As we gear up for another weekend in Michigan, prepare to be entertained, well-fed, and maybe even a little star-struck by the eclectic mix of festivities. The Sunflower Festival at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill promises to be a bright spot in Armada, where you can wade through 7 acres of sunflowers, partake in artsy vendors, and sample sunflower treats, as reported by The Detroit News. Meanwhile, over at the Royal Oak Art Walk, you’ve got until 9 p.m. to check out art from local and regional artists for absolutely no cost, according to a post by FOX 2 Detroit.
For those looking to quickly rev up their weekend, Hart Plaza is hosting the Ribs R&B Music Festival featuring top-notch headliners and some seriously good barbecue. This festival is free before certain hours, so plan to arrive early, suggests The Detroit News. If races are more your speed, Roadkill Nights is set to take over the M-1 Concourse in Pontiac with drag strip action you can get to witness for a starting price of $25, as highlighted by FOX 2 Detroit.
Dog lovers can bark up the right tree at Canterbury Dog Weekend in Lake Orion, offering dog-centric vendors and adoption opportunities, with an entry fee of $4 cash or $5 with a card, as per FOX 2 Detroit. If metal is more your scene, the 'Ashes of Leviathan Tour' featuring Lamb of God and Mastodon, with tickets starting at $39.50, will take place at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. This information was shared by The Detroit News.
The art scene continues to thrive in Highland Park with "The Ongoing Experiment: 10 Years of 333 Midland," an exhibition celebrating a decade at the Annex Gallery, and it’s completely free, as per The Detroit News. Not to be outdone, downtown Holland is throwing their Sidewalk Sales where you can score deals while soaking in the good weather, as tipped by woodtv. And for those looking to unabashedly celebrate their pride, Hazel Park Pride is going on with a lineup of live entertainment and bingo, free of charge, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
For a mindful start to your Saturday, the Great Lakes Surf Festival invites surfers and yoga enthusiasts to converge at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon. A range of activities is planned, from surfing lessons to beachside yoga, as detailed by woodtv. Wrapping up the weekend, White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy is hosting the 75th Gold Star Mother’s WWII V-J Day Service, a solemn remembrance inviting veterans and the public alike, as announced by The Detroit News.
