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Michigan Events

JULY 1 - 5, 2026

Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival

Battle Creek, MI

 

Ready to take flight? At Field of Flight, an annual event held over the 4th of July weekend, you can do just that. Watch the hot air balloons take off every morning and night, watch the air show, or enjoy the Skerbeck Carnival.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Battle Creek, MI (BTL)

JULY 4 - 11, 2026

100th National Cherry Festival

Traverse City, MI

 

How do you top eight days of food, fun, family-friendly activities and entertainment? With a cherry on top, especially in 2026, when we celebrate the 100th National Cherry Festival!

Nearest Amtrak Station: Traverse City, MI (TRV)

JULY 4 - JULY 11, 2026

Bay City Fireworks Festival

Bay City, MI

 

People travel from all over the Country to witness this amazing display, the Bay City Fireworks. You will be treated to a magnificent fireworks display, the largest in the festival's history, each of the first two nights with the largest of all displays on our third night (our grand finale night). During the day you can bring your family down and enjoy one of the safest and longest-running family carnivals, Skerbeck Carnival Midways, while waiting for the fireworks displays.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Bay City, MI (BCY)

JULY 10 - 11, 2026

Kalamazoo Valley Blues Festival

Kalamazoo, MI

 

Enjoy a two-day downtown music festival featuring live blues performances, food vendors and community programming held at Arcadia Creek Festival Place.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Kalamazoo, MI (KAL)

JULY 10 - AUGUST 21, 2026

Downtown Summer Sound

East Lansing, MI

 

Enjoy a free downtown summer concert series. Bring a blanket or chair, grab dinner nearby and enjoy an easy evening event in the center of East Lansing.

Nearest Amtrak Station: East Lansing, MI (LNS)

JULY 15 - 19, 2026

Concert of Colors

Detroit, MI

 

Experience a multi-day, free music and cultural festival featuring global artists and performances across multiple venues in Midtown Detroit. Centered around the Detroit Institute of Arts, the event includes live music, workshops and cultural programming in a walkable district.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Detroit, MI (DET)

JULY 16 - 18, 2026

Ann Arbor Art Fair

Ann Arbor, MI

 

Come out to one of the largest juried art fairs in the U.S., transforming downtown Ann Arbor into a massive outdoor festival with nearly 1,000 booths across 30 city blocks, plus food, live entertainment and shopping.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Ann Arbor, MI (ARB)

JULY 16 - 18, 2026

The Blue Water Festival/Blue Water Fest

Port Huron, MI

 

Enjoy favorites such as OT's Family Night and Mannequins Making a Difference, all being kicked off by the Rotary International Day Parade on July 15 in Downtown.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Port Huron, MI (PTH)

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