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44 Fun Michigan FALL FESTIVALS 2024 - (Updated!) Beer, Wine and Harvest Festivals in September, October, November Michigan Events; Detroit, Ann Arbor, Paw Paw, Plymouth
Article: 44 Fun Michigan FALL FESTIVALS 2023 - (Updated!) Beer, Wine and Harvest Festivals in September, October, November Michigan Events
As the crisp breeze of autumn ushers in a vibrant tapestry of colors, Michigan fall festivals come alive to delight your senses. From the spirited clink of glasses at beer and wine festivals to the local community harvest celebrations, the months of September, October, and November are a time of festive abundance across the state.
Whether you find yourself amidst the bustling heart of Detroit, the vibrant campus town of Ann Arbor, the rustic charm of Northern Michigan, or the scenic beauty of Southeast and Southwest Michigan, there's no shortage of opportunities to revel in the enchantment of fall. So, don your coziest sweater and lets embark on a journey to experience Michigan's fall festivals!
In the spirit of Michigan festivals, check out our updated:
1. Harvest Days in Traverse City - Fun Michigan Fall Festivals! Dates and Times
When: Throughout September - Get your tickets now!
Where: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, 10783 E Cherry Bend Rd, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI 49684
- During the second annual Harvest Days event locals, visitors, and wine club members can all experience the perks of exclusive membership benefits at all 23 participating Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries, throughout the month of September 2024.
What a cool deal! So, take advantage of the exclusive wine club benefits unique to each winery, including complimentary flights and tastings, and product discounts. Be sure to buy your ticket today!
2. 56th Annual Frankfort Fall Festival Parade in Frankfort Michigan + Dates and Times
When: August 31st- September 2nd, 2024
Where: Frankfort, Michigan
Sunday, September 1st, at 1 p.m. is the Frankfort Fall Festival parade
The 56th Annual Frankfort Fall Festival over Labor Day weekend draws 250,000 visitors to the charming Village of Frankfort! This Michigan Fall Festival in Southwest Michigan has over 300 artisans in which to shop!
This Frankfort Michigan annual event offers fun carnival/Midway rides, main stage live entertainment, yummy walking tacos, and funnel cakes! Frankfort Fall Fest is a family-friendly event and so much fun!
3. Harvest Festival at Jollay Orchards in Coloma - Dates and Times
When: Aug. 30 - Oct. 31, 2024. Wednesday - Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Where: 1850 Friday Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
Check for dates, times, prices and info on the Jollay Orchards website. Enjoy a hayride that stops at their scenic apple orchard, abundant pumpkin patch, spooky haunted house, and lovely farm market.
Southwestern Michigan's Premiere Fall Event!
4. Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival | Super Fun Michigan Fall Festivals! | Dates and Times
When: September 5-8, 2024
Where: Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival, Richmond, MI
The Richmond Good Old Days Festival was voted MICHIGAN'S BEST Small Town Festival.
- There will be a carnival, heart pumping motor sports, Grand Parade (Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm), fireworks and more!
- Fireworks Show is Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 9:30 p.m.
So many great things to do in Michigan in September including lots of September festivals!
5. Plymouth Community Fall Festival | Plymouth Michigan | Dates and Times
When: September 6-8, 2024
Where: Plymouth Community Fall Festival, Plymouth, MI
- This fun fall festival in Plymouth MI features a carnival, fun rides, car show, craft show, and a street full of great food booths. Spend the day and dine at local restaurants too!
What a fun September Michigan festival!
6. Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival | Paw Paw, MI | Dates - Fun Michigan Fall Festivals!
When: September 6-8, 2024
Where: Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, Paw Paw, MI,
Michigan’s largest wine and harvest festival!
Come on out for winery tours and tasting from St. Julian Winery, lively pickleball tournaments, kayak race, live entertainment, grape stomp, arts & crafts fair, carnival rides, duck race, car show, parade, fireworks, kids activities, & much more for the entire family! Fun Michigan harvest festival in 2024!
7. 2024 Art & Apples Festival | Rochester Fall Festival
When: 2024 Art & Apples Festival is September 6-8, 2024
- Friday, September 6: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 7: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rochester Municipal Park.
Event is FREE.
The Art & Apples Festival is one of the nation’s top fine art fairs, featuring over 200 fine art exhibitors, food trucks, tents, stage entertainment, art demonstrations, and art activity stations. Come on out for a fun weekend at one of our favorite Michigan Fall Festivals!
8. 15th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild U.P. Fall Beer Festival | Marquette, MI (Upper Peninsula) | Dates and Times
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024. General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for a VIP hour for Enthusiast Members.
Where: U.P. Fall Beer Festival will be held at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette.
