Life is never boring when you live in the Oakland County area. Just take a look at these 3 major festivals which attract many locals to the area. Here’s what is going on this weekend! Let’s take a look at the Oakland County Weekend Update – September 14 – 15th!!
Troy Family Daze
Dates:
September 13th – 16th
Location:
Held at the intersection of Troy Center and Civic Center Drives.
Hours:
4-9 p.m. Sept. 13
4-11 p.m. Sept. 14
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 15
Noon-9 p.m. Sept. 16.
If you are looking for a fun festival to attend with your family and friends then this would be it! It had an attendance of over 30,000 people last year and I would bet it will be popular this year as well. You’ll find food, fun, entertainment, cultural attractions, and midway rides Click the link to grab a copy of the 2018 SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE!
Barktoberfest
Dates:
September 15th – 16th
Location:
Held at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak.
Hours:
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
So much fun!! Grab the pooch and enjoy a fall festival for the both of you! This event is centered around locally-brewed craft beer and music, this is the most dog-friendly event in town! Speaking of music, there will be live bands at Barktoberfest which include the Orbitsuns, the Gasoline Gypsies, Joe Jaber & the Last Divide, and Mad Rabbit, as well as the Highland Travelers, which is a Tennessee-based bluegrass band. Also as a fyi, all dogs brought to the event must be leashed.
Birmingham Street Art Fair
Dates:
September 15th – 16th
Location:
Held in Downtown Birmingham
Hours:
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16
You’ll find more than 140 juried-selected artists who will be featured in this elegant setting; more than 80,000 fairgoers attend annually. There is also a silent auction tent filled with beautiful artwork to bid on which directly benefits Common Ground, an Oakland County nonprofit agency that helps families through mental health and substance abuse issues. There will also be a hands-on activity tent for children.
So another weekend you’ll want to get out and enjoy!! Have fun!
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