2024 Festival is Wed, July 10 through Mon, July 15!
The Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Performing Arts started four decades ago and is a highlight of the Parchment summer that draws together neighbors, friends, family, and visitors. Join us for food, music, tradition, and activities that make the Festival such a vibrant celebration of community!
Free Community Theatre
2024 Musical
Looking for some fun
this summer?
Free Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and
the whole family to Kindleberger Park
for the live concerts throughout
the summer. Enjoy these amazing
performances for FREE!
Alumni
Welcome back to all previous Parchment
residents, friends, and Festival participants
over the past 40+ years. Celebrate the
past, present, and future of the
Kindleberger Summer Festival
of the Performing Arts.
So many activities for everyone to enjoy!
5k Run & Fitness Walk
Sat, July 13, 7:30 am Start
The annual run/fitness walk has become an integral part of the Kindleberger Summer Festival as hundreds of participants at all levels and abilities join in!
Arts and Crafts Show
Sat, July 13, 9 am – 3 pm
The 2023 Arts and Crafts Show features homemade, one-of-a-kind original works created by artisans and craftspeople throughout Michigan and beyond.
Car Cruise-in
Sat, July 13, 10 am – 2 pm
Old cars, new cars, souped-up cars, anything that could potentially be exciting for visitors to see are great for the Cruise-In.
Parade
Sat, July 13, 10 am
Year after year Festival-goers look forward to the Festival parade! The 2023 Kindleberger Summer Festival Parade returns to the streets.
Children’s Area
Sat, July 13, 10:00 am – 2 pm
Fun for the youngest of Festival-goers! Offering a wide variety of free hands-on and learning activities to entertain children (and grown-ups) of all ages!
Cornhole Tournament
Canceled for 2024. See you in 2025!
Both Backyard Social and Competitive Cornhole Tournaments return to Kindleberger Park! Bringing our local amateur and competitive players together.
Ballet Arts School of Dance
Sat, July 13, 3 pm – 4:15 pm
Dancers of all ages will perform a premiere show for the 2024 Kindleberger Arts Festival.
Grad Bash Pancake Breakfast
Sat, July 13, 7 am – 10 am
Bring your family or group together at the breakfast table while supporting 2024 Grad Bash.
Book Sale & Plant Sale
Sat, July 13, 9 am – 3 pm
Book Sale and Plant Sale Shoppers will find the best prices in town. You can always find a fabulous bargain.