Michigan Brewers Guild U.P. Fall Beer Festival, Marquette, MI. One of our favorite festivals in September! Approximately 100 Michigan breweries will be on site for festival goers to sample more than 800 craft beers! Fun 2024 Michigan Fall Festivals in the Upper Peninsula! So many fun things to do in Michigan!
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9. Good Ol' Days Fall Fest | Whitmore Lake, MI | Dates and Times
When: Sep 29, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Manly W. Bennett Park 10405 Merrill Road, Whitmore Lake, MI
Join Heritage Vintage Market during Good Ol' Day Fall Fest for 150 vendors, crafters, and food trucks! There will also be hay rides, pumpkins and Dancing Witches! Fun family-friendly event.
10. Saline Oktoberfest | Dates and Times
Saline Main Street's 19th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration!
When: September 20, 2024 and September 21, 2024; 5-11 pm
Where: West Henry Street Parking Lot, 100 S Ann Arbor, Saline, MI 48176
The festival features live music, German food and beer, wiener dog races, and lots of fun! Add the Saline Oktoberfest to the list of Michigan Fall Festivals!
11. 51st Annual Eastown Street Fair | Grand Rapids Fall Festival
When: September 2024 TBD from 9am to 9pm (Beer tent open until 10pm).
Where: This outdoor festival will take place along Wealthy Street between Giddings Avenue and Lake Drive. It will also be along the first block of Ethel Avenue and the Wealthy St. Hub Lot.
The Annual Eastown Street Fair in Grand Rapids is a family-friendly celebration featuring arts, crafts, food, music, and the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids.
12. Fallasburg Arts Festival | Lowell (Near Grand Rapids) | Dates and Times
When: Fallasburg Arts Festival, September 14 and 15, 2024, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Where: Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Drive, Lowell, MI 49331. The park is located approximately 20 miles east of Grand Rapids in Lowell, MI.
Enjoy 100 unique fine art and fine craft booths, food booths, children's crafts, craft demonstrations, and music performed on an outdoor stage. Fun for the whole family!
The event is Free. Parking is $5 per car.
13. Clinton Fall Festival 2024
When: September 27, 28, 29, 2024
Where: Clinton Fall Festival is located downtown Clinton, MI
Clinton Fall Festival is one of Michigan's favorite festivals in Southeast Lower Michigan.
- This fall festival features several streets of vendors, crafters, food booths, live music, entertainment, exciting carnival and more!
14. Rockford's 48th Annual Harvest Fest 2024 | Rockford Michigan
When: September 27, 2023 - September 29, 2023
Where: Downtown Rockford, 48 Courtland Street, Rockford, MI
Rockford's 48th Annual Harvest Fest is a kickoff of Michigan's fall season! Come on out for super fun hayrides, scarecrows, chili and more! So much fun for the kids!
Rockford's annual Harvest Fest supports local non-profits with a classic car show, chili cook off, chicken dinners, make & take scarecrows and tons of other family friendly activities! Add the Rockford Annual Harvest Fest to your list of must-see Michigan Fall Festivals!
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15. Young State Park Harvest Festival
When: Sept. 27-28, 2024
Where: Young State Park, 2280 Boyne City Road, Boyne City, Michigan, 49712
Be sure to decorate your camp site and pick a pumpkin for the pumpkin carving contest (park provides the pumpkins). There will be a kids movie at dusk on Friday night. Then Saturday, there will be doughnuts, coffee/hot chocolate with kids games and crafts. Fun kids costume contest with trick or treating throughout the campground. End the evening with a hayride through the park to look at the decorated sites.
Pumpkin and site decoration contest are for campers only, everything else is open to the public. Bring candy to hand out to the trick or treaters!
16. Van Buren State Park Pumpkinfest
When: September 27-29, 2024
Where: Van Buren State Park
Hey Campers! You are invited to the park's annual Pumpkinfest! Activities are limited to registered campers. Be sure to bring your Halloween decorations to participate in the campsite decorating contest!
17. Fayette Historic State Park - Fayette Fall Fest
Fayette Fall Fest:
When: October 4-5, 2024
Where: Fayette Historic State Park
18. Fall Festival in Pentwater, MI– Arts, Crafts & Antiques Fair
When: September 28, 2024 - September 29, 2024, Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm
Where: Village Green: 231 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI
The Annual Fall Fest Arts and Crafts Show is a great way to shop, relax, dine locally and enjoy the community.
19. Harvest Fest 2024 | Ann Arbor
When: Sunday, Sept 22, 2024 from 1-4pm.
Where: Harvest Fest is located at the UM Campus Farm and Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N Dixboro Rd), Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan Sustainable Food Program and the Campus Farm invite you to the HarvestFest 2024. It's a celebration of all things sustainable food. There will be fun games, music, food, farm tours, and connections to many organizations on campus and in our local community.
This event is FREE and open to the community!
