Wednesday, August 20, 2025

All for fall

69th annual Plymouth Fall Festival celebrates community spirit

One of the most popular and highly anticipated events of the season will return to Plymouth the weekend of Sept. 5 through 7, transforming downtown city streets into a celebration of community, food, and fun.

This year, the 69th year of the event, the festival will again offer entertainment for every age — while raising vital funds for dozens of local non-profit organizations.

“This event is about more than rides and music,” said Festival Manager James Gietzen. “It’s about the power of neighbors coming together and supporting the groups that make our community such a great place to live.”

The festivities begin Friday, Sept. 5 with the ever-popular Vietnam Veteran’s Association Rib Dinner from 3 until 6 p.m. behind E.G. Nicks. Evening activities include Bingo at the Plymouth Gathering from 6 until 9 p.m. leading into a live performance by Geff Philips and Friends at 7 p.m. on the Kellogg Park Main Stage.

Saturday Sept. 6 begins with the traditional Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. until noon followed by the Optimist Pet Show at 9 a.m. Entertainment fills the Kellogg Park Main Stage all afternoon, featuring:

  • Noon – The Plymouth Library Presents: MellyPop! Productions puppet show
  • 2 p.m. – Dance Beat / Forever After Productions
  • 3 p.m. – Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps
  • 4:30 p.m. – Polish National Alliance Centennial Dancers
  • 7 p.m.– The Phoenix Theory Band

Car lovers will have two chances to browse the festival’s Car Show, open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday featuring a stunning collection of classic and custom vehicles.

Sunday, Sept. 7 begins with the Midwest Tae-Kwon Do demonstration at 10 a.m. followed by performances from the Chiefettes, Saberttes, and Rocket’s Pompon squads at 11a.m. Afternoon music includes:

  • 12:30–2:30 p.m. – Dearborn Big Band
  • 3 until 6 p.m. - Steve Taylor 3

The weekend wouldn’t be complete without the Plymouth Noon Rotary Club famous Chicken BBQ, served starting at 11 a.m. until nearly 9,000 dinners are sold out.

Carnival Hours:

  • Friday: Noon – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Vendor/Craft Show Hours:

  • Friday: 3 -8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For the full schedule and updates, visit PlymouthFallFestival.com or follow @plymouthfallfestival on social media.





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