7 Festivals Not to Miss Around Lansing This August

The last full month of Michigan summer is upon us — make sure to get out and enjoy it!

Here are seven great festivals to check out around Lansing this August.

JazzFest Michigan

A Lansing tradition for more than three decades, JazzFest Michigan features top-tier jazz talent, local artists, and lots of fun for the whole family.

The event features multiple outdoor stages, food trucks, and artisan vendors creating a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. The kickoff concert is free, and other performances offer affordable ticketed options.

St. Johns Mint Festival

Held in Michigan's "Mint Capital", the St. Johns Mint Festival honors the region's mint farming roots with three days of parades, live entertainment, flea markets, crafts, food, and carnival rides.

It's a hometown favorite and an easy trip north of Lansing for a day filled with plenty of small-town charm. The festival celebrates its 40th year in 2025.

Dewitt Ox Roast

Live music? Check. Car shows? Check. Slow-roasted beef? Yeah, that too. The Dewitt Ox Roast also features a parade and craft booths, among other attractions.

From amusement rides to tasty food tents, it makes for a perfect weekend for families or anyone wanting that old-fashioned festival feel.

ArtFeast

ArtFeast is a one-day summer street fair that blends arts, food and family fun in Lansing's charming Old Town.

Dozens of local artists and crafters line Turner Street along with food trucks and live entertainment.

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It's free to attend and offers a relaxed atmosphere for browsing, snacking, shopping, and supporting Lansing's creative community.

Mason Sun Dried Music Fest

Held in downtown Mason right on the courthouse square, the Sun Dried Music Fest runs for three days and showcases Michigan-based bands across a variety of musical genres.

Come hungry, because there'll be plenty of food trucks. Bring your dancing shoes too.

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Admission is free.

A Festival of Oddities

This one's, well, odd. The Courthouse Museum in Charlotte is the backdrop for A Festival of Oddities, held the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.

This quirky celebration features oddball vendors, paranormal investigators, authors, sideshow acts and more. It's ideal for horror fans and lovers of the macabre. Kind of a creepy carnival, if you will.

Michigan Chicken Wing Festival

You love wings? You love beer? You love big riverfront parties? This one's for you.

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The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival features dozens of spicy, sweet and savory flavors.

There will also be live music, games, family activities, and plenty of cold drinks. It's the perfect festival to send summer out with a bang!