More Great Events in Michigan

January 1-3, 2010: 29th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show - held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, northwest of Detroit.

January 30, 2010 (sat): Heikinpäivä 2009 - in Hancock (U.P., northwest upper peninsula). a Finnish-American celebration associated with Heikki Day (St. Henrik’s day, January 19th). Has events throughout the week leading up to the primary festival day. Finnish crafts, music, food, films and games. Parade, Boot-throwing & Wife-carrying competitions, Tanssit (Dance), Seisovapöytä (Finnish buffet), Finnish games, Vipukelkka (whipsled), reindeer encampment, dog sled demos, Lumijuoksu (Snow Run), more.

2010: The Dirty Show - in Detroit. Annual, adults ages 18+ for event & website.

February 18-21, 2010 (thurs-sun): Convocation - in Troy (north of Detroit). 16th annual convention of esoteric and mystical paths. Over 100 classes and rituals presented by local instructors, internationally renowned guest speakers and authors. Over 40 tables of merchandise in our Merchant Room, an Art Show and the largest indoor Drum Circle in the Midwest.

February 19-21, 2010 (fri-sun): Shanty Days - in Caseville (Thumb area). Ice Fishing Contests, Chili Cookoff, Potty Trotty outhouse race, Human Bowling, Texas Hold-Em Tournament, Raffle, Pool Tournament, Beer Tent, Live Music, Karaoke, DJ & Dancing, Snow Golf, Cold Butt Euchre, kids entertainment, more.

February 19-20, 2010 (fri-sat): Frostbite Winter Fest - in Harrison. 2nd Annual. Budd Lake golf outing, kids activities, more.

February 20, 2010 (sat): Fur Ball 2010 - at Crystal Gardens in Howell. Humane Society of Livingston County's annual fundraiser. Dinner, dancing with a live band, fortune telling, a premium open bar, a silent and live auction, and more! HSLC saves and protects thousands of animals each year, yet receives no taxpayer nor municipal funding. Tickets are $80 per person, $150 per couple, and are tax deductible. For more info, contact HSLC at 517-552-8050 or visit website.

TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Village of Rochester Hills Ice Sculpting Festival (north of Detroit). Annual.

TBA 2010: Annual St. Patrick's Parade in Detroit - route is along Michigan Avenue in the area known as Corktown. Floats, Pipe Bands, marching bands, novelty groups, more.

March 10-13, 2010 (wed-sat): Clare Irish Festival - in Clare (northern lower peninsula). "From Leprechaun contests and parades to Irish dancing and musical performances, be prepared to immerse yourself in the finest Irish traditions at the 35th Annual Clare Irish Festival."

TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Annual Michigan Regional Sportsmen Show - in Alpena (northeast side of lower peninsula). "Largest Sportsmen Show in Northern Michigan", hunting and fishing show. Sponsored by the Alpena Knights of Columbus #529, money raised with this event is for charity.

March 21-27, 2010: Detroit International Comedy Festival (Annual Detroit Comedy Fest) - most performances at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle - in Royal Oak, just north of Detroit.

(TBA 2011): Battle of Detroit World Martial Arts Open Championship | Health/Exercise Expo at the University of Michigan Dearborn (Metro Detroit). benefits Z.I.A.D. - Healthcare for the underserved. held every two years.

April 16-17, 2010 (fri-sat): Bringin' Back the 80's Festival - in Frankenmuth (east MI, north of Flint). Annual event, Admission $7, profits go to the American Cancer Society. Break Dancers, best dressed contest, 80s music, more. ms

TBA 2010 (wed-sun): National Trout Festival in Kalkaska (northwest MI, near Traverse City). 73rd in 2009 had fishing contest, parade, carnival, golf outings, car show, entertainment, fireworks.

TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Chef's Challenge [Chef's Challenge for Challenge Mountain] at the Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire (northwest lower peninsula). Chefs in Michigan compete for Bragging Rights & Notoriety. This is a professional chef, hot food competition and tasting featuring Michigan food products, wines and microbrews. In addition to the Chef’s Challenge competition, the weekend will feature cooking seminars and demonstrations, golf, fishing, kayaking, an ice-carving competition, vendors showcasing Michigan agriculture (second only to California in number of diverse food products), more. Challenge Mountain is the nation's only non-profit organization that provides adaptive recreation exclusive to the developmentally challenged, helping them achieve their maximum potential through outdoor theraputic recreation.

