Welcome to the Romeo Peach Festival in Michigan.
The 92nd Anniversary Romeo Peach Festival
is Thursday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023.
Check out this year’s schedule of events.
A Labor Day Weekend Tradition
The 92nd Anniversary Romeo Peach Festival
is Thursday, Aug. 31 through Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023.
Check out this year’s schedule of events.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
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Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Thursday-Monday)
Westview Orchards Market and Tent
65075 Van Dyke, Washington
Award winning donuts, flips, pies, peach products, pressed apple cider and Freestone Romeo Peaches
INFO: 586-752-3123 or WestviewOrchards.com
8 a.m – 10 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday)
River of God Parking
River of God Church, 230 East St. Clair Street, Romeo
All Day (Saturday-Monday)
St. Clement Festival Parking
St. Clement of Rome Church, 343 South Main, Romeo
9 a.m – 5 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
River of God Indoor Garage Sale
River of God Church, 230 East St. Clair Street, Romeo
INFO: 586-752-2998
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
Thumb Area Artists’ Exhibition
Presented by Romeo Guild of Art
Starkweather Arts Center, 219 North Main Street, Romeo
INFO: 586-752-5700 www.Starkweatherarts.com
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Saturday-Monday)
Fall Family Fun Kick Off at Westview Orchards
65075 Van Dyke, Washington
INFO: www.WestviewOrchards.com
9 a.m – 5 p.m. (Thursday-Saturday)
River of God Indoor Garage Sale
River of God Church, 230 East St. Clair Street, Romeo
INFO: 586-752-2998
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Saturday-Monday)
Frontier Town’s Annual Labor Day Craft Show
Frontier Town, 67300 Van Dyke, Washington
Free entry and parking. Closes at 5 p.m. on Monday.
INFO: 248-464-8706
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday-Sunday)
AAUW Used Book Sale
Romeo Community Center, 361 Morton, Romeo
Also open 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
INFO: 810-796-2153
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday)
Westview Peachy Craft Show
Westview Orchards, 65075 Van Dyke at 30 Mile
INFO: www.WestviewOrchards.com
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Thursday-Monday)
Romeo Townhall Soda Fountain
201 North Main, Romeo
Closes at 5 p.m. on Monday.
INFO: www.RomeoSodaFountain.com
11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Thursday–Saturday)
Juliet Chocolate Factory Peachy Palooza!
66870 Van Dyke, Washington Township
INFO: www.JulietChocolateFactory.com
Noon – 5 p.m. (Friday-Saturday)
Cooling Room at Grey’s Opera House (Masonic Lodge)
231 North Main, Romeo
Refreshments for purchase including pie and ice cream from Hilltop Pies. Tours available.
INFO: 312-497-5554 or www.graysoperahouse.com
1 – 6 p.m. (Friday-Monday)
Westview Winery at Schoolhouse
65075 Van Dyke, Washington
Wine, hard cider, wine slushies. Closes at 4 p.m. Labor Day.
INFO: www.WestviewOrchards.com
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Thursday-Friday)
Romeo Gold Studios Block Party and All Star Performances
66780 Van Dyke, Washington
INFO: info@romeogoldstudios.com, 586-372-8540
4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Mid America Carnival Rides
Romeo Lions Field, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Beers Around the World and Refreshments
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Papa Joe’s Gourmet Pavilion
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Food Truck Court – Gambino’s Pizza, K-Block’s BBQ, Rustic Bluebird, Chatita’s Rolling Kitchen, Sushi Kabar, Motor City Hot Dogs and Coppola Wines
4:45 p.m.
Metro Electric 31st Annual Peach Festival 5K/10K Run
Races start at Romeo Middle School, 11091 32 Mile, Romeo
Online register only: www.eastsideracingcompany.com
INFO: rudy@startpackingtravel.com
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
L and L Products Concert Series Live Music
“The Proud Naturals”
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner
St. Clement Church, 343 South Main Street, Romeo
4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Mid America Carnival Rides
Romeo Lions Field, 269 East Washington, Romeo
4 p.m. – Midnight
Papa Joes Gourmet Pavilion
Food Trucks and Wine
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Beers Around the World and Refreshments
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Open Mic Night at Romeo Gold Studios
66780 Van Dyke, Washington, 48095
INFO: RomeoGoldStudios.com/open-mic, 372-8540
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wayward Wind Concert and Corn Roast
St. John Lutheran Church – Celebrating 150 years.
246 Benjamin Street, Romeo
Cost: Free will offering. Outdoors if weather permits,
6 p.m. – Midnight
L and L Products Concert Series – Sunset Boulevard – Rock
Romeo Lions Club Refreshment Fieldhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Ages 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. $5 donation to enter. Music at 8 p.m.
Live Music at Gray’s Opera House (Masonic Temple)
Flannel Waste – Grunge – $10
231 North Main, Romeo
Adult refreshment available, advance tickets available during the day
INFO: 586-497-5554 or www.graysoperahouse.com
6:30 p.m. (Show begins at dusk/dark)
Peach Festival Fireworks
Crystal Diamonds Softball Complex, 14713 33 Mile, Romeo
INFO: Lynne Walker, RWB Parks and Recreation, 752-6543 ex.1412
8 a.m.
40th Annual Peach Festival Golf Classic
Bruce Hills Golf Club, 6771 Taft, Romeo
INFO: 586-752-7244, www.golfbrucehills.com
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
KIDSFEST – A free, fun day for kids age 12 and under
Romeo Village Park
Performances by Rosco the Clown, All the World’s a
Stage
INFO: 586-752-6543
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Romeo High School Wrestling Bean Bag Fundraiser
Romeo Lions Refreshment Fieldhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Check-in is 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
INFO: 524-9481
Noon – 11 p.m.
