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Whats On in July 2010 Michigan Fairs, Fun and Festivals
What's On In Michigan July 26th to August 2nd Including Weekend Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2010
Ypsilanti Crossroads
Ypsilanti
June 4th to August 31st
ypsicrossroads.org/

Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire
Battle Creek
July 10th to August 8th Weekends Only
www.silverleafrenfaire.org/

Ionia Free Fair
Ionia
July 22nd to July 31st
www.ioniafreefair.com/

Huron Community Fair
Bad Axe
July 25th to July 31st
www.huroncommunityfair.com/

Tuscola County Fair
Caro
July 25th to July 31st
www.tuscolacountyfair.org/

Lenawee County Fair
Adrian
July 25th to July 31st
www.lenfair.com/

Iosco County Fair
Hale
July 26th to July 31st
ioscocountyfair.com/

Ottawa County Fair
Holland
July 26th to July 31st
www.ottawacountyfair.com/

St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair
Marysville
JUly 26th to JUly 31st
www.stclaircounty4hfair.org/

Muskegon County Youth Fair
Ravenna
July 26th to July 31st
www.muskegonfairgrounds.com/

Western Michigan Fair
Ludington
July 27th to July 31st
www.masoncountyfairgrounds.com/

Saginaw County Fair
Chesaning
July 27th to July 31st
www.saginawcountyfair.org/

Motongator Joe's Country Music Festival
Wallace
July 28th to August 1st
www.motongator.com/festival/

Chelsea Summer Fest Sounds & Sights Festival
Chelsea
July 29th to July 31st
www.chelseafestivals.com/summerfest/

Riverside Country Music Festival
Cotton
July 29th to July 31st
www.riversidemusicfest.com/

Munger Potato Festival
Munger
July 29th to August 1st
www.mungerpotatofest.com/

Annual U.P. Championship Rodeo
Iron River
July 30 thru August 1, 2010
www.upprorodeo.com/

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
Grand Haven
July 30th to August 8th
www.coastguardfest.org/

Gratiot County Fair for Youth
Ithaca
July 31st to August 7th
www.gcffy.org/

Whats On in August 2010 Michigan Fairs, Fun and Festivals
Monroe County Fair
Monroe
August 1st to August 7th
www.monroecountyfair.com/

Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
Grand Rapids
AUgust 3rd to August 8th
www.michfest.com/

Blueberry Festival
Imlay City
August 6th and August 7th
www.imlaycitymich.com/1/243/blueberry_festival.asp

2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival
Northville
August 6th and August 7th
www.BuyMichiganNow.com

City Of Allen Street Fair
Allen Park
August 6th and August 7th
www.cityofallenpark.org/visitors-street-fair.php

Lancing JazzFest
East Lansing
August 6th and August 7th
www.jazzlansing.com/

Riverfolk Festival
Manchester
August 6th and August 7th
www.riverfolkfestival.org/Riverfolk_Festival/Riverfolk.html

Lansing JazzFest
Lansing
August 6th and August 7th
www.jazzlansing.com/

Saline’s Summerfest
Saline
August 6th and August 7th
www.salinesummerfest.org/

Great Lakes Irish Music Festival
Comstock Park
August 7th
www.greatlakesirishmusicfestival.com/

Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival
Manchester
August 7th
www.riverfolkfestival.org/

Heirloom Show
Novi
August 7th and August 8th
heirloompro.com/

Thunder Over Michigan
Ypsilanti
August 7th and August 8th
www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/

Ishpeming Art Faire and Renaissance Festival
Ishpeming
August 7th
www.ishpemingrenfest.com/

Newaygo County Agricultural Fair
Fremont
August 7th to August 14th
www.newaygocountyfair.org/

Northwestern Michigan Fair
Traverse City
August 7th to August 14th
www.northwesternmichiganfair.net/

Jackson County Fair
Jackson
August 8th to August 14th
www.co.jackson.mi.us/Fair/

Shiawassee County Fair
Corunna
August 8th to August 14th
www.shiawasseecountyfair.com/