April 24-26, 2009 (fri-sun): Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival - 69th Annual in Vermontville (west of Lansing). Mid-America rides, talent show, arts and crafts, flea market, two parades, petting zoo, princess pageant, various displays, games, free entertainment and arm wrestling. Our syrup producers are located throughout the village selling syrup, candies, crème and the ever popular maple syrup cotton candy. Held annually on the last full weekend in April.

April 26, 2009 (sun): Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes in Holland (West MI) at Ottawa County Fairgrounds. The 8th Annual Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes is a gathering to start the riding season with a Blessing for a safe year, to promote a sense of community and fellowship among riders and to support local charities. Hundreds of motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists participate in the blessing. Live music, food and motorcycles of every color, size, shape, and brand make this event interesting for all attendees. Donation $5 per bike/vehicle.

TBA: Detroit Fringe Festival in Detroit at Music Hall Center for Performing Arts located at 350 Madsion Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. An astounding array of artists, performers and subcultural experimenters, who for thirty-two straight hours will rattle the cages of convention in music, dance and art as they blur the boundaries of the artistic status quo - all under one roof. tickets in 2008 were $35.

April 30th - May 3rd, 2009 (thu-sun): Michigan International Women's Show in Novi (northwest of Detroit).

May 8-10, 2009 (fri-sun): Mesick Mushroom Festival - 50th Annual in Mesick (northwest MI, south of Traverse City). Mesick, MI is the mushroom capital in the United States. Event features a Grand Parade, Carnival rides, contests for mushroom hunters, lots of food, beer tent, 5 K walk/run, Mug bog racers, crafts and hobbies, flea market, horseshoe toss, horse pull, more.

May 9, 2009 (sat): Rock and Rummage Spring Cleaning Spectacular at The Belmont bar in Hamtramck (north of Downtown Detroit). 2nd Annual, starts 9pm, Free Admission, Ages 18+. Vendors feature vinyl records, cds, dvds, posters, jewelry, vintage goods, retro collectables, plus books and clothing, more. Shop, Sell, Drink, Rock! Music by DJ Dougie Tangent.

this time of year: Blossomtime Festival in Southwestern MI.
Annual. parade, pageants, queens, run, more.

May 22-25, 2009 (fri-mon): St. Mary's Polish Country Fair in Orchard Lake (northwest of Detroit). 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 23, 2009 (sat): Petoskey Stone Festival in Eastport, Antrim County (northwestern MI). 10am-4pm, Free admission. Celebrating Michigan's state stone. Beach hunt for stone treasures, stone skipping contest, gemstone vendors, local foods and music, more.

To find most fireworks shows in Michigan, click: Fireworks Displays in Michigan for 2009
search by date or by city. This annually updated database is impressive.

June 5-7, 2009 (fri-sun): Chaldean Festival - 4th Annual - in Southfield (just north of Detroit).
info when available: www.chaldeanchamber.com

June 6, 2009 (sat): 3rd annual Ionia Classic Car and Truck Show in Ionia (Mid/Western MI, northwest of Lansing). Music, Food and Fun for the whole family. Proceeds benefit charities.

June 6-7, 2009 (sat-sun): Hungarian Festival 2009 - A Celebration of "Faith, Family & Friends" - at Benjamin Yack Arena, 3131 Third Street, Wyandotte, MI. Features Authentic Hungarian Food, pastries, beer, wines, live music, dancers. Plus a children's booth, raffle and vendor booths. Admission $3, Children under 12 admitted free (with adult). For Information call 313-842-1133 or 313-408-2647.

June 12-14, 2009 (fri-sun): Annual National Asparagus Festival (NAF) in Hart (West Michigan). Some of the annual events include: Arts & Crafts Fair, "Spear-it" 5K Run/Walk, Children's Parade and activities, Joe Foster Golf Open, The Joan Glover Royale Parade, Asparagus Food Show.

June 12-14, 2009 (fri-sun): Nautical Mile Annual Splash Bash - in St. Clair Shores (northeast of Detroit). boat party, live bands, djs, car show, Miss Nautical Mile Pageant. info when available.

