Grand Rapids festivals

Saturday, June 11, is the day, and Grand Rapids’ Madison Square neighborhood is the site for the sixth annual Rock the Block (RTB) Street Festival hosted by LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. The community-wide event will have activities for families and children, food stands from local restaurants, a street market, a resource fair and live entertainment from hip hop group, Dead Prez. The duo wil

It's not Halloween yet, and Festival 2016 is already getting their act together. Of course they are since it truly is a year-round effort for that fun filled, tummy filled, community arts event that takes over downtown Grand Rapids for an exciting June weekend. With Festival's planning underway, now is the time to submit applications for food booths. Applications can be found online at http://www.

GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation is looking for a few good men, and women. The need volunteers to help at the Jazz festival Aug. 15 and 16 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids.

Saturday, May 5th from 4pm -10pm will be a big celebration in Grand Rapids.  It's Cinco De Mayo! You'll dance in the streets to the Latin rhythms of Arena District’s “Cinco De Mayo Fiesta GR 2012”. A cultural celebration, that will serve as a kickoff party for a festive-filled summer in Downtown Grand Rapids.