The annual Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival is known for offering a wide variety of events throughout each of the festival's four days. The festival is always the weekend after Labor Day, and runs from Thursday through Sunday.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

6:00 pm: Festival Beverage Tent Opens
Thursday Night is Appreciation Night! Watch the Detroit Lions kick off their 2023 season in prime time on a 20' screen.

?6:00 pm: Food Vendors Open

6:00 pm: Classic Car Parade & Cruise
Sponsored by the County Cruisers Club. Parade line up begins at the Fire Department parking lot (on North Main Street). Cruise immediately following headed north on M-19. No cost.

6:30 pm: Power Wheels Race
For ages 3-10. Click HERE for Rules & Entry form.

7:00 pm: Bump & Run Auto Cross
Bump & Run (small car only) Thursday, September 7th at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 4-12, 3 & Under are FREE, ?pit passes $20

7:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies
Come down and kick off the festival weekend at the Festival Stage, located in Bailey Park. The ceremonies will include entertainment by the Richmond High School band.

7:15 pm: Little Miss Richmond Contest
Applications for the 2023 Little Miss Richmond will be available on August 1st at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library and the Richmond Community Center. The deadline to turn in applications is Thursday, August 31st at 3:00 p.m. sharp. NO, no, no applications will be accepted past this date and time. Registration will be closed. The rules will be included in the application. Girls must be entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade and live full time in the Richmond School District.
Call chairman Lorie Rix at (586) 727-7795 with any questions. Finished applications may be returned to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library, Richmond Community Center, or mailed to: RGODF, PO Box 271, Richmond MI 48062

7:15 pm: Running with the Devils 5K Run
Registration begins at 6:15 p.m., and the race will start promptly at 7:15 p.m. Race proceeds benefit the Richmond High School Boy's Basketball Team.

Friday, September 8th, 2023

1:00 - Dusk: Merchant & Vendor Sales
The vendors and merchants at the Richmond Good Old Days sell many useful and interesting products. Vendors will be lined up along Beebe Street, next to the Festival Grounds. Come check it out!
For more information, call Mike Misteravich at (586) 764-6979 or Sue Misteravich at (586) 770-5663.

1:00 pm: Food Vendors Open

3:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Skerbeck Family Carnival
Pay $25 for a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides. Individual ride tickets are also available. Height restrictions apply on some rides.

4:00 pm: Festival Beverage Tent

6:00-8:30 pm: FREE Kids FOAM Slip & Slide
Held at the Beebe St. Park. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.-kids ages 13 & under. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.-kids ages 13-17. Wear a bathing suit and join us for some free foamy fun!

6:30 pm: The Outrageous Outhouse Races
Come see who has the fastest toilet in town as they run down Main Street! Trophies will be given for the winners.
Pre-registration is required-spots for teams are limited.  Adult & youth teams welcome-contact Janet Schultz at [email protected] for more information. Sponsored by St. John's Plumbing.

6:30 pm: Power Wheels Race
Held prior to Figure 8, ages 3-10. Click HERE for rules & entry form.

7:00 pm: Figure 8 Derby
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 4-12, 3 & Under are FREE, ?pit passes $20

8:00 pm: Beverage Tent Entertainment/Dancing featuring "D & J Productions"

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

10 am - Dusk: Merchant & Vendor Sales
The vendors and merchants at the Richmond Good Old Days sell many useful and interesting products. Vendors will be lined up along Beebe Street, next to the Festival Grounds. Come check it out!
For more information, call Mike Misteravich at (586) 764-6979 or Sue Misteravich at (586) 770-5663.

10 am: Antique Tractor Display
Located along Beebe Street

10 am: Drop-In Horseshoe Singes & Doubles Tournament
East of the Richmond Community Center

11 am: Children's Main Street Parade-Theme: Under the Sea
Watch or participate! Line up begins at 10 a.m. on Beech Street. The parade travels up Main to Park Street. The parade application is available HERE or under the Forms & Rules tab. For more information, please contact Nicole Clark at [email protected]

Immediately Following Children's Parade: Ping Pong Ball Blowout
Catch a ping pong and redeem for prizes at the Festival Barn or at the many different participating local businesses. Prizes from the Festival Barn must be redeemed by
6 p.m. on Saturday or between 3-6 p.m. on Sunday ONLY.
Please note: This event is for those 10 years and under. We cannot stress enough that this event is for kids only.
The golden ball drawing will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Noon: Festival Beverage Tent & "Masons on the Mound" Tent Opens

Noon: Food Vendors Open

Noon - 3:00 pm: Dunk Tank
Come out and dunk these gracious volunteers for a great cause! Located at Bailey Park.

Noon - 5:00 pm: DIA Free Drop-In Art Workshop for Kids
Held near the Beebe St. Park Pavilion

Noon - 11:00 pm: Skerbeck Family Carnival
Pay $25 for a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides. Individual ride tickets are also available. Height restrictions apply on some rides. Provided by Skerbeck Family Carnival. Height restrictions apply on some rides.

Noon - 6:00 pm: Historic Village Open
The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will have their Historic Village open-admission is free!

