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SPRING 2023 FESTIVALS
BAVARIAN EASTER
CELEBRATION
MARCH 24 - APRIL 23
A century-old tradition from upper Franconia, Germany
is celebrated in Michigan's Lile Bavaria with elaborate
Easter displays known as Osterbrunnen.
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(800) FUN-TOWN | frankenmuth.org
BRINGIN' BACK
THE 80'S FESTIVAL
APRIL 21 & 22
Bring back totally awesome memories at this sell-out event
by celebrating the music, trends and events of the 1980's.
Proceeds go to cancer-related causes.
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(989) 652-8008 | 80sfest.org
FUNTOWN
CHOWDOWN FOOD
TRUCK FESTIVAL
MAY 11, JUNE 8,
JULY 13, AUGUST 10,
SEPTEMBER 14
Featuring 20 food trucks from across Michigan, a beer tent
with both Michigan and national cra breweries, live music
and fun activities for the whole family! Located at River
Place Shops.
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(800) 600-0105 | frankenmuthriverplace.com
WORLD EXPO
OF BEER
MAY 19 & 20
World Expo of Beer is a fundraising event brought to you
by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. It is one of Michigan's largest
beer sampling events with over 300 different beers/ciders/
meads.
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worldexpoofbeer.com
BALLOONS OVER
BAVARIAN INN
MAY 26 - 29
Experience hot air balloon flights & evening balloon glows
Friday night thru Sunday morning with balloon pilots
competing over the skies of Frankenmuth! Free event
located at River Place Shops.
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(989) 652-7200 | facebook.com/BalloonsOverBavarianInn
FRANKENMUTH
DOG BOWL
MAY 27 & 28
Olympic-style festival for dogs featuring dock dog diving,
disc dog competitions, wiener dog races, pet vendors and
more! Pet and family friendly. Located at River Place Shops.
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(800) 600-0105 | dogbowlfun.com
FRANKENMUTH
BAVARIAN FESTIVAL
JUNE 8 - 11
Enjoy German food, dancing, and music throughout
downtown. Don't miss the Friday Night Street Party and
Fireworks, the Saturday morning Children's Parade or the
big Sunday Parade on Main Street.
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(877) 879-8919 | bavarianfestival.org