Branch County 4-H Fair
Coldwater
August 8th to August 14thy
www.cbpu.com/fairgrounds

Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair

August 8th to August 14th
www.isabellacounty.org/dept/fair

Kalamazoo County Fair
Kalamazoo
August 9th to August 14th
www.kalamazoocountyfair.com/

Kent County Youth Fair
Lowell
August 9th to August 14th
www.kcfg.org/

Bay County Fair & Youth Expositio
Bay City
August 10th to August 14th
www.baycountyfair.com/

Eastern Michigan Fair
Imlay City
August 10th to August 14th
www.easternmichiganfair.com/

Marquette County Fair
Marquette
August 11th to August 15th
www.marquettecountyfair.com/

Unity Christian Music Festival
Grand Rapids
August 12th to August 14th
www.unitymusicfestival.com/

Gogebic County Fair
Ironwood
August 12th to August 15th
www.gogebiccountyfair.com/

Milan Bluegrass Festival
Milan
August 12th to August 14th
www.wilderbluegrassfestival.com/milan.htm

Farm Fest Traditional Music Festival
Johannesburg
August 12th to August 15th
farm-fest.com/

Cowpie Blues Festival
Alaska
August 13th and August 14th
www.cowpiebluesfestival.com/

Dexter Daze
Dexter
August 13th and August 14th
dexterdaze.org/

Cowpie Blues Festival 2010
Caledonia
August 13th and August 14th
www.cowpiebluesfestival.com/

Great Lakes Folk Festival
East Lansing
August 13th to August 15th
greatlakesfolkfest.net/

Great Lakes Folk Festival
East Lansing
August 13th to August 15th
www.greatlakesfolkfest.net/

Calhoun County Fair
Marshall, MI 49068
August 14th to August 21st
www.calhouncountyfair.org/

Midland County Fair
Midland
August 15th to August 21st
www.midlandfair.com/

Ogemaw County Fair
West Branch
August 15th to August 21st
www.ogemawcountyfair.com/

Montrose Blueberry Festival Kick Off Car Show
Montrose
August 15th
montroseblueberryfestival.net

Upper Peninsula State Fair
Escanaba
August 16th to August 22nd
www.upstatefair.org/

Berrien County Youth Fair
Berrien Springs
August 16th to August 21st
www.bcyf.org/

Armada Fair
Armada
August 16th to August 22nd
www.armadafair.org/

Genesee County Fair
Mount Morris
August 16th to August 22nd
www.gcf.org/

Mackinac Island Music Festival
Mackinac Island
August 17th to August 19th
www.mackinacislandmusicfestival.org/

Danish Festival
Greenville
August 19th to August 22nd
www.danishfestival.org/

Howell Melon Festival
Howell
August 20th to AUgust 22nd
www.howellmelonfestival.com/

Montrose Blueberry Festival
Montrose
August 20th to August 22nd
www.montroseblueberryfestival.net/

Festival on the Bay
Petoskey
August 20th to August 22nd
www.petoskeyfestival.com/

Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
Ypsilanti
August 20th to August 22nd
www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com/

Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
Ypsilanti
August 20th to August 22nd
www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com/

Otsego County Fair
Gaylord
August 21st to 28th
www.otsegocountyfairgrounds.org/

Michigan Fiber Festival
Allegan
AUgust 21st and August 22nd
www.michiganfiberfestival.info/

Michigan Renaissance Festival
Holly
August 21st and October 3rd
www.michrenfest.com/

Hudsonville Community Fair
Hudsonville
August 23rd to August 28th
www.hudsonvillecommfair.com/

National Hot Air Balloon Championship
Battle Creek
August 23rd to August 28th
www.holidayballoonfest.com/

Alcona County Fair.
Lincoln
August 24th-28th
www.alconacountyfair.com/

Chelsea Community Fair
Chelsea
August 24th to August 28th
www.chelseafair.org/

Luce West Mackinac County Fair
Newberry
August 25th to August 29th
www.lucewestmackfair.com/

