The Freeland Walleye Festival is an annual celebration of fishing, community, and local culture, attracting both locals and visitors from across the region. Established in the early 1980s, the festival has grown into a multiday event featuring fishing competitions, live music, food vendors, family activities, and educational workshops. It is organized by the Freeland Lions Club and serves as a community fundraiser.
Summer Art Fair is an exciting outdoor celebration of fine arts and crafts hosted by the Midland Center for the Arts—held rain or shine in Downtown Midland! The event attracts thousands of art lovers each year, with artists’ booths, delicious food, and live music from local bands, creating the perfect environment for the community to engage with art.
The YWCA GLBR’s Riverside Art Festival returns for its 52nd year in Downtown Bay City along the Saginaw Riverfront. This event draws tens of thousands of visitors from across the Great Lakes Bay Region to enjoy artistry, entertainment, and food trucks. We feature artists from throughout Michigan and as far away as Florida, showcasing a wide variety of original works, including handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, weaving, sculpture, watercolors, woodworking, decorative home and garden items, and clothing.
Look for the Safeguard Veterans booth at these local events to learn more about Veteran-centered resources available in your area.
