Michigan festival secures three-year renewal to remain in Holly

HOLLY, Mich. – The Michigan Renaissance Festival isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The festival received its three-year renewal which means it’ll stay at its Holly location for three more years.

The Groveland Township board’s 5-0 vote guarantees the festival can remain at their 100-acre property at 12600 Dixie Highway. They have been at the site since 1985.

The festival does not have to renew the permit, but yearly reports must still be filed by June 1 assuring there are no changes to the agreement.

According to festival organizers, attendance has grown nearly 9% over the past three years from 248,919 in 2022 to 269,464 in 2024.

This year’s 46th annual event runs from Aug. 16 to Sept. 28.

More information about the festival can be found here.