Manistee National Forest Festival

07/10/2026

A special thank you to Jeff Mikula (City of Manistee) and Kenny Kott (Boyer Agency) for the important roles they played in this year's Independence Day Parade! 🇺🇸

Thank you to Jeff for serving as our Parade Starter and to Kenny for once again leading the organization of one of Manistee's most cherished traditions. Your time, leadership, and dedication helped create a memorable experience for everyone who lined the streets to celebrate.

We are grateful for your commitment to our community and for helping bring this cherished tradition to life!

07/10/2026

Some of the hardest work happens behind the scenes, and we're incredibly grateful to the City of Manistee Department of Public Works for everything they do to help make the Manistee National Forest Festival possible.

From hanging banners and tackling countless tasks throughout the week, their dedication keeps the festival running smoothly from start to finish. Their hard work often goes unseen, but its impact is felt by everyone who enjoys the celebration.

Thank you for your commitment to our community and for helping make the 90th Manistee National Forest Festival one to remember!

A special thank you to Big Al's Pizza and Subs for helping us treat the DPW crew with lunch! 🍕

07/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community partners who helped make the 90th Manistee National Forest Festival a safe and memorable celebration! 🌲

Thank you to City of Manistee Police Department, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Police, Manistee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, City of Manistee Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Station Manistee, and our local CERT Team for ensuring a safe and enjoyable Forest Festival week!

Thank you for your partnership, service, and the important role you play in making the Manistee National Forest Festival a celebration our community can continue to enjoy year after year.

07/10/2026

If you misplaced something during Forest Festival, please give the Manistee City Police a call to see if it was turned in: 231-723-2533.

Missing something after Forest Festival?

The Manistee City Police Department has quite the collection of lost-and-found items just waiting to be reunited with their owners!

If you misplaced something during Forest Festival, give them a call to see if it was turned in: 231-723-2533.

You never know... your missing item might be patiently waiting for you!

07/05/2026

🎪🤡 The fun isn’t over yet! The Scottville Clown Band performing at the Lions Pavilion until 5:00 PM!

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07/05/2026

🎺🤡 The fun continues today!

Join us at 3:00 PM for the Scottville Clown Band the Lions Pavilion! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of music, laughs, and unforgettable entertainment.

A big thank you to our sponsor, WWyatt Fordand WWyatt Chevrolet for helping make today’s performance possible!

📍 Lions Pavilion
🕒 Today at 3:00 PM

We’ll see you there!🎶

07/05/2026

Today is DAY FIVE of the 90th Manistee National Forest Festival! 🌲🎉

It is the final day of Festival week. Do not miss your last chance to experience all the fun! Enjoy Twiggy, Arestov's Acrobatic Extravaganza, Timber Art chainsaw carvings, the Whispering Pines Petting Zoo, food vendors, and the Anderson Midways Carnival. 🎡🐿️🪵

Today is also your final opportunity to explore the Forest Festival Artisan Fair at Red Szymarek Park, featuring talented artists and makers from across the region. 🛍️

Stick around for live entertainment throughout the day, including the Benzie Area RC Club demonstrations and the Clownband Concert, bringing music, laughter, and fun to close out the week.

As Festival week comes to a close, we are so grateful for the community, sponsors, partners, and visitors who make this tradition so special. Thank you for celebrating 90 years of Manistee National Forest Festival with us! 🌲❤️

View the full event schedule at ManisteeForestFestival.com.

07/04/2026

The 90th Manistee National Forest Festival is in full swing, and today is packed with family fun, delicious food, live entertainment, and unforgettable memories waiting to be made.

Grab a bite from one of our food vendors, catch a show, explore everything the Festival has to offer, and spend the day celebrating with us in beautiful Manistee.

We can't wait to see you out enjoying all the excitement. Happy Fourth! ❤️🤍💙