Name: 2026 CDL Song Fest
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-16

An upscale American bistro in a 100-year-old-restored building. Specialties include grilled Black Angus sirloin steak, over-roasted chicken breast, grilled Ahi tuna salad, smoked chicken pasta, seafood chowder, and homemade rolls.

Common Grill

Chelsea Bakery features their famous baked goods including donuts, muffins, fritters, pretzels, brownies, cookies and cupcakes to order.

Chelsea Bakery

This professional non-profit theatre company was founded by actor Jeff Daniels in 1991, and is dedicated to the belief that there are creative and revelatory voices in America's heartland that need to be heard and explored. The Purple Rose Theatre Company year-round production calendar includes both new plays and established classics.

Purple Rose Theatre Company

Enjoy real pit BBQ smoked to perfection right here in downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Phil and Jenn Tolliver opened Smokehouse 52 in 2013, with a passion for barbeque that shines through in every dish served. The experience at Smokehouse 52 is authentic, delicious, and sure to exceed all expectations. The extensive menu includes salads, macaroni and cheese and salmon in addition to the smoked meats.

Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea

Located in the heart of downtown Chelsea, MI, this burger and sushi restaurant is dressed to impress. With it's romantic gothic interior, hand crafted cocktails, and original artwork gracing every turn and table, The Grateful Crow will please palettes from near and far.

Grateful Crow

Chelsea Farmers Supply store offers bird seed and bird feeders, pet food, pet supplies, farm supplies, lawn, garden tools and landscaping materials. We have everything you need for farm, gardening, livestock, and pets. Plus, useful and unique products and gifts.

Chelsea Farmers Supply

Agricole Farm Stop offers a wide range of produce, meats, eggs, dairy, bread, dry goods, and a variety of prepared foods locally sourced. This is more than your local community market, it's also a coffee shop and a social space. Strike up a pleasant conversation over your favorite coffee brew or pastry. Enjoy the atmosphere of a food court with indoor seating space and an outdoor patio facing Main Street.

Agricole Farm Stop

The Crazy Diamond is an upscale dive bar that has local creations and libations, focused on building a culture that celebrates individuality and promotes community through art, camaraderie, and mental health advocacy.

**Public Happy Hour**

- Wednesday Thru Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Saturday 3pm-6:30pm

**Diamond Club Member Hours**

- Wednesday Thru Friday 4:30pm-close
- Saturday 3pm-close

The Crazy Diamond

At Artisán Knitworks they all share the same goal: to make their place the friendliest, most welcoming yarn shop around. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have been at it for decades, their sofa is your sofa -- their coffee is your coffee.

If they're open, you're welcome to come in and knit, crochet, spin or just hide from the world for a bit. It's that simple.

They're much more than a yarn store. They strive to be a place that celebrates the world of fiber arts. It is a place where knitters, crocheters and spinners can find refuge and inspiration.

The Yarns They Carry … They won't carry just anything. They carefully select the yarns they offer. Whether hand-crafted or mill-made, luxurious or value-priced, one word describes every yarn they carry: quality.

Life Is Too Short... for lackluster yarn. Or, for that matter, yarns made by companies that exploit the folks who work for them or damage the environment. The same goes for things like needles, sundries (a wonderful word), knitting bags, and wearables.

Artisan Knitworks

Kitty Face is a whimsical boutique for baby and child. They are located in lovely Downtown Chelsea. They feature an eclectic mix of vintage and new, organics, fabulous toys, beautiful books, clothing and much much more!

Kitty Face

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Join us for music-filled days celebrating the art and craft of songwriting at the our ninth annual CDL Song Fest. Whether you’re a music maker or a music lover, this is your event! Enjoy a live interview and performance with Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne.

CDL Song Fest returns featuring Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne and special guest fiddler and vocalist, Gina Romantini. Chris Collingwood is an acclaimed singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-nominated band Fountains of Wayne. As the voice behind beloved songs, including “A Dip in the Ocean,” “Troubled Times,” “Valley Winter Song,” “Amity Gardens,” “Red Dragon Tattoo,” and others, Collingwood helped define a generation of power pop music with sharp storytelling, memorable hooks, and heartfelt lyrics.

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