20. Fall Harvest Spectacular | Grand Rapids
When: Sunday, September 29, 2024, 2-5 pm
Where: Robinette's Apple Haus
Celebrate Autumn at the Fall Harvest Spectacular! Come on out to Robinette's for this fun family event. Robinette's activities, like the corn maze & hayrides are available for an extra cost. Hay rides, petting zoo, cider and donuts! Such fun Michigan events!
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21. Sleeper State Park Harvest Festival | Caseville
When: September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024
Where: Sleeper State Park, 6573 State Park Rd Caseville, MI
Campers are encouraged to join the spirit of the weekend by decorating their sites and participating in our events such as trick-or-treat.
22. Boyne City Harvest Festival
When: September 28, 2024, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Boyne City Main Street.
Enjoy music, crafts, children’s activities (10 am – 2 pm), fall produce, and more. The Boyne City Farmers Market will be on Water and Lake Streets selling a variety of fall produce including apples, carrots, mums, pumpkins, squash and cider.
23. Downtown Grandville Beer Garden and Fall Fest | Fun Grandville Michigan Fall Festivals! | Dates and Times
When: October 4, 2024 (5pm -10pm) - October 5, 2024 (11am - 4pm)
Where: The Commons at Rivertown in Grandville, MI.
Live music, vendors, food trucks, lighted pumpkin trail, petting farm, horse and wagon rides, scarecrows, adult beverage garden and lots more! Fun two day event in Grandville (near Grand Rapids) event!
24. 3rd Annual Fall Farm Day | Midland Michigan
When: September 28, 2024, 12 - 4 pm
Where: Northern Charm Farm, 1010 South Homer Road, Midland MI
Come join us for a day filled with fun! There will be local artisans and crafters, food and drink vendors, kids craft table, and bounce house! The alpacas will be ready to have selfies taken, and hand fed grain! Admission is $5 for adults and kids 4 and over. Ages 3 and under will be free.
25. Caledonia Harvest Festival | Caledonia (Grand Rapids)
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Caledonia Community Green, Caledonia, MI
The Caledonia Harvest Festival is a fall celebration that brings together area businesses and organizations to offer free family-oriented activities for all ages to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public.
26. Harvest Happening Waterford 2024
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 - Rain or Shine. 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Hess-Hathaway Park, Waterford Twp, MI
Harvest Happening Waterford 2024 events and activities include hayrides, pony rides, kids rides, live entertainment, petting farm, food, crafts. There will also be a historical house tour and historical activities such as spinning, felting, storytelling and rope making.
You kids will have a blast with several kid’s rides, pumpkin patch, make and take crafts and more!
27. Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Michigan's Adventure! | Muskegon
When: Saturdays & Sundays, September 14 - October 13, 2024
Where: Michigan's Adventure, 4750 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, MI
Tricks and Treats at Michigan’s Adventure is an all-new, family-friendly Halloween event! Celebrate the season with mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and so much more.
There will be tons of spooky Halloween activities for kids and adults. Come dressed in your best family-friendly Halloween attire for our Halloween costume contest. There will be lots of tasty seasonal treats, drinks and, of course, candy!
Plus...Several popular family rides will be open during this fun Halloween event. There will be costumed characters during an immersive Trunk-or-Treating event and a Spooktacular Costume Parade! Fun all day event for the whole family!
28. Michigan Brewers Guild Detroit Fall Beer Festival 2024
15th Annual
When: October 19, 2024, 12 pm - 6pm
Where: 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, MI
Detroit fall beer festival 2024
29. Fall Fest | Holland
When: October 4, 2024 - October 5, 2024. 10 am - 10 pm
Where: Holland, MI
The 2024 Fall Fest will feature professional pumpkin carvers, tulip planting, street performers, pumpkin painting, downtown walking tours, and even a Fall Artisan Vendor Market! One of our favorite Michigan Fall Festivals!
30. Funky Ferndale Art Fair 2024
More than 140 juried artists and authors! Come out for some fun!
When: September 20-22, 2024
FRIDAY- 4 - 7:30 P.M.
SATURDAY- 10 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.
SUNDAY- 11 A.M. - 6 P.M
Where: Nine Mile Road West of Woodward. Use 200 West Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI for GPS.
They will have all the traditional fun stuff, plus a little bit more!
31. Blake's Haunted Big Apple
When: September 13th - October 27, 2024
Where: Blake's Big Apple, 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005
Blake Farms is a fall favorite spot to visit in Michigan! Zombie hayride, haunted paintball, Spookyland and more!
32. Horning Farms Fall Fest 2024 | Manchester MI
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Where: Horning Farms, Manchester MI
Come on out for the annual Fall Fest as there will be fun, farm-themed activities such as wagon ride farm tours, farm-themed games, a petting area, and more!
A variety of fall products and decorations will be available such as homegrown pumpkins, corn stalk bundles, mums, and mini straw bales.
