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Festival Fridays

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Big Fun. Small-town charm. All summer long.

Festival Fridays was created to activate and celebrate the unique downtown areas of Southwest Michigan. By bringing people together, Festival Fridays help to:

  • Support small businesses

  • Highlight local entrepreneurs and creators

  • Increase foot traffic for downtown shops and restaurants

  • Build stronger, more connected communities

When you attend Festival Fridays, you’re not just having fun — you’re investing in the heart of your community.

Festival Fridays brings the streets of Southwest Michigan to life with food trucks, local vendors, live music, and community energy you can feel. We’re transforming downtowns into vibrant gathering spaces where neighbors connect, families explore, and local businesses shine.

2026 Locations are coming!

May 8 - S. Burdick Street

Downtown Kalamazoo

June 12 - Downtown Plainwell

In 2026, Festival Fridays are going on the road!

Popup events will be held throughout

Southwest Michigan on the second Friday of

each month all summer long. Keep an eye out for more announcements with the locations where

Festival Fridays will be held this year!

  • May 8, 2026 - S. Burdick Street

  • June 12, 2026 - Plainwell DDA

  • July 10, 2026

  • August 7, 2026

2026 Dates

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