2025’s Most Crowd-Pleasing Fairs, Festivals & Carnivals in Michigan
Fairs, festivals, and carnivals are coming in hot in west Michigan!
It’s no wonder that they’re one of the best things to do in the summer.
Local carnivals are loaded with parades, festival food and of course, fireworks! Many will have markets boasting incredible handmade items from local artisans. Find animals and wild rides at the county fairs.
But what really makes Michigan carnivals unique are all the crazy themes that an entire festival is planned around. Who else has a pirate fest? Or a cereal festival?
We love celebrating everything from the Coast Guard to hot air balloons.
And yes, we even have a surf festival. No ocean needed – the Great Lakes can handle this, thank you.
Enjoy this list of the best festivals, fairs and carnivals for families in Michigan.
Check for up-to-the-minute details on the Facebook page or website of any fair or festival before heading out to avoid surprises.
Psst! The festival fun doesn’t end here. We’ve also got a huge list of Michigan summer festivals beyond west Michigan.
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Michigan Festivals, Fairs and Carnivals
April 2024 – Michigan Festivals, Fairs, Festivals & Carnivals
Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
John Ball Zoo, 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
April 9 – June 15, 2025
Wednesday – Sunday, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM (until May 20, 2025)
Tuesday – Sunday, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM (May 20, 2025 – June 15, 2025)
John Ball Zoo is the first and only place you can see these incredible works of art in Michigan.
The lantern festival features handcrafted Asian lantern displays that illuminate the Zoo and tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture.
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is a truly breathtaking experience for all ages.
May 2024 – Festivals, Carnivals and Fairs in Michigan
Tulip Time Festival
Downtown Holland, MI 49423
May 2 – 12, 2025
One of the earliest flower-themed festivals in Michigan.
Millions of tulips, walking tours, tall ship tours, concerts, carnivals, arts and food take over downtown Holland every May.
Come for the riot of colors, local attractions, and wooden shoes as Holland, MI, celebrates its Dutch heritage.
Kite Festival of Grand Haven
Grand Haven State Park, 1001 Harbor Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
May 17 – 18, 2025
The sky over Grand Haven State Park will be filled with kites galore.
Head to the kite arena to catch kite teams performing choreographed routines flown to music.
Bring your own kite to fly on the open flying field.
Fruitport Old-Fashioned Days
Pomona Park, S 3rd Ave, Fruitport, MI 49415
May 21 – 26, 2025
The annual Fruitport Old-Fashioned Days festival is a Memorial Day Weekend tradition.
Tons of events for the whole family: a carnival, circus, ox roast, music, food, and TWO nights of fireworks! (Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26)
Plus a Petting Zoo, and Memorial Day parade too.
June 2025 – Michigan Festivals, Fairs & Carnivals
National Asparagus Festival
16 S State St, Hart, MI 49420
June 13-15, 2025
The National Asparagus Festival of Oceana County, Michigan, is a fun event promoting the famous local asparagus industry.
The 3-day festival is held annually during the 2nd weekend in June.
Some of the many events include the Taste of Asparagus (formerly known as the Food Show), Asparagus Queen’s Pageant, Arts & Crafts Fair, Farm Tour, Kidz Zone, Joan Glover Royale Parade, Ryan Walsworth Spear-It 5K, live music and much more!
Hippie Fest
Treetoad Family Farm, 10834 W Willard Rd, Trufant, MI 49047
June 7-8, 2025
It’s Groovy, Baby!
Hippie Fest is a family-friendly music and arts festival featuring vibrant entertainment for all ages.
The festival features one-of-a-kind artists and vendors, bohemian shopping, and family-friendly entertainment.
Free admission for kids ages 10 and under.
South Haven HarborFest
South Haven Riverfront, MI 49090
June 13-14, 2025
Head down to South Haven for carnival rides and games, craft show, live music and a food fest.
Plus, 44-foot Dragon Boats return to the festival. Teams of up to 25 people paddle the big boats at the South Haven HarborFest.
Berlin Youth Fair
2008 Berlin Fair Dr, Marne, MI 49435
June 16 – 21, 2025
Michigan’s longest-running fair- since 1855!
With an emphasis on youth and agriculture, they provide the community with a financially sound fair that educates, entertains, and allows for community involvement with a wholesome family atmosphere.
Horse pulls, livestock auctions, carnival rides, and more.
Grand Haven Arts Festival
Downtown Grand Haven, MI 49417
June 27 – 29, 2025
The Grand Haven Art Festival transforms the downtown main street into a chic art gallery where you can buy beautiful artwork from your favorite artists.
The Art Festival provides the community and visitors with a unique opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art, directly from the artist.
July 2025 – Festivals, Carnivals & Fairs in Michigan
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
15551 S Airport Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
July 2 – 6, 2025
Voted one of the Best Air Shows in North America several years running.
Awesome Air Show, balloons, entertainment, fireworks, carnival, and SO MUCH MORE for the whole family!
Lowell Riverwalk Festival
Downtown Lowell, MI 49331
July 10 – 12, 2025
This three-day event includes many activities for you and your family to enjoy including a community parade, crafts, food, duck raffle, concerts, fireworks, and more!
Ottawa County Fair
1286 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424
July 21 – 26, 2025
The Ottawa County Fair brings youth, young families, and adults of all ages together for agricultural education, affordable family fun and recreation within a safe and friendly environment.
Carnival games and rides, attractions, Grandstand Events and 4H animals.
August 2025 – Michigan Festivals, Fairs & Carnivals
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
Downtown Grand Haven, MI 49417
July 25 – August 3, 2025
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is an annual celebration of all things Coast Guard. Parades, memorials, picnics, carnival rides, fireworks, car show, craft fair and the list goes on.
