It's finally summer, which means festival and fair season is officially underway!

There are plenty of local weeklong and weekend celebrations across Mecosta and all surrounding counties. Here's a list of the notables:

• June 14-20: Marion Fair 

  • Animal showings, demolition derby, truck pulls, and more.

    • More information: https://marionfair.com/.

• June 18-20: Lakeview Summerfest

  • Town-wide yard sales, 5k run, disc golf tournament, craft show, and more.

    • More information: https://www.lakeviewfestivals.org/summerfest.

• June 19-21: Idlewild Juneteenth Celebration

  • Cultural activities, live music, comedy show, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/williams-island-idlewild-michigan/idlewild-juneteenth-festival-weekend/26790692240528954/.

• June 20-27: Montcalm County Fair (Greenville)

  • Motocross, lawnmower racing, livestock exhibits, and more.

    • More information: https://montcalmcountyfairgrounds.com/.

• June 25-28: Irons Flea Roast & Ox Market

  • Live music, vendors, park events, fireworks, and more.

    • More information: https://www.flearoast.com/flea_roast_schedule.html.

• June 27-28: Live At Idlewild Music Festival

  • Music performances, bus tours, art gallery, breakfast, and more.

    • More information: https://liveatidlewild.com/.

• July 2-5: Cadillac Freedom Festival

  • Car show, 5K run, craft show, live music, parade, and more.

    • More information: https://www.cadillacfreedomfestival.com/.

• July 2-5: Luther Days

  • Kids carnival, fishing tournament, flea market, softball tournament, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/LutherLoggingDays/.

• July 10-11: LeRoy Razzasque Days

  • Grand parade, wrestling tournament, antique car show, and more.

    • More information: https://www.razzdays.org/.

• July 13-18: Mecosta County Free Fair (Big Rapids)

  • Livestock auctions, harness racing, carnival, grandstand events, and more.

    • More information: https://mecostafreefair.com/.

• July 15-18: Baldwin Troutarama

  • Carnival rides, downtown parade, family food, and more.

    • More information: https://troutarama.com/.

• July 16-18: Evart Dulcimer Funfest

  • Music shows, artist workshops, kids programs, and more.

    • More information: http://evartdulcimerfest.org/.

• July 17-19: Remus Heritage Days

  • Craft show, softball tournament, grand parade, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/p/Remus-Heritage-Days-100057412699591/.

• July 22-25: Fremont National Baby Food Festival

  • Infant games, food eating contests, carnival rides, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/7-e-main-st-fremont-mi-united-states-michigan-49412/2026-national-baby-food-festival/2118126962446518/.

• July 24-26: White Cloud Rozland Music Festival

  • Music performances, artist meet-ups, food vendors, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/Rozland.Festival/.

• July 24-26: Morley Tamarack Music Festival

  • Live music, creative entertainment, vendors, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/TamarckMusicFest/.

• July 25 - August 1: Osceola County 4H-FFA Fair (Evart)

  • Tractor and truck pulls, animal exhibits, kids carnival, dances, and more.

    • More info: https://osceolacountyfairgrounds.com/.

• July 31 - August 1: Morley Celebration on the Pond

  • Unique vehicle show, parade of lights, truck pulls, live music, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/MorleyCelebrationOnThePond/

• August 3-8: Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair (Mt. Pleasant)

  • Horse pulls, demolition derby, animal exhibits, and more.

    • More information: https://www.isabellacountyfair.com/.

• August 3-8: Clare County Free Fair (Harrison)

  • Demolition derby, harness racing, rodeo, attractions, and more.

    • More information: https://www.clarecountyfair.org/.

• August 8-9: Remus Harvest Festival & Psychic Fair

  • Informational classes, music performances, workshops, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1227922802078036.

• August 8-15: Newaygo County Agriculture Fair (Fremont)

  • Motocross event, demolition derby, animal showings, and more.

    • More information: https://newaygocountyfair.org/.

• August 14-16: Reed City Crossroads Celebration

  • Softball tournament, 5K run, car show, food contests, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/gaccreedcity/.

• August 16-22: Northern District Fair (Cadillac)

  • Livestock shows, tough truck events, amusements, rodeo, and more.

    • More information: https://www.northerndistrictfair.org/.

• August 21-22: Howard City Tie Dye Festival

  • Live music, food vendors, family activities, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/tiedyemusiccelebration/.

• September 5-6: Newaygo Logging Festival

  • Lumberjack competitions, sidewalk sales, food trucks, and more.

    • More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/brooks-park/logging-festival-2026/1564385107978830/.

• September 11-13: Wheatland Music Festival (Remus)

  • Live music performances, adult workshops, kids activities, and more.

    • More information: https://wheatlandmusic.org/.

Is there a festival or fair we missed? Let us know via email at news@bigrapidsmedia.com.