The following events were supplied to us by festival organizers and tourism offices throughout the state, and selected by Midwest Living editors. This is not intended as an all-inclusive list of all events in this state. If you decide to go, call first: Dates and specific events can change at the last minute.
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50th Annual East Lansing Art Festival
May 18-19
The East Lansing Art Festival is ranked as one of the top 100 Fine Art Festivals in the nation. This two-day celebration of arts and culture kicks off the Lansing area’s festival season every spring in the beautiful downtown city streets of East Lansing, Michigan. The original artwork of 200-220 juried fine artists and fine craft artisans from across North America are featured in an outdoor art exhibition and marketplace. Enjoy a festive weekend filled with free live eclectic musical performances, a diverse food court and more. (888)-2LANSING;
lansing.org
Dog Bowl 2013
May 25 - 26
The nation's largest Olympic-style event for dogs. A high-energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving! Located in the Frankenmuth River Place Shops, there are lots of great events - Best Costume Contest, 50-Yard Doggie Fun Run Race, fashion show, disc dog competitions, dock dogs, Rock-N-Roll K-9s, Wiener Dog Races, pet retail vendors, pet rescues and more! dogbowlfun.com (800)-600-0105
Common Ground Music Festival
July 8-14
Common Ground Music Festival takes place annually in downtown Lansing, along the banks of the Grand River in Adado Riverfront Park. This annual celebration features an outstanding lineup of musical acts, focusing on top-level, national and regional music performers of many genres including contemporary and classic rock, alternative, country, hip hop, R&B and more. With an attractive, intimate venue, state of the art production and a comprehensive array of patron amenities, the Festival is the premier outdoor music event of the summer in the mid-Michigan region. (888)-2LANSING;
lansing.org
Great Lakes Folk Festival
August 9-11
The MSU Museum presents this three-day celebration of culture, tradition and community. Find music, dance, food and more with the roots, the rhythms and the richness of culture across America and around the world. The festival includes nearly 100 musicians or dancers in groups, who perform at least twice and sometimes as many as four times over the weekend. Also featured are traditional and other food vendors, craft vendors and many other individual artists/demonstrators. (888)-2LANSING;
lansing.org
