Your support and donations have helped keep Ypsilanti's community festival free and fun for more than four decades. As one of the last remaining free admission festivals of its size in Michigan, the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival relies on the generosity of community members who believe in the power of celebration.
The Heritage Festival welcomes nearly 100,000 visitors each year, and our commitment to free admission ensures that every family, regardless of their financial circumstances, can participate. Your donation directly supports:
Bringing quality performers to our multiple stages
Ensuring young visitors have engaging, safe activities
Maintaining a secure environment for all attendees
Providing clean, accessible amenities throughout the grounds
Connecting visitors with Ypsilanti's remarkable heritage
Stages, tents, signage, and equipment
The Friends of the Festival program recognizes donors who make ongoing commitments to support the Heritage Festival. As a Friend of the Festival, you join a community of supporters who share a commitment to keeping this beloved tradition alive.
According to Charity Navigator, donations to local cultural events and festivals create measurable community benefits, from economic impact to social cohesion.
Make a single contribution at any amount you choose. Every dollar helps, whether you can give $10 or $1,000.
Spread your support throughout the year with automatic monthly donations. This provides reliable funding for festival planning.
Honor a loved one's memory or celebrate a special occasion with a gift to the Heritage Festival.
Include the Heritage Festival in your estate plans to ensure this tradition continues for generations to come.
Donations of goods and services can be as valuable as financial contributions. From office supplies to professional services, in-kind support helps reduce festival expenses.
The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival is organized as a nonprofit community event. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution, and retain your donation receipt for your records.
To everyone who has supported the Heritage Festival over the years, thank you. Your generosity ensures that families throughout southeastern Michigan can continue to gather each August for three days of celebration, connection, and community. Together, we keep the spirit of Ypsilanti's heritage alive.