June 13, 2009 (sat): 5th Annual Bikes & Bands for Shrine Children in Clio (north of Flint). Admission $5, 1pm to 1am. This year features BC's 1st Annual Rock n Roll Circus Concert. "The Elf Khurafeh Shrine's goal is to raise $30,000 and to have 1500 bikes and cars participate in the largest Scavenger Hunt Bike Ride." 11 live bands, all you can eat pig roast, bike show, burn out pit, aerial sky-diving show performance, more. This is a family friendly event.

June 13-14 2009 (sat-sun): Masco Art in the Park in Taylor (south of Detroit). Festival for visual and performing arts at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor MI. Free Parking, Free Admission and free entertainment, a juried art fair with more than 100 artists, a student art gallery, classic car show, more.

June 13-14, 2009 (sat-sun): Michigan Kitefest in Richland (West Michigan, near Kalamazoo). annual kite flying event and competition.

June 17-21, 2009 (wed-sun): Hamburg Family Fun Fest in Hamburg Township (west of Detroit). live music, fireworks, more.

June 23-28, 2009 (tue-sun): Livonia Spree - in Livonia, just west of Detroit. Annual week long celebration of founding of the city. Held at Ford Field, corner of Farmington Rd and Lyndon. Great music ranging from Country to jazz, a fantastic family carnival, delicious food, and the Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday night.

June 24-28, 2009 (wed-sun): Annual Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival in New Baltimore (northeast of Detroit). Annual event includes a parade, fireworks, Bay-Rama Queen and Court, talent show, live music, eating contests and much more.

June 26-28, 2009 (fri-sun): Opa! Fest - 16th Annual in Troy (north of Detroit). "Metro Detroit area's largest ongoing celebration of Greek culture. Enjoy traditional Greek food, music and dancing, cooking demonstrations and cultural exhibits." Kids area has rides and activities.

June 27-28, 2009 (sat-sun): Eaton Rapids Dam Festival - 7th Annual in Eaton Rapids (south of Lansing). Free Admission. activities include Dam Tours, Arts and Craft Show, Car Show, 5K Run, Children Activities, Funny Boat Race, Live Music, Pedal Tractor Pull, lots of great food and ice cream.

TBA 2009: Soberfest at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. FREE Admission, live bands, noon till 8pm, bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Annual event celebrates recovery from addiction and the positive changes that recovery makes with a day of alcohol and drug-free family fun.

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 impressive.

July 4th: Too many celebrations to mention here! contact your local newspaper or government.

July 7-10, 2010 (wed-sat): Wyandotte Street Art Fair in Wyandotte (just south of Detroit). Annual event, over 300 artist booths, DIA Creative Drop-In Workshop, Riverfront & Street Entertainment, food, Children's Activity Areas, Beautiful Baby Contest, more.

July 10-12, 2009 (fri-sun): River Raisin Festival in Blissfield (lower part of Southeast MI).

July 10-12, 2009 (fri-sun): 2009 Trenton Mid-Summer Festival in Trenton (south of Detroit). 34th Annual. Join over 150,000 visitors, over 200 artists and craftsmen on West Jefferson in the Riverfront Business District.

July 14 - August 2, 2009: Michigan Shakespeare Festival in Jackson (west of Ann Arbor). Festival is indoors at the Michael Baughman Theater on the campus of Jackson Community College. tickets are $15 to $27 per-performance, group rates available. Plans are under way to find a permanent site on which to build an outdoor stage with cover for the audience.

July 18, 2009: Battle of the Jets at Milan Dragway - will have the fastest street cars taking it to the ¼ mile to battle. Also featured will be jet powered cars, trucks and dragsters going over 300 mph in the quarter mile at the same time showing off their fireshow out the back! Tickets are $20 per adult (includes pit pass), kids 12 & under are free.

July 18, 2009: Sunrise Side Wine & Food Festival at Harrisville Harbor (Northeast Michigan). Noon to 6PM, a Michigan tradition featuring award-winning Michigan wines, delectable local foods and artisan breads, original art show, live music performances and a breathtaking view of Lake Huron.

