
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 23-24 2010 (fri-sat): Annual Summer Beer Festival - in Ypsilanti.
official info on: www.michiganbrewersguild.org
tickets $30-$35 per-day advance, $35-$40 at gate if available. Drink Michigan Beer!
July 23-25, 2010 (thu-sat): Meijer St. Clair Riverfest - in St. Clair (northeast of Detroit).
official website: www.stclairriverfest.com
FREE admission. Held on the banks of the St. Clair River, event will consist of world-class recording artists Friday and Saturday nights, as well as the hottest regional and national acts performing on an elaborate riverfront stage. Other attractions include a petting farm, carnival midway and Sunday's main attraction, the thunderous offshore boat races brought to us by the Blue Water Offshore Racing Association.
July 24, 2010 (sat): Telegraph Cruise (Telegraph Car Cruise / Telegraph Tomorrow Classic Car Cruise) - on Telegraph Rd in Taylor, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford, just west of Detroit. info at: City of Taylor - WOMC. It goes from Eureka Rd in Taylor (south end) to Puritan Rd a little north of 5 Mile in Redford (north end).
July 31, 2011 (sun): Concours d'Elegance of America - in Plymouth (west of Detroit).
information and relocation article on: sportscardigest.com Plymouth location: www.stjohnsgolfconference.com
Formerly held at Meadow Brook in Rochester Hills, Concours d'Elegance is relocating to The Inn at St. John's starting in 2011. Annual Exhibition of Antique & Classic Collector Automobiles. High-end cars and motorcycles vie for coveted trophies and awards. Plus there is an annual auction of rare vehicles.
July 27 - August 1, 2010 (tue-sun): Traverse City Film Festival - in Traverse City (northwest lower peninsula).
official website: www.traversecityfilmfest.org
6th Annual in 2010. 80 films and 40 shorts from over 25 countries at 135 screenings, plus a film school, free panel discussions and six outdoor movies.
July 29 - August 1, 2010 (thu-sun): Woodtick Music Festival - in the U.P. (upper peninsula)
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!"
July 30 - August 8, 2010: Coast Guard Festival - in Grand Haven (West MI).
official website: www.coastguardfest.org
Annual event Dedicated to the Men & Women of the United States Coast Gaurd. Ships and Ships Tours, Carnival, Grand Parade, Fireworks Extravaganza, Waterfront Entertainment with Skiing Show and Live Music Shows, Cruise-In Car Show, Street Dance, Craft Fair, National Memorial Service, much more.
July 31 - August 1, 2010 (sat-sun): Maker Faire - Detroit 2010 - in Dearborn at the Henry Ford
official website: makerfaire.com/detroit/2010
Metro Detroit is glad to be a host to one of these few exhibitions/shows held in the United States. Check out unusual inventions from the very cool to off-the-wall, and their inventors. Maker "is a growing DIY (Do It Yourself) movement of people who look at things a little differently and who just might spark the next generation of scientists, engineers and makers." Tickets range from $19 to $50, Children (4 and under) free.
August 1, 2010 (sun): Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise - annual car cruise north of Detroit.
official website: www.ctgratiotcruise.com
Includes a car show. Main cruise area is the Gratiot Ave at Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Rd) area.
August 5-7, 2010 (thu-sat): Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair - in Sterling Heights (just north of Detroit).
info on: www.sterling-heights.net
Festival features continuous entertainment throughout the day on three sound stages, nightly concerts, a refreshment tent, food from local restaurants, a family midway, Kidzfest Tent, and a juried arts and crafts fair.
August 6-7, 2010 (fri-sat): Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival - in Manchester (a little southwest of Ann Arbor).
official website: riverfolkfestival.org
Annual. Traditional folk, bluegrass and world music that continues to evolve, new creative artists, an array of music and dance workshops, old time fiddle contest, giant mural paintings, stage shows and wonders for the kids that include instrument-making, face painting, water maze, origami and craft work area, rain sticks, drum circles, a kids' parade, more. Festival features an art show with visual artists sharing creations of jewelry, painting, instrument making, stained glass, pottery, more.
August 6-8, 2010 (fri-sun): 2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival - in Northville (west of Detroit).
official website: www.buymichigannow.com
BMN is striving to help Michigan's economy by educating consumers about products and services based in Michigan. This funfest is a 3-day celebration of of our great state featuring sidewalk sales, vendors, exhibits, and live entertainment. Together we will revitalize the economy, one product, one purchase, one person at a time.
