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Red Cedar Roots Festival Opens Downtown

Friday, August 14, 2026 · East Lansing, MI

The new Red Cedar Roots Festival begins Friday, Aug. 14, and continues Saturday, Aug. 15, in downtown East Lansing along Albert Avenue between Grove Street and M.A.C. Avenue. The city describes the festival as a new summer event intended to build an annual folk festival tradition. The current city notice confirms the two-day dates and downtown location, while performance times and lineup details are to be announced as available. Residents planning to attend should check the city's event updates for the latest schedule before going.

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August 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Council Hearing Covers Zoning Changes

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Hannah Center Sidewalk Work Begins

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Water And Sewer Authority Meets Thursday

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Friday, August 21, 2026

Downtown Summer Sound Returns Friday

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

ExtravaGRANDza Set For Downtown

East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown East Lansing. The city calendar confirms the date, time and downtown location, and a city memorandum lists the event as part o...

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