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Art & Apples Festival

September 05 - 07, 2025

Photo credit: iStock/Siraphol

Description

The Art & Apples Festival brings more than 200 artists to Rochester Municipal Park along with live music, art demonstrations, food vendors and family activities. Kids can enjoy the Kids Art Zone and Creation Station, plus sweet apple treats throughout the park.

Event cost: Free admission; $5 suggested donation per person

Event times: 2-7 p.m. Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7

Additional Information

Website: https://pccart.org/festival/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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