August 7, 2010 (sat): Mount Clemens Cruise Part II - in Mount Clemens (northeast of Detroit).
official information: www.mountclemenscruise.com
Part II is devoted to one thing: cruisin' at their Open Car Cruise.
August 7-8, 2010 (sat-sun): Thunder Over Michigan - Air Show in Ypsilanti (Southeast Michigan, near Ann Arbor).
official information: www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow
"Gathering of Fortresses Legends" held at the Yankee Air Museum. Event features the largest gathering of WWII Heavy Bombers, plus Fighter Planes, Stunt Plane, B-17 Rides, more. General advance tickets and admission on day of show range from $20 to $30, special seating up to $190, parking $5 to $10. Gala kickoff is Aug 5th, tickets $150.
August 13-15, 2010 (fri-sun): 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 13-15, 2010 (fri-sun): Milford Memories Summer Festival - in Milford (northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.milfordmemories.com
Annual event. Juried Art show with over 260 artists and crafters from across the United States and Canada displaying and selling their work. Lots of Live Music and Entertainment, Kid Central Activity Area, Beer Tent, Civil War Encampment, 5K & 10K Run, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, Cold Butt Euchre, Blind Canoe Race, more. Event has Shuttle Bus service.
August 13-15, 2010 (fri-sun): St. Johns Mint Festival - 26th Annual - in St. Johns City Park (Mid-MI).
official website: www.clintoncountychamber.org/mint
in Clinton County. Grand Parade, over 200 arts & crafts and flea market vendors, quilt show, new & old car shows, 5 sports events, kids games, laser tag, inflatables, free daily and evening entertainment, Classic K9 Dog shows, Mint Eating & Cooking Contests, much more. phone 989-224-7248.
August 13-22, 2010: Cheeseburger in Caseville - 12th Annual - (Caseville is in Michigan's thumb).
festival info on: www.casevillechamber.net/History.html and 2010 event schedule
City is "transformed into Key North for this 10 days festival that celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett." Carnival, Parade of Tropical Fools, Caribbean Street Dance, Live Entertainment, Vintage Motorcycle Show, Classic Car Show, Craft Show, Texas Hold'em Tournament, Golf Scramble, Beautiful Baby Contest, Lots of Cheeseburgers and more.
August 16-22, 2010 (mon-sun): 138th Annual Armada Fair - in Armada (northeast of Detroit).
official website: www.armadafair.org
"A True Country Fair" with a Grand National Tractor Pull, Figure 8 Race, Demolition Derby, Armada Fair Queen and her Court, more. Ticket prices vary, see website.
August 20-22, 2010 (fri-sun): African World Festival - Annual - in Downtown Detroit. info when available. 2009 festival combined the African World Festival and the International Caribbean Festival & Parade. Family entertainment, foods, arts and crafts event held the third weekend of August at Hart Plaza.
August 21, 2010 (sat): WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE - on Woodward Ave from Detroit's north border to Pontiac.
official website: www.woodwarddreamcruise.com
THE World's Biggest, Best and Most Famous Car Cruise, the greatest one-day car event in the world. The WDC is held annually every third saturday in August, is 16 miles long and goes through several cities just north of Detroit. Event is now about 9 days long with many associated and pre-cruise events. Draws around one million people.
Woodward Dream Cruise related information and links ...
Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise - Woodward at 9 Mile, many events thursday through saturday of WDC.
Autopalooza August - list of major cruises, races, and shows in Southeast Michigan during the month of August.
August 27-28, 2010 (fri-sat): Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise - in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official website: www.28thstreetmetrocruise.com
Cruise is free and open to all types of vehicles, and spans an area along 15 miles of the famed 28th Street. There will be a family Safety City area with children's rides, Beer Tents with live entertainment, Metro Million Display with high end classics rarely seen, Automotive Swap Meet, more. Event features over 15,000 cars and 300,000 spectators.
August 27-29, 2010 (fri-sun): Wayne Wheelfest 2010 - in City of Wayne at Goudy Park (west of Detroit).
official information: www.ci.wayne.mi.us/wheelfest.shtml
Carnival, Parade, Live Entertainment, car show, bingo, more.
