The Lansing area is known as Michigan's festival capital, hosting over 60 festivals and events each year that celebrate a wide range of interests, including music, arts, culture, food, and drink. These festivals occur almost every weekend, making Greater Lansing a vibrant destination for weekend getaways.
Here are some examples of festivals by category:
Arts Festivals:
- East Lansing Art Festival (May 17-18)
- MSU Arts & Crafts Show (May 17-18)
- Old Town Scrapfest (July 11-12)
- Art Fair at the Ledges (August 2)
- Old Town Art Feast (August 16)
Music Festivals:
- Rock Lansing (May 10)
- Mighty Uke Day (May 9-11)
- East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (June 20-21)
- Dam Jam Music Festival (July 18-19)
- JazzFest Michigan (July 30-August 2)
- Sun Dried Music Festival (August 22-24)
Food & Drink Festivals:
- Gizzard Fest (June 5-7)
- Lansing Beerfest (July 12)
- Taco & Tequila Fest (July 26)
- DeWitt Ox Roast (August 15-17)
- Michigan Chicken Wing Festival (August 30)
- Olive Burger Festival (September 20)
Culture & Heritage Festivals:
- Cristo Rey Fiesta (May 23-25)
- Lansing Pride (June 28)
- St. Johns Mint Festival (August 8-10)
- 5th 517 Lansing Juneteenth Weekend (June 19-22)
- 32nd Lansing Juneteenth Celebration (June 18-21)
- 517 Hispanic Heritage Festival (September)
These festivals, and even more throughout the year, offer a variety of experiences from live music and art shows to cultural celebrations and food celebrations. Why not plan a trip to the capital region around these events, book accommodations, and enjoy a fun and memorable weekend? Choose Lansing and plan on something Greater!
