Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. Along Ypsilanti’s Cross Street… …and throughout Riverside Park (even Frog Island at times)… …the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival, or YpsiFest, took place… …uniting community groups to bring awareness to our land (Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy)… …our sustainability (Ypsilanti Food Co-op)… …our veterans … Read more
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a huge Renaissance festival with tons of entertainment, vendors, food and activities. 2026 DATESAugust 22-23, 2026August 29-30, 2026September 5-7, 2026September 12-13, 2026September 19-20, 2026September 26-27, 2026October 2-4, 2026Location: 12600 Dixie HwyHolly, MI 48442Website: https://www.michrenfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 26, 2018. Down … Read more
Dragon on the Lake is a festival that offers a dragon boat race, as well as a town festival filled with vendors, activities and entertainment. 2026 DATE: August 27-30, 2026Location: Downtown Lake OrionWebsite: https://downtownlakeorion.org **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. Through this gate… …you can find … Read more
Cider Dayze takes place at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill with tons of sampling opportunities, as well as games, food trucks and music. 2026 DATE: DISCONTINUEDLocation: Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill17985 Armada Center RdArmada, MI 48005 **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. Out at Blake Farms … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. Just a three minute walk from Michigan’s tallest flagpole… …is St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Parish… …host of St. Mary’s Family Festival. Just passed the inflatables… …and inside this tent… …festival goers could find a children’s carnival area… …with games … Read more
The Slovak Festival offers a children’s area with games, shopping, two dining areas, and great entertainment. 2023 DATE: August 25-27, 2023Location: Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish41233 Ryan RoadSterling Heights, MI 48314Website: https://saintcyrils.church/ **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. This year marked the 100th anniversary of Ss. … Read more
A Taste of Greece Festival takes place at Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church with a marketplace, food, kids’ activities and entertainment. 2026 DATE: August 27-30, 2026Location: Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church39851 W Five Mile RdPlymouth, Michigan 48170Website: https://www.michigangreekfestival.com/ **** This post documents my experience … Read more
The Polish Festival at Our Lady of the Scapular offers tons of games for kids and adults alike, entertainment and an impressive Polish platter. 2026 DATE: August 28-29, 2026Location: Our Lady of the Scapular976 Pope John Paul IIWyandotte, MI 48192Website: https://www.ourladyofthescapular.org **** This post documents my experience on August 24, … Read more
This post documents my experience on August 24, 2018. Out at Detroit’s Eastern Market… …I wasn’t the only one excited to attend the first annual Detroit Sushi Festival. Patiently, I waited with hungry sushi lovers… …as we made our way in with our $40 tickets… …here to Shed 3. Inside, … Read more