Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813
Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte hosts the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival, though there is no parking on site; a free shuttle runs from Parkview Elementary and Downtown Charlotte, starting 30 minutes before the festival opens. RV camping for the festival is set up at the Charlotte Walmart instead of the fairgrounds. Alcohol is served at the Mead Hall, and trained service animals are welcome, though emotional support animals are not permitted.
Before you go
- Official site
- michigannordicfirefestival.com
- Next festival here
- Michigan Nordic Fire Festival, Feb 26 to 28, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- There's no on-site parking; plan on the free shuttle or legal street parking.
- RV camping is at the Charlotte Walmart, not the fairgrounds.
- The free shuttle starts 30 minutes before the festival opens, with waits of 20 minutes or less expected.
- Emotional support animals aren't permitted, though trained ADA service animals are welcome.
Festivals here
Venue basics: No on-site parking · Free shuttle from Parkview Elementary and Beach Market · RV camping at the Charlotte Walmart.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You're happy to use the free shuttle or arrange your own transport instead of driving to the gate.
- You want an RV camping option nearby, even if it's off site at Walmart.
Think twice if
- You were counting on parking directly at the fairgrounds.
- You planned to bring an emotional support animal rather than a trained service animal.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Michigan Nordic Fire FestivalThere is no parking on site at the festival grounds. Street parking on side streets next to the fairgrounds is not allowed, though street parking west of Cochran Avenue or north of M-50 is allowed, and ADA parking is limited.
Festival-specific · Michigan Nordic Fire FestivalA free shuttle runs from Parkview Elementary and Downtown Charlotte at Beach Market, starting 30 minutes before the festival opens and running until closing, with expected wait times of 20 minutes or less.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Michigan Nordic Fire FestivalTrained service animals that perform tasks under the ADA are welcome at the festival. Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (michigannordicfirefestival.com).
Camping
Festival-specific · Michigan Nordic Fire FestivalRV camping for the festival is available at the Charlotte Walmart, on the north end of the lot, rather than at the fairgrounds itself.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Michigan Nordic Fire FestivalAlcohol is served at the festival's Mead Hall. Guests are encouraged to drink responsibly and arrange transportation, and a list of taxi services is available there.
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Michigan Nordic Fire Festival
Michigan Nordic Fire Festival
Quick answers
Is there parking at the festival grounds?
No. There is no parking on site at the festival grounds, and street parking on side streets next to the fairgrounds is not allowed.
Where can I park nearby?
Street parking west of Cochran Avenue or north of M-50 is allowed, and ADA parking is limited for handicapped guests.
How do I get to the festival without driving in?
A free shuttle runs from Parkview Elementary and Downtown Charlotte at Beach Market, starting 30 minutes before the festival opens and running until closing, with waits of 20 minutes or less expected.
Can I camp near the festival?
RV camping for the festival is set up at the Charlotte Walmart, on the north end of the lot, rather than at the fairgrounds.
Is alcohol served at the festival?
Yes. Alcohol is served at the Mead Hall, and a list of taxi services is available there if you need one.
Can I bring my service animal?
Yes, trained service animals that perform ADA tasks are welcome. Emotional support animals are not permitted.