The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival packed three days with entertainment, activities, and experiences spanning multiple stages and venues. Planning a visit in advance helped ensure visitors caught their must-see performances and did not miss the activities that interested them most.
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Beer Garden offered extended hours on Friday and Saturday, remaining open until midnight.
The festival kicked off Friday afternoon with the opening of vendor areas and early entertainment. Friday evening featured some of our most popular musical acts, and the Beer Garden buzzed with weekend anticipation.
Our biggest day, Saturday featured the Festival Parade, all-day entertainment on every stage, peak vendor activity, and evening headline performances. Visitors were advised to arrive early for the parade and plan for crowds throughout the day.
Sunday offered a more relaxed pace, with family-focused programming, final opportunities to browse vendors, and closing activities that celebrated another successful festival. Many visitors found Sunday ideal for thorough exploration of the arts and crafts area.
According to the International Festivals and Events Association, successful festival-going requires balancing must-see events with spontaneous exploration. Our advice was:
While we worked to maintain the published schedule, live events sometimes require adjustments. Visitors could check the information booths on the grounds for any last-minute changes, and follow our social media channels for real-time information during the festival weekend. Printed schedules were available at information booths throughout the festival grounds.
Visitors could plan ahead and stay flexible for three days of unforgettable celebration at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival.