Beat those high gas prices and join in the fun right here in Washtenaw County. From lunch concerts to weeklong fairs – there is sure to be something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

2008

Sonic Lunch
Thursdays 12 – 2 pm June 5 – Aug 21
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Enjoy top local bands while you eat lunch on Liberty Plaza (the corner of S. Division and Liberty in Ann Arbor). Local restaurants will have sonic lunch specials to go with the music.

Manchester Gazebo Concerts
Thursday Evenings June 12 – August 7
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The concerts will be held at Wurster Park. If it rains, the concert will be in the Emanuel Church Hall.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival
June 13 – July 6
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Big name and local performers, movies outdoors, visual arts – they’re all at the Summer Festival. Various times and locations in Ann Arbor. Please see the website for more information.  

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
June 27 - 29
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In its 24th year, the event is one of the premier summer-time activities in Michigan with balloon launches, sky divers, art, and a car show.  This event is located at Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI. 

Fireworks
June 28 and July 3
Metroparks   Manchester

Holiday fireworks display at Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N. Territorial Rd. on June 28.  Music starts at 7:00 p.m. and the fireworks start at 10:00 p.m.  For more information: 734-426-8211.

Manchester will have fireworks on July 3 at Carr Park.

Michigan Elvisfest
July 11 - 12
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One of the largest Elvisfest concerts in North America is held at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park.  For more information: 734-480-3974.

Manchester Community Fair
July 8 - 12
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A traditional community fair with animal judging and auction as well as tractor pulls. Fair Parade Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM. The fair is held at Alumni Memorial Field, at the intersection of Vernon & Wolverine Streets

Saline Celtic Fest
July 11 - 12
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The Masters Championship of the Highland Heavy Athletic Games are coming to the Saline Celtic Festival in 2008! The 13th annual festival will start with a week of pre-festival events and culminate in a full Satruday of highland dance and music, and athletic competition.

Ann Arbor Art Fairs
July 16 - 19
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Comprised of four, award-winning, juried art fairs, this renowned event transforms Ann Arbor into an impressive outdoor art gallery showcasing the best in fine art and fine crafts.

Manchester Chicken Broil
July 17, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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See 14,000 delicious chicken dinners served in four hours.  This is the 55th consecutive year for the this popular event which will be held at the Alumni Memorial Field in Manchester.

Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show
July 27 – Aug 1
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This is a free county fair with thousands of exhibits featuring the efforts of over 900 county 4-H members.  Judging, getting up close to animals and fun activities for all attending are held throughout the week. Held on the Washtenaw Farm Council Grouds (5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road).  For more information: 734-997-1678.

Chelsea SummerFest
July 25 – 26
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Fine art and crafts displays, merchant sales, vendor booths, live music, children's entertainment and activities, a classic car show are just some of the features of this two day event. The pet parade is at 10:00 am on the 26th.

Dexter Daze
August 8 - 9
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An annual event that draws visitors from all over the area, Dexter Daze includes numerous craft booths, two days of entertainment for both kids and adults, kiddie rides and tons of food! The Dexter Daze Parade will be held on Saturday, August 9th beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
August 15 - 17
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The 29th Ypsilanti Heritage Festival celebrates the diverse cultural heritage of Southeastern Michigan.  This event is held in Riverside Park, Depot Town and Frog Island Park in downtown Ypsilanti.

Chelsea Community Fair
August 19 - 23
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Traditional community fair with food, rides, livestock judging and draft horse pulls.  This event is held at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds on Old US-12 at Old Manchester Road.  For more information: 734-475-1270.

There are just too many events to list them all. Please check out this page for links to more County event pages!