The 2026 Grass Lake Traffic Jam'in is in the books — and what a weekend it was. Now you can relive all the best moments from this year's festival in the official highlight video, produced by Chris Kent of CJMK Photography.
The video captures clips from most of the musical acts, footage from the classic car show, and action from the annual Traffic Jam'in 5K race — everything that made July 10 and 11 in Grass Lake, Michigan a weekend to remember.
🎸 Performers Featured
The 2026 lineup brought some serious talent to the Grass Lake stage:
- Brayden Lape — Michigan native and NBC's The Voice Season 22 Top 5 finalist
- Breakdown — A Tom Petty Tribute — Friday night closer
- Music Factory
- Exit 51
- FLYTE — Legendary classic rock out of Jackson, MI
- Funhouse — Saturday night closer
🚗 Car Show & 🏃 5K Race
The highlight reel also features the fan-favorite Traffic Jam'in Car Show — classics, customs, and everything in between — and footage from the Annual Traffic Jam'in 5K Run/Walk, part of the ORS Race Series.
🎥 About the Videographer
This highlight video was produced by Chris Kent of CJMK Photography, who has been capturing the spirit of the Grass Lake community for years. Chris also joined us on the MI PEOPLE Podcast to talk about his work and his connection to Grass Lake.
Want the full story on this year's festival? Read our complete event coverage: 2026 Grass Lake Traffic Jam'in — Full Schedule, Performers & Everything You Need to Know →