JUNE 12 - 14, 2026
GINGERMAN RACEWAY | SOUTH HAVEN, MI
THE GRIDLIFE EXPERIENCE
THE MIDWEST FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival returns in full force to Gingerman Raceway this June for a weekend packed with incredible days of music, camping, and car culture immersion. Whether you are a festival fan, a car fanatic, or just a bit car curious, you have found your home at GRIDLIFE.
With dozens of artist performances, hundreds of race cars on track, the world’s best drifters, E-sports, car shows, vendors, camping & amazing food all in an open all access environment the best weekend is assured.
So if you are a seasoned GRIDLIFER, or this is your first time we are excited to welcome you to the GRIDFam and one of the best festival communities around.
MUSIC
Each year GRIDLIFE brings a full lineup of talent to the NOS Energy stage throughout the weekend. From light performances during the day, to national headliners at night, to special guests surprises and Aftergrid sets, there is no shortage of good times, good tunes and reasons to dance on the GRID.
ARTISTS ANNOUNCING CLOSER TO THE EVENT
CAMPING
Stay all weekend! GRIDLIFERS will attest that the best Midwest Festival experience is in the campgrounds sharing the weekend with friends, old and new. The GRIDLIFE Camping experience features multiple options for on site general camping: Trackside reserved spots, RV & XL Camping, Family Camping and more! So grab your friends, build a squad, and we will see you in the back 40 on the GRID. Camping is per car not per person so you can split the cost with the crew.
MOTORSPORTS
Watch nonstop action all weekend across three different racing categories, the powerful GRIDLIFE GT series, Eibach GRIDLIFE Touring Cup with some of the closest competition in the country, and the GRIDLIFE RUSH Series running the RUSH Autoworks sports racer. TrackBattle Time Attack takes to the course in a race against the clock, challenging track records in seven unique categories. Throughout, GRIDLIFE Drift puts on a show demonstrating skill and precision with guest pro drivers.
MOTORING MEET
GRIDLIFE is about celebration all forms of automotive enthusiasm. From the fastest track cars to the best builds from every school. The Showfield and Concours bring the best of the show world right to the heart of the paddock. Hand picked feature cars along with show categories for every build makes #GRIDLIFE the place to show your best in 2026
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
ARCADE
Racing Simulators, vintage arcade cabs, Mario Kart, Smash Brothers and more. Kick back and grab high scores and virtual lap times at the GRIDLIFE Arcade.
From conquering virtual race tracks to chasing high scores, the GRIDLIFE Arcade is the place to be when you’re off-track. Packed with state-of-the-art sim rigs, vintage arcade games, ping pong, corn hole, and more, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, hang with friends, and keep the competition going long after the track goes cold. Come through and let the games begin.
VENDORS
The GRIDLIFE experience features so much to explore. Check out the vendor village with tons of brands and shops selling one of a kind apparel, merch and more. When you're hungry, head down to the food court and grab some mouth watering snacks from some of the incredible local and national vendors. GRIDLIFE has enough options for even the pickiest of eaters: Veggie, Vegan, Gluten Free included.
SEE YOU ON THE GRID
The heartbeat of the GRIDLIFE community returns to GingerMan Raceway for the 13th annual GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival. This will be an unforgettable weekend where music, motorsports, and camping collide to create the most immersive car-culture weekend in the country.
More than just a track event and more than just a music festival, Midwest Festival brings thousands of fans together for an all-access celebration featuring hundreds of race cars, the world’s best drifters, a massive artist lineup, car shows, vendors, e-sports, and nonstop festival energy from sunup to well past sundown. Whether you’re a seasoned GRIDLIFER or showing up car-curious for the first time, this is the weekend that turns spectators into lifelong members of the GRIDFam.
For 2026, GRIDLIFE is leveling up once again, continuing to push the envelope as the nation’s leading motorsports music festival.
Come for the cars. Stay for the music. Live for the weekend.