Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest Depot Town Association's Host Hotel for all Activities & Events.
RECURRING
SUMMER AND FALL EVENTS
Motorcycle Mania When: May 4 through September: Each Tuesday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: Depot Town, Ypsilanti, MI Website: www.bikenightusa.com
Motorcycle Night in Depot Town, Ypsilanti. This is the place where bikers go for good food, good drink and great company.
Downtown Farmers Market When: May 4 - October 26 Where: Depot Town Plaza, Depot Town, Ypsilanti, MI Website: www.cityofypsilanti.com
The Downtown Farmers Market of Ypsilanti is open on Tuesday, from 2:00 p.m. ‘til 6 p.m. The market was started in 2006 in the Key Bank Building parking lot at Hamilton and Ferris Streets (one block south of Michigan Ave. and Hamilton). The market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, meats, bread and baked goods plus craft items.
Crossroads Summer Music Festival When: June 4 - August 20: Each Friday Night starting at 7:00 p.m. Where: Washington Street at Michigan Ave. in Downtown Ypsilanti Website: www.ypsicrossroads.com
The festival is free fun for the whole family. In the event of rain it moves indoors to 23 N. Washington, Club Divine. There will be a special concert on Aug 21st in conjunction with the Heritage Festival. Each Friday will be a different group of musicians to play for your enjoyment.
Depot Town Cruise Nights When: June 10 - September: Each Thursday night starting at 6:00 p.m. (barring rain)
Where: East Cross Street in Depot Town Website:www.depottownforward.com This event is free fun for the whole family. There will be classic cars, a D.J. spinning classic tunes and a hula-hoop contest with great prizes.
MetroPark Bicycle Rides When: June 19 - October 30 Where: Starts at: Farmer's Market at East Cross Street in Depot Town Website:www.depottownforward.com MetroPark bicycle rides on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Depot Town Farmer’s Market East Cross and Rice St. and ride to one of the Huron-Clinton MetroParks.
Weekly Sunday Bicycle Rides When: Beginning June 20 at 1:00 p.m. Where: Recreation Park 1015 Congress, Ypsilanti Website:www.bikeypsi.org Our weekly group ride lasts for one to two hours, depending on who is riding and where they vote to go. Pace is also determined by who shows up. Open to all levels of riders.
SCHEDULED SUMMER AND FALL EVENTS
Depot town Farmers Market When: May 8, 2010, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m Where: Depot Town Plaza Website: www.cityofypsilanti.com
The market is in the Depot Town Plaza next to the Freighthouse in Historic Depot town Ypsilanti. All summer long you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, meats, plus baked goods and craft items.
"Paradigm: Quilts and Beyond " Art Exhibit When: June 3-26 Where: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. Email: racgallery@yahoo.com Website: www.riversidearts.org
The gallery hours are: Thur.-Sat. 3-9 p.m., Sun 1:30-4 p.m. The gallery will be closed on June 20 for Father's Day.
Contact: (734) 380-ARTS (2787)
"The Waiting Room" When: June 17-20 PLUS June 24-26 Where: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti, MI "The Waiting Room", a play by Lisa Loomer. Prices are: $16 for general admission and $11 for students or seniors. Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can. Contact: (734) 483-7345 for information/reservations or
www.ptdproductions.com
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life When: Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m. - Sunday, June 20, at 10 a.m. Where: Riverside Park Depot Town Ypsilanti Website:www.relayforlife.org
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser When: June 26, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 (noon) Where: Senior/Community Center, 1015 N. Congress St. Website: www.ypsilantijaycees.com Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the Ypsilanti Senior/Community Center, 1015 N. Congress St. Sponsored by the Ypsilanti Area Jaycees. The price for adults is $7, 11 and under is $5, this includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee.
To volunteer or get more information contact: Kiara Donahoo, kiara.donahoo@yahoo.com, or phone: 313-663-2808.
TON-UP Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet When: June 26, 12:00 (Noon) - 12:00 (midnight) Where: Riverise Park in Depot Town The TON-UP Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet is coming to Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town by the Huron River. Come to Riverside Park at Huron Street and Cross Street in Ypsilanti.
Contact: Leah at Café Racer (734) 904-6659 or email: info@caferacerypsi.com
Michigan Camaro Superfest When: July 2, 3, 4, 2010
Where: Riverside Park Website: www.camarosuperfest.com
Held in Depot Town’s Riverside Park on the beautiful Huron River.
For information call (734) 397-5182 (4-9 p.m.)
81st Annual Independence Day Parade When: July 3 beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Begins on W. Cross St. at Wallace and continues east on Cross to Rice St. in Depot Town.
