Summerfest
Join Wayland as we welcome in the wonderful Michigan summer.
​Wayland Summerfest is an annual event that serves as the quintessential kick-off to summer in the city. Held downtown, it's a family-friendly celebration that typically features a variety of attractions, including live music and entertainment, a classic car show, rides, mini-golf, and numerous vendors and food trucks. It's a key community event that brings people together to enjoy outdoor activities and local offerings, embodying the spirit of a vibrant West Michigan summer festival.
Opportunities to Participate
Vendor Booths
Car Show
Cornhole Tournament
Volunteer
If you would like to join us for Summerfest 2025 - please use the below link to apply.
If you would like to join us for the Car Show at Summerfest 2025 - please use the below link to sign-up.
Looking to compete in the Summerfest Cornhole Tournament, click on the link below to sign-up.
We have several volunteer spots open to help make Monster Mash the best!
Monster Mash
Celebrate the spooky Halloween season with the Wayland Community!
Monster Mash is a highly anticipated annual Halloween event that takes place right in downtown Wayland, closing off the streets for an evening of spooky fun for all ages.1 Typically held near the end of October, the event's main highlights include a large "Trunk-or-Treat" activity, a live DJ spinning spooky-themed music, and a community costume contest with adult and family categories.2 It also features multiple kids' games, vendors, food trucks, and other activities, making it a central and safe way for the community to celebrate the Halloween season.
Opportunities to Participate
Vendor Booths
If you would like to join us for Monster Mash 2025 - please use the below link to apply.
Trick or Treat Booths
Is your club, organization, job, or family looking for a fun way to be involved?
Volunteer
We have several volunteer spots open to help make Monster Mash the best!
Block Party
Come together as a community to enjoy the end of summer.
The Downtown Wayland Block Party is a vibrant annual community event designed to bring residents and visitors together for a fun, festive evening. The Block Party typically shuts down a portion of Main Street to create a pedestrian-friendly space filled with activities. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, visit with local vendors and businesses, listen to a live DJ or family-friendly music, and often interact with local law enforcement who showcase their vehicles and equipment. It serves as a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the community, promote downtown businesses, and enjoy a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Harvest Market
Holiday shopping from local crafters, bakers, and more!
The Wayland Harvest Market of local farmers and artisans to offer fresh produce, seasonal baked goods, and handcrafted items perfect for holiday preparation. Held in a cozy indoor space like the Pine Street Elementary gym, the Harvest Market provides the community with a unique opportunity to stock up on Michigan-grown items and support local businesses as the weather turns colder.
Snowfest
Join your community in celebrate Christmas!
Snowfest transforms downtown Wayland, Michigan, into a festive winter wonderland, typically taking place in early December. The event is a community-focused celebration of Christmas and the winter season, featuring activities for the whole family, including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and a variety of games and entertainment. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, specials from local restaurants and shops, and take advantage of the Downtown Wayland Main Street Social District.
