MASON, Mich. – Thousands of music lovers will once again fill the streets of historic

downtown Mason this August as the 17th Annual Mason Sun Dried Music Festival

returns for three unforgettable days of live music, shopping, food, family fun, and

community celebration.

For seventeen years, the Mason Sun Dried Music Festival has been more than a music

festival, it has become a beloved community tradition. From August 28–30, 2026,

downtown Mason will once again come alive with incredible entertainment, local flavor,

and the unmistakable small-town charm that continues to bring visitors from across

Mid-Michigan year after year.

Presented by Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, the Sun Dried Music Festival is a

free, nonprofit community event dedicated to bringing people together through

Music. Community. Tradition. Each year, the festival transforms downtown Mason into

a vibrant destination where families, friends, neighbors, and visitors gather to enjoy

outstanding entertainment while supporting local businesses, organizations, and the

community that makes Mason such a special place.

This year's Main Stage lineup features an exciting mix of local favorites and regional

performers, including Madison Olivia, Homespun, Kaelee & Matt Foreman,

Generator, Sea Cruisers, Swamp Gas, School of Rock, The Pocket, Root Doctor,

Almost Stellar, and Global Village. Festival attendees can also enjoy performances on

the Second Stage featuring Overtone, Conflict Alert, Probably Reptiles, and 11

Across, offering live music throughout the weekend for every musical taste.

Beyond the music, festivalgoers can experience everything that has made Sun Dried a

summertime tradition, including:

● Delicious local food vendors

● Artisan, craft, retail, and community vendors

● The Sun Dried Beer Tent

● Boss Cider, featuring one of its most popular ciders along with the debut of the

exclusive Sun Dried Seltzer

● RailTime Adventures Kids Entertainment Area

● Saturday Cornhole Tournament

● Community organizations and sponsor exhibits

● Shopping and dining throughout historic downtown Mason

The weekend concludes Sunday with the annual community worship service hosted by

the Mason Area Ministerial Association.

"Sun Dried has always been about more than music," said Sharla Horton, Treasurer of the Mason Sun Dried Music Festival. "It's about

bringing people together, supporting our local businesses, creating memories with family and friends, and celebrating everything that makes our community special. Every year we're reminded that what

truly makes this festival unforgettable isn't just who's on stage—it's the people who fill our downtown with energy, laughter, and community spirit. We're incredibly grateful to our volunteers, sponsors, musicians,

vendors, and everyone who continues to make Sun Dried a tradition worth celebrating."

The festival extends sincere appreciation to its Presenting Sponsor, Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, whose continued commitment has helped make the Sun Dried Music Festival a Mason tradition for seventeen years.

Additional thanks goes to Oracle Financial Solutions, the Mason Downtown

Development Authority, Xfinity, Commercial Bank, Eaton Rapids Medical Center,

MMR, and the many businesses, organizations, volunteers, and the many community

partners whose generosity allows the festival to remain FREE for all attendees.

Whether you're coming for the music, the shopping, the food, the family activities, or

simply to experience the energy of downtown Mason, the 17th Annual Mason Sun

Dried Music Festival promises a weekend filled with unforgettable entertainment and

hometown hospitality.

Admission is FREE, so gather your family, invite your friends, and join us as we

celebrate:17 Years of Music. Community. Tradition.

Event Information

Mason Sun Dried Music Festival

📅 Dates: August 28–30, 2026

📍 Location: Historic Downtown Mason, Michigan

🎟 Admission: FREE

For the latest entertainment schedule, festival updates, volunteer opportunities, and

sponsorship information, visit www.sundriedfestival.org or follow the Mason Sun Dried Music Festival on Facebook.