The Shelby Township Summer Fest June 26-27 at the Civic Center Campus at 52700 Van Dyke Ave. promises two days of family fun and entertainment. Kicking off on June 26, attendees can enjoy activities such as Touch-a-Truck, strolling princesses and superheroes, face painting, magicians, a petting zoo, a live taping of Shelby TV's award-winning “The Treehouse.” The day wraps up with a free concert from Parallel Fifth, and a craft beer tent and food truck rally courtesy of Connect Macomb.
On June 27, families can enjoy the Kids Zone, presented by the Friends of the Shelby Township Library, with a rock-climbing wall, toddler bounce house, a 60-foot obstacle course, a 24-foot inflatable slide, backyard games, and more. There will also be face painting, a petting zoo, and DJ entertainment. The Connect Macomb Craft Beer Tent and Food Truck Rally will also be open throughout the day. The celebration of America begins with the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife & Drum Corps presenting the colors before the Macomb Symphony Orchestra takes the stage. The night concludes with a breathtaking drone show during the symphony’s finale.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
4-11PM
- Petting zoo
- Touch-a-Truck
- Balloon Artists
- Enchanted Storybook Sing-a-Long and Dance Party
- “The Treehouse Live”
- Face painting & airbrush
- Princesses & superheroes
- OUCARES Sensory Space
- Free outdoor concert by Parallel Fifth
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
6:30-10:30 PM
- Petting zoo
- Balloon Artists
- Backyard games
- Face painting & airbrush
- OUCARES Sensory Space
- Kids Zone fun including a toddler bounce house, 24ft inflatable slide, 60 ft obstacle course and rock-climbing wall
- 1st Michigan Colonial Fife & Drum Corps
- Macomb Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Live Performance
- Independence Day Grand Finale drone show from Firefly Drone Shows
Handicap Parking and Transport:
- Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Shelby Golden K and the Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township, handicap transports will be available on campus.
- Handicap parking will be located at the 41A District Court parking lot. From there, golf cart transports will take you safely to and from the event viewing area.
Traffic and Access:
- Traffic will be allowed to access the campus and leave the event only from the southern Van Dyke Ave. entrance by the Police Department and 41A District Court.
- Please avoid the area of 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke Ave. after the event on Saturday, June 21, as traffic will not be allowed to go westbound on 24 Mile Road.
Shuttle Services:
- Visitors are encouraged to park at one of the three shuttle locations and take a bus to the event for speedy and convenient arrival and departure.
Shuttle Locations:
On-Site Parking:
- Parking at the Shelby Township Civic Center Campus is extremely limited to accommodate security and accessibility.
- Limited on-site parking will be available at Mae Stecker Park and the Shelby Township Early Voting Center.
- Handicap parking will be located at the 41 A District Court parking lot. From there, golf cart transports will take you safely to and from the event viewing area.
Biking to the Event:
- If you prefer to walk or bike to Summer Fest, please check our map of sidewalks in the township to find the safest route.