June Michigan: The Ultimate 2024 Guide to 100 Events, Festivals and Best Things to Do in Michigan This Weekend: Lavender Festivals, Food Truck Festivals, Wine Fests, Car Shows

June Michigan: The Ultimate 2024 Guide to Events, Festivals and Best Things to Do in MichiganJune Michigan: The Ultimate 2024 Guide to Events, Festivals and Best Things to Do in Michigan

Date Published: November 10, 2023 Publisher: Travel-MI  Date Modified: March 10, 2024

Article: June Michigan: The Ultimate 2024 Guide to 100 Events, Festivals and Best Things to Do in Michigan This Weekend: Lavender Festivals, Food Truck Festivals, Wine Fests, Car Shows


The ULTIMATE SOURCE of 2024 Michigan events, Festivals and fun things to do in Michigan in June! 

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Destinations: DetroitTraverse CityFrankenmuthAnn ArborKalamazooPetoskeyCharlevoixHoughton LakeMidland, South HavenSt. JosephGrand RapidsMarquette, Upper Peninsula and more!     

Chris and I are local Michigan residents and as photographers, writers and Michigan travel experts, we love sharing our experiences with you! 

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June Michigan Events, Festivals and Activities!June Michigan Events, Festivals and Activities!

June Michigan Events and Festivals 2024

There are so many June Michigan events to see, do and explore!! No way you will be bored!

Visit Dow Gardens in June to See What's Blooming!

Dow Gardens, is a fantastic botanical gardens in central Michigan.  Chris and I love to explore, go walking for exercise and get gardening ideas at Dow Gardens. It's also home to the longest canopy walk in the United States! What a fantastic family-friendly Michigan activity!

Where: 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI 48640


Kirtland’s Warbler Tours at Hartwick Pines State Park

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours at Hartwick Pines State Park - Michigan Audubon, in collaboration with Hartwick Pines State Park, will offer Kirtland’s Warbler Tours 

When: (ongoing) May 25 – June 30, 2024. Tours will be held daily at 7 a.m. with an additional 11 a.m. tour on Saturdays and Sundays from May 25 through June 30.

Where:  Tours will meet at the Michigan Forest Visitor Center at Hartwick Pines State Park just north of downtown Grayling. 3612 State Park Dr, Grayling, MI 49738

Tours cost $15 per person, and you must have a Recreation Pass to enter the State Park.

Preregister at https://www.michiganaudubon.org/kirtlands-warbler-tours/


2024 Sip and Shop - Spring Crafts, Antiques and Flea Market at the The Double JJ Resort

2024 Sip and Shop Spring Craft Show - The Double JJ Resort

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Where: The Double JJ Resort

It's time to get outside this spring in May!  This spring outdoor craft show features over 75 arts, crafters, antiques, and flea market vendors. 


Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, John Ball Zoo

When: (Ongoing) April 10 – June 16, 2024. Wednesday-Sunday, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM. 

Where: John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.

The lantern festival features handcrafted Asian lantern displays that will illuminate the Zoo and tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture. Chris and I are excited to go this year!

Check out our Grand Rapids Lantern Festival guide!


2024 Swartz Creek Hometown Days

Swartz Creek Hometown Days 

When: (ongoing) May 30-June 2, 2024 

Where: Swartz Creek (near Flint)

Swartz Creek Hometown Day ALWAYS occur the first weekend after Memorial Day. Events include a circus, wood sculpting, exotic animal viewing, free games, ice cream social and lots of family friendly events!


Go on a Tall Ship Cruise with Tall Ship Manitou in Traverse City, MI

Tall Ship Manitou Sails - So many different cruises to choose with Traverse Tall Ship Company; Moomers Ice Cream Sail, Evening Sails, Brunch Cruises, Dinner Sails, Music Cruises and more! 

When: (ongoing) Book on line for May, June, July, August and September sailing dates.

Where: Traverse Tall Ship Company, 13258 S West Bay Shore Dr. Traverse City, MI. 

Such a fun June Michigan event in Traverse City! Be sure to book your Traverse Tall Ship Co sailing adventure soon! It's a great chance to get out on the water to enjoy fresh spring breezes! And...your family will love it!


2024 Mancelona Bass Festival (Northwest Michigan)

Mancelona Bass Festival

When: (ongoing) May 30th - June 2, 2024!! 

Where: Downtown Mancelona, Michigan (northwest Michigan)

This annual festival will have an entertainment/beer tent, exciting car show, colorful parade, raffles, kids and pet parade, cornhole tournament, crafters market, carnival, and lots of fun for the whole family!


Skip's European Farmers Market in New Buffalo, Michigan

Visit Skip's European Farmers Market 

When: (ongoing) 9am to 3pm every Saturday and Sunday thru Mid-October

Where: New Buffalo European Farmers Market at Skip’s Restaurant. 16710 Lakeshore Rd (corner of Red Arrow Highway and Lakeshore Road), just north of New Buffalo.

Shop for great locally produced vegetables, fruits, jellies, jams, herbs, maple syrup, homemade soaps, cut flowers, potted plants, eggs, cheeses, pastries, meats, sausages, fresh-made food products, art, jewelry, clothing and more!

 

“Remember When” Cruise & Car Show in Downtown Holland

“Remember When” Cruise & Car Show

When: June tbd 2024

Where: Downtown Holland, Free!

The show takes place at the old Maycroft Versendaal Lincoln Mercury dealership at 124 E. 8th Street.  There will be tons of cars from every era to walk around and admire. 



When is the best time of year to visit Michigan?

Well, being a Michigander, I love all our seasons, but June, July and August have my heart! The weather in June is around 70 - 80 degrees. Chris and I love going to our best beaches, attend festivals across the state, enjoy car shows, play at state fairs and eat as much bbq outside on the grill as possible!  


June is a perfect month to sink your teeth into juicy burgers, fresh salty fries, and hand dipped ice cream! Check out Michigan's Favorite Drive-in's! Chris and I try to stop at as many as we can!

2024 Detroit Grand Prix - INDYCAR Races

Detroit Grand Prix -  INDYCAR. The exciting car racing event includes the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix with vehicles in the NTT Indycar Series, the GTP and the GTD PRO classes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. 

When: (ongoing) May 31-June 2, 2024

Where: The Detroit Grand Prix will take place in the Downtown Detroit Street Circuit. It is no longer at Belle Isle.

Comerica Bank Free Prix Day - FREE general admission seating only in Grandstands 1 & 9 will be available on a first-come basis. 

Single-day tickets for Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1 or Sunday, June 2ndBuy your Grand Prix tickets early, we bought ours end of January!  We love attending this June Michigan event each year!

  • Tailgating inside the Franklin Garage is new at the 2024 Grand Prix!


Island City Festival - Plainwell MI - Arts & Crafts

Plainwell Island City Festival

When: (ongoing) May 31 - June 2, 2024

Where: Hicks Park, 107-145 W Allegan St, Plainwell, MI. 

