Chelsea – Major Events

American Legion Annual Winter Carnival

Cavanaugh Lake
Feb. 7–9, 2025. Three days of winter fun, including competitive ice fishing, snowmobiling, kids activities, a euchre tournament, and live music.

Backyard Beer Garden

304 S. Main (Palmer Commons) • (734) 475–1145
Oct. 12, 2024, 3–10 p.m. Event for ages 21+ includes backyard and oversized games, Michigan craft beers, and cocktails. Food available from a variety of local eateries. chelseamich.com/backyard-beer-garden

CDL Song Fest

221 S. Main (Chelsea District Library) • (734) 475–8732, ext. 219
Oct. 11 & 12, 2024. Chelsea District Library hosts this free, family-friendly annual event celebrating the art and craft of songwriting. Includes teen music acts and an interview/performance from headliner Jay Louris of the Jayhawks. Song Fest: Oct. 11, 7–9 p.m., Pasture Barn at Robin Hills Farm. Song Fest Teen Showcase: Oct. 12, 1–3 p.m., CDL Reading Garden. chelseadistrictlibrary.org/songfest

Chelsea Community Fair

20501 W. Old US-12 (Chelsea Fairgrounds) • (734) 475–1270
Aug. 2025; exact dates TBA. Rides, livestock shows, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby, live music, and children’s activities. Fair kitchen with home-cooked meals, free parking, and a free shuttle service within the fairgrounds. chelseafair.org

Chelsea Painters Art Fair

20501 W. Old US-12 (Chelsea Fairgrounds) • (734) 717–4308
June 14 & 15, 2025, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sale of watercolor, acrylic, pastel, monotype, oil, egg tempera, colored pencil, and mixed-media works by members of this group of area artists. Rain or shine. Free admission. chelseapainters.com

Hometown Holiday

(734) 475–1145
Dec. 2024. Tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 6 (5–6:30 p.m.), light parade Dec. 7 (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

Midwest Literary Walk

(734) 475–8732, ext. 21
Apr. 12, 2025. This annual event, hosted by the Chelsea District Library, highlights the power of literature and poetry in everyday life at venues throughout Chelsea. midwestliterarywalk.org

Sculpture Walk Chelsea

(734) 475–1145
New outdoor sculptures each June, on display year-round in the heart of downtown Chelsea. All are available for sale.

Sounds & Sights Festival

Downtown • (734) 475–1145
July 25 & 26, 2025. Two-day event with art market, farmers market, live music in a social tent, food court, KidZone with children’s activities and entertainment, chalk artist competition, annual sidewalk sales, and Chelsea Classic Cruisers car show. chelseamich.com/ssf