Saline – Major Events

Art Around Saline

Promotes local artists by displaying reproductions of their artwork downtown for 2 years. Submissions on hiatus. cityofsaline.org (search for Art Around Saline)

Family Campout

Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett) • (734) 429–3502
June 2026; date TBA. Campout after the June Movie in the Park. Continental breakfast served the next morning. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)

Jazz in the Park

Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett)
July 18, 2026, 2–8 p.m. Jazz, food trucks, free shuttle bus to parking, and giveaways. cityofsaline.org (search for Jazz in the Park)

4-H Youth Show

5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds) • (734) 429–3145
2026 dates TBA; typically held in July. Weeklong fair with dog, horse, and pony trials; livestock judging; a llama leaping contest; and more. washtenawfarmcouncil.org

Saline Summerfest

Downtown Saline • (734) 368–1944
2026 dates TBA; typically held in early Aug. Music and dance, children’s activities, Miss Saline Scholarship Pageant, 5K run/walk, car show, electric car show, arts and crafts, soccer tournament, movie night, teen events, beer tent, and concessions. [email protected], facebook.com/salinesummerfest

Saline Community Fair

5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds) • (734) 429–1131 during fair week
Sept. 2–6, 2026. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural, food, and craft exhibits, livestock judging, adventures in agriculture barn, talent contest, children’s activities, horse events, tractor and truck pulls, carnival rides, demolition derby, Saline Schools Day, car and tractor show, and more. [email protected], salinefair.org

Saline Oktoberfest

Downtown Saline • (734) 717–7406
Sept. 2026, dates TBA. Two-day community festival celebrating German heritage with an old-fashioned Oktoberfest, including beer, live music, food, and drinks; also, Kinderplatz, wiener dog races, Hammerspiel, and tapping of the golden keg. [email protected], salinemainstreet.org/events

Boo Bash

1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center)
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (734) 429–3502. Pumpkin hunt, DJ, dancing, games, snacks, crafts, and a balloon drop finish. Preregistration required. salinemi.gov/parks(click Community Events)

Saline Craft Shows

7190 N. Maple (Saline Middle School)
Nov. 8, 2025 & Mar. 8, 2026, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 250+ juried crafters from 14 states display and sell holiday decor, clothing, jewelry, wood crafts, photography, 3D paper art, concessions and more. Mar. show includes additional free kids activities. Admission $5 in Nov., $4 in Mar. Cash only. ADA accessible, free parking. No strollers please. Cheryl Hoeft, [email protected], facebook.com/saline.craftshow

PJs and Stories with Santa

1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center) • (734) 429–3502
Dec. 2 & 4, 2025, 5–7:30 p.m. Wear pajamas, listen to stories, have hot chocolate and cookies, do a craft, and meet Santa. Preregistration required. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)

Spring Fest

1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center) • (734) 429–3502
Apr. 4, 2026. Egg hunt in the woods behind the Rec Center and lunch with the Bunny. Preregistration required. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)

Salty Summer Sounds

100 S. Ann Arbor St. (W. Henry St. parking lot) • (734) 717–7406
June–Aug. 2026, 7–9 p.m. A weekly outdoor concert every Thurs., with kids activities and surprises throughout the summer. salinemainstreet.org/events

Movie in the Park

Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett) & Henne Field (114 E. Bennett) • (734) 429–3502
June & Aug. 2026, dates TBA. A family-friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen starting at dusk. Come as early as 6:30 p.m. for activities, music, concessions, and more. Free. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)

Michigan Celtic Festival

5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd.
July 2026; dates TBA. This celebration of Saline’s sister city, Brecon, Wales, features food, beer, clan tents, kids activities, and Celtic music and dance on several stages by visiting and local performers. mi-celtic.org