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The last weekend in July makes Dodge Park in Sterling Heights the destination for what has become the region’s favorite art and music festival, the Sterlingfest Arts & Music Fair!

The Hip Hop Hooray tribute, legendary drummer and founding member of Guns N’ Roses, Steven Adler and one of the greatest voices in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, Ann Wilson of the groundbreaking rock band Heart all come together to bring visitors an eclectic blend of live entertainment across four stages at the Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair set for Thursday through Saturday, July 27, 28 and 29.

The main stage festivities cap off the first night of Sterlingfest with the dazzling Christian Financial Credit Union fireworks show in Dodge Park! Earlier in the day, stop by one of the restaurants in Dodge Park, food trucks along Utica Road or food vendors located near City Hall and the Upton House and sample cuisine for every taste and multiple snack options like fresh lemonade, delicious fudge, hot kettle corn, grilled hot dogs, roasted almonds and more. Or join Connect Macomb (formerly the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce) in the Suds ‘n’ Sounds Pavilion for a beverage and some great music. Then walk or run off all those calories at the Amazon and ITC SterlingFAST 5k on Saturday morning, July 29.

Enjoy dozens of rides, games of chance and skill and tasty elephant ears along the Stellantis Family Midway, located in Dodge Park near the Genisys Credit Union Kidz Tent, or browse the offerings of dozens of art vendors in the Art Fair across Utica Rd. Take a tour of the historic Upton House Museum from 1-4 p.m. on either July 28 or 29, or stop by the local author book sale between the library and police department on July 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

New this year! Utica Road will be fully closed, and several carnival rides and food trucks have been moved to Utica Road to allow for a less congested and more open experience for Sterlingfest guests. In addition, a new “courtesy cart” feature has been added for those with mobility issues, with seven convenient pick up and drop off points throughout the festival.

This year’s entertainment lineup for all four stages includes:

The AT&T Main Stage in Dodge Park

Thursday, July 27:

7 p.m. – DJ Flexx Live

8 p.m. – Hip Hop Hooray

Dusk – Christian Financial Credit Union Fireworks Show

Friday, July 28

7 p.m. – No Resolve

8:15 p.m. – Steve Adler of Guns N’ Roses

Saturday, July 29

7 p.m. – Black Irish featuring Tosha Owens

8 p.m. – Ann Wilson of Heart and Tripsitter

The Ford Motor Co. and Brice Group at Graystone Consulting Jazz & Blues Stage

Thursday, July 27

10 a.m. - Hughes/Smith Quintet

1:30 p.m. – Downriver Dan

5 p.m. – Pat Smillie

Friday, July 28

10 a.m. – The Kennebec Jazz Group

1:30 p.m. – Woodford Station

5 p.m. – Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations

Saturday, July 29

10 a.m. – Patrick Score Quartet

1:30 – p.m. – Tosha Owens

5 p.m. – Motor City Josh and the Big 3

The GFL and LGC Global Suds ‘n’ Sounds Stage

Thursday, July 27

11 a.m. – Devyn Mitchell

1:15 p.m. – Keynote Sisters

4 p.m. – Meldrum Brothers

9:30 p.m. - NKG

Friday, July 28

11 a.m. – Jeff Tucker

1:15 p.m. – Jeff Lehman

4 p.m. – The Whiskey Charmers

9:30 p.m. – Space Cat

Saturday, July 29

11 a.m. – Mark Clay

1:15 p.m. – Julie Haven

4 p.m. – Bandwagon

9:30 p.m. - Persuasion

Genisys Credit Union Kidzfest Tent Stage

July 27, 28 and 29 – 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Kevin Devine (music), Science Alive (nature), Rosco (clown), Joel Tacy (juggler), Little Creatures (nature), Just Joe Magic (magic), Tom Plunkard (magic), Tim Salisbury (juggler), Lou’s Pet Shop (nature), Steve Floyd Duo (music), Kuungana African Drums (music) and Crazy Craig (juggler).

Sterlingfest 2023 sponsors include: Amazon, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Ascension MyHealth Urgent Care, AT&T, Baker College, Big Blue Swim School, Bonner Advisory Group, Brice Group Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting, Challenge Manufacturing, Christian Financial Credit Union, Comcast, Connect Macomb, Corewell Health, The Davey Tree Expert Company, DTE Foundation, Extra Credit Union, Firekeepers Casino, Ford Motor Company, General Dynamics Land Systems, Genisys Credit Union, Get Well Urgent Care of Sterling Heights, Giffels Webster, GFL, Hubbell Roth & Clark, ITC, Leaffilter.com, LGC Global, Macomb Community College, Macomb County Department of Health and Human Services – Raise Hope and Foster Dreams, Metro Wire and Cable Corp., Michigan Lottery, National Flag Football, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Paramount Pictures, Pet Supplies Plus, Petitpren, SMART, Stellantis, Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation, Suburban Ford, Urban Air Adventure Park, and World of Floors.

City of Sterling Heights Operations During Sterlingfest

City Hall will be open during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28. 

Library will be closed July 27-29, but the lobby and restrooms will stay open to the public. 

Community Center will be open Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26 for scheduled programs, and closed Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29. The gym and indoor track will be closed all week due to scheduled maintenance repairs. 

Senior Center will be closed Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 29. 

Parks and Recreation offices will be open for phone calls only on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28.

Nature Center will be open for regular business hours and operations. 

Bocce Barn will be closed Monday, July 24 through Sunday, July 30. 

Splash Pad will be closed Monday, July 24 through Monday, July 31. 

Get additional details including maps, schedules, parking and shuttle stops at sterlingfest.info or call the Sterling Heights Community Relations Department at (586) 446-2470.

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