Wayne County Lightfest

The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.

Join us for Lights On Grand Opening on Thursday, November 19th starting at 6:00 PM. We will have refreshments, music, fireworks, Santa Claus and more! Admission to the Lightfest will be free of charge from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM for the attendees of the LIGHTS ON Ceremony.

The 2026 Lightfest will be open Wednesday - Sunday from Thursday, November 19, 2026 until Thursday, December 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The Lightfest will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings.  There will be two bonus days the Lightfest will be open on Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22! 

Register now for the Lightfest Bike the Lights on Tuesday, November 17th and Lightfest Run/Walk the lights on Wednesday, November 18th at Lightfest Event Registration Page

Are you interested in being a food truck vendor during the light show? The application window is open now until October 1st. Please review and complete the application then email to Steve Winkleman at Swinkelm@waynecountymi.gov Lightfest Vendor Application 2026(PDF, 362KB)

 

Please call 734-261-1990 for any questions.