Music, family-friendly activities, carnival, arts & crafts, and so much more! Such a fun June Michigan event! 


The Krusin’ Klassics Car Club Hosts the 39th Annual Fun Run in Escanaba

The Krusin’ Klassics Car Club, Fun Run Car Show and Swap Meet.

When:(ongoing) May 31, 2024 and June 1, 2024

Where: Elks Lodge, 510 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829

Fun Run Car Show and Swap Meet


Great Lakes Piping Plovers Tours

Great Lakes Piping Plovers Tours! 

When: (Ongoing) May-July, 2024.

Where: Honor, MI. Sleeping Bear Tour Company.

First and only guided opportunity in Michigan to view Great Lakes Piping Plovers, a federally protected endangered species. 2 hour tour in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.


Center Line Independence Festival and Cruisin' 53

  • Center Line Independence Festival 

When: (ongoing) Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00 - 11:00 PM. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00-11:00 PM and Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM 

Where: 25355 Lawrence, Center Line, Michigan

  • Cruise' 53

When: Sunday, June 2, 2024:

Where: City Center Plaza, 25005 Van Dyke Avenue, Center Line, Michigan

Get ready for a full schedule of events, activities and live entertainment that will bring excitement to your summer. The Center Line Independence Festival offers carnival rides, a great variety of food trucks, inflatables for the kids, live music and entertainment, a cute petting farm, brilliant fireworks, and lots more. 

Also, Cruisin' 53 is a fun car show featuring a car parade along Van Dyke.


Michigan Medieval Fair, Canterbury Village!

Michigan Medieval Fair! Huzzah! 

When: June 1-2, 2024 and June 8-9, 2024, 10 am - 5 pm. The first weekend's theme is Vikings and the second weekend is Pirates!

Where: Canterbury Village, 2376 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion, MI,

Grab your friends and go for a stroll through time - be part of ancient times and enjoy arts, crafts, see fire breathers, life sized dragons, great food, jesters, games, live music, and live reenactment, including a jousting tournament! Fun summer activity for the entire family! Oh and don't forget to chow down on a turkey leg at the Clansman Gaelic Pub!


The Wildlife Drive (Auto Tour Route) at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Opens (Saginaw Michigan)


The Wildlife Drive (Auto Tour Route) at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw Michigan is just lovely. I've personally driven and also hiked the trails here and it's a great experience.  You can see lots of wildlife with pretty scenery along the way.

Address: 6000 Bishop Road, Saginaw, MI 48601

Open Season: Open June 1 to September 30 during daylight hours including all federal holidays. Gates open at sunrise and close one hour before sunset. 

Length of drive: 6.5 miles


The Experience Full Classic Car Show

Come on out to the Classic Car Club of America Museum’s annual show and driving tour! This awesome show highlights 1915-1948 Full Classic luxury and coach-built automobiles. Chris and I have been to the Gilmore Car Museum several time for their Cruise-in's and it's a lovely place.

When: June 1-2, 2024; 9 am - 4:00 pm.

Where: Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, Fee. 

The Classic Car Club of America Museum’s annual show and driving tour, for 1915-1948 Full Classic luxury and coach-built automobiles. Onsite activities throughout the day include music, rides, wine and European chocolates tasting!


St. Clair Waterfront Beer, Wine, Cocktail and Seltzer Festival 2024

St. Clair Waterfront Beer, Wine, Cocktail and Seltzer Festival 2024

When: Saturday June 1, 2024, 7 PM to 10:00 PM

Where: Outdoor Event at Waterfront Park, 1130 St Clair River Dr, Algonac, MI 48001

Held Rain or Shine. Ages 21+. Sip 100+ beers, seltzers, wines, spirits and cocktails from across the state and around the globe! Get your Waterfront Festival tickets


2024 Lake Bluff Artisan Faire 

2024 Lake Bluff Artisan Faire

When: June 1, 2024; 10:00 am -5:00 pm

Upcoming Dates: 

  • July 20, 2024
  • August 17, 2024
  • August 31, 2024

Where: Lake Bluff Park, 301 State Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

This fun Michigan art fair offers a variety of handcrafted goods, with over 50 local vendors! Home decor, furniture, jewelry, candles and more! So many great things to do in Michigan in June!


Classic Car Show in Midland Michigan: Mid Michigan's Largest Car Show

Classic Car Show

When: June 1-2, 2024, Saturday 8 am - 6 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Where: Midland County Fairgrounds – 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI.

Admission is $10 per person.

Mid Michigan's Largest Car Show, 6905 Eastman, Midland, MI.

Fun June Michigan event and festival! Classic, antique, hot rod, muscle, and special interest vehicles! Summer family fun.  We've attended this show several times.


Michigan Antique Festival - Midland Michigan

Michigan Antique Festival

When: June 1-2, 2024; Saturday 8 am - 6 pm and Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Admission is $10 per person.

Where: Midland County Fairgrounds – 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI.

Come see about a thousand antique dealers at the Midland County Fairgrounds with unique vintage goods, antiques, collectibles plus enjoy Michigan’s largest swap meet.


2024 Pinckney’s Art in the Park

Pinckney’s Art in the Park

When: June 1-2, 2024  10 am - 5 pm. 

Where: Putnam Township Square in Downtown Pinckney

This fun event draws 15,000 spectators for two days of shopping, entertainment, food and fun for the family. Love buying one-of-a-kind art? Over 100 fine artists and crafters will have their pieces ready for you! Such a fun June Michigan event!


2024 Blue Water Sturgeon Festival

Blue Water Sturgeon Festival

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10am-3pm

Where: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Park, Port 2800 Omar St. Port Huron, MI 48060. Free admission, parking!

This is a great chance to see the Great Lakes’ largest fish, the sturgeon, up close and personal!  See live sturgeon in a touch tank and enjoy hands-on activities, workshops, Native American drum ceremony, great food, lively live music and more during this festival in eastern Michigan. 

Sturgeon Festival also offers an exclusive experience to see sturgeon while aboard Port Huron’s premier sightseeing boat, The Huron Lady. It's a great chance to ask questions to the biologists who study Lake Sturgeon, learn about Great Lakes sturgeon research, discover sturgeon research activities under the iconic Blue Water Bridges.


Lady Huron II in Port Huron, 1.5 Hour Sturgeon Cruise, Dinner Cruise, Fireworks Cruise all in Port Huron Michigan


Huron Lady II Cruises in Port Huron, 1.5 hour Sturgeon Cruise

When: There are several cruises, including public cruises and dinner cruises, throughout the month of June, beginning June 1, 2024 (during the Blue Water Sturgeon Festival listed directly above).

Where: 102 Huron Ave. Port Huron, MI 48060

I personally have been on this cruise and I loved it! Lots of scenic photography moments and a chance to enjoy the Sturgeon river in the thumb of Michigan. You can see the large freighters, Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, famous Bluewater bridges on your cruise. 



You can climb the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse while exploring Port Huron!


