Event Schedule












Event Schedule

Thursday, July 4th

Independence Day Parade

Mitchell, Pine, Chestnut

Celebrate Independence Day with a parade through downtown to the high school.

Kids Community Carnival

Commons - Market

Join Wexford County 4-H and other community organizations for fun games and prizes.

Kids Pizza & Dance Party

Commons - Splash Pad

The fun continues at the splash pad with a pizza and dance party sponsored by G&D Pizza, Hot Traxx Entertainment, and Wexford County 4-H.

UpBeat Cadillac Music Series: Metro Soul Band

Rotary Pavilion

All your authentic Motown Favorites + Funk, Dance, R&B, and Pop Classics.

Fire Dept Family Movie Night

Rotary Pavilion

Enjoy an outdoor movie night hosted by the Cadillac Fire Department.

Friday, July 5th

Farmers Market

Commons - Market

Cadillac's weekly farmers market highlights local growers, makers, and creators on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Makers Market

After 26 Depot

Another weekly market that allows you to shop locally made goods while supporting the After 26 Project.

Food Trucks

Commons - City Park

All of your favorite local food trucks available throughout the day.

GellyBall

Next to Rotary Pavilion

A new take on paintball, GellyBall is a safe and fun shooting game for ages 5 and up!

Craft Show

Commons - City Park

Shop til you drop with local vendors, makers, and businesses.

Live Music - Amy Petty

Rotary Pavilion

Singer/songwriter with a powerful voice and presence.

Live Music - The Lucky Nows

Rotary Pavilion

Dynamic, high-energy Americana folk-rock.

Kids & Pet Parade

Commons - Behind After 26

Load up the kids and the pets for this mini parade down Lake Street. Costumes are encouraged!

  • Meet in the parking lot behind After 26
  • The parade will go down Chestnut St. to the Skate Park
  • Candy is allowed. Gently toss.
  • Prizes for the best pet costume and most creative pet/owner outfit
  • Kids can also be in the parade without a pet.
Fee is $10 or a donation of cat food, dog food, litter, treats, training pads, pet beds, etc. These items will be donated to the Wexford County Humane Society and Missaukee Humane Society.

Classic Car Cruise

Classic Car Deals, Cadillac

Get a sneak peek at the Car Show entries as they cruise through Cadillac Friday night.

Community Irish Folk Dance

Commons - Market

Learn how to dance a traditional Irish folk dance for all ages. In between learning, enjoy a performance from the amazing Northern Lights Irish Dancers.

Live Music - Flatbed Fords

Rotary Pavilion

Songs of the Eagles.

Fire on the Water Tribute

Rotary Pavilion

Honoring our military members and veterans with floating bonfires and performance.

Drone Show + Music

Watch from Downtown, Listen on 107.9 CDY. Starlight Aerial Productions returns to Cadillac with hundreds of drones synchronizing in the night sky, creating a breathtaking array of lights and formations, depicting symbols of freedom and bravery.

Saturday, July 6th

Freedom 5K

Commons - City Park

This fun 5K follows Lake Street and benefits the Victim Services Unit.

Food Trucks

Commons - City Park

All of your favorite local food trucks available throughout the day.

GellyBall

Next to Rotary Pavilion

A new take on paintball, GellyBall is a safe and fun shooting game for all ages!

Craft Show

Commons - City Park

Shop til you drop with local vendors, makers, and businesses.

Car & Motorcycle Show

Mitchell Street

Stroll down Mitchell Street with cars and motorcycles lining both sides, featuring a Hot Wheels track, raffle, and your favorite local businesses!

Cornhole Tournament

Commons - Market

Classic Cornhole tournament hosted by the American Legion.

Live Music: Bob Hausler

Rotary Pavilion

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entertainer with a strong foundation in country music.

Live Music: North 44

Rotary Pavilion

Four-piece band covering classic rock and R&B style music including originals.

Bingo with Oasis FRC

Commons - Market

Join Oasis Family Resource Center for a bingo fundraiser!

Live Music: Truck Stop Traffic

Rotary Pavilion

Classic Rock, Irish Pub, Pop.

Fireworks + Music

Watch from Downtown, Listen on 107.9 CDY. Wrap up the festival with a dazzling display of fireworks set to music over Lake Cadillac, best viewed from downtown, with music broadcasts at the Rotary Pavilion and on 107.9 CDY!

Sunday, July 7th

Church in the Park

Rotary Pavilion

Join Emmanuel Lutheran Church for an outdoor service.