You usually need an Allen Key to get into Allen Park, but during the festival, it's open to all,…read moreand by all, I mean, all white people. I think I saw about 10,000 white people at this festival. And about 1 black person. Yes, 1. And about very few, if any, Hispanics, and about zero Asians. But hey. It is what it is. Other than the racial demographics, it is a lovely Festival in one of my favorite neighbourhoods of Michigan. Some of the best pizza slices in the world are in these parts and if you wander the Allen Park Street fair you will find lots of cool stands and coolinary (intentional mis-spelling) delights. And a lot of the stores along this area will sell stuff outside the front of their stores. Just a great Festival although - as I said - you will notice there is very very little ethnic diversity.

This is one of my favorite street fairs in Michigan…read more It's a large fair, hundreds of diverse booths, crafts, food etc. Great entertainment, and lots of local stuff going on. Always includes the annual Hall of Fame inductions, a 5k run and many other activities. I've been going for several years now and it just seems to keep growing.

Something for everyone. I love the Sloppy Joes at the St. Matthew's food tent!! The kielbasa with…read morekraut and the dogs with chili are also a great food choice. Sit under the tent and enjoy!!

Well, it's been several months, but my kids STILL won't stop talking about the Spree, so no time…read morelike the present to write a review. Pros: -LOTS of activities for little kids -Great security at all times thanks to LPD and their mobile command center -Tons of parking, thought it fills up -Local groups have fundraisers with discounted wristbands that are easy to find -Lots of food options, including stands run by local nonprofit organizations -The ice arena is open with a vending machine and bathrooms. And it's air conditioned -Handicap parking available Cons: - Free parking fills up fast -Gets a bit chaotic in the evenings when the older crowds come in -Craft show is more like a vendor show and out of the way -Some of the workers did not have appropriate sun coverage in the heat and we felt so bad they weren't provided that. -General fair overpriced everything. It was nearly 100 degrees when we went, so we brought an entire backpack of frozen water bottles as well as all the sun gear. Probably due to the heat, there were no lines and our kids were happy to zoom around keeping cool and riding everything they could. There are a bunch of toddler and kid rides which was just what we wanted. One adult wristband was enough to go on a few additional rides with our 5 year old. We brought lunch and ate at covered picnic tables. It was hot, and as adults we were sort of miserable trudging all over the blacktop, but our kids had so much fun and 6 months later, are still talking about it.

Holy cow! Year two…read moreof Maker Faire here in Detroit was faboo! Despite the heat everything was just killer. From the outside with their great tents featuring the best local and national techy/creative/innovative organizations and hackerspaces, local businesses selling their wares (t-shirts, food, etc) and amazing things to see and do (like the giant mousetrap, the massive bikes, gokart races, Theatre Bizarre, and the huge ass dragon that spits fire and scared the bejeebus out of my 3 year old cousin) there was plenty going on to make your visit worth your while. Some local eats from Buddy's Pizza, Avalon Breads, and Treat Dreams rounded out the tastes and there were even tunes from local bands in case you wanted your socks rocked off. Adding to the fun was also the indoor displays in the museum. Tickets to the event included entrance to The Henry Ford Museum so not only did you have all that amazingness that they had to offer there were also great MF bits to check out like crafty spaces for kids, tutorials on how to knit/crochet, and the Handmade Detroit section featuring a craft fair from locals selling good from artwork to jewelry, make up and housewares. NEAT! Also loved the free app you could download for the faire. Made the event even more interactive. It included the schedules, maps, and a game wherein you scanned all the checkpoints to enter into a drawing to win some prizes. Totally sweet. Extra props to the cupcake car rolling around and the water swing which I was sincerely sad I didn't get to take a ride on. Next year! I'm already eagerly anticipating their return!

Have been to the Henry Ford Museum many times, but this is a first for the Maker Faire. Lots of…read moreinnovations, crafts for kids, new ideas, & lots of robotics. This year included a large Star Wars & Star Trek exhibition, which was a huge hit. Many people in costumes & photos could be taken with Star Wars characters. There were many outside activities as well: live music, rides, go carts, robotic competition, crazy bikes, etc. The only downside was not too many food places & the few that were there were crowded & only a few places to sit & eat. Also, it was sunny & hot. No water or drink vendors, except for the beer garden. It was fun & different. Would definitely recommend & will go again! Very nice elite event.

