Saline Community Fair

Ann Arbor, MI Aug 28 – Sep 1

Join us for the Saline Community Fair hosting a variety of activities for the whole family including a Carnival Midway by Elliot’s Amusement, Grand Stand Events, a Classic Car Show and more! Check out our website for event details.

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The Michigan State Fair-A Private Entity, LLC

Novi, MI Aug 29 – Sep 2

The Michigan State Fair has found its home at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Privately produced, it will continue to provide all the great traditions of the State Fair. The Fair promotes agriculture, tourism, products and the people of the great state of Michigan. The Detroit Shrine Circus returns with the world’s largest circus tent. Fairgoers will enjoy a bigger and better midway, agricultural and livestock exhibits, live entertainment and tasty carnival treats.

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Michigan Peach Festival of Romeo

Romeo, MI Aug 29 – Sep 2

Begins Thursday before Labor Day and runs through Labor Day.

If you are looking for something fun for the whole family, there is no better place to be on Labor Day Weekend!

Bring your family & friends to the Michigan Peach Festival in the beautiful Village of Romeo. There’s something fun for everyone!

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Dickinson County Fair

Norway, MI Aug 29 – Sep 2

The Dickinson County Fair is held at the Dickinson County Fair Grounds located in Norway, Michigan. Our event is held annually during the Labor Day Weekend. We feature livestock judging and a market animal sale. Skerbeck Brothers is our great rides amusement company. We feature the Local Stock Car Race. A Demo Derby is also held. There are daily midway entertainments going on at all times, a country music free concert, children’s face painting and other events. We have many animal displays such as livestock, beef, swine, poultry, rabbits and dairy. Our 109th Anniversary is fast approaching as we will be celebrating it in the year 2019. We will be bringing back nostalgia from the past at that event. Our fair continues to be a Family Affair. We are located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Come and Have a Family Fun Weekend at the Dickinson County Fair. Campgrounds available to the public during the summer months. Travelers with horses and livestock are welcome.

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Grand Hotel Labor Day Jazz Weekend

Mackinac Island, MI Aug 30 – Sep 2

Kick back Labor Day Weekend and relax at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island as nationally known jazz entertainers fill the air with music. The weekend features three nights’ accommodations, outdoor afternoon concerts with a cookout luncheon, and evening concerts after a five-course dinner that is also included in this weekend package. The package also includes a nightly cocktail reception, a full breakfast each morning, as well as a five-course dinner each evening.

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Arts, Beats, and Eats

Royal Oak, MI Aug 30 – Sep 2

Oakland County’s favorite summer festival celebrating art, music, cuisine, and humanity returns August 30 – September 02, 2019. Ford Arts, Beats, & Eats presented by First Merit Bank takes place in Downtown Royal Oak and features 200 performers on ten stages, a highly ranked juried fine art show, and 55 local restaurants.

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U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Show

Escanaba, MI Aug 30 – Sep 2

U.P Steam & Gas Engine Show

From its humble beginnings in 1976, our annual Labor Day Weekend show has grown into one of the best events in the region. Exhibitors come from near and far, bringing an ever-changing display of tractors, gas engines and vintage farm equipment. This year we are featuring flywheel engines and John Deere equipment.

The 44th Annual Show will be held on Labor Day Weekend 2019. The Show opens on Friday, August 30, and runs through Monday, September 2. Show hours for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Monday the Show opens at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.

The show is held at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 2 & 41, Escanaba, Michigan. The street address is 2401 12th Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829

The gate charge is $6 per person per day. Exhibitors and children under 14 are admitted free. $10 weekend wristbands are also available

During the show there are threshing and hay baling demonstrations on the Activities Field. Rock crusher, drag saw, shingle mill and steam-powered saw mill demonstrations are held in Antique Village. Daily parades start at 1 PM and engine crank-ups start at 2 PM.

For additional questions or if you would like to exhibit a piece of machinery at our Show please call 734-369-7163 or e-mail rosalyer@aol.com.

Additional U.P Steam & Gas Engine Association 2019 Events

 Museum & Shop Season – the Village is open to the public for tours on Thursdays beginning May 23rd thru September 2nd from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

 “Fires” Glass blowing event – July 19th from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and July 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information on this event please call Beth Cox at 906-241-0879 or bcglass@up.net.

 U.P State Fair – The antique Village will be open during the Fair daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 Christmas in the Village – The Antique Village’s annual open house offers Yuletide fun for the entire family. Enjoy an old-fashioned festive atmosphere with decorations, music, wagon rides, complimentary roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and goodies galore. The Village will be open December 6th from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. and December 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information please call Jon Paul LaFave at 906-280-4003 or e-mail jplafave@hotmail.com

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Algonac Art Fair

Algonac, MI Aug 31 – Sep 1

The Algonac Art Fair is presented annually on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, with 2019 marking the 47th year. The fair is held in the Algonac City Park against the backdrop of the beautiful blue St. Clair River. The fair is open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday and 10am – 5pm on Sunday, rain or shine.

This intimate juried fair features 100 varied artists and craftsmen. While attending the fair you can sit and enjoy the various entertainment offerings, including music all weekend long.

Be sure to visit the children’s creation station, have your face painted by a professional painter, purchase food, have some laughs with Rosco the Clown, or watch the pleasure boaters and freighters travel serenely on the river.

