Michigan Metal Fest returns to Battle Creek's Leila Arboretum on Saturday

Nick Buckley, Battle Creek Enquirer
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Head bangers and metal bands will fill the historic grounds at Leila Arboretum Saturday for the 2022 Michigan Metal Fest.

Following a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the metal festival is back at the 72-acre municipal park at 928 W. Michigan Ave., from 11 a.m. until 11:45 p.m.

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Attila headlines the event with more than 30 bands performing for the all-ages show — children 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. There will be 20 vendors, beer tents, a dunk tank and raffles with prizes.

General admission is $40, with VIP tickets available from $100 to $150. On-site parking costs $10 per vehicle. For more information or tickets, visit michiganmetalfest.net.

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