Alpena Flower Festival
Friday, June 6- Sunday, June 8, 2025
Experience stunning floral displays throughout the downtown created by local florists, snap a photo in front of spectacular floral backdrops, sip themed cocktails, and enjoy live music throughout the downtown. For three days, historic Downtown Alpena is filled with creative floral displays, floral-related activities, and the best downtown has to offer.
Learn more about Michigan's most creative urban floral festival below.
Learn more about Michigan's most creative urban floral festival below.
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live music
groove to live music outdoors throughout the festival -
installations
view over 45 creative floral installations throughout the downtown -
blooms
take home fresh blooms at bouquet bars & flower trucks -
live painting
enjoy four local artist painting live throughout the festival -
kids activities
free kids crafts & activities for the family
2025 Schedule of Events
More activities being added weekly!
Thursday, June 5th
5 pm- late: Petal Pub Crawl
Join us on Flower Fest Eve for our inaugural Petal Pub Crawl! Stop at twelve participating bars and taprooms for a chance to win Flower Fest swag and Downtown Dollars in our poker-run style card game. At each stop, pick up a flower card. Buy a drink and swap a card if you choose. Turn in your winning hands at the end of the night for a chance to win:
Friday, June 6th | 5- 11 pm
5- 7 pm: Live music from the Alpena Street Performers throughout the downtown
Enjoy free live music from local performers outdoors throughout the downtown to kick off the festival.
5- 9 pm: Flower trucks from Lasting Expressions
Make your own bouquet of fresh flowers at one of Lasting Expressions' flower trucks that will be set up on and around 2nd Ave.
5- 9 pm: Artists in the Alley (Center Alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Meet local artists who will be painting plein-air during the festival and selling their artwork, Flower Fest merch, and more.
7- 11 pm: Flowers After Hours (Center Alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Saturday, June 7th | 9 am- 9 pm
9 am- 2 pm: Sunrise Side Co-Op Outdoor Market at the Alpena Marina (400 E Chisholm St).
Shop the co-op's outdoor market at the marina with 30+ vendors, selling local produce, baked goods, crafts, plants, and other flower-related items for the Flower Fest.
9 am - 9 pm: Artists in the Alley (Center Alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Meet local artists who will be painting plein-air during the festival and selling their artwork, Flower Fest merch, and more.
9:30 am- 5 pm: Flower trucks from Lasting Expressions
Make your own bouquet of fresh flowers at one of Lasting Expressions' flower trucks that will be set up on and around 2nd Ave.
11 am- 2 pm: Flower bar at Glik’s (111 N 1st Ave) with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF
Build your own bouquet with a flower bar with Doreen outside of Glik's.
11 am- 3 pm: Flower craft for kids with Thunder Bay Arts (127 W Chisholm St)
Stop by the gallery near the alleyway entrance for a free kids' craft with artists from Thunder Bay Arts. Stop in their gallery to peruse local art from a variety of regional artists on display.
2- 5 pm: Live music from Patrick Eremine in Pocket Park (next to Mango's).
3- 5 pm: Alpena Street Performers in downtown businesses, including:
5- 7 pm: Live music from the Chris Crown & the Get Down Band in the Pocket Park (next to Mango's)
Enjoy blues from Alpena's favorite musical duo in the Pocket Park.
7- 9 pm: Birch Road Band in Center Alley (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Grab dinner and a Social District drink and enjoy live music from Northeast Michigan's premiere bluegrass band!
Sunday, June 8th | 12- 4 pm
12-4 pm: Sunday Funday at City Hall Lawn (208 N 1st Ave)
1-2:30 pm: Flower Fest Bike & Pedestrian Parade
Our new event this year! Decorate your bikes, wagons, and strollers OR walk the parade in your best floral garb for our pedestrian parade that goes around the Thunder Bay River. The parade will leave from City Hall Lawn, go up 2nd Ave, around the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail around the river, cross the Pedestrian Bridge, then loop back to where we started. Route is1.5 miles. Meet at City Hall Lawn (208 N 1st Ave).
