When
June 3–7
Wednesday through Sunday
2026
Where
Lake Callis
1152 N. Gale Rd
Davison, MI 48423
Gate
$1
walk-up, Thu–Sat
Free Wed & Sun.
Parking
$8
Lake Callis, Thu–Sat.
Free overflow at Jack Abernathy. Free Sunday.
The Program
Five days, one town.
The full Festival of Flags running order. Times are tentative until press; weather cannot be negotiated with.
Wed
03
June
Opening Night
The Parade kicks it off.
The Parade kicks it off.
Hosted by the City of Davison Downtown Development Authority. davisondda.org/events ↗
6:00 PM
The Parade
Floats, flags, fire trucks, marching bands, and every youth team in town, rolling from Davison High School to downtown. Bring folding chairs; stay put when it's over.
After parade
"Meet Me On Main" Block Party
When the last float rolls through, Main Street stays closed and downtown becomes the after-party. Food, drink, live music, and a foam party running into the dusk. Free.
Thu
04
June
Under the Lights
Carnival opens. Casino night.
Carnival opens. Casino night.
16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
5 – 9 PM
Carnival opens
Midway rides, games of chance, the smell of fried dough. Buy a wristband →
6 – 8 PM
Live music — Shane Heddy
Two hours of live music at the Entertainment Pavilion as the carnival lights come up.
5 – 9 PM
Casino Night 21+
Blackjack, roulette, craps and the money wheel under the Entertainment Pavilion. Play money, real prizes, proceeds benefit local causes. No cover charge.
Fri
05
June
Lights Out, Comedy On
Greg Morton headlines the Entertainment Pavilion.
Greg Morton headlines the Entertainment Pavilion.
16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
12 – 9 PM
Carnival (all day)
Nine full hours of midway. Kids out of school, rides spinning, funnel cakes forever. Buy a wristband →
7:00 PM
Davison Comedy Festival featuring Greg Morton
AGT finalist headliner Greg Morton, with Josh Adams and host Sal DeMilio. An hour of lights-out comedy at the Entertainment Pavilion. Doors 6:30 PM. 21+ · Tickets $20 via Eventbrite.
Show details →
Sat
06
June
The Big Day
ELGA Day, Carnival, Westfall live.
ELGA Day, Carnival, Westfall live.
16 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Morning
Knockout Basketball Challenge
Davison Township parks. Bracketed single-elimination. Trash talk encouraged, sportsmanship required.
12 – 9 PM
Carnival & ELGA Day
All-day midway, plus ELGA Credit Union takes over the Entertainment Pavilion with games, giveaways and family programming.
12 – 4 PM
Chamber Member Expo
A curated walk through the businesses that built Davison. Demos, samples, and very good handshakes.
1 – 3 PM
Karaoke
Two hours. Any song. No judgement. The mic is open.
6 – 9 PM
Westfall, Live at the Entertainment Pavilion
Saturday night headliner. Three hours of live music to close the biggest day of the Festival. $5 cover · no lawn chairs, no lawn seating.
Music details →
Sun
07
June
Fernco Family Fun Day
Pizza, princesses, bubbles.
Pizza, princesses, bubbles.
No charge for parking or gate on Sunday.
12 – 6 PM
Fernco Family Fun Day Carnival
½-price wristbands for the first 100 kids under 16. Gates open at noon; come early.
12 – 2 PM
Pizza with the Princesses
The royal court hosts lunch. Tiaras encouraged.
12 – 2 PM
Face Paint · $5
Artists on site. Glitter is not an upcharge.
12 – 3 PM
Kids' Entrepreneur Expo
The youngest business owners in Genesee County pitch and sell. Cash only, please.
Roaming
GHP Photo Booth
Genesee Health Plan's photo booth wanders the grounds. Find them, strike a pose.
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Bubble Show weather permitting
Thirty minutes of three-hundred bubbles per second.
2:45 – 3:45 PM
Interactive Bubble Station weather permitting
Hands-on bubble fun, the soft landing of a five-day festival.
Don't miss
Five nights worth showing up for.
Wednesday · June 3 · Opening Night
The Parade,
the kickoff.
Floats, flags, fire trucks, marching bands, every youth team in town — rolling from Davison High School to downtown. Hosted by the City of Davison Downtown Development Authority. Bring folding chairs; stay for the block party and a foam party.
Thursday · June 4 · Under the Lights
Casino Night at the
Entertainment Pavilion.
