☀️ Summer Events & Festivals in Metro Detroit – July 2025

Summer in Metro Detroit is packed with unforgettable events—from car shows to cultural festivals and outdoor markets. Here’s your ultimate list of events happening throughout July 2025, ordered by date so you can plan your weekends!

📅 July 5

Modded Detroit x M1 Cars & Coffee
M1 Concourse, Pontiac
High-performance builds, race simulators, food trucks, and good vibes.

📅 July 11

Rolling Sculpture Car Show
Downtown Ann Arbor
Classic, exotic, and custom cars fill the streets for this one-day show.

Plymouth Art in the Park
Also July 12–13 • Downtown Plymouth
One of Michigan’s largest art fairs—paintings, crafts, food, and family fun.

Oakland County Fair (Opening Day)
July 11–20 • Springfield Oaks County Park, Davisburg
Livestock, concerts, rides, and daily events for all ages.

📅 July 12

Troy Midsummer Bash
Troy Community Center
Bounce houses, music, vendors, and food trucks.

Utica Antiques Market
Also July 13 • Utica, MI
A treasure trove of collectibles, vintage furniture, and rare finds.

📅 July 13

Detroit Kite Festival
Belle Isle Park, Detroit
Kite flying, creative workshops, and family-friendly fun on the riverfront.

📅 July 15–20

Metro Detroit Diversity Festival
Multiple venues across Metro Detroit
Celebrate inclusion through food, storytelling, dance, and music.

📅 July 17–19

Ann Arbor Art Fair
Downtown Ann Arbor
Over 1,000 artists across several connected fairs. A must-attend event!

Farmington Founders Festival
Downtown Farmington
Parade, art vendors, beer tent, live music, and carnival games.

📅 July 18–20

African World Festival
Hart Plaza, Detroit
Celebrate African culture with traditional cuisine, fashion, and live performances.

Festa Italiana
Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights
Enjoy authentic Italian food, music, and entertainment.

Blake’s Lavender Festival (Weekend 2)
Armada, MI
U-pick lavender, shopping, outdoor yoga, and acoustic music.

📅 July 19

Cranbrook Gardens Self-Guided Tour
Bloomfield Hills
Explore 40 acres of landscaped gardens and historic architecture.

📅 July 20

Java & Jazz – Beverly Park
Beverly Hills, MI
A peaceful evening with smooth jazz under the trees. Bring a blanket!

📅 July 21

Festival of Chariots
Novi, MI
Indian cultural celebration with traditional food, dance, yoga, and music.

📅 July 21–26

Fowlerville Family Fair
Fowlerville, MI
Tractor pulls, rodeos, carnival rides, and 4H exhibits—family fun every day.

📅 July 24–26

Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair
Sterling Heights City Center
Music stages, food trucks, artists, and kid zones—one of the city’s biggest events.

📅 July 25–26

Sounds & Sights Festival
Chelsea, MI
Local musicians, artisans, and community food booths light up this small-town fest.

📅 July 26

Day on the Town – Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham
A massive sidewalk sale with pop-up performances and family activities.

📅 July 26–27

Arab & Chaldean Festival
Hart Plaza, Detroit
Celebrate Arabic culture with traditional food, art, and live entertainment.

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