July 23-25, 2010 (fri-sun): Yale Bologna Festival - in Yale (located in Michigan's thumb).
"a gathering of over 20,000 Bologna starved party-goers! A tradition in Yale since 1989, this festival has grown considerably since its humble beginnings. The festival draws people from all around Michigan as well as other states, eager to see who will be the next King and Queen of Bologna. The Bologna Festival includes such events as the famed outhouses races, a street dance, fireworks and a parade down Main Street that continues to grow each year."

July 23-25, 2010 (fri-sun): Roar On The River - in Trenton (south of Detroit). Outboard powerboat races, SST 120 and SST 45 UIM/APBA World Championships. Festivities include Jet Ski stunt show, live entertainment and Roar In The Park Car Show.

July 25-26, 2009 (sat-sun): Arab and Chaldean Festival - 38th Anniversary on Downtown Detroit Riverfront at Hart Plaza. Annual festival serves as a multicultural program for people of all cultures to enjoy. Music, art gallery, fashion show, children's fair, middle eastern food, more.

Festival of India - in Detroit. www.festivalofindiadetroit.com not available 3/1/2009 to 7-6-2009.

July 28 - August 2, 2009 (fri-sat): 5th Traverse City Film Festival - in Traverse City (northwest lower peninsula).

July 31 - August 1, 2009 (fri-sun): Meijer St. Clair Riverfest - at and on the St. Clair River (north of Detroit). FREE admission. offshore boats, offshore boat race, nationally known music acts, children's zone with full carnival, more.

July 31 - August 1, 2009 (fri-sun): 32nd Annual Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival - in Bay Port (located in Michigan's thumb). Fish sandwiches and dinners, fireworks, classic car show, crafters, Rising Star competition, petting zoo, bingo, more.

July 31 - August 1, 2009 (fri-sun): Ribs 'n' Soul Festival - in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza. 14th Annual.

August 7-9, 2009 (fri-sun): Humungous Fungus Fest 2009 - in Crystal Falls (U.P.). Free Admission. Annual festival features a Fest Parade, Mushroom Cook-off, Humungus Pizza, Strong Man Competition, Motocross races, live music, Street Dance, Pie Social, various tournaments, more. The Humungous Fungus might be the world's largest and oldest living organism. It covers 38 acres beneath an Iron County forest near the Wisconsin border. It is believed to be 1,500 to 10,000 years old and weigh about 100 tons.

August 13-22, 2010: Cheeseburger in Caseville - 12th Annual (Caseville is in Michigan's thumb). City is "transformed into Key North for this 10 days festival that celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the music of over a dozen performers and bands as well as the opportunity to discover a variety of cheeseburgers and other great food". Beach Party, Fireworks, Golfing Under the Stars, Beautiful Baby Contest, Harbor & Campground Lights Display, more. This event also features a rather unusual parade: The Parade of Tropical Fools.

August 13-15, 2009 (thu-sat): Mendon Riverfest - 22nd anniversary - in Three Rivers (Southwest MI). "Inflatable" games similar but different from last year, Free entertainment, children's activities, competitive events, 4th Annual Riverfest Idol, various vendors and a Fireworks display over the river. Held annually on third weekend in August.

August 14-16, 2009 (fri-sun): Howell Melon Festival - in Howell (east of Lansing). Annual event with Watermelon Eating Contest, Melon Toss Competition using homebuilt Trebuchets and Catapults, Watermelon Skiing, Biggest Howell Melon Weigh-in, kids activities, live entertainment, more.

August 20-23, 2009 (thu-sun): Thrive Music Festival and Carnival - in Farmington Hills (northwest of Detroit). Free Admission and parking. Over 60 bands, plus carnival rides, skateboarding, beverage tent, 30 organized activities.

August 20-22, 2009 (thur-sat): Clarkston Eagles 3373 Annual Pig and Corn Roast (northwest of Detroit) - Free Admission, open to the public. Entertainment all three days with bands and a comedy show, plus casino, horseshoes, Kids zone. Information when available: www.clarkstoneagles.com

August 27-30, 2009 (thu-sun): Wayne Wheelfest 2009 - in Wayne (west of Detroit). 2008 had a Carnival, Parade, Live Entertainment, two car shows, a talent show, golf outing, chili cook-off, more.

