Sep 09
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Labor Day in Michigan
By the calendar’s standards, Summer is over on Monday. Labor Day weekend is here, and there are many events going on in Michigan to celebrate the holiday. Go to one of many beaches and enjoy the great weather while getting a tan, go play 18 holes and enjoy being out in nature, go to one of the many parks and walk, run, bike, enjoy the Wonder of Michigan. If you are looking for something a little more structured, thanks to Pure Michigan Website here is a list of events that are going on this Labor Day weekend.
Michigan Renaissance Festival, Holly, Labor Day Weekend through Oct. 4
Themed weekends include Buccaneer Beer Fest September 5-7 in recreated world of olde, featuring Perfect Pirate Fest. Since 1979.
Elkton AutumnFest, September 3-6, 2009
Tractor pulls, a demolition derby and enduro truck races plus chicken BBQ and parade highlight a busy weekend of family fun.
Michigan Peach Festival, Romeo, September 3-7, 2009
Juicy peaches star at the 78th celebration of the local fruit. A full weekend of activity, from sports tournaments to the Peach Festival Floral Parade, and peach pie.
Lamafest and Alpaca Showcase, East Lansing, September 4-6, 2009
Everything you want to know about llamas and alpacas, including showmanship and performance classes, vendors, art, information.
Trufant Jubilee, September 4-6, 2009
Frog jumping contest, sweet Danish Aebliskiver Breakfast, fireworks, parade.
Art, Beats and Eats Festival of Hope, Pontiac, September 4-7, 2009
Celebration of music, art, food and humanity are the heart of the 12th annual multi-dimensional event in downtown Pontiac. Family activities and events.
Detroit International Jazz Festival, September 4-7, 2009
30thannual music festival welcomes Dave Brubeck, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Geri Allen — 100 artists — on 6 stages at Detroit Riverfront. The event is themed Keepin’ Up with the Joneses in a salute to Detroit’s Jones Brothers. Saturday night fireworks, jam sessions, workshops, kiddie area, Jazz Talk Tent.
Farwell Labor Day Celebration, September 4-7, 2009
Annual event for more than a century features Figure 8 Derby and fireworks, rides, entertainment, exciting Mud Bog.
Harmony Weekend, Harrisville, September 4-7, 2009
Barbershoppers and Sweet Adelines sing at planned concerts and impromptu gatherings while 500 exhibitors display their Arts & Crafts.
Lansing 150 LaborFest, September 5, 2009
Recognizing “laborers” who serve with entertainment, ice cream social kiddie play area at Riverfront Park. A Sesquicentennial event.
Thumbfest, Lexington, September 5, 2009
Folk, traditional, acoustic music in a free festival throughout downtown Lexington along the Lake Huron shore. Donations accepted.
Marquette Area Blues Fest, September 5-6, 2009
The 6thannual event features 10 guest acts plus harmonica and dance workshops, vendors, at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette.
Newaygo Logging Festival, September 5-7, 2009
Celebrating the area’s logging history with chainsaw carving and logging competitions, parade, run/walk, kiddie fun and Chicken BBQ.
Copper Harbor Fat Tire Festival, September 6, 2009
A full day of mountain biking 24 mile and 14 mile courses, Jr. Fat Tire kids race, 1 and 3 mile XC races, cross country race at 15th annual event.
Mackinac Bridge Walk, St. Ignace/Mackinaw City, September 7, 2009
Annual chance for pedestrians to walk across the five-mile long engineering marvel connecting Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Governor Jennifer Granholm will step off at 7 a.m. in St. Ignace. The last walkers are allowed to start at 11 a.m. (weather permitting). Shuttle buses provide service between the two host cities for a nominal fee.