12- 4 pm: Flower trucks from Lasting Expressions
Make your own bouquet of fresh flowers at one of Lasting Expressions' flower trucks that will be set up on and around 2nd Ave.
5 pm- late: Petal Pub Crawl
Join us on Flower Fest Eve for our inaugural Petal Pub Crawl! Stop at twelve participating bars and taprooms for a chance to win Flower Fest swag and Downtown Dollars in our poker-run style card game. At each stop, pick up a flower card. Buy a drink and swap a card if you choose. Turn in your winning hands at the end of the night for a chance to win:
- Four of a kind- Flower Fest gift basket (festival swag, gardening tools, and more) + $100 in Downtown Dollars
- Full house- $50 in Downtown Dollars + free bouquet from a participating florist
- Three of a kind- $25 gift certificate from a participating bar/restaurant + free small bouquet from a participating florist
- Find the rarest flower (middlemist red camellia)- $75 in Downtown Dollars
Friday, June 6th | 5- 11 pm
5- 7 pm: Live music from the Alpena Street Performers throughout the downtown
Enjoy free live music from local performers outdoors throughout the downtown to kick off the festival.
5- 9 pm: Flower trucks from Lasting Expressions
Make your own bouquet of fresh flowers at one of Lasting Expressions' flower trucks that will be set up on and around 2nd Ave.
5- 9 pm: Artists in the Alley (Center Alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Meet local artists who will be painting plein-air during the festival and selling their artwork, Flower Fest merch, and more.
7- 11 pm: Flowers After Hours (Center Alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
- Live music from Gemini Moon (7-9 pm). Grand Rapids duo with guitar-driven covers and originals. The group is influenced by 90s alternative and 60s/70s classic rock, as well as blues, pop, and folk from all eras.
- Live DJ Chris Chrzan (9-11 pm). Get ready to grove a DJ set from downtown DJ Chris Chrzan!
- Flowers and bouquets for sale from local florists
Saturday, June 7th | 9 am- 9 pm
9 am- 2 pm: Sunrise Side Co-Op Outdoor Market at the Alpena Marina (400 E Chisholm St).
Shop the co-op's outdoor market at the marina with 30+ vendors, selling local produce, baked goods, crafts, plants, and other flower-related items for the Flower Fest.
9 am - 9 pm: Artists in the Alley (Center Alley between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Meet local artists who will be painting plein-air during the festival and selling their artwork, Flower Fest merch, and more.
9:30 am- 5 pm: Flower trucks from Lasting Expressions
Make your own bouquet of fresh flowers at one of Lasting Expressions' flower trucks that will be set up on and around 2nd Ave.
11 am- 2 pm: Flower bar at Glik’s (111 N 1st Ave) with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF
Build your own bouquet with a flower bar with Doreen outside of Glik's.
11 am- 3 pm: Flower craft for kids with Thunder Bay Arts (127 W Chisholm St)
Stop by the gallery near the alleyway entrance for a free kids' craft with artists from Thunder Bay Arts. Stop in their gallery to peruse local art from a variety of regional artists on display.
2- 5 pm: Live music from Patrick Eremine in Pocket Park (next to Mango's).
3- 5 pm: Alpena Street Performers in downtown businesses, including:
- Dolf Cwik at the Sports Page (626 N Second Ave)
- The Brandon's at HopSide Brewery (129 W Chisholm St)
5- 7 pm: Live music from the Chris Crown & the Get Down Band in the Pocket Park (next to Mango's)
Enjoy blues from Alpena's favorite musical duo in the Pocket Park.
7- 9 pm: Birch Road Band in Center Alley (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Grab dinner and a Social District drink and enjoy live music from Northeast Michigan's premiere bluegrass band!
Sunday, June 8th | 12- 4 pm
12-4 pm: Sunday Funday at City Hall Lawn (208 N 1st Ave)
- Grab-and-go bouquets with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF
- Bike decoration stations (12-1 pm); pedestrian parade leaves at 1 pm
- Live music from Steve Rea & Steve Tezak (2-4 pm)
1-2:30 pm: Flower Fest Bike & Pedestrian Parade
Our new event this year! Decorate your bikes, wagons, and strollers OR walk the parade in your best floral garb for our pedestrian parade that goes around the Thunder Bay River. The parade will leave from City Hall Lawn, go up 2nd Ave, around the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail around the river, cross the Pedestrian Bridge, then loop back to where we started. Route is1.5 miles. Meet at City Hall Lawn (208 N 1st Ave).