Mid America Carnival Rides
Romeo Lions Field, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Noon – Midnight
Beers Around the World and Refreshments
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Papa Joes Gourmet Pavilion
Food Trucks and Wine
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
L and L Products Concert Series Presents
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
– 2 p.m. Casual Smile
– 5 p.m. Jukebox Junkies
– 8 p.m. The Square Pegz
6 – 9 p.m.
St John Men’s Club Parking
246 Benjamin Street, Romeo
7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Live Music at Gray’s Opera House (Masonic Temple)
231 North Main, Romeo
Mami Zaddy (Latin Soul) – $10
Adult refreshment available, advance tickets available
NFO: 312-497-5554 or www.graysoperahouse.com
7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Classic Car Show
Blue Water Trucking at 14889 33 Mile Rd, Bruce Township.
Registration 7:30 a.m.-noon, awards presented 3 p.m. INFO: 586-295-9172 or cobraguy49@aol.com
Registration form online at DiscoveringRomeo.com
9 a.m. – Noon
Romeo Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 268 East Washington, Romeo
Ages 13 and up: $12, ages 3-12: $8, under age 3: free. Show your student ID and get $1 off your meal. Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar.
INFO: 586-764-0730
Noon – 1 p.m.
Pre-Teen Pie Eating at Gray’s Opera House (Masonic Lodge)
231 North Main Street, Romeo
Ages 5-12 years
Donations accepted
INFO: 312-497-5554 or www.graysoperahouse.com
Noon – 9 p.m.
St John Men’s Club Parking
246 Benjamin Street, Romeo
Noon – 11 p.m.
Mid America Carnival Rides
Romeo Lions Field, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Noon – Midnight
Beers Around the World and Refreshments
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Papa Joes Gourmet Pavilion
Food Trucks and Wine
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
L and L Products Concert Series Presents
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
– 1-2:30 p.m. – Romeo Gold Studios House Band
– 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Rattlewood
– 4 – 7 p.m. – Sunday Cigars and Spirits, Michele Ramo World Jazz Orchestra
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Live Bands – Striber-McVicar VFW
70455 McVicar Road, Romeo
Food and drinks available for purchase.
INFO: 586-752-7301
7:30 p.m.
Peach Festival Night Car Cruise
Main Street in Romeo – Begins at Pleasant Street and ends at Hollister Street
Staging at Tractor Supply, 66143 Van Dyke, Washington, Staging starts at 5:30 p.m., Leave parking lot at 7 p.m.
INFO: Car Cruise 295-9172
9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
St John Men’s Club Parking
246 Benjamin Street, Romeo
10 a.m.
Children’s Parade
Theme: Welcome to the Jungle!
Main Street in Downtown Romeo, Hollister Street to Washington Street
INFO and Registration: 752-4436 kelley@rwchamber.com
Noon – ?
Mid America Carnival Rides
Romeo Lions Field, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Beers Around the World and Refreshments
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Papa Joes Gourmet Pavilion
Food Trucks and Wine
Romeo Lions Clubhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
1:30 p.m.
Romeo Peach Festival Hometown Parade
Main Street from Gates Street to Durham Street
INFO: venetg@rwbpr.com 752.6543 ex 1402
2-5 p.m.
L and L Products Concert Series – Rattlewood
Romeo Lions Club Refreshment Fieldhouse, 269 East Washington, Romeo
Ages 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. $5 donation to enter. Music at 8 p.m.
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The Romeo Peach Festival is a collection of fun independently organized events held each year on Labor Day Weekend.
WEBSITE: www.romeopeachfestival.com
FESTIVAL PRESIDENT:
Rob Kreger • cmkreger@yahoo.com
VICE PRESIDENT:
Daniel Patrona • danielpatrona@yahoo.com
TREASURER:
Kim Martin • RomeoLionsTreasurer@gmail.com
PEACH QUEEN’S CHAPERONE:
Jesi Foltz-Goike • peachqueen.romeo@yahoo.com
CHILDREN’S PARADE:
Greater Romeo Washington Chamber of Commerce
kelley@rwchamber.com • 586-752-4436
PANCAKE BREAKFAST:
Margaret Jackson • 586-764-0730
LABOR DAY “HOMETOWN” PARADE:
RWB Parks & Rec • Grace Venet / Clara Russell Hunter • 586-752-6543 x1402
CRAFT SHOWS:
Frontier Town: Lindsey Sokana • 248-464-8706
Lindseysokana@yahoo.com www.frontiertownromeo.com
Westview Orchards: www.westvieworchards.com
CAR SHOW & CHARITY CRUISE:
Stanley Kwolek • cobraguy49@aol.com • 586-295-9172
5K, 10K RUNS & WALK:
Rudy Murphy • rudy@startpackingtravel.com
VENDOR COORDINATOR
Jeff Kowalke • kowalke@gmail.com
810-343-3755
FESTIVAL PROGRAM EVENT LISTINGS:
RWB Parks & Recreation • 586-752-6543 x1402
FESTIVAL PROGRAM ADS:
The Record Newspaper
Christopher Rose • crose@myrecordnewspaper.com
WEBMASTER:
Larry Sobczak • publisher@myrecordnewspaper.com
NOTE: Michigan Peach Festival, a non-profit organization, does not sponsor any event.