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August Fairs & Festivals in Southeast Michigan
It's the dog days of summer! Celebrate the last of vacation in 2012 at cool family events in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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Saline's Summerfest
Aug. 10-11, 2012
- Where: Downtown Saline
- Times: 5-11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
- Costs: Free
Find kids' games, craft shows, bands, a street-machines car show, food and bargains – plus an old-fashioned History Trolley Ride and a teen block party.
Dexter Daze
Aug. 10-11, 2012
- Where: Monument Park, Dexter
- Times: noon-11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
- Costs: Free
This community fair has 100-plus booths of artisans and crafters, plus free entertainment for the whole family. Don't miss the Saturday parade.
Milford Memories Summer Festival
Aug. 10-12, 2012
- Where: downtown Milford
- Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
- Costs: Free/general, $4-$5/pancake breakfast
There's a Civil War encampment, fishing contests, kids' activities, art and blind canoe race – plus a pancake breakfast and music in three locations. Win prizes and make cool stuff to take home, too.
Air Fair at Groveland Oaks
Aug. 11, 2012
- Where: Groveland Oaks Park, 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly
- Times: 2-10 p.m. Saturday
- Costs: Free/general, $5/park vehicle entry fee
Find family fun like hot air balloons, gliders, sky crafts, program hovercrafts, kites, food vendors, live band, a movie, DJ and a band.
Armada Fair
Aug. 13-19, 2012
- Where: Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair St., Armada
- Times: Times vary by day, Monday-Sunday
- Costs: $8/adults, $2/ages 9-12, free/ages 8 and under, $5/parking
At 140 years, this "true country fair" brings back monster trucks, a midway, exotic animals – and, of course, the demolition derby and "Figure 8" races.
Greek Festival
Aug. 16-19, 2012
- Where: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores
- Times: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
- Costs: $2/adults, free/under 12
Music, rides, face painting, games, cotton candy and a carnival give families an eastside taste of Greece.
Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
Aug. 17-19, 2012
- Where: Riverside Park, Depot Town, Frog Island and downtown Ypsilanti
- Times: noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
- Costs: Free
There's living-history fun, art, stage shows, a kids' area and more in store at this fest.
Melvindale Street Fair
Aug. 17-19, 2012
- Where: Allen Road near Outer Drive, Melvindale
- Times: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
- Costs: Free
Food vendors, crafters and entertainment gather around the central business district to hawk their wares.
