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Sounds & Sights Festival

July 24-26 | Sounds & Sights Festival Weekend


Chelsea’s annual Sounds & Sights Festival weekend takes place
July 25-27. In addition to the fantastic entertainment you’ll find
throughout the summer on Thursday Nights, the Festival includes an Art
Market, Kid Zone, Classic Car Show, Food Court and more. See Sounds & Sights Festival page for the line up of music, performances, food, and fun!


Friday, July 25th
  • Art Market and demonstrations Noon-8pm
  • Merchant activities and events
  • Food Court on W. Middle Street 5-10pm
  • KidZone at Clocktower complex 10am-3pm Activities, entertainment and more!
    • ATA Martial Arts Demo Event 10-11am
    • Chautaqua Express Music Concert 11am-Noon
    • Magic with Jason Abbott Noon-1pm
    • Detroit Tiger’s Paws appearance with Casey at Bat story 1-2pm

  • 10am–3pm KidZone Events
    • Awesome Dawgs hotdogs, chips, pop & more!
    • Ceramics Clayland (under Gazebo)
    • 3 Bouncy Houses (FREE)
    • Chelsea Fire Department demos (FREE)
    • HVA rig with Medic demos and “Andy” mini truck (FREE)
    • FREE Popcorn & Slushy at Chelsea Teddy Bear Company
    • Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory tours at 11am & 1pm (FREE)
    • Bubble blowing station (FREE)
    • ATA Martial Arts demonstrations (FREE)
    • Chelsea Lanes portable bowling alley (FREE)
    • Glitter Tattoos
    • Spin art t-shirts
    • Chelsea Children’s Co-Op duck pond
    • Matchbox Car Derby Track (FREE)
    • Appearances by Chelsea Teddy Bear Company Mascots


  • Classic Car Show down E. Middle, East, and Harrison streets 3-8pm
  • Congregational Church chicken broil on Middle Street 5-8pm (until sold out)
  • Festival Social Tent* opens behind The Common Grill at 6pm Live Music 7-11pm ; All Ages Show $5 Cover

Country Night Featuring:

  • Bill Bynum & Co.

  • Whitey Morgan and the 78′s

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