Kent County Youth Fair
13801 Cascade Rd SE, Lowell 49331
July 28 – August 2, 2025
The Kent County Youth Fair is centered on developing character and leadership traits in young people with an interest in agriculture.
Special themed days throughout the week include Heroes Day and Auction Day. Tuesday is always Reading for Rides Day. Kids earn free rides for a completed reading log.
Whether you’re catching a show or taking a walk through the barns, you’ll enjoy every minute of your visit to fair.
Magic Get Together
Colon, MI 49040
July 30 – August 2, 2025
This family-oriented festival features magicians from all over the world.
Magicians perform in the streets, restaurants and bars. Be sure to visit the annual craft fair on Friday and Saturday. Visit the Colon Historical Museum for a special Magic adventure or take a cemetery tour.
Each of the four days ends with a world class magic and variety show held in the air-conditioned Colon High School Auditorium. These are not your average birthday party magicians and each show is different, with comedy, large illusions, variety acts, and much more.
National Blueberry Festival
South Haven, MI 49090
August 9 – 12, 2025
South Haven’s signature event since 1963.
Highlight events include Farm Day (visit blueberry farms, meet the owners and have an immersive blueberry experience), pie eating contest and 5K. Purchase your favorite blueberry products and visit the craft fair.
Great Lakes Surf Festival
Pere Marquette Beach, 1601 S Beach St, Muskegon, MI 49441
August 9, 2025
A festival at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon celebrating all aspects of surfing and playing on the Great Lakes.
They welcome all SUPers, Surfers, Kiteboarders, Kayakers, Windsurfers, Artists, and Yogis.
Michigan Fiber Festival
150 Douglas St, Allegan, MI 49010
August 13-17, 2025
This Michigan Festival is the largest fiber festival in the state.
Come out and explore the work of artisans in fiber arts competitions, workshops, and vendor booths (over 100). Activities for kids include an Antique Tractor Display, a Historic Village, and live music in the Carousel. Camping available.
Animal Shows include Angora Rabbits, Mohair Fiber Goat, Pygora, and Sheep.
Danish Festival
210 S Lafayette St, Greenville, MI 48838
August 15 – 17, 2025
The Danish Festival is held the 3rd full weekend in August, in beautiful Greenville, MI.
The Danish Festival’s mission is to host a festival that celebrates the homecoming of family and friends and the area’s Danish heritage.
Enjoy the Grand Dansk Parade, main stage entertainment, an artisan fair & boutique.
Hudsonville Community Fair
5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426
August 18 – 23, 2025
The Hudsonville Community Fair represents the last hurrah of summer.
The 4-H exhibits at the Hudsonville Community Fair reflect the strong agricultural roots of the community.
HCF is full of family-friendly fun including concerts, magic shows and midway rides. Also Grandstand events including truck & tractor pulls, off-road derby, monster trucks and more.
Be sure to visit western Michigan’s “Biggest Little Fair in the State”!
September 2025 – Festivals, Carnivals & Fairs in Michigan
Michigan festivals aren’t just for summer. Keep having fun at fall festivals and fairs.
Romeo Peach Festival
150 Allegan Co. Fair Dr, Allegan MI 49010
August 28 – September 1, 2025
The Romeo Peach Festival is the second oldest festival in the state.
In addition to appearances of the Peach Queen, this yearly festival also includes parades, craft shows, car shows (include a night show), carnival rides, a 5K and a golf classic.
Allegan County Fair
150 Allegan Co Fair Dr, Allegan MI 49010
September 5 – 13, 2025
Allegan County Fair is one of the largest fairs in the State of Michigan,
This yearly county fair regularly hosts large music acts, animal shows, Taste of the Allegan County Fair, off-road demo derby, harness horse racing, midway carnival rides & concessions, as well as a rodeo and monster truck show.
A tractor pull and demolition derby are also part of the fun.
Holiday Festivals in Michigan
Holly Dickens Festival
Historic Downtown Holly, MI 48442
Lighted Dickens Parade 6 PM, Friday, November 28, 2025
November 29 & 30, December 6 & 7, December 13 & 14, 2025
The oldest, longest-running Dickens Festival in the United States!
Step back in time this holiday season to the days of Charles Dickens’ and become part of “A Christmas Carol.”
Stroll the streets, visit the unique shops, and dine the eateries. Sample roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate, and maybe some gruel.
Sing carols, shop the shops, enjoy the entertainment.
Local Festivals & Fairs Happening Now
While the big festivals might have fanfare, there are even more festivals around West Michigan to bring a smile to your face.
More Summer Fun
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Maritime Festival, Harbor Beach July 8-11.
Music, car shoe, book sale, food, kids carnival. Bocce, Corn Hole, Volleyball, Sandcastle, and Jet Ski contests. Fireworks and a lighted boat parade. And more
Do you have any information on the Ogemaw county fair in West branch Michigan?
has anyone heard anything on the Cass County Fair?
Start of Summer Celebration in Rockford June 13-16, 2019
Sparta town and country days – July 18-22
Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell is August 6-11!
Lakeshore Art Festival in Muskegon, July 7-8
Dutton Days parade, June 25
Thank you for the info! I’ve got it added!
-Betsy
Ionia Free Fair
July 14-23
Thank you for the info! I’ve got it added!
-Betsy
I have been hearing of several county fairs either considering canceling or possibly may have already canceled can anyone verify this ??
The National Baby Food festival in Fremont runs from July 20 through July 23. Lots of activities for kids and families with a huge parade on the last day.
Lori,
Thank you for the info! I’ve got it added!
-Betsy