Chelsea – Major Events
Hometown Halloween
Downtown Chelsea • (734) 475–1145
Oct. 2025. Monthlong event with Halloween Homes and pet costume contests, treats, games, prizes, giveaways, and a hot rod car show. chelseamich.com/hometown-halloween
CDL Song Fest
20390 M-52 (Pasture Barn at Robin Hills Farm) • (734) 475–8732, ext. 219
Nov. 7, 2025, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Free, family event featuring an interview/performance by singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston backed by multi-genre singer Joy Jan Jones. The winning act from September’s Teen Song Fest Showcase opens. chelseadistrictlibrary.org/songfest
Wine, Women, & Shopping
Downtown Chelsea • (734) 475–1145
Nov. 7 & 8, 2025. Christmas shopping, appetizers, trunk shows, painters, jewelry, and wine tastings. chelseamich.com/wine-women-shopping
Hometown Holiday
(734) 475–1145
Dec. 2025. Tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 5 (5–6:30 p.m.), light parade Dec. 6 (6–8 p.m.), and other events, including a light-pole decorating contest, gingerbread house displays in shop windows, and more. chelseamich.com/hometown-holiday
American Legion Annual Winter Carnival
Cavanaugh Lake
Feb. 6–8. 2026. Three days of winter fun, including competitive ice fishing, snowmobiling, kids activities, a euchre tournament, and live music.
Chelsea Chocolate Extravaganza
(734) 475–1145
Feb. 7, 2026. Free chocolates and chocolate-related events. chelseamich.com/chocolate-extravaganza
Midwest Literary Walk
(734) 475–8732, ext. 21
Apr. 18, 2026. Author events at venues throughout Chelsea highlight the power of literature and poetry in everyday life. midwestliterarywalk.org
Sculpture Walk Chelsea
(734) 475–1145
New outdoor sculptures each June, on display year-round in the heart of downtown. All are available for sale.
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights
(734) 475–1145
June 4–July 30, 2026. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Ten stages featuring live music, street performers, and kids entertainment. Food vendors. chelseamich.com/sstn
Chelsea Painters Art Fair
20501 W. Old US-12 (Chelsea Fairgrounds) • (734) 904–0995
June 13 & 14, 2026. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sale of watercolor, acrylic, pastel, monotype, oil, egg tempera, colored pencil, and mixed-media works by group members. Rain or shine. Free admission. chelseapainters.com
Sounds & Sights Festival
Downtown Chelsea • (734) 475–1145
July 25 & 26, 2026. Art market, farmers market, live music in a social tent, food court, KidZone activities and entertainment, chalk artist competition, sidewalk sales, and Chelsea Classic Cruisers car show. chelseamich.com/ssf
Chelsea Community Fair
20501 W. Old US-12 (Chelsea Fairgrounds) • (734) 475–1270
Aug. 2026; dates TBA. Rides, livestock shows, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, live music, and children’s activities. Home-cooked meals, free parking, and a free shuttle within the fairgrounds. chelseafair.org
Backyard Beer Garden
304 S. Main (Palmer Commons) • (734) 475–1145
Oct. 2026; date TBA. Event for ages 21+ includes backyard and oversized games, Michigan craft beers, and cocktails. Food available from local eateries. chelseamich.com/backyard-beer-garden