Celebrate Summer in Oakland County: Festivals, Fairs, and Fun From June to September

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the many Oakland County festivals, fairs, parades, and family-friendly outdoor activities. These events will run from June through September across cities and townships across Oakland County, from Addison Township to Keego Harbor and in between. These summer events help bring the communities together, from locals to vendors.

Notable Oakland County summer events include:

Trailside Chats at Addison Oaks on July 16Summerfest on June 20-21 in Auburn Hills The Bacon Jamboree on July 23 and the Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 15 in BerkleyDay on the Town on July 25 and Birmingham Art Walk on Sept. 17 in BirminghamFishing derby and event on July 11, 19, and August 16 in BloomfieldBrandon Community Fireworks on July 3 Plush Pal Picnic on July 17 and Art in the Village Sept 19-20 in Clarkston/Independence Twp.Oakland County Fair on July 10-19 in Davisburg/Springfield Twp.Funky Ferndale Art Fair on Sept. 25-27Hazel Park Art Fair on Aug. 22-23Holly Fireworks on July 3 and Downtown Holly Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 24-26The Michigan Renaissance Festival from Aug. 22 to Oct. 4 in HollyDragon on the Lake, Aug. 27-30, and LO Palooza Music Festival on Sept. 19 in Lake Orion/Orion Twp.37th Annual Golf Scramble on July 24 in Madison HeightsThe Michigan State Fair at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi on Sept. 3-7Independence Day Parade Festivities on July 3 and the Oak Park Film Festival on Sept. 12 in Oak ParkDowntown Oxford Open Air Market, July 16, and Aug. 13 in OxfordArt & Apples Festival Sept. 11-23 in Rochester/Rochester HillsThe Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats, & Eats Sept. 4-7 in Royal Oak/Royal Oak Twp.Annual Midsummer Bash on July 11 and Troy Family Daze Festival on Sept. 17-20 in TroyWalled Lake Palooza on Aug. 22 in Walled LakeEquine Event on July 17, Meet the Fleet on Aug. 1, and the Teddy Bear Picnic on Aug. 22 in Waterford

The Oakland Times posted a list of other events and past events for the festivals, fairs, parades, and family events, including links for more information.

The dates and times for these events may change due to weather conditions, so check the websites and confirm your registration before attending.