Midland antique festival returns with cars, music and treasures

Hundreds of antique dealers, thousands of vintage treasures, and Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show will return to the Midland County Fairgrounds for the Fall Michigan Antique Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28.

As the largest and longest-running antique and vintage market in Michigan, the Fall Midland Antique Festival offers a unique shopping experience. Hundreds of vendors present thousands of antiques and vintage goods, featuring everything from vintage and repurposed furniture to collectibles and nostalgic memorabilia.

“The Michigan Antique Festival is a special time for everyone to embrace the fall season before the holidays start to ramp up,” says Matthew Edens, festival director.

“We hope everyone who comes finds a special treasure and makes new memories to carry with them into the future as they celebrate all the beauty and nostalgia of the past with us.”

The festival is a perfect opportunity for holiday gift shopping or to find special holiday decor. Every booth at the festival is run by a small business, meaning each purchase supports Michigan families and keeps someone’s dream alive.

In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy live acoustic music, food trucks, camping, and the festival’s classic car show. 

The car show is open to all and expected to feature more than 800 vehicles across a quarter mile of the fairgrounds. There is no extra fee to display a car; participants pay the regular admission fee and enter through Gate 1 on Eastman Avenue.

Camping for RVs and tents is available for $50 per night and includes full amenities. The festival’s new layout, introduced in the spring, offers improved parking and vendor access for a smoother experience.

The Fall Midland Antique Festival will be held at the Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for a weekend pass, and children 11 and under are free. Parking is free.For more information, visit the festival online.