August 28-29, 2010 (sat-sun): Peoples Arts Festival (PAF) - 4th Annual - in Detroit.
official website: www.peoplesartsfestival.com
Free Admission, held at the Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St, Detroit, MI 48211. More Than 100 Visual Artists and Craftspeople, over 60 Bands and Performers, plus Film and Fashion. Festival is devoted to all aspects of the art community, encompassing art, music, film and the rebirth of Detroit.
August 21 to October 3, 2010: Michigan Renaissance Festival - in Holly (northwest of Detroit, south of Flint).
official website: www.michrenfest.com
Annual event. 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!"
TBA 2011: Selfridge Air Show - in Mt. Clemens (north of Detroit).
official website: www.selfridgeairshow.org
Next show is in 2011. previous one was in 2009.
continuing through October 3, 2010: Michigan Renaissance Festival - in Holly. see listing above.
Festival takes you back in time to the renaissance era with knights and old villager attire.
September 2-6, 2010 (thur-mon): Michigan Peach Festival of Romeo - in Romeo (north of Detroit).
official website: www.peachfestromeo.com
Parade, Peach Queen, Carnival Rides, Car Show, Bed Races, 5K Run, various sports tournaments, flea market, arts & crafts show, Las Vegas Games, Golf Classic, Baby Photo Contest, KidFest, more. Annual event that begins the Thursday before Labor Day and runs through Labor Day.
September 3-6, 2010 (fri-mon): Detroit Jazz Fest - DJF - 31st Annual - in Detroit on the Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitjazzfest.com
Detroit International Jazz Festival held at Hart Plaza. Free Admission. Six stages, Jazz & American music.
September 3-6, 2010 (fri-mon): Arts, Beats & Eats Festival - in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.artsbeatseats.com
12th annual in 2009, $2 Admission each day. Oakland County's Summer Festival, 150+ music acts, 150 artists, many restaurants. held every Labor Day Weekend. Festival moves from Pontiac to Royal Oak in 2010.
September 5, 2010: Annual 9-11 Memorial Run (Motorcycle Charity Run) - in Oxford (north of Detroit).
official website: www.911memorialrun.com
Held rain or shine, $20 donation per bike, all bikes and vehicles welcome. "A Show of Patriotism - American Bikers Unite For Our Fallen Heroes on 9-11-01." On Sept 8th, there is an additional trip to New York.
September 6, 2010 (mon): Labor Day
September 10-12, 2010 (fri-sun): Art & Apples festival - 44th 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 11, 2010 (sat): Dally in the Alley - in Detroit.
official website: www.dallyinthealley.com
33rd, "The Greenest Festival in Detroit". A performing arts festival and street fair held annually the Saturday after Labor Day. "One of the only non-corporate sponsored community festivals in the United States". It includes a Local Artist Gallery and features a lot of live music on 4 stages. note: rain date is the next day Sept 12th.
TBA 2010 (sat): Jobbienooner II (Jobbie Nooner 2).
Troy Daze Festival - CANCELLED FOR 2010
official website: www.troymi.gov/troydaze
Might return next year. Held in Troy (north of Detroit), annually attended by about 100,000 people.
September 17-19, 2010 (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".
September 17-19, 2010 (fri-sun): Northville Victorian Festival - in Northville (a little northwest of Detroit).
[info] Annual event. 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, more.
September 22, 2010 (wed): Celebrate Michigan Expo - in Detroit.
official website: www.celebratemichiganexpo.com
Held at the Athenenum Hotel in Detroit. "Meet like-minded local leaders, business owners and fellow professionals who want to celebrate Michigan and all the things that make it great. The Celebrate Michigan Expo makes it easy to connect with other Michigan businesses and individuals by bringing them all together in one place."
September 24-26, 2010 (fri-sun): Clinton Fall Festival - in Clinton (lower southeast MI).
official website: www.clintonfallfestival.com
37th Annual. Features a Grand Parade, over 250 Arts and Craft booths, Car Show exceeding 500 entries, raffle, much more. In Lenawee County, near the Ohio border.