Midland Summer Art Fair in Mid Michigan This Spring

Midland Summer Art Fair

When: June 1, 2024 and June 2, 2024. 10 am‑5 pm both days.

Where: The art fair is held outdoors on Main street in Downtown Midland Michigan. 

I personally go to this June Michigan art festival each summer! I LOVE it! 


It's Asparagus Season, friends!  Sooo Excited! Get outside and pick some lovely, tender stalks for your stir fry, grill, salads, quiches, and soups!

Asparagus U Pick Farms and Farm Stands Near You

Best Michigan Small Towns Worth Visiting!


Spring is the best time to go exploring! Check out ---> Best Michigan Small Towns Worth Visiting! What a perfect Michigan getaway this summer! Quaint, cute downtowns with great shopping, kayaking, biking, exploring, hiking, and fun things to do!


Ann Arbor Water Lantern Festival

Ann Arbor Water Lantern Festival 

When: June 2024 TBD, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, lantern launch at 9:00 p.m. 

Where: Milford Charter Township, Kensington Metro Park (Martindale Beach), 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford Charter Township, MI.

Each adult ticket comes with entry to the festival, floating lantern kit and candle, and marker.  Lovely June Michigan event!


Empire Asparagus Festival

Empire Asparagus Festival

When: June 2024 tbd

Where: Empire Michigan

Schedule: Noon to 6pm and the Kick-Yer-Assparagus 5km Walk / Run starts from the beach at 10am.


Allegan Gypsy Goddess Festival, Hillsdale MI

Allegan Gypsy Goddess Festival

When: Saturday June 2024 tbd, 11am-6pm and Sunday June 4, 2023, 11-5pm. c

Where: Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, 115 S. Broad Street, Hillsdale, MI.

There will be 100+ vendors!  Body, Mind & Soul Marketplace. Live Music & Dancers, Food Trucks,​ Psychics, Mediums, Energy & Body Healers, Holistic Medicine, Massage, Sound Therapy & more! 


2024 ALEgan Beer, BBQ and Blues Fest

ALEgan Beer, BBQ and Blues Fest,

When: June 2024 tbd

Where: Allegan County Fairgrounds, 3:00 pm -8:00 pm.

Sample the area’s finest craft beer and savory BBQ while enjoying live music by Aklees Blues Band and Big Smooth and the Hellraisers!


Best Michigan Music Festival and Concerts Coming Up This Summer!

  • Summer is the time for incredible Michigan Music Festivals Check out our HUGE Michigan Music guide with dates and map for incredible Jazz, Electronic, Blues, Medal, Polka, Folk, Rock, Country Concerts this summer!


St. Joseph Antiques on the Bluff

St. Joseph Antiques on the Bluff

When: June 2, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Where: Saint Joseph, MI Lake Bluff Park, Downtown.

Shop unique treasures at this wonderful antique festival! 


The Vintage Market in Adrian, MI 2024

The Vintage Market Presents: Welcome to Wonderland 

When: June 2024 tbd, 10am to 4pm 

Where: Lenawee Fairgrounds 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, MI. 

150+ vendors, food truck rally, live music, face paint, and more!


2024 Walk Midland Spring and Summer

2024 Walk Midland 

When: The program begins the first Monday in June (June 3, 2024) and ends in August.

Where: Locations and times TBD

  • There will be a fall Walk Midland Program too. 

There will be 8 walking locations throughout the week for Walk Midland! Prizes too! With every two-mile local walk, drawings will be held for a gift certificate to a local ice cream or coffee shop. You will also be registered for the grand prize Midland Staycation gift basket.


Food Truck Rally Kalamazoo, Plainwell and Parchment

    Food Truck Rally

  • June 4, 2024 - Save A lot Parking Location: 806 Shoppers Lane, Parchment, MI 49004
  • June 11, 2024 - Linden Grove Middle School: 4241 Arboretum Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
  • June 18, 2024 - Fannie Pell Park: 211 N Main St., Plainwell, MI
  • June 25, 2024 - Midtown Fresh Market: 1693 S Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008


The 47th Annual Owosso Curwood Festival

The 47th Annual Owosso Curwood Festival

When: June 6-9, 2024 

Where: Curwood Festival, 212 S Washington Street, Owosso, MI 48867

Come joint the kick off with the Opening Ceremony at Curwood Castle on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM. 

  • Kids Parade is Friday, June 7th at 7:00 PM
  • Heritage Parade is Saturday, June 8th at 2:00 PM.  

Enjoy carnival rides throughout the festival.


Gridlife Festival - A Music Festival at High Speed!

Gridlife Festival, A Music Festival at High Speed! + Motorsports! 

When: June 7-9, 2024

Where: Gingerman Raceway, 61414 Co Rd 388, South Haven, MI 49090

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival is three incredible days of music, camping, and car culture immersion. Dozens of artist performances, hundreds of race cars on track, the worlds best drifters, car shows, arcade, great food all in an open all access environment the best weekend is assured.


2024 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in Bronson Park

When: Friday, June 7, 2024 - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair is the second longest-running arts fair in the country!  Come on out to Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park to shop over 100 fine artists. Works in jewelry, photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, fiber, leather, wood, and more. Visitors can enjoy shopping, music, a beer garden, food trucks, and family activities all weekend long.

Oh, and the the KIA galleries will be open for FREE admission on Friday and Saturday.  I've gone to this art show every year, it's in such a great location with shade trees, grass and paved walkways.  One of my favorite June Michigan things to do!


Country to the Core Festival

Country to the Core Festival

When: June tbd

Where: Country to the Core Festival is at Blake's Apple Barn, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada, MI 48005.

The party will be in the orchard! Children’s activities, live music, fireworks, games, and a tasty variety of food and drinks. 


Murder Mystery Dinner, Henderson Castle

Murder Mystery Dinner

When: June 8, 2024 and June 21, 2024.  at 6 PM – 9 PM

Where: Henderson Castle,100 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo. 


Do-Dah Parade Downtown Kalamazoo

Question: What time is Doo Dah parade in Kalamazoo?

Answer: 11:00 am!

Question: What else is there to do in Kalamazoo?

Answer: Grab our Kalamazoo guide! And if you enjoy hiking, we highly recommend these Kalamazoo Hiking Trails!

Question: How long is the Kalamazoo parade?

Answer: The parade is about 90 minutes!

Do-Dah Parade Downtown Kalamazoo

When: June 8, 2024, 11 am–12 pm

Where: Lovell and Portage Street  

Free.  Fun June Michigan event for the whole family! Do-Dah is a fun, innovative, and parody-filled parade in Downtown Kalamazoo. 


Midland Conservation District's 2nd Annual Free Fishing Day at Stratford Park

When: June 8, 2024 - 2nd Annual Free Fishing Day at Stratford Woods Park.

Where: 3922 E. Ashman Street, Midland MI

Free fishing for all ages, games, door prizes, food trucks. No fishing license needed.


Lavender Fields Are Blooming this Month! I'm SOOO Excited!

Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival Frankenmuth, 2024


Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival Frankenmuth, 2024. It’s time for the Funtown Chowdown, Frankenmuth’s Annual Food Truck Festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops! 

When: June 13, 2024, second Thursday of the month.

Where: Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI.

Each food truck festival will showcase special activities and entertainment along with a variety of great food and specialty tap takeovers.  Admission: FREE, Chowdown is is one of our favorite things to do in Michigan in June!


Fun on the Farm, Kensington Metropark

When:

  • June 6, 2024 – Fun on the Farm: Horses; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 2p.m.
  • June 20 – Fun on the Farm: Goats; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 2p.m.

Where:  Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI. 

Fun indoor and outdoor children’s series that focuses on different animals and aspects of farming each session. Story, hands-on activity, and a chance to get up close with cute farm animals. Ages 2-6. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $5 per child / adults FREE. Pre-registration is required. Perfect June Michigan event for your whole family! 


Gizzard Festival in Potterville, MI

Gizzard Festival - June 8-10, 2023. Potterville, MI. Located southwest of Lansing, northeast of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Come out for good old-fashioned fun! Small town atmosphere, carnival, live music, parade, vendor booths, Another Clucking 5K, lots of food and of course....GIZZARDS! People flock from all across the Midwest for this super fun Michigan Festival in June! Thursday - 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday - All Day, Saturday - All Day. West Main Street, Potterville, MI 48876. This sounds so freakin' fun!


2024 Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival 

When: June 6-9, 2024

$10 Admission All Weekend

Where: The Main Tent will be located in Zehnder park at 959 Flint St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 and will host a number of traditional German entertainers and polka bands. There will be events along Main Street and throughout downtown Frankenmuth.

  • The Rock Tent will be located behind Tiffany's, rocking Friday and Saturday night.​
  • The Friday Night Street Party is going to fill Main Street with bands, beverages, games and a zip line.
  • Saturday - Lots of fun throughout downtown Frankenmuth including the 10am Kindertag Parade - Starting at River Place Shops and the 11 am Morning Rotary Duck Race (On the River).
  • The tents are closed on Sunday for the Bavarian Festival Parade at 1:00 pm.

Grab the Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival Schedule.

Cuddle the Cows at De Vor Dairy Farm in Kalkaska

Cuddle the Cows at De Vor Dairy Farm in Kalkaska! Schedule a day and time to enjoy petting, playing with and cuddling their adorable Jersey Cows and calves! I definitely need to do this!

Where: De Vor Dairy Farm & Creamery, 5436 Tyler Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646


Mackinac Island Lilac Festival

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival

When: June 7 - 16, 2024

The 2024 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival theme is Petals & Pedals.  The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is the first and largest summer event on the Island! Festivities include the coronation of the Lilac Festival Queen and Court, Lilac Festival 10K, horse drawn carriage tours, numerous concerts, art walk, movie, walking tours and so much more!


2024 Taste of Muskegon

Taste of Muskegon

When: June 9-10, 2023.

Where: Hackley Park, Muskegon, MI. A Taste of the best Muskegon has to offer. Come out for a weekend of delicious tastes from locally-owned restaurants and food trucks, music and more!


