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EXPERIENCE DETROIT Attractions
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Annual Festivals & Events
From kicking off the New
Year with the North American International Show to closing it out with a Breakfast
with Santa at the Zoo, the Detroit metropolitan area has an action-packed
calendar full of festivals and events.
Whatever your taste, and whatever time of year, Detroit has a
celebration for you! |
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January North American International Auto Show The global automotive industry's
premier event, showcasing next-generation vehicles and concept cars. 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. Wilder and crazier first
cousin of the North American International Auto Show held
in January. March Over 200 of metro Products and
services from flooring to rooftops are on display at this popular exhibition. April Society of Automotive Engineers World
Congress 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! Honors regional and local level. May 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 the world performing in over 40 St. Mary's Polish Country
Fair Proclaimed the nation's
largest high school fair held on the grounds of acclaimed St. Mary's Preparatory. MOVEMENT:
Detroit's Electronic Music Festival 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 Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure Detroit Thousands of Detroiters
doing their part in the search for the cure. Over
100 artists, an entertainment series, food and more in Great Lakes Chamber
Music Festival 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 by an awe-inspiring fireworks display. A great Detroit tradition is
back with over $7 million in improvements to the Belle
Isle track. |
July Over 400 artists and some of
the finest contemporary art and crafts available in the United
States. 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. Experience the thunder of
hydroplane racing on the Detroit Riverfront. 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
multi-ethnic festival. Century-old fair in a new
location featuring 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 Fundraiser that includes a
strolling supper, live auction, fashion show
extravaganza, entertainment and afterglow parties. September The largest free music event
in North America -- over 120 bands in Detroit's Hart
Plaza. Art, cuisine, music, and
humanity in downtown Pontiac. Ranks among the best art
fairs in the U.S. according to 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 / Talmer
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 & Mash Potato Mile 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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