Warmer weather means it’s time to enjoy the many outdoor festivals, carnivals and fairs that showcase the vibrancy of Oakland County. You won’t want to miss SummerFest in Auburn Hills, Arts, Beats, and Eats in Royal Oak, or Milford Memories. Check out our full list of festivals and fairs throughout the county below.
Check back frequently. Verify registration, hours and locations before attending. Updated 7/28/2025
Addison Twp./ Leonard
June 7-8: Free Fishing Weekend
July 10: Cookies & Mysteries in the Mansion
July 19: Addison Township Firefighters Leonard Strawberry Festival
Auburn Hills
June 7: Paddlepalooza
June 13: Beach Bash
June 14: Fishing Derby
June 20-21: Summerfest
Berkley
July 12: Berkley Street Art Fest
July 24: Bacon Jamboree
Aug. 16: Woodward Dream Cruise
Birmingham
May 29-June 1: Birmingham Village Fair
July 18-20: 2025 One Act Festival
July 26: Day on the Town
Aug. 16: Woodward Dream Cruise
Sept. 13-14: Birmingham Street Art Fair
Clarkston/ Independence Twp.
June 1: Chicken Run at the Clarkston Family Farm
June 6: Splash into Summer at Deer Lake Beach
June 7-8: Free Fishing Weekend
June 7-8: 40th Annual Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Rally
June 8: Fishing Derby
June 12: Teddy Bear Picnic
June 28: Independence Fest
July 23: Grandma, Tea, and Me! Fairy Party!
Aug. 10: Family Fun Day
Aug. 15: Summer Star Party
Sept. 21-22: Art in the Village
Clawson
June 22: Leon & Lulu’s Michigan Made Market
June 25 | June 28-29 | July 3-4: Fourth of July Celebration
Aug. 23: Clawson Fest
Davisburg/Springfield Twp.
June 8: Fishing Derby
July 11-20: Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks County Park
July 14: Senior Day at the Oakland County Fair
July 17: Day at the Fair/ Adaptive Day
Farmington/ Farmington Hills
June 7-8: Art on the Grand
July 16-19: Farmington Founders Festival
Ferndale
May 31: Gay in May/ Ferndale Pride
June 21: Summer Solstice Witches Market
July 19: Ferndale Market Days
Aug. 15-16: Ferndale Dream Cruise
Aug. 16: Woodward Dream Cruise
Sept. 19-21: Funky Ferndale Art Fair
Sept. 20-22: DIY Street Fair
Hazel Park
May 23-26: Hazel Park Homecoming Festival
Aug. 23-24: Hazel Park Art Fair
Highland Twp.
May 17: Founders Day Parade & Festivities
May 29-June 1: Spring Carnival
June 7-8: Free Fishing Weekend
June 28: Red, White & Blues
July 18-19: Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 19: Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Holly
June 7: Art in the Alley!
June 7-8: Free Fishing Weekend
June 7-8 | Aug. 16-17: Free ORV Weekend
July 18: Battle Alley Swing
July 25-27: Downtown Holly Summer Sidewalk Sales
Aug. 16-Sept. 28: Michigan Renaissance Festival
Keego Harbor
June 20 | July 18 | Aug. 15: Keego Block Party
June 22: Tour de Keego
Lathrup Village
Sept. 13: Lathrup Village Music Festival
Lake Orion/ Orion Twp.
May 31-June 1 | June 7-8: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
June 7-8: Free Fishing Weekend
June 20-22: Canterbury Taco Fest
June 26: Summer Sizzle
July 23: Paws and Play at Orion Oaks Dog Park
Aug. 2: Bark Bash Fundraiser
Aug. 21-24: Dragon on the Lake
Aug. 23-24: Michigan Made Fest
Sept. 13: LO Palooza Music Festival
Lyon Twp./ South Lyon
June 7-8: International Kite Festival
Aug. 1-3: Buy Michigan Now Festival
Madison Heights
May 23-26: Madison Family Spring Carnival
June 29: Festival in the Park
Aug. 27: Paws and Play at Red Oaks Dog Park
Milford
May 24-26: Kensington Metropark Art Fair
May 28-July 18: Southside Summer Concert & Art Series
June 7: Spring Picnic at Carl’s Family YMCA
June 14: Desi Fest 2025 at Kensington Metropark
Aug. 8-10: Milford Memories
Northville
Aug. 29: Opening Weekend at Three Cedars Farm
Novi
June 5: Novi Community Fest
July 19-20: National Train Show at Suburban Collection Showplace
Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Michigan State Fair at the Suburban Showplace
Oak Park
June 7: Family Fun Fest
July 4: 4th of July in Oak Park
July 16: Oakie Bounce About Oak Park
July 20: Dog Day Afternoon
Oxford
May 25, June 29, July 27 and Aug. 31: Summer Sundays
June 5-8: Seymour Celebration – Northern Oakland Carnival
June 14: Kids’ Business Fair
Ortonville
June 13: Summer Kick-Off!
Pontiac
June 7-8: Free Fishing Weekend
June 7: Art Fish Fun Festival
July 11: Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 19: Pinke’s BMX Jam 25 at the Pontiac Skatepark
July 21 & 28 | Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25: Eastern Market Pop Up
July 21: elijah | Road to Rock Fest 2025 at the Crofoot
July 26-27: Summer Ice Cream Social at the Oakland Historical Center
Aug. 2: Summer Slam at Micah 6 Community
Aug. 17: Family Appreciation Day with E-Community Outreach Services
Rochester/ Rochester Hills
June 8: Bark & Brew 5K
June 25: Festival of the Hills
July 17-19: Downtown Rochester Sidewalk Sales
Sept. 5-7: Art & Apples Festival
Royal Oak/ Royal Oak Twp.
July 12-13: Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair
July 24-Aug. 3: Shakespeare Royal Oak – Macbeth
July 30: Oakie’s Bounce About Royal Oak Township
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats
Southfield
June 23 | Aug. 11: Park It Family Fun Nights
June 25 | July 11, 18 & 25: Summer in the City
July 8, 15 & 29: Gazebo Concerts
Aug. 15: Summer Wine Down
Troy
June 11 & 25 | July 16 & 30 | Aug. 13 & 27: Family Roller Nights at The Rink at Stine Community Park
June 14: City of Troy’s 70th Birthday Party
June 20-22: Opa! Fest
June 26: World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at the Troy Family Aquatic Center
July 12: Midsummer Bash
Aug. 2: Cardboard Boat Regatta
Aug. 23: Foam Party
Sept. 6: Annual Doggie Splash
Sept. 11-14: Troy Family Daze Festival
Waterford
June 7-8: Peacefest
June 26: Wheels & Squeals
July 19: Mad Music & Arts Festival
Aug. 10: Oakland County International Airport Festival of Flight
Aug. 22: Flappers & Film
Aug. 28: Moonlight Market at the Oakland County Farmers Market
Wixom
Sept. 14: Barkin’ in the Park
Sept. 20: Wixom Block Party
Wolverine Lake
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