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Launch to the Summer!
Dog Bowl-May 25-26, 2013
The Nation's largest Olympic-Style event for dogs! A high energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving! Located in Frankenmuth River Place. Lots of great events: Best Costume Contest, 50 yrd. Doggie Fun Run, Fashion Show, Disc Dog Competitions, Wiener Dog Races, Pet Retail Vendors, Dog Bowl 2013 King and Queen, Annual Canine Cruise on the Bavarian Belle River Boat, DockDogs Competition and more!
(888) 600-0105

Launch to the Summer!
Balloons over Bavaria-May 24-27, 2013
Free and exciting event for the whole family. Watch the skies over Frankenmuth fill with the colors of Hot Air Balloons. Watch over a dozen tethered balloons inflate then interact with the pilots & crew. Event flight competitions. Nightly Balloon Glow.
(888) 600-0105

Launch to the Summer!
Tour de Frankenmuth-May 25 & 26
Featuring races in Men, Women and Junior categories. Bike swap and expo. Free Kid's Race. Grand Fondi di Thumb on Sunday.
(888) 863-7999

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival
June 6-9, 2013
Hear Bavarian music, watch a parade, enjoy rides and a variety of delicious German foods and desserts. Top it all off with plenty of refreshing ice-cold beer-Imported and Domestic!
(888) FUN-FEST

Bavarian Festival Parade
June 9, 2013
Frankenmuth's Main Street plays grand marshal to a Bavarian-Style Parade complete with one-of-a-kind decorated floats, bands and street performers.
(888) FUN-FEST

Volkslaufe-The People's Race
July 4, 2013
A certified race course takes more than 2,500 runners past several of Frankenmuth's most beloved landmarks. Offering 20K, 10K & 5K runs, 5K walk & 2K "Fun Run." Festivities kick off on
July 3 with food, entertainment & a patriotic fireworks display. For information: P.O. Box 7, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(888) FUN-FEST

Antique Fire Muster
July 27, 2013
Antique fire truck displays and pumping events. Parade goes through Main Street on Saturday morning.
(989) 652-3440

Summer Music Fest
August 8-10 & 15-17, 2013
In the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park. A celebration of music. Polka, Polish, German & Solvenian style music. Food, drinks & dancing on a wooden floor. Featuring the Fabulous Hubcaps August 16-17.
(800) FUN-FEST

Auto Fest
September 6-8, 2013
Over 2000 classic cars, street rods and muscle cars. Come and enjoy a weekend of fun and entertainment for all ages. Friday night Big Block Party on Main Street 5-10pm. Saturday and Sunday view the classic cars in Heritage Park. Oldies Fest dance in Harvey Kern Pavilion on Saturday 7-midnight.
(989) 652-6964

Oktoberfest
September 19-22, 2013
A German festival with a large wooden dance floor. Good food, drinks, and souvenirs. Located in the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park on Weiss Street.
(800) FUN-FEST

Wein & Stein
October 3, 2013
Enjoy a night of sampling beer, wine and snacks. Tickets available at the Frankenmuth Visitor Center.
(800) FUN-TOWN

Crabby Clam & Lobster Fest
October 11-12, 2013
A benefit for WHNN Johnny Burke Children's Foundation featuring king crab, clam, lobster dinners, BBQ chicken and beverages. Free admission & live entertainment. At Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
(989) 776-2100

Scarecrow Fest
October 19-20, and 26-27, 2013
Frankenmuth has something to crow about...scarecrows that is. The town is full of unique and clever costumed scarecrows. Text to vote for your favorite! Fall festivities also held at Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
(800) FUN-TOWN

MI's Big Country Fest
October 18-19, 2013
Slip on your cowboy boots, tip your hat and swing on over to the 3rd Annual Michigan's Big Country Fest! Enjoy Live Bands, Beer and Mixed Drinks, Mechanical Bull, Down Home BBQ Dinners and Snacks, Line Dancing and much more!
www.facebook.com/fmuthcountry
(989) 652-8008

Holiday Celebration & Candlewalk
November 29, 2013
A perfect way to start the Christmas season. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Ceremony starts at 6:30pm at the Frankenmuth River Place Shops. Enjoy Christmas Carols, a visit from Santa and the official lightening of the community Christmas tree.
(800) FUN-TOWN

Zehnder's Snowfest
January 22-27, 2014
Located at Zehnder's Restaurant. A fun filled winter event for the whole family. Includes snow sculpting and ice carving competitions, children's area,fireworks, entertainment, warming tent & more.
(800) 863-7999

Bavarian Easter Celebration
April 4-May 4, 2014
Frankenmuth festively celebrates Easter. Unique and colorful egg displays throughout town.
(800) FUN-TOWN

Bringin' Back the 80's Fest
April 25-26, 2014
Bring back hair teasing memories by paying tribute to the music, trends and events of the 1980's. Don't sit back in your pegged pants and play Atari, come on down to the 9th Annual 80's celebration! Free parking. Handicapped accessible. Indoors! Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
(989) 652-8008

Community Wide Sale Fest
May 16 and 17
Join the 10th Annual Frankenmuth Community-Wide Sale Fest. Over 100 garage sales. Sales begin at 9am. Drive Safe. Please consider safety when traveling in the residential areas. Free city parking. But please be considerate and do not block roads and driveways. Street maps with address listings will be available for download by May 13. Street maps also available at the Frankenmuth Visitor Center and Frankenmuth McDonalds, South Main Street. Download Map here.
(800) FUN-TOWN

World Expo of Beer
May 17-18, 2013
Michigan's largest international beer sampling event! Over 150 beers & alternative beverages from breweries around the world. Enjoy sampling, local cuisine, beer school, demonstrations, beer related merchandise & vote for your favorite brew. "Ein bier bitte!"
(888) 805-1504

800-FUN-TOWN

800-386-8696

Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau 635 S. Main St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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