ROME0, Mich. — The Romeo Peach Festival closed out its 95th year Monday, bringing another Labor Day weekend of peach-inspired food, parades, carnival attractions and long-standing family traditions to the community.
The five-day festival ran from Sept. 3 through Sept. 7, with events taking place throughout Romeo. While peaches remained at the heart of the celebration, the festival offered much more than fresh fruit, with vendors serving a wide range of peach-themed foods and products.
Visitors could find peach cider, honey, jams, salsa, donuts and other treats throughout the festival. For many families, however, the appeal went beyond the food.
The annual Children’s Parade on Monday morning gave families another chance to take part in a tradition that has been passed down through generations.
Corey Goldbaum said his family has participated in the parade for more than three decades. This year, he continued that tradition by marching alongside his own children.
That generational connection is part of what makes the festival especially meaningful for longtime Romeo residents. Vickie Klein, a 90-year-old member of Goldbaum’s extended family, also has decades of memories connected to the community and the festival.
The event also provided an opportunity for residents to reconnect with friends and neighbors while supporting local organizations and youth activities.
Monday’s Children’s Parade began at 10 a.m. in downtown Romeo, followed later in the afternoon by the annual Hometown Parade. The Hometown Parade traveled along Main Street from Gates Street toward Durham Street.
Beyond the parades, the final day included carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment and other activities at the Romeo Lions Clubhouse and surrounding festival grounds. The official festival schedule also listed a performance by the 2XL Band during the afternoon.
The 2026 celebration marked the 95th anniversary of the Romeo Peach Festival. The event has become a long-running Labor Day tradition in the community, bringing residents and visitors together each year.
With the final parades and activities completed Monday, another chapter of the Romeo Peach Festival came to an end — leaving behind another year of peach treats, community gatherings and family memories.