Noon - 6:00 pm: Cub Scouts Pack 84 Pinewood Derby Demonstration
Held next to the Festival Barn

12:45 - 2:00 pm: Children's Games
Fun, games and prizes too! These FREE children's games are for children 12 and under. Held at the Beebe Street Park Pavilion.

12:45 - 2:00 pm: Children's Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Held on the Tiger Fruin Memorial Tyke track. Contest for ages 12 and under. Register at the Beebe St. Park Pavilion between 12:45 and 1:45 pm. Winners will be announced at the Festival Stage at 2:45 pm.

1:00 pm: Fire Department Water Ball Contest
Held on Stone and Beebe Street.

1:30 pm: Cornhole Tournament
Held at the Beverage Tent. $20 per person, blind draw, no partners. $1,000 guaranteed payout with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

2:00 - 5:00 pm: Free Petting Zoo
Held in be the Beebe Street Park, near the Gazebo

2:30 pm: Leap of Faith Dance Studio: Gazebo

2:30 pm: Youth Power Wheels Derby
Held prior to the Demolition Derby, ages 3-10. Click HERE for rules & entry form.

2:45 pm: Children's Awards
The winners from the Sidewalk Chalk Contest will be announced at the Gazebo.

3:00 pm: Demolition Derby Championship
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 4-12, 3 & Under are FREE, ?pit passes $20
Demo Derby Championship race organized by USA Demolition Derbies, LLC.

4:00 pm: Richmond High school FIRST Robotics Demonstration
Held at the Gazebo in Beebe Street Park

4:00 - 6:00 pm: Fun Dog Show & Contest
This is a great event for dog lovers! It will be held in the Pavilion and will include fun categories & prizes.

7:00 - 10:00 pm: FREE Family FOAM Dance Party
Held in the Beebe St. Park. Ages 13 and Under from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and ages 13-17 from 9-10:00 p.m. Bring a chair & towel for some family fun before the fireworks!

8:00 pm-1:00 am: Beverage Tent Entertainment
Featuring "The Family Tradition Band" with Special Guest-top shelf Country with a splash of Classic Rock.

9:30 pm: Fireworks Show sponsored by Northstar Bank
Enjoy a special ending to your evening at the Richmond Good Old Days! Fireworks will be viewable in the Beebe Street Park, and are provided by the American Fireworks Company. Special thanks to Northstar Bank for their sponsorship of this event. Rain day will be Sunday, September 10th.

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

8:00 - 11:30 am: Richmond Masonic Lodge All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Held at the Richmond Masonic Temple, Main St. at Monroe St.
?Adults $7, Children ages 6-12 years $5, Children 5 & Under Free

9 am-1 pm: Classic & Antique Car Show
Over 100 cars in all classes! Held at the Municipal Parking Lot, next to Maniaci's Banquet Center, on Main Street. Click HERE for the flyer and HERE for sponsorship information.

10 am: Community Ecumenical Church Service
Held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 35110 Division, Richmond

10 am - 6pm: Merchant & Vendor Sales
The vendors and merchants at the Richmond Good Old Days sell many useful and interesting products. Vendors will be lined up along Beebe Street, next to the Festival Grounds. Come check it out!
For more information, call Mike Misteravich at (586) 764-6979 or Sue Misteravich at (586) 770-5663.

11:00 - 1:00 pm: Historic Village Open
The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will have their Historic Village open-admission is free!

Noon: Food Vendors Open

Noon: Festival Beverage Tent & "Masons on the Mound" Tent Opens

12:30 pm: Multi High School Band Drum Line Performance
Held at the Town Clock before the Grand Parade. Please note: roads will be closed to traffic.

1:00 - 9:00 pm: Skerbeck Family Carnival Midway
Pay $25 for a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides. Ride wristbands may be purchased ahead of time online HERE for $20-valid for Sunday only!  Individual ride tickets are also available. Height restrictions apply on some rides. Provided by Skerbeck Family Carnival. Height restrictions apply on some rides.

1:30 pm: Richmond Good Old Days Invitational Grand Parade
The 59th "Great Michigan Parade" begins at 1:30 p.m. Once voted Michigan's Best Small Town Parade by The Detroit News, Richmond's parade is the LARGEST marching musical parade in Michigan.

Please note: In 2018, the parade route was shortened, and will run south on Main Street from Ridge Street to Mary Street. Shortening the parade will greatly help many of the bands are unable to complete a longer route. We know change can be difficult, but by making this change, we feel we can continue to put on one of Michigan's best parades, and continue to attract quality entries.

For those participating in the parade, check in will be at Main Street and Park Street.

2:30 - 4:30 pm: Historic Village Open
The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will have their Historic Village open-admission is free! ?

Post Parade
Don't miss a special presentation of the Pipes and Drums, immediately following the end of the parade.

4:00 - 6:00 pm: Free Petting Zoo
Held in the Beebe Street Park, near the Gazebo

5:00-9:30 pm: Beverage Tent Entertainment
Featuring "Gopher Broke"-Blues, Soul & Rock 'n Roll

Fest Date: September 7 - 10, 2023

Location: Richmond Good Old Days Festival Grounds - 69500 Beebe Street Richmond, MI 48062

Click here for more information.