Festival Fun,
All Year Long

Annual Events & Festivals

With a number like 800-FUN-TOWN, what more needs to be said?

There's always something to celebrate and, of course, a theme for every party. Come join the fun!

Four Seasons of Fun

Fall Festivals

Prost! To crisp air, festive streets, and harvest fun. Visit Michigan's Little Bavaria, and you will quickly FALL in love.

Learn More

Winter Festivals

Chilly air, magical streets, and cozy holiday fun. There truly is SNOW place like Frankenmuth.

Learn More

Spring Festivals

Quickly SPRING into a new favorite tradition in Michigan's Little Bavaria. Enjoy fresh air, blooming streets, and seasonal fun.

Learn More

Summer Festivals

Visit Frankenmuth, and quickly catch RAYS of pure joy! Enjoy the warm air, lively streets, and fun in the sun.

Learn More

Upcoming Festivals & Events

2026 Antique Fire Muster

Jul 31 to Aug 2

Frankenmuth Flower Festival

Aug 12 to Aug 15

Summer Music Fest

Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival

Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival

Sep 11 to Sep 13

Frankenmuth Auto Fest

Explore All Annual Events & Festivals

Zehnder’s Snowfest

Held throughout town at the end of January/beginning of February.

Winterläufe (The Winter Race)

The race is ran throughout town the Saturday after Snowfest.

Bavarian Easter Celebration

Takes place throughout town for four weeks surrounding Easter.

Bringin’ Back The 80s Festival

Held at the Harvey Kern Pavilion on the third weekend of April.

Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival

Held at the River Place Shops on the second Thursday of the month from May - September.

World Expo of Beer

Held at Harvey Kern Pavilion on the third weekend of May.

Balloons over Bavarian Inn

Held at the River Place Shops throughout Memorial Day Weekend.

Frankenmuth Dog Bowl

Held at the River Place Shops throughout Memorial Day Weekend.

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival

Held throughout town the second weekend of June.

Concerts in the Park

Held at the Palmer Schau Platz bandshell located in Memorial Park every Sunday from mid-June until August.

Wein & Stein

Held at participating restaurants throughout town on a weekday evening in June.

Volksläufe — The People’s Race

Held at Harvey Kern Pavilion on the 3rd & 4th of July.

Cass River Colonial Encampment

Held at the River Place Shops on the third weekend of July.

Frankenmuth Antique Apparatus Muster

Held at Heritage Park on the last Saturday of July.

Frankenmuth Flower Festival

Held at Grandpa Tiny's Farm on the first weekend of August.

Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest

Held at the Harvey Kern Pavilion in mid-August.

Frankenmuth Auto Fest

Held at throughout town the weekend after Labor Day.

Frankenmuth Oktoberfest

Held at Harvey Kern Pavilion on the third weekend of September.

Frankenmuth Fire Arts Festival

Held at Heritage Park on the fourth weekend of September.

Big Country Fest

Held at Harvey Kern Pavilion at the end of September/beginning of October.

Held at the River Place Shops on the third and fourth weekend of October.

Christmas Experience Kickoff

Held throughout town the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Festivals & Events

Festivals & Events

Learn More