This is the signature event of the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce. Hosted every year over the 4th of July/Independence Day Holiday, the Manistee National Forest Festival is a Manistee County tradition stretching back over 80 years!
Drawing thousands of tourists to the area along with many residents returning home, this festival embodies the idea of "community" that so many love about this area.
Each year, the Forest Festival boasts events such as the Festival Marketplace, Manistee Arts and Crafts, Carnival, Fireworks over Lake Michigan presented by Little River Casino Resort, and much more!
Schedule:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM: MAPS Traditional Pancake Breakfast
MMHS Commons: 525 12th Street, Manistee MI
A pancake breakfast fundraiser. Proceeds go to benefit Manistee’s Paine Aquatic Center.
Cost: $8, Adults / $6, ages 5-12 / Free, Kids under 5
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Manistee Arts and Crafts
Armory Youth Project (555 First St.)
The Manistee Arts & Crafts show features artists, artisans, and gourmet food provisioners. Come and explore the art booths and meet the artisans. Enjoy live entertainment and more!
Stop by the Armory Youth Project’s Booth to learn more about FREE out-of-school youth programs and volunteer opportunities! Don’t miss two great days of fun. Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, July 7 from 10 am – 3 pm!
For more information or vendor inquiries, please contact Dianna Wall at 231-299-1205 or [email protected].
9:00 AM – Dusk: Festival Marketplace
First Street Beach / Douglas Park
Come shop for a variety of goods with over 30 Vendors that come from all across the state. Enjoy all the unique items that they bring for you to purchase!
12:00 PM – Dusk: Anderson Midway Carnival
First Street Beach / Douglas Park
Take the family to enjoy the rides, games, food and fun only the Carnival can provide!
Cost: $1.50 each ticket, $20 for 15, and $50 for 50, or $25 for a day-use armband
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Scottville Clown Band Concert
Lions Pavilion Manistee | First Street Beach
Bring your chair and refreshments to watch the humorous Clown Band perform. It is a must-see show! Proudly sponsored by Wyatt Chevrolet & Ford.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: USA Made Trunk Show
The Piping Plover, 385 River St.
Discover The Piping Plover’s collection of American Made garments and gifts, from brands like Revir, Kylie Paige, Ariella USA, NLT, Emerson & Oliver, Token Jewelry, Riley Ray Clay and Lief Design.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Manistee Saints Baseball
Reitz Park, 1010 Forest Ave, Manistee
Watch the baseball doubleheader, Manistee Saints vs Fulton Sultans
Cost: free
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Walk-In Tattoo and Piercing Specials
Clean Lines Tattoo Company LLC. 336 River St. Manistee MI. 49660
Clean Lines Tattoo Company LLC will be having a Forest Festival Flash Sale consisting of $50 minimalist flash tattoo and $40 select piercings special starting on July 3 2024 running through July 7 2024 on a walk-in basis only.
