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Arcadia Daze

July 2027

The small town of Arcadia is located in Manistee along M-22, showcasing northwest Michigan’s most scenic shoreline. Annually, late in July, the Village population soars with attendees and participants in the annual Arcadia Daze celebration. Events include an arts/crafts show, auto muster, 5k race, kids fishing and games, entertainment, grand parade, and concert.

Here's what happened in 2026:

(Events are held at Finch Park, unless stated otherwise.)

Early Daze

Sharing Star Stories at the Arcadia Community Center- 3586 Glovers Lake Rd.
Trivia Night at the Arcadia Community Center. Game starts at 7pm SHARP.
Slayer Mac & Cheese Food Truck at the Arcadia Community Center. Lions fundraiser.

Friday

10am & 3pm – Pickleball Tournament, pre-registration required at Arcadia Community Center
4:30-5pm – Opening Ceremonies
5-7pm – 5k early packet pickup at the Ticket Booth.
5pm – Pulled Pork Dinner (served until sold out). $15 per person.
5-8pm – Live music featuring Dominic Fortuna
5pm-1am – Beverage Tent Open
5pm – Iron Fish Distillery Beverages served (until gone)
9pm-1am – Live music featuring the Great Lakes Brass Band
Dusk – Fireworks with music by DJ Jay Kruz (Saturday rain date)

Saturday

7:30-8:45am – 5k registration
8am-12pm – Auto Muster registration at 2nd & Lake Streets
8am-4pm – Auto Muster
8:30-11am – Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Arcadia Community Center. $15 for those age 10 and over, under age 10 eat free.
9am – 5k Run begins at corner of Saint Pierre & Glovers Lake Rd. Register at runsignup.com.
9-10am – Free fishing for kids ages 4-12 at Grebe Park- 16966 1st St., gear provided
10am-5pm – Arts & Crafts Show on 4th St., arcadiadazecraftfair@gmail.com.
10am-5pm – KidsSight Trailer with free vision screenings for kids inside the Arcadia Township Hall- 3422 Lake St.
10:30am-1:30pm – Free Kids Activities (visit from Bluey, face painting, crafts, and more)
11am-4pm – Arcadia History Museum open– 3340 Lake St.
11:30am – Ham & German Potato Salad Lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church- 17191 3rd St. (served until sold out)
12pm – Team Activities: 50 Yard Dash, Water Balloon Toss, Parachute Games, Tug ‘o War
12pm-1am – Beverage Tent Open
2pm – Free Cornhole
3-3:30pm – Auto Muster Awards Ceremony
4:30pm – Barbeque Chicken Dinner (served until sold out). $18 per person.
5pm – Iron Fish Distillery Beverages served (until gone)
5-8pm – Live music featuring Barefoot
9pm-1am – Live music featuring the Little Dipper Band

Sunday

8:30-11am – Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Arcadia Community Center
10am-2:30pm – Arts & Crafts Show on 4th St.
11am-3pm – Balloon Artist “Twister Joe”
12-5pm – Beverage Tent Open
12:30-1:15pm – Plymouth Fife & Drum Concert Drum March, Finch Park to Marina
1:30-2:30pm- Parade on Lake St.
2:30-3pm – Lions Raffle Drawings
3-4:30pm – Scottville Clown Band performs