Summer Events for Your Travel Itinerary in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Did you know Frankenmuth is home to over 12 festivals throughout the year? 8 of them happen in the summer alone!
Get outside and enjoy the summer weather with these iconic events in Frankenmuth, Michigan!
Dog Bowl and Balloons Over Bavarian Inn | May
Don’t miss the unofficial kickoff to the summer at the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl and Balloons Over Bavarian Inn Memorial Day weekend. It’s a great weekend of free family fun! Dog Bowl is a high-energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving! Located in Frankenmuth River Place Shops. Lots of great events: Best Costume Contest, 50-yard Doggie Fun Run, Disc Dog Competitions, Wiener Dog Races, Pet Retail Vendors, Dog Bowl King and Queen, Dog Breeds of the World Show, Annual Canine Cruise of the Bavarian Belle River Boat, & DockDogs Competition. Then check out the hot air balloon event. Balloonists compete in morning and evening flights as they float over Frankenmuth. Experience the Village of Balloons at night with the Balloon Glow! Watch 15+ tethered balloons inflate, then interact with the pilots & crew.
Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival | June
Time to grab your steins and lederhosen because The Bavarian Festival comes to Frankenmuth every summer! In early June, Downtown Frankenmuth is taken over by even more Bavarian culture than usual. Fun activities such as live music, a maypole rising ceremony, and Bavarian parade make this a weekend to remember. Of course, there is delicious food and beer, and other unique events such as the Fest Olympics. Age-old traditions and new activities take place each year, including the crowning of the Bavarian Princess!
Concerts in the Park | June – August
Music of the past and the present is performed outdoors for live free concerts in Frankenmuth. Enjoy hits from Elton John, the Bee Gees, or Toby Keith on any given weekend to add to your Frankenmuth experience. These concerts are held under the pavilion in Palmer Schau Platz in beautiful Memorial Park. Consider bringing your own chairs to this fun in the sun event, but rest assured, there is a full-service concessions stand at every performance!
Friday FUN Nights | Every Friday During Summer
Musicians, artists, entertainers, and magicians are just some of the delightful sights to be seen during Friday FUN Nights. Every Friday during the summer, Downtown Frankenmuth is taken over by fun activities for the entire family. Consider bringing some extra cash so you can tip performers and keep this tradition alive!
Volksläufe (The People’s Race) & Fireworks | July
Get ready to race on July 4! The Volksläufe, German for “The People’s Race”, is held annually in celebration of family, friendship, and fitness! The race’s certified 5k, 10k, and 20k courses begin and end in beautiful Heritage Park.
Antique Fire Muster | July
Gather the entire family for the Antique Firetruck Muster in Heritage Park. Complete with vintage and contemporary fire engines, this event is fun in the sun and full of educational opportunities for kids and adults. Don’t miss the parade through Downtown on the Saturday during the event!
Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest | August
This festive event dates back to 1977, and the tunes keep coming! Enjoy live music in Polish, German, and Slovenian styles. Enjoy delicious food and beer along with the exciting music to keep you dancing all through the night. Admission ranges between $ 25 and $ 30.
Frankenmuth Auto Fest | September
Celebrate the end of summer with one last major event. The Frankenmuth Auto Fest attracts over 2,500 classic cars, street rods, and muscle cars. This event always takes place the weekend after Labor Day and features a giant block party and live music. Enjoy the outdoors, and rev those engines while you can!
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Bruno Nesci is no stranger to the Elvis Tribute Artist World. He’s graced the stages of the World for the last 22 years performing as Elvis Presley, touring across Canada, the USA, and even Italy and Australia.
Bruno is the only Canadian Elvis Tribute Artist to place in the TOP 10 in the Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis Tennessee and has accomplished this feat for 4 years in a row.
His awards include:
• 2013 Windsor Elvis festival Grand Champion
• 2015 Collingwood Elvis Festival Champion
• 2017 Tweed Elvis Festival Champion
• 2018 Penticton ON Elvis Festival Champion (BC)
• 2019 Tweed Elvis Festival 2nd time winning it twice
• 2019 ELVIS Ocean City Champion (ML)
• 2020 Pigeon Forge Champion (TN)
• Two-time Niagara Falls Elvis Festival People’s Choice Award Champion
Bruno Nesci also brings with his accolades as being the only Elvis Tribute Artist to perform with some International Stars such as, Al Martino, The Platters, The Four Lads, Ricci Martin and many other Italian singers from Italy.
To complete his resume of accomplishments, Bruno Nesci has performed with members of Elvis Presley’s actual band, including his backup singers, The Sweet Sensations, The Stamps Quartet, DJ Fontana, Elvis’ drummer, Eddy Graham, and associated with Elvis’ manager Joe Esposito and Gary Buck.
For those clients wishing to experience ELVIS PRESLEY like never before, Bruno Nesci will no doubt leave you confirming that ELVIS LIVES.
Lunch Shows – 12 noon, $63 per person
Dinner Shows (September 15 & 16 only) – 6 pm, $70 per person
Includes meal, tax, tip and entertainment
Book online below or call (989) 652-0450 for more information.
