Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
A festival basically set as a town celebration. The theme or focus doesn’t stem much further than that.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I arrived in Sophia on Friday afternoon. I was told that Saturday night was the festival’s big day, offering kids’ games and more vendors that weren’t present during my visit. This post documents my experience on September 27, 2019. **** It was a beautiful afternoon in Sophia… …when … Read more
The Howell Melon Festival offers many vendors, booths held by local organizations, entertainment, kids’ activities and delicious melon ice cream. 2025 DATE: August 15-17, 2025Location: Downtown HowellWebsite: https://www.howellmelonfestival.com/ ****This post documents my experience on August 27, 2019. On the Howell Carnegie Library lawn… …the Rotary Club of Howell was selling … Read more
The DeWitt Ox Roast is a town festival with a huge carnival, an arts and crafts show, an entertainment stage and food. No ox roast actually occurs. 2025 DATE: August 15-17, 2025Location: Downtown DeWittWebsite: https://www.thedewittoxroast.com/**** This post documents my experience on August 17, 2019. In the town of DeWitt, Michigan… … Read more
The Sumner Daze Festival is a small community festival with vendors, various shows and competitions. 2026 DATE: August 15-16, 2026Location: St. Charles RdSumner, MI 48889Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067921875219 **** This post documents my experience on August 17, 2019. At the Sumner Daze Festival in Sumner, Michigan… …all sorts of activities were going … Read more
The Montrose Blueberry Festival offers a large carnival and flea market, as well as various blueberry goods and entertainment. 2026 DATE: August 9-16, 2026With vendors, etc: August 14-16, 2026.Location: 141 Park StMontrose, MI 48457Website: https://www.montroseblueberryfestival.net/ **** This post documents my experience on August 16, 2019. When I first arrived in … Read more
This post documents my experience on September 22, 2019. Just next to the City of Greenwood’s tall timepiece… …there was a celebration called Rock the Clock… …where families could spend the afternoon in the Fun Zone… …with jump houses… …motorized inflatables, obstacle courses… …a mechanical bull… …and all sorts of … 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. 2024 DATE: August 22-24, 2024Location: Downtown Lake OrionWebsite: https://downtownlakeorion.org **** This post documents my experience on August 25, 2018. Through this gate… …you can find … Read more
The Lincoln Park Days Festival takes place at Lincoln Park Community Center and offers music entertainment, local food and gift vendors and a large carnival area. 2026 DATE: August 28-30, 2026Location: Lincoln Park Community Center3525 Dix HwyLincoln Park, MI 48146Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057058046764 **** This post documents my experience on August 24, … Read more
The West Newton Community Festival is a small festival with a nice selection of food, gifts and activities. Discontinued in 2025 (turned into River Festival)Location: Downtown West NewtonWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/crownofwestnewton/ **** This post documents my experience on September 9, 2017. As the official town crier (Your Speaking Solutions) of the West … Read more