Grand Rapids is packed with festivals, flowers, dance, and cultural celebrations this weekend. Here’s your day-by-day breakdown, plus the events running all weekend long.
Saturday, August 23
Peppino’s Annual Cornhole Tournament
| Downtown Ionia Street | Check-in 11:00 AM, Bags fly at Noon |
Cornhole in the Social Zone with Red Bull’s music truck, food, drinks, and fun. $10 per player / $20 per team. Includes round-robin play and bracket finals.
Sunday, August 24
Serita’s Black Rose in the Beer Garden
| New Holland Brewing | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Brunch, beats, and great vibes with Serita’s Black Rose live in the beer garden.
Dog Daze of Summer with Vetr Health
| Speciation Cellars | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM|
Celebrate National Dog Day with your pup. Enjoy vendors, pet portraits, giveaways, food trucks, and a dog-friendly patio party.
All Weekend
Grand Rapids Ballet Summer Dance Festival
| 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Peter Martin Wege Theatre |
Free outdoor performances highlighting Michigan artists across dance genres. Food trucks, beer, and wine add to the festive atmosphere.
| 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Frederik Meijer Gardens |
Marvel at vibrant blooms, floral arrangements, and expert displays. A colorful showcase perfect for flower lovers.
| Calder Plaza, Downtown Grand Rapids | Friday - Sunday *See website for times* |
A three-day celebration of Polish food, music, and culture. Includes a children’s tent, cooking demos, and pisanki egg-decorating.
|Saturday 1 PM – 11 PM-Sunday 1 PM – 8 PM | Sixth Street Park & Sixth Street Bridge |
A free, all-ages festival along the riverfront. Expect international and local art installations, live music, artisan markets, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The event connects multiple downtown spaces, creating an immersive cultural and community experience.
Whether you’re grooving at a riverfront festival, celebrating Polish culture, or soaking in the beauty of dahlias and dance, Grand Rapids offers an unforgettable weekend of community, art, and summer fun.