Dexter Summer Festival

06/24/2026

🎨 WOW, Dexter! 🎨

We received so many amazing submissions for this year's Dexter Summer Festival T-Shirt Design Contest! The creativity and talent in our community made the selection process incredibly difficult.

After much discussion, the Chamber has narrowed the entries down to five finalists. Now it's time for the community to choose the winner!

🗳️ Vote online using the link below, or cast your vote in person at Music in the Park this Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Monument Park.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a design and helped make this contest such a success. We can't wait to see which design Dexter chooses as the official 2026 Dexter Summer Festival T-shirt!

Vote here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/DexterAreaChamberOfCommerce/_2026TshirtVoting

**‍ Please note: The final winning design may be modified prior to production**

06/21/2026

The Dexter Summer Festival Co****le Tournament is BACK for 2026!

Thanks to our sponsor, Walkabout Creek Apartments , we're bringing some exciting upgrades to this year's tournament!

NEW for 2026:

• NEW LOCATION – We're moving the tournament into the Social Tent in Monument Park to avoid the sun, heat, and dust from last year. And yes, the firefighters will be there serving up cold beverages!
• Double Elimination Format – Every team is guaranteed at least two games.
• "Last Chance" Opportunities – The first two eliminated teams may get a chance to battle their way back into the tournament!
• Raffles Every 20–30 Minutes – Featuring prizes donated by amazing Dexter-area businesses.
• Only $20 per team to enter! Entry Fee due at Event (cash or card).

All proceeds will be donated to the Dexter Fire Association.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 11 A.M Registration
⏰ 12 P.M Game time!

While we're keeping the tournament fun and casual, we're excited to announce that Blast Co****le will be professionally running the event this year!

🏆 Tournament Features:
• Professional-grade boards and bags (and yes, we're playing on grass this year 😊)
• Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Scoreholio scorekeeping with tablets at every lane
• Blast Co****le on-site selling professional-grade co****le gear

Grab your teammate and get ready for an afternoon of co****le, raffles, cold drinks, and Summer Festival fun!

⚠️ Space is limited, so register early using the link below:

https://share.scoreholio.com/V3mrZhb523b

06/17/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Dexter Summer Festival Main Stage (Gazebo in Monument park) line up brought to you by Chelsea State Bank!!

06/15/2026

Only a few days left to get your designs in!!

We have some exciting news — the 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest is officially back! 🎨👕

Now’s your chance to show off your creativity and have your design featured at the festival. Click below for contest details and start designing today!

https://www.dextersummerfestival.com/t-shirt-design-contest

06/12/2026

🚀 Calling All Young Entrepreneurs! 🚀

Do you have a child who loves creating, crafting, building, or running their own small business? The Dexter Summer Festival is excited to host a Kid Entrepreneur Area in the Action Zone!

This is a fantastic opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell products they've made themselves while gaining valuable business experience in a fun community setting.

📍 Mill Creek Park, Dexter
📅 August 7 & 8, 2026

Available booth shifts:
Friday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✨ Participants may begin setup 30 minutes before their selected shift.
Space is limited, so register early!

👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexCnB8rgwBzonzSXtOh0tbCMA0zVDsoKi54ZNfnh-si5018Q/viewform

Come support the next generation of entrepreneurs and see what our talented local kids have to offer!

06/11/2026

🎉 Who's ready for the 2026 Dexter Summer Festival Action Zone?! 🎉

We’re excited to officially announce that plans are finalized, and registration is now open!

This year’s Action Zone will be located at Mill Creek Park, behind the new fire station!! With plenty of shade, open green space, and a family-friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for a fun-filled festival experience.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked through logistics. We wanted to make sure every detail was in place before sharing updates, and we’re thrilled to finally bring this information to you.

If you are a business that sells kids items/services or a youth group/club and are interested in participating? Click the application link below to reserve your spot in the Action Zone! (kid Entrepreneurs registration will open soon)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddG1dBm6UC0hycS9be7z0EmShkBJVC8noxuKhPslUVQslhqQ/viewform?usp=header

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to another amazing Dexter Summer Festival and can’t wait to see you there!

06/11/2026

We have some exciting news — the 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest is officially back! 🎨👕

Now’s your chance to show off your creativity and have your design featured at the festival. Click below for contest details and start designing today!

https://www.dextersummerfestival.com/t-shirt-design-contest

06/11/2026

🎬 The Outdoor Movie is Back at the 2026 Dexter Summer Festival!

We’re excited to bring back the Outdoor Movie Night at the 2026 on Dexter Summer Festival on August 8th 2026 ( time and location TBD), thanks to the generous support of Aubree's Pizzeria & Grillll!

But we have a problem... we can't decide what movie to show! 🍿

That's where we need your help, Dexter!

Click the link below to vote for the movie you'd like to see on the big screen during this year's festival.

Movie Choices:
🎥 Little Giants
🎥 Home Alone (Christmas in August theme !)
🎥 Rookie of the Year
🎥 Ghostbusters
🎥 The Little Rascals
🎥 The Mighty Ducks
🎥 The Princess Bride

Cast your vote and help us choose this year's movie night feature!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/DexterAreaChamberOfCommerce/_2026OutdoorMovieVoting

06/04/2026