The greater Lansing area boasts over 30 diverse and educational non-profit arts and cultural festivals throughout the calendar year.  These community building events offer unparalleled free access to arts and culture experiences for residents in the tri-county area.  They also offer an ideal venue for participation by local artists and cultural groups and the promotion of local assets and businesses.  These festivals are also a major attraction, bringing an estimated 500,000 attendees and cultural tourists, as well as artists and performers, to mid-Michigan from across the region, the state, and in some cases, the nation and beyond.  The programming that occurs during these non-profit festivals is so important for preserving, presenting, and promoting diverse cultures and art forms here! #lovelansing