Looking for something fun to do with kids this summer? Look no further than Macomb County, which is always jam-packed with fun family events — especially when the weather heats up.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best summertime fairs and festivals happening across Macomb County in 2022. Some are perfect for younger kids, others are aimed at teens and some are great for the whole family, but all of them will offer tons of fun for the families that visit.
Warren Lions City Fair
June 15-19, 2022
- Address: 3001 E. 13 Mile Road, Warren
- Cost: Free/admission, fees for rides and other activities
This festival offers midway rides, food, a petting zoo, live entertainment and much more.
Tons O’ Trucks
June 18, 2022
- Address: 47200 Heydenreich Road, Macomb
- Cost: Free
Kids get up close to, and climb behind the wheel of, some of their favorite trucks and big rigs. Plus, inflatables, face painting, train rides and seasonal crafts.
Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival
June 22-26, 2022
- Address: Downtown New Baltimore area
- Cost: Free/admission, fees for some activities; pre-register to enter competitions
This annual festival celebrates those short-lived water bugs that hit the shores around this time of year. Enjoy a carnival, fireworks, parade, kids’ activities and much more.
Fireworks Extravaganza
June 24, 2022
- Address: 32400 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
- Cost: $10/parking, $3-$5/ride wristbands
Celebrate Independence Day with family rides and a spectacular fireworks display.
Downtown Mount Clemens Independence Day Celebration
June 24, 2022
- Address: Downtown Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free
The Riversight & Sound Concert kicks off the event at 7:30 p.m. Stick around for fireworks on the river at dusk.
American Polish Festival & Craft Show
June 24-26, 2022
- Address: 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights
- Cost: $5/person, free/ages 17 and under
Celebrate Polish culture with Polka music, dance performances and a craft show.
Dairy Day Festival at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center
June 25, 2022
- Address: 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray Township
- Cost: Free, $10/parking
Watch the cows get milked, enjoy games, crafts and much more. There are even free dairy products such as cheese and ice cream treats.
Pride Picnic at Dodge Park
June 26, 2022
- Address: 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free; $5/suggested donation
Celebrate Pride in Macomb County! Bring a picnic lunch and blanket, and enjoy yard games and music.
Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
June 26, 2022
- Address: 35248 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a show filled with displays of your favorite classic cars and cycles.
Clinton Township Fireworks & Concert
July 6, 2022
- Address: Downtown Clinton Township area
- Cost: Free
This event offers inflatables, face painting, live music by Your Generation and fireworks at dusk.
Festa Italiana
July 15-17, 2022
- Address: 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free/admission, $10/parking
This cultural fest offers three days of Italian music, food and tons of family fun.
Sterlingfest
July 28-30, 2022
- Address: 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Contact for details
This outdoor summer extravaganza is back with three days of music, art, food and fun.
Rockin’ Summer Night
Aug. 2, 2022
- Address: 24517 Schroeder Ave., Eastpointe
- Cost: Free
Rock out to live music accompanied by food and craft vendors, adult beverages, inflatables and more.
Shelby Township Art Fair
Aug. 13-14, 2022
- Address: 5700 22 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Cost: Free
This show is packed with live entertainment, art displays and plenty of family fun.
Armada Fair
Aug. 15-21, 2022
- Address: 74280 Fair St., Armada
- Cost: $10/ages 13-plus, $5/ages 10-12, free/ages 9 and under
Families find a hometown fair experience that includes a midway full of games and rides, livestock shows, delicious food, demolition derby, tractor pull and more.
Assumption Greek Fest
Aug. 18-21, 2022
- Address: 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores
- Cost: TBD; contact for details
Explore Greek culture through food, music, games and much more.
Romeo Peach Festival
Sept. 1-5, 2022
- Address: Downtown Romeo area
- Cost: Free/admission, fees/vary by attraction
This annual summertime fest offers a ride midway, carnival games, crafts, a car show, a parade and plenty of sweet peach treats.
Art on the Bay
Sept. 3-4, 2022
- Address: 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Free
This annual art show features paintings, drawings, sculptures, candles and other crafts on display and for sale.
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Sept. 8-11, 2022
- Address: 69500 Beebe St., Richmond
- Cost: Free/admission; additional fees may apply
This fair offers a carnival full of games and rides, sporting events, parade, fireworks and more for families.
Metro Boat Show
Sept. 15-18, 2022
- Address: 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost: $10/adults, free/kids 12 and under with adult ticket
Parents enjoy boating workshops and displays while the kids try crafts, RC boating and face painting. Live music, food and adult beverages, too.
Lions Classic Cruise Drive-In
Sept. 19, 2022
- Address: 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Free
Kick back and watch classic cars cruise around Walter & Mary Burke Park.
For even more fun things to do in Macomb County this summer, visit Make Macomb Your Home.