The event also includes the Rumble on the River Car Show which is held on Saturday only.

Proceeds from the fair go to local scholarships, events and charities. Winners from the student art fair will be on display. Free shuttle service provided.

Please visit our website for more information www.algonacartfair.com

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Art in the Park (Port Austin)

Port Austin, MI Aug 31 – Sep 1

The Thumb Arts Guild presents the Art in the Park every Labor Day weekend. Over 50 juried artists display and sell their creations. It is held in Gallup Park, Port Austin. During the event, we have a kids’ tent where children can create art to take home. Come and see live entertainment throughout the weekend and artists demonstrating their craft. Food is available – come and have a great time!

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Art on the Bay, Inc.

New Baltimore, MI Aug 31 – Sep 1

Art on the Bay is a fine arts and crafts show on Anchor Bay in downtown New Baltimore, located in Walter and Mary Burke Park. The annual Labor Day weekend show features painting, photography, jewelry, fiber arts, pottery and more!

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Harrisville Arts & Crafts Harmony Weekend

Harrisville, MI Aug 31 – Sep 1

Harmony weekend is the gathering of Barbershoppers and Sweet Adelines and the home of the second largest Arts & Craft Fair in Michigan with 300 booths. An estimated 30,000 spectators enjoy the weekend on the Lake Huron Shore and camping in the State ark. Events include Music on the Hill on Saturday and Sunday featuring barbershop harmony and local musicians. A Sweet Adeline and Barbershoppers concert at Maria Hall on Saturday evening and another at the Harrisville Harbor Pavilion following Sunday’s Old Fashioned Parade.

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Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show

Tawas City, MI Aug 31 – Sep 1

This show has something for everyone. There are jewelers, woodworkers, painters & potters. A wide variety of over 130 skilled crafters makes this show a must to see to end the summer.

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Lamafest and Small Flock Sale

East Lansing, MI Aug 31 – Sep 1

Lamafest and Small Flock Sale is a celebration of llamas! The event includes ALSA and ILR llama shows, llama costume contest, llama demonstrations, llama wool events, farm displays, a vendor area, llama sale and small flock fiber bearing animal sale. Lamafest and Alpaca Showcase offers something for everyone. Held in the pavilion on the campus of Michigan State University, the event is free and open to the public. Come join us for a weekend of family fun!

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Round Up Family Fair/Art in the Village

Franklin, MI, September 2

Labor Day Round Up Family Fair: Midway Games, Pony Rides, Bake Sale, Antique Auto Show, Petting Farm, Giant Inflatables, Clowns, Magician, Fine Art Fair, Parade at NOON, Food and Fun…

10 am to 4 pm

Franklin’s Fine Art Fair, Art in the Village, Monday, Labor Day, from 10 am to 5 pm (yes, the art fair runs longer than the family fair)

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Chase Pickle Festival

Chase, MI Sep 5-8

The Chase Pickle Festival is an annual festival in September which benefits the Chase Public Library.

It’s fun for the whole family!

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Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival

Richmond, MI Sep 5-8

Celebrating 56 years in 2019. Voted best small town parade by Detroit News.

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Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival

Paw Paw, MI Sep 6-8

Michigan’s largest wine and harvest festival, celebrated annually the weekend after Labor Day. Events include winery tours & tasting, live entertainment, grape stomp, arts & crafts fair, carnival rides, car show, bike tour, parade, fireworks, kids activities, & much more for the entire family.

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Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival

Brighton, MI Sep 6-7

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and 1st National Bank are pleased to present the 14th Annual Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival this September in Downtown Brighton. Event hours are Friday September 6th, 5pm – 11:00pm and Saturday, September 7th 12:00noon – 11:00pm.

Award winning barbecue will once again be smokin’ up Main Street from Grand River to 1st Street; serving up ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, pork tenderloin, sweet treats, specialty mac n’ cheese and much more. Come and check out some amazing vendors, and put in your vote for the People’s Choice Best Barbecue!

Jazz and blues will be live at the beer tent located on Mill Pond Lane (in the municipal parking lot behind Great Harvest Bread Company) both Friday and Saturday 5:00pm – 11:00pm. The 2019 Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues line up is anything but average! This year’s live entertainment pulls from the best of the best of both local and national jazz and blues bands. Cover is just $5.00. Ages 21 and over after 9pm please. Beer, wine, cider and spiked sparkling seltzer are also just $5.00. ATMs are available on Main Street and at the entrance to the beer tent.

The event will be offering FREE shuttle service to and from the event sponsored by Independence Village! Shuttle pick up location is at the Meijer MDOT Parking Lot located at 8650 W Grand River Ave, Brighton 481 16.

2019 Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival Music Line-Up:

 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

6-7 Audio Birds

7:15-8:15 Erich Goebel & The Flying Crowbars

8:30-9:45 JW-Jones

10-11 Randy Brock Group

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

6-7 Paxton/Spangler Band

7:15-8:15 Dylan Dunbar Quartet

8:30-9:45 Love Letters From Detroit

10-11 Rattlesnake Shake

Also, back by popular demand…the Chamber’s Men 4 A Cause group will host the second annual Cornhole Tournament at Smokin’ Jazz! The tournament will take place on Friday, September 6 from 6:00-11:00 p.m. in the music venue/beer tent area. Cost to enter is $20 for a single or $40 for a team of two people. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize!

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Posen Potato Festival