Music, Food, Fireworks Highlight Canton Liberty Fest

CANTON, MI — Two stages of live entertainment, carnival rides, and a grand finale fireworks show highlight this year’s Canton Liberty Fest June 15-17. The event, which takes place at Heritage Park adjacent to Canton Township Hall, is in its 26th installment and will also feature a 5K and 10K “Liberty Run.”

While many of the festival’s events will be familiar to Canton residents, a few things have changed. Special “sensory hours” will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 1-3 p.m. The idea is to help festival-goers with special needs by turning off carnival rides and Midway games with lights and music.

The Taste of Liberty Fest and the Adult Beverage Tent have changed locations, too. They will now be next to Canton’s amphitheater. A host of local eateries will participate in the Taste of Liberty Fest.

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Cold Stone Creamery, Desi Indian Kulfi, LaShisho Palace; On the Border, Tom+Chee, Twisted Rooster and U.P. Pasties Co., Wok Asian Bistro; and more will be represented. Stop by the Taste of Liberty Fest for Signature menu items from the restaurants will be served from 5-10 p.m. on June 15 and 1-10 p.m. on June 16.

Speak of tasty dishes, who doesn’t like a good food truck? Parked near the Amphitheater will be Cosa Sabrosa, Crepe De-Twah, Hero or Villain Van, Marconi’s Pizza, Mito’s Doner, Nu Deli, Pita Cruiser, Salt & Sugar Co., and Streetside Sushi.

On all three days of Liberty Fest, the Canton Rotary Club will be hosting an Adult Beverage Tent. Hours are Thursday: 4-10 p.m., Friday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m., and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Come cool off with a cold one, near the amphitheater, where a selection of craft beers and hard ciders will be available.

But food is only a part of the Liberty Fest fun. Live music will be on stage throughout the festival and will be highlighted Friday by Seven to Zero, a popular local cover band, and Emerging Soul will play your favorite hits from Etta James to Bruno Mars. On Saturday, Weekend Comeback performs Pop, Rock, Motown, and more from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; and Crush, Detroit’s best Bon Jovi cover band, performs from 8-10 p.m.

Discounted single-day wristbands are available for $22 and can be used for any full day if purchased before June 15, 2017 at Noon. Mega Bands that are good for unlimited rides for all three days for just $60 that can only be purchased online by June 15 at Noon. Online sales require a $.99 per transaction fee.

Map and photo courtesy of Canton Township