Rochester Hills, Michigan, is in Oakland County, a suburban area north of Detroit. Over the course of the year, people can participate in a number of special events and festivals in Rochester Hills. These events are held in the summer, fall, and winter, and the event dates vary on an annual basis.
The Festival of the Hills is an annual event scheduled close to the Fourth of July. This festival takes place at Borden Park, on the southeast corner of Hamlin and John R Road, a few miles south of the City of Rochester Hills municipal complex. The festival typically starts in the early evening. Alcoholic beverages, pets, and open fires are not permitted. Only gas or propane barbecues are allowed.
Activities are provided for all ages, from live music concerts to activities for the children. The event culminates in Michigan's second largest fireworks show after dark.
Festival in the Hills
Borden Park
1400 East Hamlin
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-841-2666
rochesterhills.org
This festival shows attendees how people lived in Michigan in the past. The festival celebrates life in Michigan going back as far as the Civil War. The festival promotes artisans, has food booths, and even has an antique car show. Live music, quilting demonstrations, sheep shearing and woodworking are but a few of the activities at the festival. Many of the demonstrations appeal to children.
Rochester Area Heritage Festival
Rochester College
800 W. Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-601-0394
rochesterheritagefest.org
The Village of Rochester Hills is a shopping mall that hosts a Fine Arts Fair semi-annually in cooperation with the Creative Arts Council, an organization of local artists. The Fine Arts Fair is a juried event and awards are given to participating artists. The fair is an open air event, and people can view the artwork and buy it as well. Besides viewing artwork, entertainment for children is provided as well as live music and dancing.
Fine Arts Fair
Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center
104 N. Adams Road
Rochester, Michigan 48309
248-375-9451
fineartatthevillage.com
The cities of Rochester Hills, Rochester, and Oakland Township collaborate on a holiday parade in downtown Rochester. As of August 2010, this is the largest parade in Michigan and has been held for the past 50 years. Marching bands, fire trucks, floats, horses and clubs and organizations go down Rochester Road. The event is taped and shown on local cable TV channels. The parade's theme celebrates the holidays.
Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade
Corner of Tienken and Rochester Road
Rochester, MI 48307
248-651-6700
www.rrc-mi.com