To participate in the parade Contact: Chad Crabtree, (734) 658-5338, flaxeater@gmail.com
or Adam Bonarek, (734) 260-0547, abonarek@mijaycees.org
The Michigan Elvisfest When: July 9 - 10
Where: Riverside Park Website:www.mielvisfest.org E-mail:deckermare@comcast.net
This King-size tribute features top Elvis Tribute Artists of North America plus other Great Legend Impersonators. Also come enjoy the Elvis Autorama on Saturday, the best barbeque North of Memphis, Pig Out in the Park. There
will be karaoke, children's fun area, memorabilia and more.
Riverside Park Huron and Cross Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Map/Driving
Directions Phone: (734) 480-3974 ext 2
Consult website for hours, entry fees and ticket purchases.
Shadow Art Fair When: July 10, Noon-Midnight
Where: Corner Brewery Website:www.shadowartfair.com The Corner Brewery is located at 720 Norris Street in Ypsilanti, MI, at the corner of Forest and Norris and between River and Huron — 2 blocks north of Cross Street.
Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Regional Meet When: July 16
Where: Riverside Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti, MI Website:www.acdclub.org Come and enjoy the cars and the park.
13th Annual Annual Summer Beer Fest When: July 23 - 24 Where: Riverside Park
Sponsored by the Michigan Brewers Association. Website:www.michiganbrewersguild.org E-mail:specialevents@michiganbrewersguild.org The festival is a fun
opportunity for people to sample from an incredible selection of more than
120 beers brewed by over 30 breweries, microbrews and brewpubs from around
Michigan. Brewery staff is available to make recommendations and answer
questions. Food and live entertainment also available. Admission includes
drink tokens for samples inside the venue. Additional drink tokens available
for purchase at event.
Map/Driving Directions Phone: (517) 327-5004
"Celebrate Ypsi" Exhibit When: August 5 - 27
Where: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N Huron St. Gallery Hours are Thur. - Sat. 3 - 9 p.m. and Sun 1:30 - 4 p.m. (734) 380-ARTS (2787) Email:racgallery@yahoo.com Website:www.riversidearts.org
Michigan Roots Jamboree When: August 6 - 7
Where: Riverside Park, Depot Town Website: www.rootsjamboree.com Michigan Roots Jamboree is geared for another two days of fun in Historic Depot Town’s Riverside Park. Come and experience it for yourself. Where else would you want to be on such a great weekend?
Thunder Over Michigan When: August 7 - 8
Where: Willow Run Airport Website:www.yankeeairmuseum.org
Ypsilanti's Heritage Festival When: August 20, 21, 22
Where: Riverside Park
Free entrance Website:
www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com E-mail:info@ypsilantiheritagefestival.com
Now in its 32nd year, highlights of the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival include arts and crafts, children's activities, historic architecture, Beer & Gaming, music, autos & engines and lots of food. The festival spans Riverside and Frog Island parks, and E. Cross Street in Depot Town.
Michigan Firehouse Museum Fire Truck Muster
When: August 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Riverside Park Website:www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org
A gathering of fire trucks, owners and enthusiasts who have fun displaying their fire engines, sharing their experiences and expertise with others. The diverse collection of fire rigs will range in age from the 1920’s through the late 1970’s. Some of them are in original running condition and others have been beautifully restored. This will occur in Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. The park is within walking distance of the Michigan Firehouse Museum and borders the Huron River. Free and open to the public. The Museum will be open during the entire event.
Antique Truck Show When: October 3
Where: Riverside Park Website: www.ypsicars.com
Antique Truck Show will be in Riverside Park in Ypsilanti and hosted by the Southeast Michigan Chapter of the Antique Truck Historical Society. There will be trucks of all kind on display.
Downtown Halloween Festival When: October 29, from 5 – 7 p.m. Where: Downtown Ypsilanti
Downtown Halloween Festival on Washington St. from 5 – 7 p.m.
Annual Christmas Home Tour When: December 4 - 5 Where: Downtown Ypsilanti
Christmas Home Tour to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is being offered. For information contact the CVB at (734) 483-4444.
Depot Town Cruise Nights
Where: Riverside Park
The festival is a fun
opportunity for people to sample from an incredible selection of more than
120 beers brewed by over 30 breweries, microbrews and brewpubs from around
Michigan. Brewery staff is available to make recommendations and answer
questions. Food and live entertainment also available. Admission includes
drink tokens for samples inside the venue. Additional drink tokens available
for purchase at event.
Michigan Roots Jamboree
Ypsilanti's Heritage Festival 
Downtown Halloween Festival