1. Affordable Food
“They have chicken shawarma, meat shawarma, falafel, gyros. It’s delicious,” said Ayda Mughannem, one of the festival volunteers. “We wanted to introduce outsiders to our community. We have great food, great people, and nice entertainment.”
2. Wade Show Amusement Rides
Dozens of Wade Show amusement rides and carnival food stands continue through the weekend. Wade Shows was founded in 1912 and has since become a nationwide carnival company.
3. Free Admission
Admission to the festival is free. Parking is $3.
4. 11 Live Entertainers
“We are bringing the American culture and Middle Eastern culture together,” said festival chairman Freddy Sackllah.
Entertainers include:
- The Bahu Band
- Usama Baalbaki
- Abu Sumayah
- Nasser Deeb
- Livonia’s Earth Angels
- The Infatuations
- Habib Zaatar
- Bristol Street
5. Casino
Casino and card games are available for adults over 18.
6. Fun for All Ages
20,000 people will attend the Michigan Fun Fest this weekend at 18100 Merriman Rd. Livonia, MI 48152. For more information, click here.
The proceeds from the Michigan Fun Fest will be used to help build the Mariam Center, a two-story, 30,000 square foot family and youth enrichment center in Livonia. The land has been purchased, and the center will be built in five years, according to the festival chairman. Other donors have already pledged financial donations for the project.