08/12/2026
We just found out Dog Bowl was named one of the Weirdest Festivals of May.
And honestly… we’re flattered.
It takes a special kind of event to bring together Bavarian tradition, hundreds of dogs, and a giant dog bowl. 🐶🇩🇪🏆
Weird? Maybe. Wonderful? Absolutely. 🐾
Michigan’s Weirdest Festivals for Each Month of the Year
🔹January: Heikinpäivä in Hancock
🔹February: Outhouse Classic in Trenary
🔹March: Testical Festival in Deerfield
🔹April: FoolMoon/FestiFools in Ann Arbor
🔹May: Frankenmuth Dog Bowl
🔹June: Gizzard Fest in Potterville
🔹July: Baby Food Festival in Fremont
🔹August: Rubber Ducky Festival in Bellaire
🔹September: Mackinac Bridge Tractor Crossing
🔹October: Douglas Halloween Parade for Adults
🔹November: Día de los Mu***os in Alpena
🔹December: Krampusnacht in Lansing
What other quirky Michigan festivals would you recommend?