Ypsilanti Heritage Festival

About

Held each August in Ypsilanti along the Huron River, the Heritage Festival is one of Michigan's last remaining free admission festivals of its size — drawing nearly 100,000 visitors across three days in Riverside Park, Depot Town, and Downtown. Nearly 100 artisan vendors, multiple entertainment stages (rock, blues, gospel, family acts), children's activities, food and beverage concessionaires, a beer garden, and an annual parade. Running 45+ years.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

3rd weekend of August 2026 (3 days)

Venue

Riverside Park + Depot Town + Downtown Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Tags

• outdoor
• free-admission
• multi-day
• annual
• juried
• family-friendly
• live-music