Milan Events

THIS WEEK IN MILAN!

It's Fair week! The 77th Milan Community Fair takes over Wilson Park Thursday through Saturday with the midway, a parade, fireworks Friday night, and Stealin' Copper closing out the weekend on the stage. One of the biggest weeks of the year in Milan.

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Milan Community Fair Parade -- Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM, Downtown Milan
The parade kicks off Fair week at 6 PM. Lineup is at 5 PM at Paddock Elementary. Floats, horses, trucks, buses, and walking organizations all welcome. Everyone is invited to participate.

Milan Community Fair Fireworks Show -- Friday, May 29 at 10:05 PM, Wilson Park
One of the best fireworks shows in Michigan. Note: Wabash Street will be closed between Neckel Court and Main Street from 8 PM to midnight. If you park in the Wilson Park, American Legion, or Wabash Street lots before 8 PM, you will not be able to leave until the road reopens. Plan accordingly.

Milan Fair Midway -- Thursday and Friday 4-10 PM, Saturday noon-10 PM, Wilson Park
Rides and games all weekend long at Wilson Park.

Stealin' Copper at the Fair -- Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 PM, Wilson Park
Milan's own classic rock band -- father, son, and best friend -- closes out the fair Saturday night. Three-time Michigan Battle of the Bands first place winners playing the hits of the 70s.

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FULL WEEK AT A GLANCE:

WEDNESDAY, May 27
- Stump Trivia @ 7:00 PM -- The Owl (free, gift cards up for grabs, 2 games)

THURSDAY, May 28
- Milan Fair Midway Opens @ 4:00 PM -- Wilson Park (open 4-10 PM Thursday and Friday)
- Milan Community Fair Parade @ 6:00 PM -- Downtown Milan (lineup at 5 PM at Paddock Elementary, all welcome to participate)
- Run/Walk Your Way to Happy Hour! @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM -- The Owl (up to 5-mile loop, happy hour to follow)

FRIDAY, May 29
- Farm Fresh Fridays @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM -- Wasem Fruit Farm, 6580 Judd Rd.
- Toddler Play-Doh Day @ 9:00 AM -- The Play Station (free activity, regular admission applies)
- Church-wide Rummage Sale @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM -- Peoples Presbyterian Church (continues Saturday)
- Milan Fair Midway @ 4:00 - 10:00 PM -- Wilson Park
- Twisted Pretzel Day @ 5:00 PM -- The Owl (happy hour until 6 PM)
- Milan Community Fair Fireworks @ 10:05 PM -- Wilson Park (road closure on Wabash St. from 8 PM to midnight)

SATURDAY, May 30
- Church-wide Rummage Sale @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM -- Peoples Presbyterian Church
- Saturday Storytime @ 10:30 AM -- Milan Public Library (ages 3 through 1st grade)
- Milan Fair Midway @ 12:00 - 10:00 PM -- Wilson Park
- Paint Your Own 12" Goose Class @ 4:00 PM -- Hunter & Ellie's ($40, includes ceramic goose and outfit, register at hunterandellies.com)
- OG Day Drinker Music Saturdays @ 4:00 PM -- Original Gravity Brewery (live music on the patio)
- Stealin' Copper at the Fair @ 7:00 PM -- Wilson Park

SUNDAY, May 31
- Euchre Tournament Fundraiser @ 2:00 PM -- American Legion Post 268 ($20 buy-in, random partner draw, play starts at 3 PM, portion of proceeds benefit the Pink Anchor Project)

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THIS WEEK IN MILAN!
A warm and busy week ahead -- W4 Country kicks off Friday morning at the firehouse, Aid in Milan takes over The Owl Friday evening, and the weekend wraps up with a neighborhood potluck, a church family fun day, and a gnome painting class. Plenty to do all week long.

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Firehouse Friday with W4 Country -- Friday, May 15 at 6:00 AM, Milan Area Fire Department
W4 Country's morning show broadcasts live from the Milan firehouse from 6 to 9 AM. Bring the kids to meet the firefighters, see the equipment, and connect with community organizations. Free and family-friendly.

Neighborhood Potluck with Milan Area Mutual Aid -- Saturday, May 16 at 5:00 PM, Old Fire Barn
MAMA's first community potluck dinner runs from 5 to 7 PM. Meet your neighbors, learn about mutual aid, and sign up to bring a dish.

Community Family Fun Day at Immaculate Conception -- Sunday, May 17 at 11:30 AM, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Raffles, raffle baskets, a bounce house, and family activities. Open to the whole community.

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FULL WEEK AT A GLANCE:

MONDAY, May 11
- Open Mic & Early Jazz Jam @ 5:30 PM -- The Owl (Jazz Jam starts at 5:30, Open Mic runs 6-9 PM, all ages welcome, no sign-up needed)

TUESDAY, May 12
- OG Acoustic Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM -- Original Gravity Brewery (live music on the patio)
- OpinioNation @ 7:00 PM -- The Owl (free, back-to-back Family Feud-style games at 7 & 8 PM)

WEDNESDAY, May 13
- Tiny Tales (2 years & younger) @ 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM -- Milan Public Library
- String Art Class @ 6:00 PM -- Hunter & Ellie's ($35, spots limited, register at hunterandellies.com)
- Stump Trivia @ 7:00 PM -- The Owl (free, gift cards up for grabs, 2 games)

THURSDAY, May 14
- Run/Walk Your Way to Happy Hour! @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM -- The Owl (up to 5-mile loop, happy hour to follow)

FRIDAY, May 15
- Firehouse Friday with W4 Country @ 6:00 AM -- Milan Area Fire Department (free, family-friendly, live broadcast 6-9 AM)
- Farm Fresh Fridays @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM -- Wasem Fruit Farm, 6580 Judd Rd. (donuts, cider, beef, eggs, rhubarb and more)
- Twisted Pretzel Day @ 5:00 PM -- The Owl (happy hour until 6 PM)
- The Owl Plus Aid in Milan @ 6:00 PM -- The Owl (portion of proceeds benefit local community programs)

SATURDAY, May 16
- OG Day Drinker Music Saturdays @ 4:00 PM -- Original Gravity Brewery (live music on the patio)
- Neighborhood Potluck with Milan Area Mutual Aid @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM -- Old Fire Barn (sign up to bring a dish at perfectpotluck.com/FGWO5022)

SUNDAY, May 17
- Community Family Fun Day @ 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM -- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (raffles, bounce house, family activities, open to all)
- Gnome Painting Class @ 4:00 PM -- Hunter & Ellie's ($40, ages 12 and up, register at hunterandellies.com)

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