August 28-29, 2009 (fri-sat): Lebfest '09 (Lebanese Festival) - in Northville (northwest of Detroit). 3rd in 2009. Baalbeck-style concert, Authentic Lebanese Cuisine, International Artisans, Live Entertainment, Children's Play Area, Ethnic Bazaar, Cultural Displays, more.

? Joomla! Ukrainian Sunflower Festival (Ukrainian Culture Festival) - in Warren (just north of Detroit). skipped 2007 and 2008, 2009 doubtful, usually held around this time of year.

? Fash Bash in Detroit. Fashion Extravaganza fundraiser benefiting the Detroit Institute of Arts. Strolling supper, live auction, entertainment and afterglow parties. Tickets in past years started around $125 each.

September 3-7, 2009 (thur-mon): Michigan Peach Festival - 78th Annual - in Romeo (north of Detroit). Parade, Peach Queen, Carnival Rides, Bed Races, car show, fun run, various sports tournaments, arts & crafts show, Las Vegas Games, Baby Photo Contest, KidFest, more.

September 6, 2009: Annual 9-11 Memorial Run (Motorcycle Charity Run) in Oxford (north of Detroit). A Show of Patriotism - American Bikers Unite For Our Fallen Heroes on 9-11-01. Held rain or shine, $25 donation per bike.

September 11-13, 2009 (fri-sun): Annual Plymouth Community Fall Festival in Plymouth.

September 11-13, 2009 (fri-sun): 58th Posen Potato Festival in Posen (northeast lower peninsula near Alpena).

September 12, 2009 (sat): Hamburg Festival & Railroad Days - in Hamburg Township (north of Ann Arbor). Offered will be excursion rides on the 1225 Polar Express steam engine train, history displays at Museum a Quilt show and other activities. For info call 810-986-0190. All proceeds support the Hamburg Historical Museum.

September 13, 2009 (sun): Dawn Farm 36th Anniversary Jamboree in Ypsilanti. 1pm - 6pm. Annual family event with Free Admission and free activities for all ages, including great live music all day by a popular local band, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, lots of activities for children, a rock climbing wall, tours of the 74 acre farm, and live and silent auctions and a gift table with a variety of donated goods and services, many at bargain prices! Dawn Farm is the only residential treatment program in the area, and funds raised from this event will help defray treatment costs for individuals who have no other resources. Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-6609. phone 734-485-8725

September 18-19, 2009 (fri-sat): Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Races (PSMCDR) in Stanton (middle lower peninsula). Annual event "for stock muscle cars that have few modifications, like when they rolled off the assembly line. This two-day race is held at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex drag strip. On the first day, drivers have nearly unlimited track time to test and tune their cars. There's a friendly, fun atmosphere here. Come race your car or enjoy watching the great matches."

September 18-20, 2009 (fri-sun): Paul Bunyan Festival in Oscoda (east/northeast MI). 13th Annual. Great Lakes Chainsaw Carving Championships where chainsaw carvers turn logs into intricate sculptures (sold at auction), Timberjack Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, Classic Car Show, Pony Rides, Kid's Games, Inflatables (climbing wall, moonwalk, giant slide), Bunyan Games (Axe-throwing, Greased-Pole climb for cash, Kid's relay races and more), Live Bands, Beverage Tent, food and more for the whole family.

September 19-20, 2009 (sat-sun): Funky Ferndale Art Fair and D.I.Y. Street Fair in Ferndale (just north of Detroit). Funky Ferndale Art Show and DIY ("Do It Yourself") Street Fair combine to bring national juried artists and local creative entrepreneurs in one downtown on one weekend. Art Show will feature over 100 juried artists and local foods, while DIY will feature over 50 creative entrepreneurs setting the example of how to "do it yourself". Event will also feature a Beer Festival of local breweries, farmers market and some great local live music acts. D.I.Y. ms

September 19-20, 2009 (sat-sun): Romanian Festival of Greater Detroit (RomFest '09) - in Southfield (just north of Detroit). 5th Annual. Admission is $5 per person (children under 6 are free).