The farm shop will be open throughout the event so you can purchase their delicious cheese, butter, ice cream, homegrown chicken, and homegrown beef!
33. Michigan Renaissance Festival
Michigan Renaissance Festival, Holly Michigan. Here ye, Here ye! Come to the Greatest Ren Fest in all the land!!
When: Weekends & Labor Day • 9 am - 7 pm, Aug. 17, 2024 - September 29, 2024. Plus Festival Friday on September 27, 2024.
Where: Located at 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, MI. This is one heck of a great event, we have gone many times!
34. Friske Fall Fest
When: Every Saturday beginning September 21, 2024 through October 19, 2024 is packed with fall festival fun for your whole crew!
Where: 10743 N US-31, Ellsworth, MI 49729-9718
Enjoy fun activities such as:
Pumpkin Smashing, Apple Cider + Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Fresh-Pressed Apple Cider, Tractor Wagon Rides, Face Painting, Giant Corn Hole Yard Game, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch and Apples!
35. South Lyon Pumpkinfest - Fun Michigan Fall Festivals!
When: September 27-29, 2024
Where: Downtown South Lyon
The South Lyon Pumpkinfest is a fun annual event that includes a parade, pumpkin decorating contest, car show, craft booths, and live entertainment. There's also a huge kids' zone with carnival rides, games, and inflatables. Bring the whole family, you will have a blast! Fun Michigan fall festivals!
36. 45th Annual Charlevoix Apple Fest
When: October 11, 2024 - October 13, 2024; Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: Downtown Charlevoix: East Park, Mason Street
Come on out for Charlevoix's Apple Fest! Food booths, art and craft show, farm market, petting zoo, apple orchard, kids games and lots more!
37. Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival | Rochester Hills
When: October 12, 2024
Where: Van Hoosen Farms in Rochester Hills
10:00am – 4:00pm - Pumpkin Carving and Fall Activities
7:00pm – 9:00pm - Pumpkin Lighting
Daytime activities include food, pumpkin bowling, live entertainment, professional pumpkin carving display, crafts, Yates Cider Mill cider & donuts, and more! Carve a pumpkin and place it on the stone walls surrounding the Museum property and return in the evening to see all the pumpkins lit up! Admission price includes 1 pumpkin per person. Stencils and carving tools provided but you may bring your own carving tools.
38. Fall Fest at the Front Porch in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: The Front Porch Garden and Gifts, 18052 S M 129, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Michigan
Craft Show/ Flea Market, Live Music, Food Trucks, Kids Activities, Giant Apple Slingshot, Friske’s Apple Cider and Donuts, Mums and Pumpkins!
39. Fall Fest at Domino's Farms Petting Farm | Ann Arbor Michigan
When: October 12, 2024, 10 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Domino's Farms Petting Farm, 3001 Earhart Rd. Ann Arbor M
So much fun this fall in Ann Arbor, Michigan! Come on out for pony rides, hay rides, fall games, pumpkins, children's music, Spinner's Flock Fiber Market, bounce houses and food trucks!
40. Ann Arbor Artoberfest | Downtown Ann Arbor
When: October 12-13, 2024; Saturday: 10am - 6pm with after hours from 6-8pm and Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Downtown, 316 Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Downtown Ann Arbor. The event stretches across Ann Street and North Fourth Ave. from Huron into the Kerrytown region. This fall art festival will feature 100 jury selected artists, live entertainment, food vendors, art activities, and several adult beverage offerings.
41. Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival
When: November 21 - 23, 2024
Where: DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI
This Grand Rapids festival offers food, beverage and culinary entertainment presented by area chefs and restaurants. There will be live musical entertainment and fun! Fun Michigan fall festivals!
42. Fishville Farms Fall Festival Preholiday Craft Show & Food Donation Drive in Chelsea
When: November 16, 2024 - November 17, 2024, 10 am - 4pm
Where: The Chelsea Fairgrounds, 1000-1400 Old Manchester Road, Chelsea, MI
50+ indoor shopping booths, food trucks, fun!
43. Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival
When: Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28, 2024
Where: Harvey Kern Pavilion, 601 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Admission: $5
Enjoy a two-day, family-friendly event full of art, fire, food, and entertainment with iron pours, art workshops, blacksmithing demonstrations, smoked drinks, chainsaw carving, artisan vendors, live music, and more!
44. Fall Harvest Festival - Midland, MI
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10 am-4 pm
Price: $5 per person
Where: Chippewa Nature Center
Enjoy demonstrations, crafts, and activities reminiscent of 19th century farm life during harvest season.
Be sure to visit the Homestead Farm to enjoy the apple harvest and watch how apple butter is made and learn how to press apple cider. Learn about beekeeping and the importance of honeybees to a successful harvest. Stop at the Timber Frame Barn and learn about spinning and weaving presented by The Midland Fiber Arts guild.
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