Facts

The Milford Memories Summer Festival . . .

When is the Festival?

The Milford Memories Summer Festival is organized and run by The Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and its volunteer committee.

What is the Purpose of the Festival?

The festival's purpose is to help the community. It provides many area groups and organizations the opportunity to raise much needed dollars and a way in which to promote themselves. It allows businesses to market themselves in creative ways and to enjoy increased business during the festival. The festival also promotes the Huron Valley community by showing  thousands of festival visitors that the Huron Valley community is a great place to work and live.

How and Why Did the Festival Start?

The first festival was held in August, 1991 and revolved around a musical production entitled, “Milford Memories.”  It told the story of Milford’s founding fathers, based on the book, "Ten Minutes Ahead of the Rest of the World."  The play was written by Jamie Mason, and Michael McGuire wrote the score. The play was performed under a tent in Central Park that year and again in 1993.  The art fair was half the size it is now and there were not nearly the number of events that are enjoyed today. 

Art in the Village

Location: Downtown Milford

Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday:10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 pm.

Artists and crafters from across the United States and Canada display and sell their work

Blind Canoe Race

Sponsored by: Heavner Canoe Rental

Location: Central Park / Huron River

Sunday 12:30 p.m.

Teams of three paddle through an obstacle course while one team member calls out directions to the two blindfolded paddlers.

Central Park Beer Tent

Sponsored by: Labatt

Location: Central Park

Friday:  6 p.m. – midnight

Performing: Superball

Admission $3 – 21 and over

Saturday: noon – 4 p.m.

Performing: The Icemen

Admission Free – Open to families

Saturday  6 p.m. – midnight

Performing:Wheelhouse

Admission $3 – 21 and over

Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.

Performing: Free Beer

 Admission Free – open to families

Civil War Encampment

Sponsored by: General Motors Proving Ground

Location: Central Park

s  Observe demonstrations of life in a Civil War camp by different re-enactment groups. An 1836 Confederate infantry cannon and Williams Gun will be on display and demonstrated

Cold Butt Euchre Tournament

Sponsored by: RE/MAX Classic - Steve & Mindy Oaks

Location Central Park

Time: Saturday - noon

Participants play euchre tournament sitting on blocks of ice. 

Hot Pepper Eating Contest

Location: Central Park

Time: Saturday  3 p.m.

Kid Central

Sponsored by: ITC Holdings

Hosted by: Friends Preschool

Location: Central Park

Children’s Activities Tent Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

One Mile Fun Run, 5K &10K Run

Sponsored by: Community Choice Credit Union

Location: Registration and run begin in Central Park