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June Fairs & Festivals in Southeast Michigan

Summer is heating up in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties! Find big family fun in metro Detroit and beyond in June 2012.

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Chelsea Painters Art Fair

June 2-3, 2012

  • Where: Courtyard, Silver Maples of Chelsea
  • Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
  • Cost: Free

The Chelsea Painters celebrate 39 years with 25 artists displaying watercolors, acrylic, oil and pastels. Lots of hands-on activities for the little ones, too (noon-3 p.m.).

Art & Orchard Festival

June 7-10, 2012

  • Where: Washington Community Park, Washington Township
  • Times: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-dusk Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
  • Cost: Free

An art fair, car show, 5K and carnival are all part of the fun. Taste of the Township is one of the highlights on Saturday, and don't miss that pancake breakfast on Sunday.

Melvindale Days

June 7-10, 2012

  • Where: Melvindale Recreation Center
  • Times: 4-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
  • Cost: Free

The kids will have a great time with the carnival rides, chowing down on the vendor treats and family-oriented entertainment. The Sunday night fireworks always draw a crowd.

Rosedale June Day

June 9, 2012

  • Where: North Rosedale Park Community House (and grounds), 18445 Scarsdale Ave., Detroit
  • Time: 8 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • Cost: Free

For an 82nd year, this historic Detroit neighborhood hosts old-fashioned fun. The Run for the Roses starts the day early; after the 10 a.m. parade, have fun with plenty of midway games, pony rides, food, yoga and all-day entertainment.

Berkley Art Bash

June 9, 2012

  • Where: 12 Mile Road from Wakefield Road to Tyler Avenue, downtown Berkley
  • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Cost: Free

The 11th annual bash boasts 100-plus artists selling their wares, plus food and lots of fun for kids.

Polka Festival

June 9, 2012

  • Where: Hines Park, Warrendale Picnic area, Dearborn Heights
  • Time: Noon-9 p.m.
  • Cost: Free

Dance the day away outdoors – or just kick back and enjoy the ethnic dancers put on a show. Includes concessions and plenty of Polish music.

Clay, Glass & Metal Festival

June 9-10, 2012

  • Where: Washington between Fourth and Lincoln streets, downtown Royal Oak
  • Times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
  • Cost: Free

Find dazzling wares from 125-plus juried artists, an expanded family area, fun for wee ones from Creative Arts Studio and acoustic music on Washington Avenue.

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