Houghton County Fair
Hancock
August 26th to AUgust 29th
www.houghtoncountyfair.com/

Marquette Seafood Fest
Marquette
August 26th to August 28th
www.marquettewestrotary.org/seafoodfest/

Midland Folk Music Festival
Midland
August 26th to August 29th
www.folkmusicsociety.org

Festival Of Races
Flint
August 28th
www.crim.org/race/

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
Kalamazoo
August 28th
www.kalamazooscottishfestival.org/

Chippewa County Fair
Kinross
August 29th to September 6th
www.chippewafair.com/

Cass County Fair
Cassopolis
August 2nd to August 7th
www.casscountyfair.com/

Clare County Fair
Harrison
August 2nd to August 7th
www.clarecountyfair.org/

INGHAM COUNTY FAIR
Mason
August 2nd to August 7th
www.ingham.org/fb/fairhome.htm

Wayne County Fair
Belleville
August 2nd to August 7th
www.waynecountyfairgrounds.net/

Ingham County Fair
Mason
August 2nd to August 7th
www.inghamfair.org/

Manistee County Fair
Onekama
August 31st to September 5th
www.manisteecountyfair.com/

Whats On in September 2010 Michigan Fairs, Fun and Festivals
Dickinson County Fair
Norway
September 1st to 6th
www.dickinsoncountyfair.com/

Amish craft show flea market and quilt auction
Clare
September 3rd and September 4th
www.clarecounty.com/amish.html

Annual michigan Bean Festival
Fairgrove
September 3rd to September 6th
www.michiganbeanfestival.com/

Art Beat and Eats Festival
Pontiac
September 3rd to September 6th
www.artsbeatseats.com/

Detroit International Jazz Festival
Detroit
September 3rd to September 6th
www.detroitjazzfest.com/

Marquette Blues Fest
Marquette
September 4th and September 5th
www.marquetteareabluessociety.com/

Three Rivers Harmony Festival
Three Rivers
September 5th
www.trharmonyfest.com/

Saline Community Fair
Saline
September 7th to September 11th
www.salinefair.org/

Charlotte Frontier Days
Charlotte
September 8th to September 12th
www.charlottefrontierdays.com/

Celebration on the Grand
Grand Rapids
September 9th to September 11th
www.celebrationonthegrand.org/

Plymouth Fall Festival
Plymouth
September 10th to 12th
www.plymouthfallfestival.com/

Street Rod Nationals North Plus
Kalamazoo
September 10th to September 12th
nsra-usa.com/index.php/site/evsum/C2

The National City Art & Apples Festival
Rochester
September 10th to September 12th
www.artandapples.com

Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival
Paw Paw
September 10th to September 12th
www.wineandharvestfestival.com/

Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival
Roscommon
September 16th to September 19th
www.firemensmemorial.org/

Old Town BluesFest
Lansing
September 17th and September 18th
www.oldtownbluesfest.com/

Festival of the Forks
Albion
September 17th and 18th
www.festivaloftheforks.org/

DIY Street Fair
Ferndale
September 17th to 19th
diystreetfair.com/

RE/MAX of Midland Balloon Festival
Midland
September 17th to 19th
www.remaxofmidland.com/balloonfest.cfm

Michigan Irish Music Festival
Muskegon
September 17th to September 19th
www.michiganirish.org/

Victorian Festival
Northville
September 17th to September 19th
www.northville.org/Events_Calendar/Content/Victorian_Festival/

Centreville Fair
Centreville
September 19th to September 25th
www.centrevillefair.com/

Kalamazoo Irish Fest
Kalamazoo
September 24th and 25th
www.kalamazooirish.org/

Oktoberfest West Michigan
Grand Rapids
September 24th and September 25th
www.oktoberfestwestmichigan.com

CLINTON FALL FESTIVAL
Clinton
September 24th to September 26th
www.clintonfallfestival.com/

Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival
Ogemaw County Fairgrounds
September 24th to September 26th
www.lambandwoolfestival.com/

