Michigan's Largest FREE Festival!
August 20 - 22, 2021!
Schedule
Take a look at the Lapeer Days schedule of events by following this link: Click Here.
Vendors
If you’re interested in being a vendor (on Nepessing Street) at Lapeer Days, then click here for more information. Vendor space is filling up quickly, so don’t delay!
Note: Craft show vendors see the craft show information below)
Sponsors
Our Sponsors are the businesses and people that have allowed us to have an amazing Lapeer Days – see them all by clicking here.
The Annual Soap Box Derby is great fun for boys, girls and dad’s alike. The Derby has been a favorite event at the festival since 2005.
Be sure to sign up for this fun event! It’s FREE! DON’T HAVE A DERBY CAR? NO PROBLEM. THERE ARE DERBY CARS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 810-245-2300, EXT. 208
HELICOPTER RIDES!
$40 PER PERSON! (2 PASSENGER MINIMUM)
FRIDAY: NOON – 9PM
SATURDAY: 10AM – 9PM
SUNDAY: 10AM – 6PM
EAST ANNROOK PARK NEXT TO ANNROOK PARTY STORE.
Juried Arts & Crafts Show
Crafters from around the state are a feature of the festival. Enjoy a leisurely Stroll along the river path and explore over 50 crafter booths.
The Arts & Craft Show is located at the north end of Annrook Park along the the river. Get all of the details here.
The Miss Lapeer Days Pageant
Saturday, August 7, 2021
The PIX Theater, downtown Lapeer
Registrations MUST be submitted to the Lapeer Chamber of Commerce, 108 W. Park Street, BY JULY 16.
Parade
The parade will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, promptly at 11:00AM.
Everyone loves a parade! Over 100 entries makes this parade Lapeer County’s largest!
Parade theme: LAPEER DAYS ROCKS!
Car Show
The John Monteleone Memorial Classic Car show, proudly sponsored by MEIJER. MEIJER has been a part of Lapeer Days for over 30 years.
Sunday, August 22. Location moved to Annrook Park behind the Craft Show and across the river from the Carnival due to the construction of the Dog Park.
Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the sounds of classic rock & roll from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!
NEW! Saturday under the
Farmers Market Pavilion
FREE Kids Interactive DJ Dance Party!
Limbo, Hula Hoop, Cha Cha Slide and more!
Prizes and Candy!
(replacing the EZ Bake Off Contest)
BRING YOUR TALENT TO LAPEER DAYS!
DANCING, SINGING, JUGGLING, MAGIC, TUMBLING
OR ARE YOU A VENTRILOQUIST?
THE STAGE IS YOURS!
CASH PRIZES FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACES!
VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON LODGING, EMERGENCY SERVICES, ETC.
The History of Lapeer Days
Today
Lapeer Days is an exhilarating experience for the entire family! The festival takes place in beautiful downtown Lapeer, Michigan during the height of the Summer when the community is at it’s most beautiful. This is Lapeer County’s premier FREE festival. The Lapeer Days festival has grown in popularity to become one of MID-MICHIGAN’S premier FREE festivals!
We hope to see you and your entire family there! There’s so much to see and do for every member of the family. You don’t want to miss it.
The Beginning
On Aug. 28, 1902, Alonzo A. Bostick and his son Austin celebrated the grand opening of Bostick Stove Works in Lapeer. Neither Alonzo nor his son could have foreseen the legacy they bestowed on our community. The simple grand opening celebration inspired the idea of a community festival held for the first time the following year. The Lapeer Days Festival was born. From simple beginning’s it has grown over the years to become the county’s largest festival and Michigan’s largest FREE festival!
*Photo credits on page: View Newspaper Group, Lapeer Days Archive, Holly Smith and Diane Millington