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Click the Calendar to the right to view the month at a glance for daily events and things to do in Frankenmuth


 

Bavarian Easter Celebration
March 23-April 22, 2012

Frankenmuth festively celebrates Easter. Unique and colorful egg displays throughout town.
FUN-TOWN

80s Fest

Bringin' Back the 80's
    April 20 & 21, 2012

Bring back totally awesome memories by celebrating the music, trends and events of the 1980's. Peg your stonewashed jeans, tease your hair, and grab your friends because this is your chance to relive the 80's at the 7th Annual Bringin' Back the 80's celebration! Outrageous Live Cover Bands, Best Dressed Contest, 80's Retro Rec Room, Breakdancing Shows, Rubik's Cube Competitions, and much more. Friday 6pm to Midnight and Saturday 4pm to Midnight. Admission $10 available in advance or at the door, free parking and handicapped accessible.  Don't worry about the weather, it's indoor! Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Check the website for details and schedule as they become available. Be our fan on Facebook!
(989) 652-8008

 

Sale Fest

     May 17-May 18, 2012
Uptown, Downtown, and Around Town Sales Days.  Residential Garage/Yard Sales throughout Frankenmuth. Over 125 participants in the Sale Fest in "Michigan's Little Bavaria."  Presented by the Chamber of Commerce.
1-800-FUN-TOWN

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World Expo of Beer
May 18 & 19, 2012
Michigan's largest international beer sampling event!  Over 150 beers & alternative beverages from breweries around the world.  Enjoy live bands, local cuisine, beer school, demonstrations, beer related merchandise, and vote for your favorite brew.
(800) FUN-FEST


Bark, Bike & Balloons
       May 26 & 27, 2012

FREE ADMISSION. Dock Dog Diving and Disc Dog Bowl Events like Wiener Dog Races,Dock Diving & Animal Olympics, Hot Air Balloon Launches & Nightly Glows, Tour de Frankenmuth Road Race, Fireworks on Sunday!
(800) 600-0105

        
 


Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival
     June 7-10, 2012
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!
(800) FUN-FEST

Road Race

    July 4, 2012
The People's Race. 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 & Fun Run. Festivities kick off on July 3rd with food, entertainment & a patriotic fireworks display.
P.O. Box 7, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

 Farm Fest
     August 3-5, 2012
A family affair at Grandpa Tiny's Farm, across from Bronner's. Wagon
ride tours, threshing demonstrations, sheep shearing, tractor parade,
hands-on petting barn, plowing with horses, bread baking and ice cream
making. One room school house tours. Children 12 and under FREE.

(989) 652-6613

Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest
     August 7-11 & 17-18, 2012
Located in the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park on Weiss Street. A celebration of music. Polka, "Folk", Polish, German & Solvenian ethnic style music.  Food, drinks and dancing on a wooden floor August 7-11. Fabulous Hub Caps will be entertaining the crowds on August 17 and 18, 2012. 
(800) FUN-FEST

 

Frankenmuth Auto Fest
     September 7-9, 2012

Located in Heritage Park on Weiss Street. 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 20-23, 2012
A German festival with a large wooden dance floor. Entertainment brought directly from Germany. Good food, drinks, and souvenirs. Located in the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park on Weiss Street.
(800) FUN-FEST

Wein & Stein
       October 4, 2012
Enjoy a night of sampling beer, wine and snacks among friends. Tickets available at the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce.
(800) FUN-TOWN   (989)652-6106 

Crabby Clam and Lobster Fest
       October 5 & 6, 2012
A benefit for WHNN Johnny Burke's Children's Foundation featuring king crab, clam and lobster dinners, BBQ chicken and a variety of beverages.  Free admission & live entertainment.  Located at Frankenmuth River Place.
(989) 776-2100

Michigan's Big Country Fest
     October 12 & 13, 2012
Slip on your cowboy boots, tip your hat and swing on over to the 2nd Annual MIichigan's Big Country Fest! Enjoy Live Bands, Beer & Mixed Drinks, Mechanical Bull, BBQ, Bar Stool Racing Show, Vendors, Line Dancing Lessons, Contests, and much more! Check the website for details! $8 admission, free parking, handicapped accessible. Be our fan on Facebook!
(989) 652-8008

 

Holiday Celebration and Candlewalk
      November 23, 2012
A perfect way to start the Christmas season. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Ceremony starts at 6:30pm at River Place. Official lighting of the Tannenbaum (Christmas Tree).
Call for more information.

(800) FUN-TOWN

Zehnder's Snowfest
January 23-28, 2013

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 and much more.
(800) 863-7999


 


800-FUN-TOWN

800-386-8696


 

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