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Friday 14 June 2024

Signature Summer Festivals in Macomb County

Looking for something fun to do with kids this summer? Look no further than Macomb County, which is always jam-packed with fun family events — especially when the weather heats up.

Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best summertime fairs and festivals happening across Macomb County in 2024. Some are perfect for younger kids, others are aimed at teens and some are great for the whole family, but all of them will offer tons of fun for the families that visit.

Tons O’ Trucks 

June 15, 2024

Kids get up close to and climb behind the wheel of, some of their favorite trucks and big rigs. Plus, inflatables, face painting, train rides and seasonal crafts.

Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival

June 19-23, 2024 

  • Address: Downtown New Baltimore area
  • Cost: Free, fees for some activities; preregister to enter competition

The short-lived water bugs drive the theme of this fest, which has a carnival, fireworks, parade, kids activities, cardboard boat race, corn hole tournament and more. 

Blake’s Strawberry Festival

June 22, 2024

This new festival at Blake’s features sweet strawberry surprises in addition to the usual farm fun and menu offerings. Families can enjoy extended hours of u-pick strawberries, strawberry treats, strawberry-themed activities and fireworks.

Independence Day Celebration

June 28, 2024

The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at dusk.

Clinton Township Fireworks

July 10, 2024

Families can enjoy inflatables, face painting, food vendors and live musical performances during the day and a fireworks show at dusk.

Blake’s Lavender Festival

July 12-14, 19-21, 2024

  • Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
  • Cost: $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking

Shop from over 200 artisans, sip on lavender lemonade, enjoy lavender-themed treats, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY workshops, free train ride to the lavender field and more.

New Haven Red, Hot & Blue Festival

July 13, 2024

Enjoy food, fun and fireworks at this annual all ages event.

Sprint & Splash

July 13, 2024

This 13th annual includes a 5K run/walk, duathlon and two-mile paddle race. It will also offer food and music. Advanced registration required.

Festa Italiana

July 19-21, 2024 

This cultural fest offers three days of Italian music, food and tons of family fun. The family fun zone will feature bounce houses, a zip line, rock climbing and more.

Sterlingfest

July 25-27, 2024

This outdoor summer extravaganza is back with three days of music, art, food and fun.

Blake’s Sunflower Festival

Aug. 9-11, 16-18, 2024

  • Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
  • Cost: $10/early bird discount ticket, $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking

Shop from over 200 artisans, cut your own sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more.

Shelby Township Art Fair 

Aug. 10-11, 2024

Visit this annual fair in River Bends Park to see some of the best work by Michigan’s artists and crafters. There will also be food, musical entertainment, a kid’s craft area and more.

Armada Fair

Aug. 12-18, 2024

  • Address: Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair St., Armada
  • Cost: $10/ages 13-plus, $5/ages 10-12, free/ages 9 and under; $5/daily parking, $25/weekly parking (cash only for parking)

This old-school fair offers everything from carnival rides and games to livestock displays, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, rodeo, monster trucks and much more.

Assumption Greek Fest 

Aug. 15-18, 2024

Explore and enjoy Greek culture through food, music and live entertainment. There are special activities for the kids, too.

Romeo Peach Festival

Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2024

  • Address: Downtown Romeo area
  • Cost: Free/admission, fees/vary by attraction

This annual summertime fest offers a ride midway, carnival games, crafts, a car show, a parade and plenty of sweet peach treats.

Art on the Bay

Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024

This annual art show features paintings, drawings, sculptures, candles and other crafts on display and for sale along with food vendors, music and more.

Richmond Good Old Days Festival

Sept. 5-8, 2024 

This fair offers a carnival full of games and rides, sporting events, parade, fireworks and more for families.

Metro Boat Show

Sept. 12-15, 2024 

Check out the boats, live music, kids zone, lawn games and more. Kid’s zone has crafts, water fun and face painting.

For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.



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