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The Biggest Guide To Festivals & Fairs

LOOKING FOR DETROIT THINGS TO DO?

We have the biggest list of things to do this weekend and beyond! Check out all the fun fairs & festivals below!

Michigan has numerous events to offer those who live in the Metro Detroit area, and definitely alot of festivals and fairs. Many of these locations are less than an hour away. Want to know what these festivals have to offer? Go for the food, kiddie rides, livestock competition, music, and, oh, did we mention the food? Many fairs have plenty of things to do including local artisans, 4-H and FFA exhibits, face paintings, bales of hay and plus many other fun things to experience! Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, all you have to do is come to The Biggest Guide to plan your family fun!

Find out what fun awaits you in Metro Detroit in our list:

May 11, 2023

Berkley Days Hometown Fair

May 11th – May 14th, 2023
Berkley Days Is a four-day fair organized by volunteers from various non-profit organizations. Berkley Days is the largest fundraiser of the year for those who participate. Berkley Days offers rides, games, live music, food, and other events to ensure there is something for everyone!

May 11, 2023
May 12, 2023

Brick Fest Live in Novi

Over one million bricks on display and ready to play. Life size models, hands on attractions as well as the opportunity to help build a Guiness World-Record setting mosaic.

May 12, 2023
May 13, 2023

Fairy Festival

Imlay City
Come one, come all to the Indigo Lavender Fairy Festival! Enjoy live music, vendors, food, kids crafts and more!

May 13, 2023
June 2, 2023

Belle Isle Grand Prix

Detroit
June 2, 2023 – June 4, 2023
The event features the cars of the Verizon IndyCar Series in two full-points races, called the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans. Also on the track are the sports cars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers and the trucks of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks presented by Traxxas running three races throughout the weekend. Off the track, the event is full of fun for fans of all ages in the Meijer Fan Zone, featuring interactive displays by Detroit sports teams, music on the MotorCity Casino Hotel Entertainment stage, the Leinenkugel’s Biergarten & Food Court and much more.

June 2, 2023
June 3, 2023

Art on the Grand

Farmington
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday June 3rd and
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday June 4th, 2023
Fine artists and crafters from around the country are featured and have booths in a variety of disciplines and price ranges. Different artistic categories include: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, mixed media, wood, wearable art, glass, leather, sculpture and more.

June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023

Centerline Festival

Amusement rides, live entertainment provided by Paul Care and Associates, kids games and activities, art and crafts, food vendors, beer tent, and fireworks display.
June 3rd through June 5th, 2023

June 3, 2023
June 9, 2023

Motor City Irish Fest

Livonia
June 9th – June 11th, 2023
The Motor City Irish Fest is an annual event that brings together the Irish and their friends to celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, food and drink, exhibits, and activities for children. Most of all, it brings together everyone for a great weekend full of fun.  

June 9, 2023
June 24, 2023

City of Auburn Hills Summerfest

Each year, Downtown Auburn Hills hosts a summer extravaganza celebrating all things summer! Summerfest will be filled with fun, food, music, and great activities the whole family can enjoy.

June 24, 2023
August 31, 2023

Michigan State Fair

The Michigan State Fair, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, is Michigan’s #1 Family Event.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Michigan State Fair

The Michigan State Fair, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, is Michigan’s #1 Family Event.

August 31, 2023
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Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment.  She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.