It is hard to believe that summer is almost over, but I’ve already started seeing Halloween decorations in stores. Our time to get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather will be ending soon.
That is why you should all go to Detroit Summerfest this weekend. It starts on Thursday, August 25 and ends on Sunday, August 28.
The best part of Summerfest is that it utilizes all of the different parks in downtown Detroit. There will be things happening at Cadillac Square, Campus Martius, Capital Park, Grand Circus Park, and Paradise Valley.
There will be tons of entertainment, art, music, food for people of all ages during Summerfest. There really is something for everyone during this fun festival.
My top pick for the entire weekend is George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic. If you have never seen them live, now is your chance. They will be performing on Friday night at 9:00 PM in Campus Martius Park.
You can check out the entire line up for the festival below.
Thursday, August 25
Noon-2 p.m.
Meridian Mid-Day Music | Campus Martius Park
Justin Alexander & The Modern Classics
Noon-2 p.m.
Downtown Street Eats Stage | Cadillac Square
Alexandria Lintner
5:30-8:30 p.m
Mix and Mingle: Caribbean Night | Campus Martius Park Beach
Featuring music by Bahamian recording artist, Ya Tafari & iHeartMedia’s Boji
Presented by Atwater Brewery and Channel 955
6 – 8 p.m.
Evenings in Paradise | Paradise Valley’s Beatrice Buck Park
Hosted by The Carr Center
Music of Statin, Tucker, and Uesaka – 6 p.m.
Geri Allen – 8 p.m.
7 – 11 p.m.
Rhythm & Stage | Grand Circus Park
Presented by Detroit Entertainment District Association and The Detroit News
“SeeSaw” Wise Fool New Mexico – 7 p.m.
(Please note: Additional showtimes at 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.)
Brian “Javonntte” Garrett – 7:30 p.m.
Dakini Movement Arts – 9 p.m.
Friday, August 26
Noon – 2 p.m.
Downtown Street Eats & Stage | Cadillac Square
Alise King
Noon-8 p.m.
Interactive Art Activity with artist Brian Lewandowski
Noon – 11 p.m.
4th Fridays | Campus Martius Park (main stage)
D. Sorrel & S. World – Noon
The Strange – 5:30 p.m.
Nik West – 7 p.m.
George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic – 9 p.m.
Presented by Absopure Water Company
Saturday, August 27
8 a.m.
Sista Strut | Grand Circus Park
Presented by MIX 92.3 with support from iHeartMedia Detroit and the American Cancer Society
Noon – 8 p.m
Summerfest Art Activities | Campus Martius Park
Face Painting – Noon – 3 p.m
Sandy’s Land
Grand Valley chARTer Gallery – Youth Artist Exhibition – Noon – 7 p.m.
Chartered by Grand Valley State University Detroit Center
Creation Station – Noon – 7 p.m.
GVSU Charter Schools Art Educators
Stencil Spray Art – Noon – 8 p.m.
Motor City Art Machine
Magic Dino Sculptures – 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Abrakadoodle
Face Painting – 4 – 7 p.m.
Sandy’s Land
Hands-on Science – 4 – 8 p.m.
Michigan Science Center
1 – 2 p.m.
Kidz Show | Campus Martius Park
Mammoth Follies – 1 p.m.
Presented by Hudson Vagabond Puppets
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Dog Party & Parade | Grand Circus Park
Dog Social – 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Dog Parade – 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Dog Party – 3:30-4:00 p.m.
3 – 4 p.m.
T’ai Chi | Campus Martius Park
Led by The Great Lakes Taiji Association
5 – 6 p.m.
Youth Ensembles and Professional Dance Companies | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Detroit Dance City Festival and ArtLabJ Y
6:30 – 11 p.m.
Faygo Movie Night in the D: Star Wars Spectacular | Campus Martius Park
Supported by Honigman and WRCJ 90.9 FM
“Star Wars & Sci-Phonic Favorites” – Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra – 6:30 p.m.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” movie screening – 8 p.m.
7 – 11 p.m.
Summer Saturday Nights Finale: Summertime in the City | Capitol Park
* Please note: This is a 21+ event and tickets are required. Visit capitolparkevents.com for details.
Sunday, August 28
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday Brunch | Capitol Park
Kenny Watson – 11 a.m.
The Redwoods – 1 p.m.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free Painting Classes | Capitol Park
