Shelby Township Municipal Grounds
Located at 52700 Van Dyke, just south of 24 Mile Road, the
Shelby Township Municipal Grounds come alive with the
sights and sounds of Summer on Wednesday evenings in
July. Concerts in the bandshell bring
families from far and wide to enjoy free musical
performances by a variety of entertainers.
The 15-acre Grounds are also the home of the Annual Art
Fair, which is held the second weekend in August. This
popular event features artists & artisans from
around Michigan and the US and Canada, family
entertainment, refreshments, and the Kid’s Craft and
Activity Area. The Shelby Township Historical Committee
also opens the Andrews Schoolhouse Museum and Historic Hope
Chapel to give visitors a look at our Township’s past. With
free admission and free parking, the Shelby Township Art
Fair is a great, leisurely way for the whole family to spend a Summer afternoon.
In the Fall the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department
hosts the Boo Bash, an outdoor Halloween themed
event that features games, goodies, family entertainment, a
costume parade.
Features of the Municipal Grounds include the Shelby
Township Municipal Offices and Police Department
building, a bandshell, 2 picnic shelters, picnic tables,
Andrews Schoolhouse Museum, Historic Hope Chapel, and an
antique steam engine.
Officially opened in July of 2005, Historic Hope Chapel
has become a popular location for wedding ceremonies.
Thanks to generous donations of funding and labor,
the Chapel has been renovated and provides a quaint
space for up to 80 guests. For more information, click
Historic Hope Chapel or
phone the Shelby Parks, Recreation and Maintenance
Department at 586-731-0300.