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Thumb Festival 2026

Come experience one of Sandusky’s favorite traditions at Thumb Festival, held every year during the last full weekend in June! From city-wide garage sales and used book sales to live music, family activities, tournaments, fireworks, and the hometown parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 


Spend the weekend exploring local vendors, cheering on community events, enjoying great food, and making memories with friends and family. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the first time, Thumb Festival is a chance to celebrate the spirit of our community, support local organizations, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend together in downtown Sandusky.

2026 Registration Forms

2026 Thumb Festival Food Truck Registration (pdf)

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Thumb Festival Parade Registration (pdf)

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The City of Sandusky Welcomes You!

Thursday, June 26th

City-Wide Garage Sales: Maps available at City Hall

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sandusky District Library

Eva's Place Annual Glow Walk: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., Diamond Trail

Friday, June 27th

City-Wide Garage Sales: Maps available at City Hall

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sandusky District Library

Sanilac Building Ties Senior Fair: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sandusky High School Gymnasium

Lawn Chair Music Series: Begins at 7 p.m., Courthouse Lawn

Saturday, June 28th

PACK Alliance Breakfast: 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Sandusky Fire Hall

Run for Life 1 Mile & 5K Run/Walk: Beginning at 8 a.m., Diamond Trail

SYAA Ball Tournaments: Time TBD, Doerr Field

TH Fitness Challenge: Begins at 9 a.m., Thumb Health & Fitness ($30 registration fee - All proceeds donated to Sanilac County Hockey Association)

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sandusky District Library

Kids' Crafts and Activities: 10 a.m. -12 p.m., United Methodist Church Grass Lot

Kids' Tractor Pull: 10 a.m.- p.m., Tri-County Equipment

Antique Tractor Show: 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Tri-County Equipment

Craft and Vendor Show: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., West Speaker Street

Fireman's Horseshoe Tournament: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sandusky Fire Hall

2 Man Golf Invitational: Begins at 10 a.m., Woodland Hills Golf Course

Dunk Tank: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Ehardt's Parking Lot

American Legion Poker Run: Sign-up starting at 11 a.m./Kickstands up at 12 p.m., Sanilac County Jailhouse Parking Lot

Firemen's Cornhole Tournament: Evening, time TBD, Sandusky Fire Hall

Fireworks Show: Beginning at dusk, east end of town

Sunday, June 29th

Sandusky Airport Fly In Breakfast: 7 a.m. -12 p.m., Sandusky Airport

Community Church Service: Begins at 11 a.m., Courthouse Lawn Gazebo

Parade: Lineup at 10:30 a.m., parade starts at 12:30 p.m. (following Christmas Parade route)

Scenes from Thumb Festival 2025

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