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Annual Festivals & Events
Overview
January North American International Auto Show The global automotive
industry's premier event, showcasing next-generation vehicles and concept
cars. Plymouth
International Ice Sculpture Spectacular Local, national,
and international carvers create spectacular and intricate designs. Hosted by the
influential and decades-old musical venue the Charity event
held in "Fashionable
Ferndale", one of the hippest parts
of town. February Boats
for fishing, skiing, cruising, pontooning, and everything in
between. Perfect event for the
state with the most boats in the A hunting, fishing, and
camping extravaganza featuring over 300 exhibitors. March Over 200 of metro Wilder and crazier first
cousin of the North American International Auto Show held
in January. Products and
services from flooring to rooftops are on display at this popular exhibition. April
Conference that brings together
vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, government, and
academia from around the world for the exchange of ideas on the state of
advanced automotive technology and business. Detroit
Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park The "boys of
summer" arrive in the spring! May Honors regional and
local level. Country music extravaganza
that kicks off the season of events at Hart
Plaza. Showcases aerial displays by
a variety of military and civilian aircraft at
Selfridge Air Force Base. Networking
opportunity for industry professionals, musicians,
and fans as well as 400 bands from around
St. Mary's Polish Country
Fair Proclaimed the nation's largest
high school fair held on the grounds of acclaimed St.
Mary's Preparatory. FUSE-IN: Celebrating the world of
electronic music including Techno,
the unique sound invented in June Outstanding visual and performing artists from around the world
performing in Komen Detroit Race for
the Cure Thousands of Detroiters
doing their part in the search for the cure. Over
100 artists, an entertainment series, food and more
in
World-class musicians
performing classic and contemporary chamber music in
beautiful venues. Belleville National Strawberry
Festival Over
200,000 people visit for the free entertainment, attractions,
and every type of strawberry treat imaginable. Celebration of cruising
along one of Dearborn Arab International Festival Carnival, arts, crafts,
entertainment, and food in one of the largest Arab neighborhoods outside of
the Celebrate
the jazz and blues heritage of Michigan Challenge BalloonFest State
Championship hot air balloon competition and festival. More
than 500,000 car buffs and enthusiasts enjoy the sights
and sounds along International Freedom Festival
& Fireworks Celebration of the
Sample dishes from dozens of
Detroit Restaurants in the architecturally
significant New Center area. July Over 400 artists and some of
the finest contemporary art and crafts
available in the That's right, Elvis is alive
and well in Meijer
All-American Jam at the Taylor Summer Festival Great music, a carnival,
fireworks, and fun for the entire family. Top-shelf, national
musicians performing Country, Classic Rock, New Rock, and R&B
in the state capitol. Chrysler-Jeep Detroit APBA Gold Cup Experience the thunder of
hydroplane racing on the A variety of free day-long
jazz performances. Recently named the number
one art fair in the country by an AmericanStyle magazine
readers' survey. Farmington Area Founders Festival Great artwork, food, and
music are staples of this festival originally created to
recognize the state's first Quaker settlement. Hear the roar of the inboard
hydroplanes on One of the greatest
freshwater long distance yacht races in the world. Another major August Unique fusion of arts fair, music festival, county fair, and
Century-old fair featuring
tried and true agricultural and livestock attractions, great
music, food, theater, and amusement rides. Step back in time to a
medieval world complete with full-contact armored
jousting. The
coup-de-grace of million
participants and spectators annually celebrate along
legendary Woodward Avenue. Fundraiser that includes a
strolling supper, live auction, fashion show extravaganza, entertainment and
afterglow parties. September The largest free music event
in bands in
Ranks among the best art
fairs in the Sunshine Artist magazine. Enjoy the art, history, and
romance of the 1800's amid Northville's historic homes
and tree-lined streets. Awesome music festival in October Detroit Free Press / Flagstar
Bank Marathon Ranked one of the best
marathon venues in International
Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum Induction and Awards Annual ceremony honoring the
legends of gospel. November Meadow
Brook Hall Holiday Walk One of Turkey Trot & Mashed Potato Mile America's Thanksgiving Day Parade Getting Detroiters into the
holiday spirit since 1924. December Celebrate the city’s diverse holiday traditions amid premier arts and cultural institutions, historic churches, and area galleries. Breakfast with Santa at the Zoo No milk and cookies for the
big guy, but maybe some bacon and eggs. The world-famous Rockettes
strut their stuff at the Fox Theatre. |
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