Blackjack, roulette, craps and the money wheel with play money and real prizes. Proceeds benefit local causes. Casual, friendly, and the easiest place at the festival to make a new friend.
Friday · June 5 · Lights Out, Comedy On
Davison Comedy Festival.
Greg Morton — America's Got Talent finalist, physical comedian, master impressionist — headlines. With Josh Adams. Hosted by Sal DeMilio. An hour of lights-out stand-up at the Entertainment Pavilion.
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Saturday · June 6 · The Big Day
Westfall, live at the
Entertainment Pavilion.
The Saturday-night headliner closes the biggest day of the Festival with three hours of live music. Entertainment Pavilion seating only — no lawn chairs and no lawn seating.
Sunday · June 7 · Fernco Family Fun Day
Fernco Family Fun Day,
the soft landing.
The festival's softest landing — carnival, princesses, photo booth, kids' entrepreneur expo, a bubble show and an interactive bubble station to send the week off.
Wristbands & Passes
Skip the ticket booth.
Ride all day.
Admission is $1 walk-up from free parking areas, or $8 to park at the Lake Callis Recreation Complex, Thursday–Saturday. Sunday is free. Wristbands are separate — one wristband, all-day, unlimited midway rides. Pre-purchase on Square to skip the line, or grab one at the booth on-site.
Walk-in · Thu–Sat
$1
Park at Lake Callis
$8
Sunday — Fernco Family Fun Day
Free
Fine print
Wristbands are non-refundable.
Admission is $1 walk-up from free parking areas, or $8 parking at the Lake Callis Recreation Complex. Free overflow parking is available in Jack Abernathy Regional Park.
Know before you go
Quick answers, before you come.
Admission & parking
$1 walk-up from free parking areas, or $8 to park at the Lake Callis Recreation Complex (Thursday–Saturday). Free overflow parking is available in Jack Abernathy Regional Park. Sunday is no charge for parking or gate. The Wednesday parade and "Meet Me On Main" block party are free.
Coolers, pets, lawn chairs?
No lawn chairs. Coolers and pets, please leave at home. Service animals always welcome.
Weather
In the event of inclement weather, rides will be shut down for safety. Events in the Entertainment Pavilion are covered and will take place rain or shine.
21+ spaces
The Entertainment Pavilion converts to 21+ at 5:00 PM Thursday – Saturday. ID is required. Alcohol must stay inside the pavilion.
16 & under
Anyone 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult Thursday – Saturday.
Family notes
Stroller-friendly throughout. Face Paint (12–2), Pizza with the Princesses, Kids' Entrepreneur Expo, the Bubble Show and Interactive Bubble Station all run Sunday. ½-price wristbands for the first 100 kids under 16, Sunday at noon.
Food
Pizza, corn dogs, elephant ears, fries, cotton candy and lemonade. The Lake Callis Concession Stand is also open.
How do I run a booth?
The Chamber Member Expo on Saturday (12–4 PM) is the easiest way in. Email the Festival.
For everyone's safety
Safety & security.
A short list to keep the festival safe and friendly. Thank you in advance for cooperating with our team and the Davison Police & Fire on site.
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Bags
Backpacks and large purses are not allowed. Small bags are subject to search.
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Metal detectors
Metal detectors are in use at festival entrances.
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Drug & weapon free
The festival grounds are a drug- and weapon-free zone.
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No smoking
Smoking is not permitted on festival grounds.
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No obvious intoxication
Guests showing obvious signs of intoxication will not be admitted.
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No disorderly conduct
Disruptive behavior is not allowed and may result in removal.
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No masks
No wearing of masks on festival grounds.
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No line cutting
Please respect the queue. Everyone gets their turn.
Getting there
Point the car
north on Gale.
Two addresses to know. The Entertainment Pavilion hosts the carnival, casino night, comedy and Saturday's headline show. Main Street is where the Wednesday parade kicks off the week.
Lake Callis Recreation Complex1152 N. Gale Rd
Davison, MI 48423
- Entertainment Pavilion Carnival, Casino, Comedy, Westfall, Family Fun
- Parade route Main Street, Downtown Davison
- Block party Main Street after the parade
- From out of town 10 min east of Flint, I-69 exit 145 (Irish Rd north)
With thanks to
A festival doesn't run itself.
Every ride, every lightbulb, every volunteer shirt exists because local businesses, civic organizations, and the people of Davison stand behind it.
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CommunityDowntown Davison Partnership · Lake Callis Recreation · City of Davison · Davison Township · Davison Police & Fire · Davison Downtown Development Authority · …and dozens of local volunteers