Waited patiently for 1 hr after boat races for parade. Issues with parade entering carnival…read morearea... Entire parade stopped for15 minutes waiting to continue into carnival area.. Certainly need additional planning. Also only port of johns are located in carnival area. It was an 8 block walk during boat races to use facilities.

It is a shame that so many of the city's other ethnicities chose not to participate in the…read moreHamtramck festival. The city needs to do a better job of making its booths more affordable to more people. I thought the bands I heard Saturday were good, and I had some very good BBQ, as well as some outstanding potato pancakes. I heard the firehouse chili was very good. Missed the trannies in pleather skirts, though! The people watching is one of the best things about this event! Only in Hamtramck. :) I appreciate the line of security that keeps people with alcoholic beverages out of the carnie/kiddie area. The porta-potty situation was ridiculous. As a veteran of several art shows, I know they can do better! The city's new events coordinator will need to take a read over here.

Great fun for all! Great live music and entertainment. Great vendors selling unique items. Great…read morefood and drinks.

I remember the first time I came to Dally. I instantly fell in love with it! It's super cozy and…read morefamily oriented. If you ever wanted to feel like you belong, this is the place to be.

Had a great time at this festival. Great music on 2 separate stages. Lots of merchandise to look…read moreat. A few food trucks. Satisfactory alcohol choices. Lots of smiling faces. Plenty of dancing. Biggest downside was the 15 bucks a person to get in. I know I know , not really a bad price if you are hanging out for awhile. Probably won't keep me from going next year so I guess this is a go to place in my book.

I love it. The Irish focus on entertainment and history. With two "tents" of entertainment you…read morealways have a choice of what you wish to see, whether it be bands, Irish dancing, contests, etc. Plenty of "culture" set up all around the place and, of course, plenty of beer. The only nit? They need to get someone there who can serve some traditional Irish fare. It's a bit disappointing to go to an Irish fest and have to choose between pizza, burgers, fish and chips, etc. Where's the Irish fare? Bands are excellent, parking is free and admission is reasonable. We were there from noon to 7 PM on a Saturday and had a great time just walking and watching and listening.

We love Wyandotte Street Fair! There are many art vendors set up, it takes hours to mosey on…read morethrough the entire event. We like to grab up some eats when we are there; freshly baked cookies, fresh squeezed lemonade, tacos, poutine, pierogies, elephant ears, cupcakes, corn dogs, and so much more! You can even grab snacks for your pets. There are alcohol vendors set up. You may sip some adult beverages as you stroll. The event runs from Wednesday to Saturday, make sure you check it out!

Had a fun time at the 2021 post-Covid event. There were plenty of interesting things to see and buy…read morein a variety of price ranges. I love seeing how creative folks are. We parked in a pay lot right next to the action and for the convenience, it was worth it. We drove over after work, about 30 minutes, with the intent of doing a stroll through the vendor tents and then grabbing dinner at one of the great restaurants in the area. It was a perfect plan! We always have a good time in downtown Wyndotte, no matter what the occasion. Such a picturesque place. This was a nice local event and a perfect evening out!

Attended last year's Detroit Jazz Festival, I would say this 2019 event was a great improvement…read more Several stages were scattered all over downtown Detroit's Campus Martius, then Hart Plaza. Big-name sponsors such as Humana, DTE, Kia and etc give away freebies in-exchange of your personal details like contact number and email. Huge turn out of the crowd for the Jazz music. If you are planning to go next year, bring your own portable chair or seat cushion. It will be helpful for the bottom if you plan to sit down for hours to watch and listen to the concerts. Admission was free this year. The downfall of this event was the pricing for the food and drinks, quite a markup! I understand the reason..to compensate for the cost of space/rent and marketing to catch public attention. Last Sunday morning it was raining but after 2 pm, the weather was perfect. The raindrops stop falling, and there was a breeze. Dominant police visibility. It may me feel safe but remained cautious and vigilant for possible scenario. Highly recommend the festival for jazz fans.

It really is disappointing what has happened the last couple of years to this once fantastic…read morefestival. They eliminated one entire stage and they removed large amounts of seating at two of the other stages. This makes for a very crowded and not very pleasant experience. They ruined the waterfront stage which always had a great laid back vibe and I have no reason why they pushed the stage in a tiny space with almost no seating. The music is still really good, but it seems like they don't care about the festival goers overall experience.