  • Ya'Ssoo Greek Festival, June 9-11, 2023, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3109 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI. Weekend full of Greek music, food, dancing and BAKLAVA!!
  • 2023 Art on the River, Art and Music Festival, Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11, 2023.  500 Merchant Street, (Kiefer Park) Port Huron, MI. Art on the River is a family friendly event with art workshops, hands on art, music to dance to and food to enjoy.  Friday, June 9th: 3pm to 9pm (Arts, crafts, music, beverage tent, food vendors).  Saturday, June 10th: 10am to 11pm (Arts, crafts, music, beverage tent, food vendors).  ​Sunday, June 11th: 10am to 4pm (Arts, crafts, beverage tent, food vendors  - adult beverages begin service at noon)
  • Chow Time at the Farm, June 9, 10 and 23, 2023 from 3 pm - 4 pm each session at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI. Help farm staff feed the resident animals, including pigs, goats, cows, and more. Learn what each animal eats and why. All ages event. $5 per person. Pre-registration required
  • Rollin’ on the River, Fridays, June 9 - August 25, 2023 | 6:30pm-9:30pm. Start every weekend of summer with live music on the Allegan Riverfront! Rollin’ on the River is a free, weekly Friday night concert series on the Allegan Riverfront Stage featuring touring musicians from across the country. Two hours of live music starts at 7pm.
  • Ann Arbor Summer Festival - June 2023. This fun Michigan summer festival offers performing arts and outdoor entertainment each summer attracting over 80,000 people! Enjoy  over 200 concerts, art exhibitions, kid’s activities and film screenings.  A2SF produces two concurrent programs, one ticketed, and one free outdoor at various venues and spaces across the University of Michigan campus and across Washtenaw County. Schedule for Ann Arbor Summer Festival
  • Elk Rapids Classic & Wooden Boat Show, June 10, 2023, 10 am - 4:00 pm.
  • Flea Market and Antique Show June 10, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023 Cornwell's Turkeyville
  • Coastal Society - Rosé Soiree on June 10, 2023, 35 Center St.
    Douglas, Michigan 49406. This fun Rosé Soiree is to celebrate Coastal Society's five year anniversary and National Rosé Day! Come on out to shop, dine, sip and relax!
  • Detroit Central Market Weekends at Henry Ford - June 10-11, 2023
  • Hayride Adventure, June 10, 11, 25, 2023 from 10 am-11:30 am at Kensington Metropark Events, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI. Take part behind the scenes as the draft horses are harnessed and hitched to the wagon. Learn what the different elements of their harness do and how they work together. Take a hayride along the farm’s wooded trails. All ages. $6 per child / $10 per adult. Pre-registration is required 
  • Lansing Beer Fest, June 10, 2023.  Washington Ave between South St. and Elm St. Come taste nearly 100 craft beers and ciders from 20+ Michigan Michigan Breweries. June 10th, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm. Outdoor beer festival on Washington Ave. between South St. and Elm St. in REO Town. Plus cider and spirits, food trucks, live music, vendors and more!
  • Festival of Cars Huron Street, Saturday June 10, 2023, 561 Huron St South Haven, MI,  7:30am–4pm Free. Kruisin' for Kylie Car Show (Hunt For A Cure, Cystic Fibrosis organization of Michigan. They have donated over $70,000 in the last 10 years.)  Fun things to do in Michigan in June 2023!
  • Stewardship Day at Chikaming Lands - Saturday June 10, 2023 from 10:00am to Noon. 12291 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
  • Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuse Wildlife Drive opens!!  Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, 6975 Mower Road, Saginaw, MI.  The Wildlife Drive is closed certain times of year to help the refuge with it's most vital function, providing a resting stop (habitat) for migratory waterfowl. The Wildlife Drive is scheduled to be open June 1, 2023 - Sept. 30th, 2023.  Check their website for details. The drive is free.
  • Iris's are usually blooming the first week of June! Visit the Iris Farm in Traverse City!  Call to check if they are blooming. One of my favorite June Michigan things to do!
  • West Michigan Mustang Club’s 42nd Annual Mustang & All Ford Show Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Betten Baker Ford of Coopersville, 940 O'Malley Dr, Coopersville, MI
  • Torch Lake Whitefish Festival, June 10-11, 2023. Depot Park, 10670 Coy Street, Alden, MI. This art/craft show will feature nature themed artists with select boat/fishing vendors. Fishing tournament and a whitefish tasting event. What a fun June Michigan family event and fun things to do!
  • Hippie Fest, June 10, 11, 2023, Trufant Family Farm, 10834 W Willard Rd, Trufant, MI (Between Grand Rapids and Mt. Pleasant). 12–7 pm. Featuring live music, bohemian shopping, vintage hippie car show, DIY tie-dye, giant bubble garden, cirque performers, kids activities, delicious food, and so much more. All ages welcome. Kids 10 and under free. It's groovy baby! Tickets must be reserved online in advance.
  • Flint Art Fair, June 10-11, 2023 at the Flint Institute of Arts. Featuring original works of about 175 established and emerging artists. Saturday • 10:00am –6:00pm and Sunday • 11:00am–5:00pm. On the front lawn of the Flint Institute of Arts.
  • Ella Sharp Museum 18th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival (Jackson), June 10, 2023. Ella Sharp Museum. This year’s festival will feature Michigan best wineries, breweries, cider mills and artists. Guests also will enjoy a tasty line-up of food vendors and trucks along with live music throughout the grounds and in their historic Hillside Farm Lane courtyard for a perfect summer day.
  • Pictured Rocks Days, June 10-11, 2023. Sat. 10am – 6pm, Sun. 9:30am – 4pm. Bayshore Park, Munising. There will be live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce houses, arts and crafts and fun throughout the weekend. "Yoopers Ride Free” on both days.
  • Yoopers Ride Free Days - Are you an Upper Peninsula resident? Take the Pictured Rocks Cruise for free! Cruises will depart every hour on the hour from the Munising City Pier on Saturday, June 10 and 11, 2023. Tickets for free cruises (weather permitting) will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis on June 10-11, 2023. To obtain your free ticket, you must present a photo ID with a UP address in-person at the Pictured Rocks Cruises’ ticket office.
  • National Asparagus Festival, June 10, 2023, 16 S State St, Hart, MI. Arts and Crafts fair, 9 am-5:00 pm. Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade is at 2:00pm. Taste of Asparagus Competition - 11am-1pm at Heritage Hall - Historic District. 
  • Vicksburg Old Car Festival, June 10, 2023, 9 am - 3pm. Main Street, Vicksburg, MI. 50's cruise in, craft show, swap meet, steam and gas engine show. 
  • National Cereal Festival, June 10, 2023, 25 McCamly Street, Battle Creek, MI Share in the history of eating breakfast during the FREE World's Longest Breakfast Table! Choose from several Kellogg and Post cereals with your choice in milk or juice; it surely will satisfy your taste buds! Awesome June Michigan event! 
  • Wine on the Water, June 10, 2023, The Star of Saugatuck, 4:00 pm. Sit back, sip, and savor the wine (and views). You will be guided through tastings of each featured wine while enjoying a 90 minute cruise.  21 years and older.
  • Riverside Art Festival, June 10, 11, 2023 901 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI.  Annual YWCA Riverside Art Festival includes over 100 artists lined along Water Street and Center Avenue. 
  • Tour the Tawas Point Lighthouse, Tawas, Friends of the Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park will be welcoming visitors to the lighthouse for a donation.  Visitors are free to tour the lighthouse at very specific times so check their website for more info.  Ask questions, and climb the tower.  A Recreation Passport is required to enter the State Park.  
  • Lansing Beer Fest, Saturday June 10, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm (3pm for VIP) Outdoor Michigan beer festival on Washington Ave. between South St. and Elm St. in REO Town. This Michigan beer festival will feature 20+ Michigan Breweries and 100 craft beers and ciders.   What a fun June Michigan festival!
  • Makers Trail Festival Weko Beach, June 10, 2023 | 1-7 p.m.,  5239 Lake St Bridgman. Come out for popping corks, tapping kegs and pouring your favorite spirits ’til sunset. Party at Weko Beach 
  • Night Lights-Sky Lantern Festival, June 10, 2023, 5-11 p.m. Auto City Speedway, 10205 North Saginaw Road, Clio, MI.  Buy tickets early to save. Inspired by the traditional Thai Lantern Festival, Night Lights is an all-new and completely re-imagined sky lantern experience. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime memory as lanterns are launched just after dusk.  Fun June Michigan event!!
  • Vintage Motorcycle Weekend at Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, June 10-11, 2023, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. A Gilmore Car Museum classic with thousands of motorcycles, from rare and iconic rides of the past 100 years, to the newest models driven by spectators, rumbling into Hickory Corners, MI. The Vintage Show will feature antique and vintage motorcycles, scooters, and customs, all 25 years and older.
  • Steamboat Park Live Music CruisesPublic cruises will begin in mid-June 2023 through most of September. Come aboard The Grand Lady for Live Music Cruises, Sightseeing Cruises, and Private Charters on the Grand River. The Riverboat is located just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, at Steamboat Park. 825 Taylor St, Jenison, MI 49428 (Grand Rapids).
  • Allegan Bridgefest, Saturday June 10, 2023 | 11 am-10 pm. Bridgefest is a community festival that has been celebrating Allegan’s Old Iron Bridge and the start of summer since the mid-1980s. Come on our for fun activities for kids and adults, music and entertainment, food and beverages, fireworks, and more.
  • Cornwell’s Turkeyville, Flea Market and Vintage Fair, June 10 and 11, 2023, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI. Fun June Michigan event! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Flea Market and Antique Fair.  Turkeyville is so fun to visit in the summer. It's a perfect June Michigan family activity.
  • Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, Mon, June 12, 2023, Summer Camp Begins for Kids! Register early.

Hamburg FunFest - Pinckney Fun Things To DO!

When: June 12-16, 2024

Where: Manley Bennett Park, 10405 Merrill Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189


Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival Frankenmuth, 2024

It’s time for the Funtown Chowdown! Frankenmuth’s Annual Food Truck Festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops! The fun takes place in the parking lot east of the shopping complex. 

  • June 13, 2024: A Night at the Movies
  • July 11, 2024: Christmas in July
  • August 8, 2024: Bavarian Blast Themed
  • September 12, 2024: Oktoberfest

Where: Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI.

Each Funtown Chowdown festival will have about 20 food trucks from across Michigan offering meals and desserts, live music, craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage sales, designated handicap parking area, and fun activities for families of all ages.

Admission: FREE, Chowdown is is one of our favorite things to do in Michigan in May!


