10 | FESTIVALS
F E S T I V A L S
FRANKENMUTH.ORG
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VOLKSLÄUFE
(THE PEOPLE'S RACE)
JULY 4
A certified race course takes more than 2,500
runners past several of Frankenmuth's most beloved
landmarks. Offering 20K, 10K and 5K runs, 5K walk
and 2K "Fun Run." Festivities kick off on July 3 with
food, entertainment and a patriotic fireworks display.
Sponsored by Frankenmuth Jaycees.
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volkslaufe.org
FRANKENMÜDDER
JULY 16
A fundraiser for Michigan's Military and Space Heroes
Museum. A three mile boot-camp style mud run
featuring more than 15 challenging obstacles that
involves running, climbing, crawling, and swimming.
(989) 652-8005 | frankenmudder.com
CASS RIVER
LIVING HISTORY
ENCAMPMENT
JULY 16 & 17
Experience an 18th Century encampment of
historical reenactors representing British, French
and Americans. Visit and tour military camps and
shop at historical vendors from 9am – 6pm on
Saturday and from 9am – 4pm on Sunday. Tactical
Battle Reanactments, Flag Raising, Musket
Firing, Period Concert & Games, Fashion Show and
many other events. Free Family Event!
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(800) 600-0105 | frankenmuthriverplace.com
ANTIQUE FIRE
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JULY 30
Antique fire truck displays and pumping events in
Heritage Park. Parade through downtown on Saturday
morning.
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(989) 652-3440 | gliafaa.org
THE BAVARIAN INN
EXPERIENCE
TRIATHLON
AUGUST 6
The Experience Triathlon provides professional
triathletes and age group athletes a course
comprising of scenic boulevards, historic 2-track
cobblestone streets, 3 scenic bridges and world
famous sights sum up your Experience on this
one-of-a-kind triathlon course. Amazing vantage
points for spectators. Saturday evening Aer
Glow party to wrap up a full weekend.
(989) 213-5714 | experiencetri.com
SUMMER MUSIC FEST
AUGUST 11-13 & 18-20
In the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park. A
celebration of music. Polka, Polish, German and
Solvenian style music. Food, drinks and dancing on a
wooden dance floor. Featuring the fabulous Hubcaps
August 19-20.
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(800) FUN-FEST | Frankenmuthfestivals.com
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AUTO FEST
SEPTEMBER 9-11
Over 2000 classic cars, street rods and muscle cars.
Friday night Big Block Party on Main Street 5-10pm.
Saturday and Sunday view the classic cars in Heritage
Park. Oldies Fest dance in Harvey Kern Pavilion on
Saturday 7-midnight.
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(989) 652-6964 | frankenmuthautofest.com
OKTOBERFEST
SEPTEMBER 15-18
A German festival with a large wooden
dance floor. Good food, drinks and souvenirs.
Located in the Harvey Kern Pavilion in
Heritage Park on Weiss Street.
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(800) FUN-FEST | frankenmuthfestivals.com
