Festival of the Forks

09/08/2026

What goes with a car show, ICE CREAM!! Plan on stopping by on Friday September 18th during the car show, and grab a sundae.

09/08/2026

One community. Different paces. 💛

Run it, walk it, bring the family, or just come out for a fun evening in Albion. The Forks 5K is about getting moving, spending time together, and being part of the community.

📅 September 18
⏰ Registration: 5:00–6:00 PM
🏁 Run starts at 6:30 PM
Fun included. Running optional.
Register at RunAlbion.com

09/03/2026

Plan on visiting the Art Exhibition during Festival of the Forks

09/02/2026

Have your heard about the Festival of the Forks' extended hours for ALL vendors in 2026!?! We heard your feedback and are happy to announce NEW hours for Saturday (Friday hours will remain 3 - 7 p.m.). However, ALL vendors on Saturday will be open longer. Artist/Exhibitor vendors on Superior & Erie Streets will remain open until 5 p.m. Food Vendors/Trucks in the 2026 Food Court sponsored by Consumers Energy will be open until 6 p.m.! The Greater Albion Chamber's team is hard at work setting vendor placements and we have a some open opportunities still available. Fill out the form (link below) and email it to [email protected] before we're SOLD OUT!

Hurry! Send in your vendor app TODAY:
https://www.festivaloftheforks.org/vendor-space

Thank you to all of the vendors who've already signed up. You'll receive your Vendor Packet by Friday, September 11, 2026, which will include your 2026 vendor placement.

Festival of the Forks is presented by BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors for 2026:
https://www.festivaloftheforks.org/sponsors-of-2023

Check out the 2026 Schedule of Events:
https://www.festivaloftheforks.org/schedule

Parade Application:
https://www.festivaloftheforks.org/parade-information

Festival of the Forks has been Celebrating Albion's Heritage since 1967!

08/28/2026

We are looking for some volunteers for Festival of the Forks. If you are interested in helping out, please email [email protected]. Thank you

08/27/2026

Don't forget, the annual Festival Cruise in & Car Show in Memory of Deb Myers.
She brought us the Cruise In each and every year. Deb was the owner of Yesterday's News and spent many years with the Festival Committee.

08/26/2026

If you have been waiting, this Friday is the deadline!! Don't delay, we only have limited spots available.

08/26/2026

Please plan on supporting the local businesses during Festival of the Forks weekend.
Albion Malleable Brewery
Pure Albion
XP412 Gaming
Foundry Bakehouse and Deli
The Midnight Chapter
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
Superior Street Merchantile
Yellowbird Chocolate Shop
Anna's Flower
Parks Drugs
Bohm Theatre
Foxy Nails
A & R Mystery Market
Stirling Books and Brew
Up and Up Upholstery
Superior Nutrition - Albion
Dickerson Music Company
Lopez Taco House
Trackside Eatery and Dry Bar
BGS Bins Pallets & More
Charlies Tavern

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08/26/2026

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