Hero Freedom Run

When: June 15, 2024

Where: Manley Bennett Park, 10405 Merrill Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

  • Three Rivers Water Festival, Downtown Three Rivers, June 15-17, 2023. This year the Water Festival is going Tropical!  Enjoy a Water Festival parade, car show, 5K/one mile fun run, Kids Zone, food vendors, monster truck rides, concerts, fireworks and the Scidmore Park arts and crafts show and more! 112 Spring Street, Three Rivers
  • Bridgefest, Houghton, June 15-18, 2023, Bridgefest was organized to celebrate the Portage Lake Lift Bridge (est. 1959), which provides a vital link between the communities of Houghton and Hancock, as well as to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Vendors, live music, helicopter rides, classic car show, water activities and more! Such a fun June Michigan event!
  • Paranormal Lighthouse Tours, at Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse, Marquette, Michigan June 2023 TBD. 7:00 pm for a Paranormal Tour of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse. Tickets for this fundraiser are $25 each (nonrefundable). Registration required.
  • Alban-Hefin Celtic Festival and Highland Games, June 16 and 17, 2023, Stuart's Landing, 603 Homer Rd., Marshall Mi. Highland Games, Ceilidh and Shenanigans will take place! Performances, spear throwing and fun! If you love this, check out the Nordic Fire Festival! We had a blast last year!
  • 34th Annual Art in the Sun and Maker's Mart at Arts and Acts, This Northville art fair is June 16-18, 2023, near the Art House at 2015 W. Cady Street, Northville, MI. Three fairs, one celebration. Arts and Acts features fine artisans and crafters from Michigan and across the country held the third weekend of June in historic Downtown Northville. Friday, June 16, 2023: 3 pm – 8 pm; Saturday, June 17, 2023: 10 am – 8 pm; Sunday, June 18, 2023: 10 am - 3pm.
  • Motor Muster - The Village at Henry Ford, June 17-18, 2023
  • Historic Baseball - The Village at Henry Ford, June 17-September 4, 2023 on most weekends.




  • Arts, Crafts, and Antiques Fair on the Village Green - June 17th-18th, 2023. This two-day event is sponsored by the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce and features over 100 vendors. Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 10am-3pm. Find handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind antiques, even demonstrations of a special skill or art. The festive weekend includes live music on the Green.
  • Chalk Festival, June 17-18, 2023, 10 am - 4:00 pm, Artists are invited to transform the pavement into a checkered pattern of color and imagination at the 9th annual Chalk Festival. Art House at 2015 W. Cady Street, Northville, MI. So bring out your inner artist and start creating!  
  • 42nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, June 17, 2023, Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven, Michigan, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission Fee. 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI. Nothing says summer like a boat show! Perfect June Michigan event!



  • Goat Yoga - Leaman's Green Apple Barn, 7475 N. River Rd, Freeland MI, 48623. Select days May, June, July and August. So freakin' cute! I went and loved it so much!  The goats at our session were born in April and May, plus we got to hold a 5 day old baby goat! Two more were born during our yoga session! 
  • Harbor Fest, June 16-17, 2023, South Haven. Dragonboat races, games, great eats, entertainment and more! What a fun June Michigan festival!
  • 30th Presque Isle Harbor Wooden Boat Show, June 17-17, 2023 10 am-4pm. The Presque Isle Harbor, 5462 E Grand Lake Rd. Presque Isle, MI 49777
  • Canterbury Car Show - June 17-18, 2023, 2359 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI
  • Frankfort Craft Fair, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10:00 AM thru 3:00 PM along Main Street in Frankfort, Michigan.
  • Concert & Food Truck Rally, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 5-10 pm.
    Holly Foods Plaza Parking Lot, 15191 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442


May through September are prime flower picking months!  Find Michigan Flower Farms near you for u pick...glorious tulips, daisies, poppies, mums, sunflowers, lavender!


  • Town Crier Races: June 17, 2023, 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Saugatuck High School, 6:30 am-12:30 pm 401 Elizabeth Street, Saugatuck, MI
  • Cars and Coffee - Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00 am to Noon, All Corvettes, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars and Hot Rods are welcome. Leader Dogs for the Blind Campus, 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI. SE corner of Rochester and Avon Roads
  • Magic City Grill Fest 2023, Saturday, June 17, 2023. Magic City Grill Fest 2023. 11:00AM - 5:00PM, 123 E. State Street, Colon, Michigan. The Magic City Grill Fest is a culinary competition and barbecue festival for enthusiasts and high-quality barbecue.  The Magic City Grill Fest features all types of charcoal briquette, lump charcoal and smoking grills and smokers utilizing various barbecue techniques competing in four unique categories of ribs, chicken, Waygu beef sliders or an open category.  Teams of no more than four cooks will compete in each of the rounds.  For a small entry fee, "tasters" enjoy samples from each team in each round of the competition.  This sounds like a freakin' awesome June Michigan event. 
  • Lakeside Craft Fair, June 17, 2023 - June 18, 2023, Saturday 10 - 5 pm, Sunday 10 - 4 pm at Tierney Park, Lexington, MI
  • Made in Cheboygan Summer Craft Show, Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18, 2023.  Washington Park, Cheboygan, MI. Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.
  • Strawberry Fest & Craft Show, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Over 100 vendors will be gathered in Historic Downtown Coldwater, MI to sell their crafts, strawberries, and food. What a fun June Michigan activity!
  • Midland Conservation District: Annual Meeting & Barn Birthday Bash, June 18, 2024 at  5-8pm. ​Location: 814 E. Olson Rd. Midland, MI. Come out for an old fashion Barn Party with dinner, square dancing, games and family activities. The Barn turns 100 years old!
  • Kids' Summer DIY Craft Camp - June 19-23, 2023 (12pm-3pm): Party in the USA (think red, white, & blue, and parties!), July 17 - 21, 2023 (9am-12pm): Christmas in July (think gifts, Santa, and red/green!). August 7 - 11, 2023 (9am - 12pm): Me, Myself, & I (think personalized projects and favorites!) Hammer & Stain West Michigan, 3901 Chicago Dr, SW Suite 109, Grandville, MI. Perfect way for your kids (7+) to get creative this summer! One to two crafts per day! Check their website for more info and to book!
  • Port Sanilac Lighted Boat Parade, June 19, 2023
  • Bay-Rama Fishfly Fest, June 21-25, 2023. Walter & Mary Burke Park, 36300 Front Street, New Baltimore, MI.  Midway games and rides, family games, bands and entertainment!


2024 Electric Forest Festival

Electric Forest Festival 

When: Thursday, June 20, 2024 to Sunday, June 23, 2024 

Where: Double JJ Resort, Rothbury, Michigan

This incredible Michigan music festival 2024 is an event you won't want to miss. Electric Forest is a four-day, one-weekend, multi-genre event with incredible electronic and jam band genres.  This Michigan music festival is held in Rothbury, Michigan, at the Double JJ Resort. This sounds like a freakin' awesome June Michigan event.