Red Flannel Festival
Cedar Springs
September 25th
www.redflannelfestival.org/

The Michigan Antique and Collectible Festivals
Midland
September 25th and September 26th
www.miantiquefestival.com/

Michigan Apple Festival
Charlotte
September 25th and September 26th
www.michiganapplefestival.com/

Hillsdale County Fair
Hillsdale
September 26th to October 2nd
www.hillsdalecountyfair.org/

Pumpkinfest in Zeeland
Zeeland
September 30th to October 2nd
www.pumpkinfest-zeeland.org/

Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Niles
September 30th to October 3rd
www.fourflagsapplefestival.org/

Whats On in October 2010 Michigan Fairs, Fun and Festivals
Great Lakes Art Fair
Novi
October 15th to October 17th
www.greatlakesartfair.com

 
 
Michigan Featured Events.
* * * July Events * * *

Featured Events Taking Place In Michigan This Weekend Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2010
The Sounds and Sights Festival

Chelsea, Michigan, 48118

July 29th to 31st

The Sounds and Sights Festival

2010’s Sounds and Sights Festival is an annual event in Chelsea, Michigan. It started over three decades ago as series of
sidewalk vendors but has since become a summer highlight that draws visitors across the state and nationally. The two-day,
three-night event features live music and social tent, children’s entertainment and activities, a classic car show, open-air art
market and bucket drumming. For a full list of performers and of events, please see:
http://chelseafestivals.com/festival/entertainment.


The Great Lakes Compassion Club Music Fest

Lacota, Michigan, 49056

July 30th to August 1st

The Great Lakes Compassion Club Music Fest

The 1st Great Lakes Compassion Club Music Fest is being held at the Willow Ranch in Lacota, Michigan between July 30th
and August 1st. Guest speakers are listed on the homepage, and a variety of bands will be performing on stage. The camp
sites do not have electricity or running water, but the Willow Ranch does have restrooms and showers, and there are hotels and
cabins within a ten mile radius of the Fest.


Art on the Rocks

Marquette, Michigan, 49855

July 31st to August 1st

Art on the Rocks

Taking place in Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Art on the Rocks is overlooking Lake Superior. The art on display will be a
variety of prints, drawing, pastels, fiber, glass, basketry, wood, ceramics, oil paintings, metal and sculpture. This year’s artists
and their mediums are listed at: http://www.artontherocks.org/exhibitors.asp. There is no overnight camping
in the park, but reservations are available from the Tourist Park on Sugar Loaf Avenue. Other tourist information is available
at the Marquette Country Visitors Bureau.


 

Pentwater Antique and Appraisal Fair

Pentwater, Michigan, 49449

July 31st

Pentwater Antique and Appraisal Fair

The Antique and Appraisals Fair will have market stalls, music and food and be located on Pentwater Green. Events start at 9am.
Pentwater’s other antiques dealers can be found on: http://pentwater.org/index.php?option=com_sobi2&catid=13&Itemid=173.
This is the Fair’s inaugural year and appraisals will be charged at $5 per antique.


 

The Clio Area Festival and Fine Art

Clio, Michigan, 48420

July 31st

The Clio Area Festival and Fine Art

Sponsored by the Clio Area Art Society its aim is to provide the area with opportunities to experience art, the history and
culture that art provides to the artists and patrons visiting the Festival.Taking place in downtown Clio it opens at 9am until 5pm.
In addition to the art on display you can listen to bagpipes, Kevin Shepherd and the Nosmo King Band and watch clogging,
line dancing, martial arts and Leslie Wilkins’ dance studio. A map is available in the Contact Us page.