September 25-26, 2010 (sat-sun): The Red Flannel Festival - in Cedar Springs (West MI, just north of Grand Rapids).
official website: redflannelfestival.org
Annual, 72nd celebration in 2010. Festival includes selecting a Red Flannel Queen, Prince and Princess, a grand parade, Keystone Cops, bed race, street rod car show, antique tractor pull, arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, food and more.
Most Halloween Events are on Madman Mike's Michigan Haunted Houses Attractions Events page - The most extensive annually updated linked listings of Haunted Houses and Attractions throughout all of Michigan all on one page. It also has links to local Halloween events, Real Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Investigators in Michigan, plus other interesting information.
continuing through October 3, 2010: Michigan Renaissance Festival - in Holly. www.michrenfest.com
Festival started August 15th, click month of August or September to see description.
October 1-3, 2010 (fri-sun): Trenton Scarecrow Festival - in Trenton (Downriver, south of Detroit).
official website:www.scarecrowfestival.net
Features a Scarecrow Contest, local and national musical acts including a Battle of the Bands broadcast live on the Internet, Scarecrow Idol contest with finalists competing live on the Internet, Tug-O-War, Hot Dog Eating contest, Strongman Competition, Arts & Crafts, Dog Costume contest, children's area with games/rides, and more.
October 10, 2010 (sun): Great Lakes Regional Chili Cookoff and Motorcycle Show - in Plymouth (west of Detroit). information on: www.plymouth48170.com. Annual event has streets packed with people. Chili Cook-Off Competition, Restaurant Chili Challenge, Bike Show, Chili Ride, Live Entertainment, Salsa Competition, Children's Activities, proceeds benefit local charities.
October 15-17, 2010 (fri-sun): Great Lakes Art Fair - Fall - in Novi (northwest of Detroit).
official website:www.greatlakesartfair.com
the Midwest's Premier Indoor Art Fair. Located inside Rock Financial Showplace, it offers patrons of the artists a unique opportunity to experience over 200 booths of the region's finest artists and craftspeople in a single, upscale, indoor location. $7 for Adults, Free for Children 12 & under, no parking charge.
October 17, 2010 (sun): Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon - Annual running festival in Detroit.
official website: www.freepmarathon.com
Over 10,000 participants, it features a full marathon, a half marathon and other assorted runs. Future plans have it on the 3rd Sunday in Oct through 2009.
TBA 2010 (sat): International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum Induction and Awards - in Detroit.
official websites: www.igmhf.org and www.myspace.com/igmhf
13th in 2009. Annual Induction and Awards Celebration held at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door. To purchase tickets call 313-592-0017 or visit www.igmhf.org.
October 31, 2010 (sun): Halloween Day. Trick or Treat!
November 18-20, 2010 (thu-sat): Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival - in Grand Rapids, West MI.
official website: www.showspan.com/GRW/Home.aspx
The largest wine and food festival in Michigan, it's an annual Pre-Holiday event and one of the premier events of it's kind in the Midwest for the celebration and tasting of the finest foods, wines, beers and spirits. No one under 21 allowed, tickets $15.
TBA 2010: Deer Hunting Season (Regular Firearm) [official info].
TBA 2010 (fri): Annual Lighting of Detroit's Holiday Tree - at Campus Martius Park [info when available].
November 25, 2010 (thu): Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade (America's Thanksgiving Parade) in Downtown Detroit. official website: www.theparade.org
9:20am till noon. Nationally televised parade filled with award-winning floats, larger than life balloons, marching bands, celebrities, antique papier-mâché heads, lots of clowns, Santa, more.
TBA 2010: Wayne County LightFest - just west of Detroit. 7-10pm daily Nov/Dec(closed Christmas Day). The Midwest's longest drive-through holiday light display. 4 1/2 miles of of giant animated displays and nearly a million lights for a $5/car donation. Enter at Hines Drive off Merriman Rd, 2 1/2 miles south of I-96 between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Ave in Westland. For more information or to register a bus/limo, call 734-261-1990.
Looking for Real Reindeer? Enjoy Sleigh Rides? Want to see Santa and Elves?
Madman Mike hooks you up! Get in touch with: Carousel Acres in South Lyon (west of Detroit).
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!
Michigan Christmas Holiday Events are listed on Mike's Christmas And Santa page.
December 25, 2010 (saturday): Christmas Day - Merry Christmas!
December 31, 2010 (friday): New Year's Eve parties everywhere.