  • Farm Fresh Tours at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill, June 24, 25, 2023 and July 22, 23, 2023 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.  17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005.  Enjoy a guided train tour through the orchard while stopping along the way to pick produce and learn about their crops and harvesting techniques. Following the guided tour, guests will take the train back to the Cider Mill for a curated lunch inspired by our farm’s freshest produce. Farm to table at its finest!
  • TIP: Do the Farm Fresh Tours (listed above) AND the Michigan Lavender Festival (listed below) on the same day. They are pretty close in proximity. 
  • Original Michigan Lavender Festival, June 23-25, 2023. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The Lavender Festival will provide lavender presentations, workshops and demonstrations, as well as a lavender farm experience. Shop over 175 Artists + Makers with upscale, handmade goods. Location: Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds, 195 Midway St, Imlay City, Michigan.  Can you say lavender ice cream?!) I love this June Michigan event!
  • Charlotte Bluegrass Festival- June 22-24, 2023!  1025 S Cochran Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813, Michigan’s premier bluegrass festival will celebrate 50 years of bluegrass tradition. The Charlotte Bluegrass Festival, in Charlotte, Michigan, is a week of camping, jamming, workshops, and three big days of top-tier bluegrass entertainment with some of the biggest names in bluegrass.


  • St. Ignace Car Show Weekend, June 22-25, 2023, 6 Spring Street, St. Ignace, MI. The St. Ignace Car Show is one of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country. See hundreds of antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles on display.  Thursday, June 22: Cruise Night hosted by Kewadin Casinos.  Friday, June 23: Down Memory Lane Parade at 7 PM. Saturday, June 24: The Big Show! 8 AM - 4 PM. All of downtown from Church Street to Marquette is closed for the show from 5 AM – 5 PM. Check out live music, Featured Vehicle Lot with vendors and special guests, and fireworks at dusk.  Sunday, June 25: Award Ceremony at 10 AM at Little Bear Arena.It will be an incredible Michigan summer event-we plan to be there!



  • Michigan Lavender Festival! - June 23-25, 2023, Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds Address: 195 Midway St, Imlay City, MI. Grab the schedule, things to do and activities at the link above! 
  • Trenton Summer Festival - June 23rd, 24th, 25th 2023. Festival Hours: Friday June 23: 10am - Midnight, Saturday June 24: 10am - Midnight and Sunday June 25: 10am - 6pm. 
  • East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival - (SSJF), Downtown East Lansing, June 23-24, 2023 is a celebration of jazz music featuring nationally recognized and regional jazz artists, as well as youth and community education for residents and visitors of East Lansing. See our BIG list of Summer Music Festivals.
  • Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, June 23-25, 2023.  Howell High School Complex. You will love the Balloon-glow! Family friendly festival will feature great entertainment, stunt kite shows and more. 
  • Grand Haven Art Fair and Festival - June 23 - June 25, 2023, 12pm to 5pm on Friday and also 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Kids Activities, Music, Food. The Grand Haven Art Festival invites nearly 100 artists from across the country to transform Washington Avenue into a chic, outdoor, art gallery. Such a fun June Michigan event!
  • Canterbury Taco Fest- June 23-25, 2023, Canterbury Village, Lake Orion, MI.
  • Sandusky's Annual Thumb Festival - June 23-25, 2023. Food trucks, community garage sales, 5k run, live music, volleyball tournaments, dunk tank, pet parade, tractor show and so much more! 
  • Big Ticket Festival – Gaylord, June 23-24, 2023. Big Ticket Festival is held at Otsego County Fairgrounds (895 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735). Their mission is to “gather the tribes and give glory to God. "We believe that genuine celebration of God leads to awakened souls and changed hearts." Your music festival summer vacation in beautiful Gaylord, Michigan.  See David Crowder, Zach Williams and more! Come enjoy this outdoor June Michigan music festival.

Lavender Extravaganza at Hamlett Lavender Farm and Opening Day at the Farm!! 💜 Pinckney, MI

When: June 22, 2024

Where: Hamlett Lavender Farm, 10722 Stinchfield Woods Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

  • Lavender products
  • Lavender you-pick 
  • Lavender demos and samples
  • Lavender ice cream
  • Lavender Lemonade 
  • Lavender candles
  • Charcuterie To-Go Box



  • Michigan Challenge Balloon Fest-June 23-25, 2023, Howell High School 1200 W. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI. The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is the state championship of hot-air ballooning and a family event held on schools grounds. So many things to do in Michigan in June 2023!
  • Mighty Uke Day, June 23 - 25, 2023 in East Lansing, is possibly the best ukulele festival in the Midwest with performances, demonstrations, classes and workshops. The 2023 edition of Mighty Uke Day is at 1120 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI. The Ukulele festival will feature workshops and performances by artists such as @Aldrine Guerrero, Aaron Nakumura, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Peter Luongo and the Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, The Corner Laughers, Megan Dooley, and others.
  • Bay Harbor Classic Car and Boat Festival, June 24, 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 4000 Main St, Bay Harbor, MI 49770. Go to the Charlevoix Summer Art Show too (listed below).
  • FrankenFest, June 24, 2023, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You are about to experience abnormal art and monstrous creations brought to life! FrankenFest features mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area's most intriguing vendors with literary guests, haunt aficionados and paranormal experts. FrankenFest will be at the Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center, 100 E. North St. Lansing, MI 48906. FREE outdoor festival / $5 to enter the Turner-Dodge House.
  • Lansing Olive Burger Festival, June 24, 2023, Jackson Field, Celebrate the quintessential Lansing food item – the Olive Burger! For over 100 years this burger with the secret olive sauce on top has been a staple throughout the region. This is the festival’s inaugural debut so get out and celebrate Lansing’s own Olive Burger! Jackson Field, 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
  • DeBucks Sunflower Farm Lavender Festival - June 2023 TBD, July 1-3, 2022 and July 8-10, 2022. Friday and Saturday 12 pm. - 8 pm.  Sunday 11-6 p.m. 50240 Martz Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
  • 2023 Michigan Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Show, “Where It All Began” June 24, 2023, Algonac Harbour Club, Algonac, Michigan. Get your tickets for lunch!
  • Backwoods & Bonfires Music Festival 2023, Sat, June 24, 2023, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Backwoods And Bonfires outdoor/indoor festival features 3 stages of music, great food and so much more. Russell Industrial Center 1600 Clay St Detroit, MI.
  • The Bloom Festival at Summerhouse Lavender Farm is scheduled June 24 - 25, 2023 and June 30 - July 1, 2023, dependent on lavender bloom. Tour the farm from harvesting, drying, and distilling.  Smell the different kinds of lavender and learn how they are used.  Classes in lavender wreath making, nosegay bouquets and more.
  • Marshall Blues Festival, June 24, 2023. Downtown Marshall,  Blues, Brews and Food! Fun things to do in Michigan in June 2023
  • Community Wide Yard Sale, Turkeyville, USA, Marshall, MI  June 24, 2023, 10 am - 4:00 pm.


