Visitor Suggestions in Howell Michigan: Howell is the City of Festivals! Come join in for some fun.
Join us for the state championship of hot air ballooning, featuring more than 50 gorgeous balloons. It is a weekend full of high-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling skydiving jumps, kids activities, dog shows, arts festival, music, car show, family entertainment, downtown activities and more. Do not miss the fabulous balloon glow on Saturday evening and the Medilidge Fireworks on Friday night.
-Mass balloon launches take place, weather permitting, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, between 6 and 8 p.m. Early birds can arrive just after dawn on Saturday and Sunday to watch the pilots compete as they fly in to the site after launching their craft from locations in the countryside.
-Hosted by the City of Howell Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program, this festival is known for its large parade, hundreds of arts and crafts exhibitors, music, dancing, entertainment and, of course, all the Howell Honeysweet Melons you can eat.
-The Howell Melon Run takes place Friday evening, Melon Festival Weekend, with a 1k, 5k, or 10k run through Howell City, hosted by Howell Area Recreation Authority.