* * * August Events * * *

2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival
Northville, Michigan
August 6th and August 7th
2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival

Buy Michigan Now is excited to be returning to quaint and charming downtown Northville for our 2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival! This funfest will be a 3-day celebration of Michigan products, artists, entertainers and more. Features sidewalk sales, vendors, exhibits, children's activities and live entertainment. Bring the family or plan an outing with friends. Taste, revel, and Buy Michigan. For information on being a vendor or sponsor please visit www.BuyMichiganNowFest.com or www.BuyMichiganNow.com


Montrose Blueberry Festival Kick Off Car Show
Montrose, Michigan
August 15th
Montrose Blueberry Festival Kick Off Car Show

Montrose Blueberry Festival Kick Off Car Show held at Corner of Saginaw and Hickory Street, Trophies to the top 25 cars. Dash plaques to the 1st 50 cars. 2 Queens Choice Trophies & 1 Grand Marshal Trophy. Registration 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. Awards at 3:00 p.m. Pre-Register $12.00 (at the gate $15.00). 50/50 raffle every hour. For more information contact: Dean Powell 15100 Corunna Rd. Chesaning, MI 48616 (810) 656-0301 (810) 639-3475


Midland Folk Music Festival
Midland, Michigan
August 26th to August 29th
Midland Folk Music Festival

The FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY of Midland is hosting a Gathering of Folk musicians, Traditional dancers and Folk Music enthusiasts at the Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Rd., Midland, MI on August 26-29, 2010 (Thursday noon – Sunday noon). Admission fees are $7.00 per person or $20 per family for all four days. Camping sites are available at the Fairgrounds for $17.00 per night with electricity. The Folk Music Society invites musicians of all levels, from beginners to advanced, to bring their acoustic instruments and join the festivities at the annual MIDLAND FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL. There will be lots of jamming and open stage opportunities all weekend. On Friday night, the Midland Traditional Dancers will instruct and lead dancers of all levels in a lively FREE evening of contra dancing. Over 70 workshops are included with the price of admission and will be held on Friday and Saturday for Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, Dobro, Autoharp, Hurdy Gurdy, Concertina, Ukelele, Whistle, Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, Dance and Performance!! The Saturday afternoon and evening Stage Shows are always a highlight of the weekend!! The event concludes on Sunday after a morning “Gospel Music” Stage Show. The MIDLAND FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL is a complete “folk music experience” and is an opportunity to enjoy some wonderful music with other musicians and dancers from near and far in a safe, family-friendly environment. Audience members are always welcome. For more information, call (989) 892-4672 or (989) 839-5829, or visit the FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY of MIDLAND website at www.folkmusicsociety.org.




* * * September Events * * *

Boating & Outdoor Recreation Expo
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
September 22nd to September 26th
Boating & Outdoor Recreation Expo

The Boating & Outdoor Recreation Festival is not only a boat show, but will also include outdoor recreation products, safety information and demonstrations, all with the beautiful Lake St. Clair in the backround. There will be live music and fun for the whole family. Two crewmen from the Deadliest Catch will be there on Fri.-Sun.! For more information check out www.BoatingandOutdoorFest.com - as we update promotions and contests!


The Michigan Antique and Collectible Festivals
Midland, Michigan
September 25th and 26th
The Michigan Antique and Collectible Festivals

Coin and Sports Memorabilia building - loaded with many hard to find treasures. An exciting new classic car show - DJ, Bandstage, and Giveaways in the Car Show Area. Expanded Swap Meet and For-Sale Car Lot Entertainment throughout the Festival featuring: Blues, Folk, Americana and Bluegrass Bands. Over 80 Acres of antiques, treasures and collectibles. The Largest Antique Market in Michigan




* * * October Events * * *

Ghoultide Gathering
Northville, Michigan
October 2nd
Ghoultide Gathering

4th Annual Ghoultide Gathering - A Halloween Artist Spectacular Saturday, October 2, 2010 9am - 2pm Mill Race Village 215 Griswold, Northville, MI 48167 $5 admission Halloween artists and collectors from across the country gather in the historic town of Northville, MI to sell and purchase spirited art created by accomplished American artists.


Great Lakes Art Fair
Novi, Michigan
October 15th to October 17th
Great Lakes Art Fair

The Great Lakes Art Fair is the Midwest's Premier Indoor Art Fair. Located inside Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mi, 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. The Fall 2010 Great Lakes Art Fair will be held October 15, 16 & 17, 2010.




Michigan Fairgrounds, Future Fairs, Festivals and Fun In 2010