Mayfly

Music Festival

JUNE 16-17

IF IT’S JUNE IN DUNDEE, that can really only mean one thing — the 22nd Annual Mayfly Music Festival will once again take flight, with this year’s dates being June 16th and 17th.

Gates open at 5pm. Friday with live music starting at 7pm when Fools Fait takes the stage performing their mix of covers of classic rock. At 9pm they will be followed by That Arena Rock Show, and as the name implies, this band covers songs by bands who played loud shows in some of the biggest venues available.

The night’s activities will include a fireworks display at dusk. Saturday’s concerts start at 6pm with the Step Aside Band. This band will have a little something for everyone as they play a mix of country, old rock, R & B, and Motown. At 7pm, Flyte makes its way to the stage with their classic rock sound. The Eliminator Band — a ZZ Top Tribute Band, rounds out the twonight musical entertainment at 9:30pm.

Music isn’t the only entertainment at the festival! Saturday’s family entertainment includes an Elsa and Ana stage show and a Mirabel and Bruno stage show, both by Laura’s Princess Parties and both with a meet and greet after the shows. A demonstration by Dundee’s Korean Academy of Tae Kwon Do will also

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take place. And new this year? A 40-foot Ferris wheel! Also, Twist and Shout the Clown Balloonatic will be on site noon to 4pm. There will also be a “Name the Mayfly” contest for kids with the winner receiving a Squismallow.

According to Pat Rountree, one of the event volunteers, for her it all comes down to being part of the Dundee community. Working on the festival is, to her, “Helpful to the community. It’s rewarding seeing the kids having fun.” Rountree said there is a 12-member volunteer board and other volunteers that make the festival a success, and she gave praise to those who do lend a hand, and there is quite a bit that does fall to the volunteers, noting they “try to line up the best entertainment, they work the beer tent, run games, make sure the vendors are where they need to be, and walk around making sure the grounds are cleaned up.”

Attendees can also enjoy food booths, vendors, a beer tent, and activities for kids including inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, games, and a craft corner. The festival takes place in Wolverine Park on Toledo Street by the Raisin River and those planning on coming can expect gates to open at 5pm Friday, June 16th, and at 11am Saturday, the 17th. Gates are open until midnight both nights rain or shine.

For everyone’s enjoyment there are a few rules. No coolers, backpacks, or pets will be allowed in, but lawn chairs are allowed.

Mayfly Music Festival

242 Toledo St, Dundee

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