There are so many great summer festivals happening in metro Detroit. If you’re looking for a fest near Sterling Heights, then check out these five can’t-miss events.
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Top Summer Festivals Near Sterling Heights
Super SatARTday at the Anton Art Center
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens
- Cost:Â FreeÂ
Celebrate this seventh annual event, which features hands-on art activities, interactive art performances, demonstrations and more.
Festa Italiana 2025 at Freedom Hill County Park
July 18-20, 2025
- Address:Â 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost:Â Free/admission; $10/parking
This three-day event celebrates Italian Heritage with live music, delicious food, a family fun zone, fireworks on Friday and more.
Sterlingfest
July 24-26, 2025
- Address:Â 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost:Â Free/admission; fees/rides
Check out the art on display, hear live entertainment, enjoy tasty fair food and spin swing and slide on carnival rides at this annual event.
Shelby Township Art Fair in River Bends Park
Aug. 9-10, 2025
- Address:Â 5700 22 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Cost:Â Free/admission; fees/ridesÂ
This annual art fair features some of the best work by local, regional and national artists and crafters all weekend long. Also, food, musical entertainment, a kid’s craft area and more.
Macomb County Pride: 4th Annual Pride Festival in Downtown Mount Clemens
Aug. 16, 2025
- Address:Â Downtown Mount Clemens area
- Cost:Â Free admission
This fourth annual Pride Festival features youth activities, performers, a street fair with diverse street vendors, food trucks and more.
This article was recently published on June 11, 2025, by Metro Parent Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events as well as updating previous year’s events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best summer festivals near Dearborn. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
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