  • Wings Over Flint Airshow is Saturday, June 24, 2023 & Sunday, June 25, 2023. 


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  • Fenn Valley Wine Festival, June 24, 2023, Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville, Tastings in the vineyards, Local food, Live music, Wine Sales, Cellar Demonstrations with wine samples. Such a fun June Michigan event!
  • Bay Harbor (Petoskey) Vintage Car and Boat Festival, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Village at Bay Harbor
    4000 Main Street, Bay Harbor, MI, see a collection of fabulous, classic vehicles and watercraft. Perfect things to do in June!
  • “How Long?”: Revisiting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Legacy through August 31, 2023 at Henry Ford Museum. 
  • Charlevoix Summer Art Show, Saturday, June 24, 2023 - June 25, 2023, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Charlevoix Summer Art Show, features a mix of fine art and fine crafts displayed on the shores of scenic Round Lake in downtown Charlevoix. 
  • Lakeshore Art Festival (Muskegon Art Fair)  - Saturday, June 24, 2023 & Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 9am to 5pm in Downtown Muskegon, Michigan.  Enjoy fantastic fine art, handcrafted goods, music, food, and fun in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. There will be approximately 350 juried fine art and specialty craft exhibitors, artisan food market, street performers, multiple interactive art stations, Chalk The Walk, and more!
  • Allegan Antiques Market, Allegan County Fair Grounds, 150 Douglas Street, Allegan, MI. June 25, 2023. See hundreds of dealers! I so love the Allegan Antiques Market, when we lived in Kalamazoo we always attended this show!
  • Concerts in the Park, Frankenmuth - On June 25, 2023 hear Bayou County play at the Palmer Schau Platz in Memorial Park, located behind the Frankenmuth High School. FREE! Organized by the Frankenmuth Women’s Club. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Snacks & refreshments will be available during the shows. Concert begins at 7:00pm. There are several more concerts in July!
  • 6th Annual Cars Under the Stars- June 25, 2023 at the M1 Concourse Arena and Trackside, 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Address: 1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac, Michigan.  Get front-row seats to a spectacular fireworks display! Watch from the comfort of your vehicle. The 6th Annual Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola will include live entertainment on stage, along with a variety of family activities, food trucks, and craft beer. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:45 PM.
  • Steamboat Park Live Music CruisesPublic Sightseeing Cruises will begin in mid-June 2023 on the Grand Lady Riverboat, 825 Taylor St, Jenison, MI 49428 (Grand Rapids). Enjoy a cruise and live music on the Grand River. Lovely June Michigan family activity!
  • Goat Yoga!! Leaman's Greenapple Barn, Freeland, MI - June 26, 2023 and June 27, 2023. You can choose either 5:00 pm or 6:15 pm either day. I'm so excited!
  • 2023 Ford Fireworks, Monday, June 26, 2023! The Rooftop Party presented by Ford is held on the Center Garage roof. It is an annual fundraiser which helps to put on this great show along the Detroit River. Best seat anywhere to watch the show while enjoying the evening with friends, food and drink, up on the roof. The party sells out each year and is attended by hundreds of Detroit business and civic leaders and their families! Otherwise, you can watch the fireworks from Hart Plaza at 9:56 pm1 Hart Plaza
  • 2023 Festival of the Hills - June 28, 2023, Location: Borden Park, 1400 E. Hamlin Rd. in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Music, outdoor movies, kids activities and fantastic fireworks!
  • Battle Creek Field Of Flight Air Show and Balloon Fest, June 29 - July 4, 2023. Air show, night air show, rock bands, balloon illumes, 2 amazing fire works shows (Saturday, July 1st at 10:30 PM and Tuesday, July 4th at 10:30 PM., carnival and vendors galore! The fireworks displays will each be over 15 minutes long and are one of the LARGEST in the State of Michigan! Fantastic summer Michigan event! 
  • Festival of the Hills Fireworks - June 29, 2023, Borden Park, 1400 E. Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills. DJ, outside movie and the biggest fireworks show in the City's history at 10:05pm! Lots of games and activities.  admission into Borden Park is free. Borden Park, 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan.



  • Bay City Fireworks Festival, June 29, June 30 and July 1, 2023. Fireworks and fun! Saturday is the largest show, lasting 36 min. People travel from all over the United States to witness the amazing fireworks display! Grab our Bay City Fireworks Festival Schedule! Best things to do in Michigan July 4th celebration.
  • Salute to America in Greenfield Village - June 30-July 3, 2023. In partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, enjoy an evening walking through Greenfield Village while listening to musical ensembles perform. At dusk, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra takes center stage on the Village Green for a triumphant musical performance in celebration of Independence Day. The evening ends with a stirring "1812 Overture" performance, cannon fire and a brilliant fireworks finale.
  • Port Hope 4th of July Festival, Friday, June 30, 2023 - July 2, 2023. 37th Annual 4th of July Festival is 3 days of fun with a tractor show/pull, 5K, Breakfast, Chicken BBQ & Ice Cream, Local Makers Market vendors, quilt show & sale. Entertainment, Historical Society demonstrations, Fireworks, Parade. No Entry Fee. Live bands from 11am-4pm. Stunt Bike demonstration & show. Location: 7840 Portland Road and 8016 Portland Road

We hope you enjoyed our exciting June Michigan events and fun!


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Michigan Upper Peninsula Events, Festivals and Things to Do!

  • Pictured Rocks Days, June 10-11, 2023. Sat. 10am – 6pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm. Sat. 10am – 6pm | Sun. 9:30am – 4pm
    Binsfeld Bayshore Park, Munising. Such a fun June Michigan event!


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Our Words of Wisdom: “Never follow anyone else’s path. Unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path, then by all means follow that path.”

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We're Sherry and Chris the founders of one of Michigan's most comprehensive and Top Travel Blogs!

    Sherry Trautman is a seasoned business owner and a multifaceted content creator, deeply entrenched in the world of travel in Michigan. With her extensive background in writing, editing, photography, marketing, website design, web mastering, social media, and publishing, she is the driving force behind the acclaimed Michigan Travel site "Travel-mi.com." A lifelong Michigander, Sherry's journey began in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan led her to St. Joseph during her formative years, and further to Kalamazoo for her higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design and Fine Art from Western Michigan University. Her career initially blossomed in Battle Creek, where she contributed significantly to aviation, marketing, and the art industry.

    In 2018, Sherry, alongside her husband Chris, embarked on a passionate endeavor with the inception of Travel-MI.com. This venture was not just a business but a full-time commitment to exploring and celebrating the diverse landscapes and communities of Michigan. Together, they tirelessly traverse the state, curating unique experiences, capturing stunning visuals, and weaving engaging narratives that showcase Michigan's rich cultural tapestry and natural beauty. From her early experiences in different Michigander locales to her extensive professional background, Sherry's life and work epitomize a deep-rooted expertise in Michigan travel, making her an authoritative voice in this niche.

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