Instead of having the full Detroit Symphony Orchestra on a big stage where the base ball games are…read moreplayed while they let about 10,000 watch (tight fit and one I would only do by buying the higher price ticket that comes with a seat and a much closer parking place after doing the field seating ONCE), they had small groups set up around the village. There was also other musicians playing a range of music set up around the village. Some had seats set up, but others you had to bring their own. A few of houses and most of the crafts (glassblowing, pottery...) were open so you could learn about them. They also had a few special exhibits like 1940s home front and 1950s yard mowing. The playground and carousel was open and busy. Since the whole village was open, it didn't feel crowded until you wanted to eat. Very long lines at almost all of them even with the fact they had every one open except the Eagle Tavern. They even had a few pop up stands. While I like the idea and the fact they could still play baseball games on the 4th of July weekend, I did miss seeing the concert and the cannons being set off as part of it. I left before it got dark since I have seen lots of fireworks over the years. That is when I noticed many families that only came for the fireworks parked along the road to the Southfield freeway. Picnicking while they wait. Not sure if the management likes this, but I know those kids in those families do. I will be back next year since it's one of my new traditions so I celebrate instead of mourn. EBS and I spent the 4th at the Village.

We're at Salute to America. Too bad you can no longer bring a picnic dinner. The line for anything…read morebesides a hot dog was two hours long. We were unable to stroll through the village and listen to the various music groups. We didn't get our food int it was time for the concert to begin. I'm hoping they correct that before next year.

This is one of my absolute favorite cider mills around. It has so much to offer. There is no fee…read moreto come, there is a corn pit for little kids to play in, a small tricycle path to ride, several farm animals to feed and pet, a train, a carousel, hayrides through the property, a corn maze, and more. They have my favorite cider and donuts around, as well! A MUST see if you're in the area during fall!

INCREDIBLE FARM!!!! We're from out of town and we have a 15 month old and our friends brought us…read morehere! TONS of things to do!! Petting zoo, train rides, corn maze, hayrides, delicious ciders, pumpkin patches- A FALL DREAM!! The general store was AWESOME!! I would absolutely come back and families should absolutely come here with the kids for a fun festive day!! Kind staff and great vibes all the way around

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.

I've attended the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival in previous years and always enjoyed…read morethe experience--but this year was a total letdown and felt deceptive. The event was advertised from 3:00-10:00 PM, but beer service ended abruptly at 6:00 PM, something only mentioned in small print on their website. I had two tasting tickets left and no way to use them. Even vendors we know personally were unaware of the early cutoff and were forced to stop serving. Instead of the usual token system (which could be reused), they switched to dated paper tickets to prevent carryover--making leftover tickets worthless. After 6 PM, there was a massive line at a single tent charging 5-7 tickets for a can of beer, and the rest of the event was just a concert most people weren't there for. The crowd quickly left, including us. To top it off, the event organizer was hiding behind a fence in a trailer rather than being available at the main entrance/exit to address concerns--where guests and even volunteers were openly expressing their disappointment. When I raised my concerns afterward, I received an incredibly unprofessional and personal response from someone on staff who actually insulted me in writing rather than take feedback seriously. Bottom line: If you're expecting a beer festival experience like years past, you may be disappointed. What used to feel like a fun, community-focused event now feels like a cash grab concert series with poor communication and little concern for the guest experience.

Summer Beer Fest is my favorite of all the Michigan Brewer's Guild Festivals and has become a…read moresummer tradition. The weather is great, and the delicious craft beer is plentiful. All of your favorite Michigan craft breweries in one place bringing their A-game! What's not to love?! The atmosphere is great in Ypsilanti's large Riverside Park which is perfect for the event. You are allowed to bring in lawn chairs and people set up "camp" along the Riverfront. Tickets bought in advance online are $45 with $5 service fee for Friday night and $50 with $5 service fee for Saturday. Ticket prices go up the day of the event by $5 but are only sold until around 3 pm online. You can also buy your ticket at the gate, the day of the event for $50, fee free. Tickets often sell out but more likely will sell out for Saturday. Friday night runs from 5-9 pm and Saturday runs from 1 -6 pm giving you an extra hour to taste beers. A large line runs around the park as gates open. You can bring in bottled water and snacks and trust me you will want to stay hydrated so definitely bring water. Every year someone makes everyone in our group pretzel necklaces which are not only a great snack but also a palate cleanser, lol. This year we added Payday candy bars to our pretzel necklaces. There is plenty of parking in lots nearby and parking usually cost $5-$10 With admission to the fest, you receive 15 tokens, a cup, and program listing all the breweries, beers, and map. The program is also posted early online so you can map out which beers you want to try and believe me, as a pro beer snob, I always scope out the program early to strategize which beers I'll try. I even downloaded a beer fest app. All the breweries bring their best, highly sought after and often hard to find beers, to the fest. Founder's CBS, KBS, and almost every variety of New Holland's Dragon's Milk is there. There are also experimental beers just for the festival. There are over 145 breweries and over 1,140 varieties of beer on tap ranging from your tried and true faves to interesting unusual flavors. Over the years I have tried a taco flavored beer, key lime pie, Thai peanut, blueberry pie, maple pancake, French toast, peanut butter bacon, s'mores, and a lot more interesting flavors. Batch usually has beer slushies which I would highly recommend. Their raspberry lemonade gose beer slushie is super refreshing. They had two varieties of beer slushies last year and only tap them at certain times and run out quickly. Another brewery made a porter ice cream beer float. Bell's always has lots of free swag-stickers and buttons and in past year breweries have given out lots of free swag like frisbees and sunglasses and koozies but it seemed like most breweries were only selling merch this year. In past years each brewery had a box where you placed your coin for your beer but this year each brewery had us hand a coin directly to them. Usually the breweries never even ask for a coin but they were very adamant about collecting coins this year. Most beers are one coin, while some beers are two coins and the program specifies which ones. If you need a break from the beer, there is live music. Stone Clover and other bands have played there, and there are bleachers near the music stage. They also have great food there. There are a bunch of tents with food vendors and lots of seating. I love their tacos and the street corn is amazing! I get it every year. Food vendors vary, some are cash only and some will take cash or credit. We also saw contortionists, stilt walkers, and of course the infamous Hop Man who we definitely had to take a picture with. The MBG Summer Beer Fest is a blast! Don't be fooled by other beer fest imitators, the MBG fests are the real deal, and a definite must if you are a beer connoisseur.

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.

In the brochure for this event it states that this is a community festival to celebrate…read moreNorthville's founding period. Held in late September, it's a three day festival of crafts, food booths, an Ice Cream Social, a Cakewalk, and lots more. The festival is very kid-friendly; there is a small carnival at street level and a Fairy garden where they can dress up as fairies and have tea, get their face painted, see a magician and play games. It's a lovely, gentle time for the whole family.

We love coming to the Trenton Street fair. It's a summertime tradition. We like getting all the…read moretreats to eat charm and then see what all the local artisans have to offer! It goes on for 3 days, come check it out!

I went here for my 13th birthday party and had a blast all thanks too Caiden!!! He deserves the…read morehighest of raise and promotion, best employee in the world. In case there's two it's the one with the cool hair and the cool name spelling. Also Aleeya, who is really cool and really funny. I LOVE IT HERE!!! FIVE STARSSS!

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming! I have to say going here brought back some…read morechildhood nostalgia. They offer rewards when you sign up for their texting program and they offer lockers while you play. I really liked the abundance of variety and games as well as the physical attractions, including laser tag, the ropes course, the slides, the bumper cars, and arena. This is a great place for family fun.