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About Michigan Renaissance Festival Grounds
Welcome to the Michigan Renaissance Festival Grounds, the historic Hollygrove Village nestled on about 312 acres in Holly, Michigan. Since relocating to this expansive site in 1989, the festival has grown into a beloved regional event drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The grounds host the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival from late summer into early autumn, along with festive holiday and seasonal events like the HollyDazzle lights festival and Halloween-themed activities in the area. Here’s what you need to know to plan a smooth visit, including seating layouts, parking details, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining.
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The Michigan Renaissance Festival Grounds offer a recreated 16th-century village atmosphere with stages, artisan rows, and immersive entertainment. The HollyGrove map provides an official layout of stages and audience areas to help you find ideal viewing spots for parades, jousts, and live performances. Parking is on-site, with passes required. Parking opens at 8:00 AM, and online vouchers are available for convenience. Transit options are more limited, though a Holly shuttle service has been referenced in some sources; plan for car travel or rideshare when visiting. Nearby lodging options provide comfortable stays close to the grounds, with affiliate hotel and restaurant partners available to help you secure great options during busy event periods. For a complete experience, check event dates and any reschedules or updates on official communications.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442 (Hollygrove Village).
- Site size and capacity: approximately 312 acres; annual attendance around 250,000.
- Venue type: outdoor Renaissance festival grounds, a recreated 16th-century village called Hollygrove.
- Seating/chart: an official HollyGrove map provides layout of stages and audience areas.
- Parking: on-site parking passes required; $15 per vehicle; parking opens at 8:00 AM; online vouchers available.
- Transit: limited public transit; some sources mention a Holly shuttle from downtown; no dedicated festival transit.
- Nearby hotels and lodging: The Holly House Inn Bed & Breakfast; The Holly Vault Cottage Suites; Mt Holly Resort (Dixie Hwy area).
- Notable events: Michigan Renaissance Festival (late Aug–Sept); HollyDazzle holiday lights festival on site; Halloween-related events in the area.
- Renaming/demolition: the festival relocated to Hollygrove in 1989 (312-acre site) and has continued there; no demolition of the grounds.