There are a lot of ethnic festivals during warmer months and are most often held at the downtown Calder Plaza.
- Fulton Street Artisan's Market (on the corner of Fulton and Fuller streets). An open-air market, full of arts and crafts from all skill levels. Booth space is fairly cheap. Open June to September, Sundays from 11AM-3PM.
- Celebration on the Grand. A live music festival and fireworks show held on the weekend after Labor Day. A tradition for the area since the 1980s.
- ArtPrize. Downtown Grand Rapids and some of the adjoining neighborhoods is transformed into one giant arts showcase, as competing artists place their sculptures, paintings, murals, performances, etc., throughout the urban landscape, vying for the world's largest cash prize for art (first prize: $200,000). Winner is decided by public vote, enhancing the dialogue between artists and the public, both expert and casual observer alike. Runs for 3 weeks late Sep — early Oct.