September 25-26, 2009 (fri-sat): Oktoberfest West Michigan - at John Ball Park in Grand Rapids. Free Admission. Since 1982, the Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids has organized an annual Oktoberfest celebration at the Calder, with a beer tent, German music, dancing, authentic German food, wine and more. Our wish is to bring the excitement of the Munich Oktoberfest here to the Grand Rapids area.

September 25-27, 2009 (fri-sun): American Sewing Expo (ASE) - 15th Annual in 2008 was at Rock Financial Showplace in Novi (northwest of Detroit). Admission $12 to $98, children 16 and under are free with paying adult. "The Largest Independent Sewing Expo in the World".

no current info: Streak on the Creek at Stony Creek Metro Park (north of Detroit). Inboard Hydroplane Racing, live bands, more.

TBA 2010: March of Dimes - Bikers for Babies Ride (motorcycle) - in Grand Rapids area (West Mi) Bikers enjoy a 70-mile ride with food, silent auction, drag racing, a bike show, more. Registration $25. Bikers can log onto bikersforbabies.org to sign up and for more information.

Sept-Oct 2009: Madman Mike's Michigan Halloween Haunts and Events List - The most extensive annually updated links to Haunted Houses and Attractions throughout all of MI. Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan to West-Mid-North MI, all on one page. It also lists Halloween events plus year-round linked listings of Real Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Investigators in Michigan, and other interesting information.

October 2-3, 2009 (fri-sat): The Red Flannel Festival - in Cedar Springs (West MI, just north of Grand Rapids). Annual 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. Festival is held each year on the First Saturday of October.

October 8-11, 2009 (thu-sun): Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival - in Alpena (northeast lower peninsula). 14th Annual in 2009, four day event provides activities for the young and old including lighthouse tours (aerial, boat or personal vehicle), entertainment, and vendors. The festival boasts over 100 maritime related vendors including lighthouse preservation groups, artists, authors and more. From Saginaw to Mackinaw, lighthouses will be open for tours and visits!

October 10-11, 2009 (sat-sun): Tecumseh's Annual Appleumpkin Festival (southwest of Ann Arbor). 16th in 2009. Antique Street Fair and Flea Market, Art Attack - a juried arts and crafts show, craft your own scarecrow, live entertainment, kids enjoy midway rides and carnival games, and more. Held in conjunction with Kapnick Orchard's Apple Festival.

October 17, 2009 (sat): Lake Orion Pumpkin Launch 2009 - at Orion Oaks Park, 2nd annual. Pumpkins and other things get flung hundreds of feet! Anyone can compete with their own home built trebuchets launcher, machines can be any size. After measured launches, spectators can see machines up close, then there is an open launch when teams can launch anything anytime. 11am-3pm, event has free admission for the public but $5 per-car parking at the park.

November 8th or 21st, 2009: Annual Russian Festival in Kalamazoo - web page lists several dates, contact them for specifics.

November 25, 27, 28, 2009 (wed fri sat): Turkey Testicle Festival - at The Grand Banquet Center, 660 W. Hampton Rd., Essexville, MI 48732 (East MI, near Bay City). phone 989-893-9303. Hayrides, games, bonfires, music, beer tent, indoor bar & dance floor, and Deep Fried Turkey Testicles. Adults $5, Children Free.

TBA 2009: The Guvvys - 23rd Annual in 2008. Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture Gala at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI. Michigan's Highest Arts Honor, tickets $50 to $300. Student Event is the following day.

December 5-6, 2009 (sat-sun): 18th Annual S.E.M.I. Indian Fall Festival - at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Mt. Clemens. Dancers, drummers, traders. Shows and demonstrations throughout each day. .pdf flyer

Christmas Holiday Events are listed on Mike's Christmas in Michigan page.

EVENT SERIES: Events With More Than One Date

Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals 2009 - May 30-31, July 25-26, Sept 26-27.

Cruise-In Oxford 2009 - every Tuesday evening starting at 5pm for our summer classic car event.

Bike Nights 2009 - every Friday during the summer, rain or shine, at Gibraltar Trade Center in Mt. Clemens (north of Detroit). no cover charge, live bands, beer, mixed drinks.

Rattle Can Rodders - a locally run club dedicated to Hot Rodders & Car Crafters who love working on their own cars.

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