12- 4 pm: Flower trucks from Lasting Expressions
Make your own bouquet of fresh flowers at one of Lasting Expressions' flower trucks that will be set up on and around 2nd Ave.
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what attendees had to say about the festival:
Everyone involved did an exceptional job, and I thank you so much. It was truly amazing, with an incredible amount of activities offered.
As someone who loves flowers! I just love that we have a festival that celebrates that! It’s just nice seeing down town lively! And in good spirits!!❤️ Thankyou for all that you do!🤗 Can’t wait for next year!
I see how much it grew from last year and can see your vision of potential for future years to come. This could be a very unique experience for Alpena to hold on to I hope it continues for years to come. Thank you!!
The pride I felt in what our town has become! The flowers were gorgeous- I particularly loved Falls Creek! The shops are lovely and the food choices just keep getting better! I love our town❤️
The hard work that downtown has put in this year! Seeing what the DDA and the downtown business work together to create something beautiful with flowers will always be something special in my heart. I love seeing alpena alive and well!
The creativity blew me away, and the proliferation of flowers is a great way to welcome summer!
As someone who loves flowers! I just love that we have a festival that celebrates that! It’s just nice seeing down town lively! And in good spirits!!❤️ Thankyou for all that you do!🤗 Can’t wait for next year!
I see how much it grew from last year and can see your vision of potential for future years to come. This could be a very unique experience for Alpena to hold on to I hope it continues for years to come. Thank you!!
The pride I felt in what our town has become! The flowers were gorgeous- I particularly loved Falls Creek! The shops are lovely and the food choices just keep getting better! I love our town❤️
The hard work that downtown has put in this year! Seeing what the DDA and the downtown business work together to create something beautiful with flowers will always be something special in my heart. I love seeing alpena alive and well!
The creativity blew me away, and the proliferation of flowers is a great way to welcome summer!
Attend the Festival
Step into a world of floral enchantment at the Alpena Flower Festival 🌸✨ Whether you're attending from 10 minutes or 10 hours away, we would love to have you join us in Downtown Alpena. Learn more about what to expect while attending the festival below.
Where is the Flower Festival?
The festival takes place throughout Downtown Alpena, located in beautiful Northeast Michigan. Stunning floral displays, interactive photo-ops, and activities will be spread throughout the downtown district. We encourage you to walk or bike throughout the downtown to enjoy the festival in its full splendor!
Is the festival family friendly?
Absolutely! We welcome people of all ages to enjoy the festival. We will be sharing a full schedule of activities soon.
What is admission for the festival?
Admission is free. All floral installations on display and free to enjoy. All events and music are free unless otherwise noted.
I am traveling to attend the festival. Where should I stay?
There is a Holiday Inn Express in the heart of our downtown and within walking distance to all the festivities. Book your stay here. There are also a variety of AirBnB's and VRBO's that are within the downtown district and make a fabulous landing pad for your trip to downtown.
Where is the Flower Festival?
The festival takes place throughout Downtown Alpena, located in beautiful Northeast Michigan. Stunning floral displays, interactive photo-ops, and activities will be spread throughout the downtown district. We encourage you to walk or bike throughout the downtown to enjoy the festival in its full splendor!
Is the festival family friendly?
Absolutely! We welcome people of all ages to enjoy the festival. We will be sharing a full schedule of activities soon.
What is admission for the festival?
Admission is free. All floral installations on display and free to enjoy. All events and music are free unless otherwise noted.
I am traveling to attend the festival. Where should I stay?
There is a Holiday Inn Express in the heart of our downtown and within walking distance to all the festivities. Book your stay here. There are also a variety of AirBnB's and VRBO's that are within the downtown district and make a fabulous landing pad for your trip to downtown.
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