Summer is coming to an end. Enjoy the rest of the summer at these events this Labor Day weekend:
Detroit Sandwich Party
- Sunday, September 1st from 12pm to 5pm
- Eastern Market Shed 5
Celebrate sandwiches by eating, you guessed it, sandwiches. While you eat your sandwich(s), enjoy live music and drinks.
Admission is free, but VIP tickets are also available. You can purchase tickets here.
Detroit’s first summer sandwich party takes place at Eastern Market
Eastern Market’s Shed 5 will feature the best sandwiches in Metro Detroit. The event will take place Sunday, September 1, from noon to 5 p.m. Suggested Mufaletta Sandwich Recipe 1 10-inch diameter round loaf 1/2 pound sliced ham 1/2 pound sliced capicola 1/2 pound sliced salami 1/2 pound sliced provolone 1/2 pound sliced low-moisture mozzarella Enough mufaletta/olive tapanade to cover the bread
Art, beats and food
- Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 2nd
- Downtown Royal Oak
Music will be back in Royal Oak all weekend long. Hundreds of artists will perform at this annual festival, while dozens of food vendors will provide food and vendors will showcase their art.
Headliners include Tesla, Dustin Lynch, Chevelle and Keith Sweat.
Advance tickets cost $7 until 11:59 p.m. After that, prices range from $10 to $12, and admission is free before 5 p.m. on Friday.
Find out more here.
Chef Ziggy presents Indian fusion cuisine at Arts, Beats and Eats
Chef Ziggy of Paradise Street Eats prepares Indian Fusion Gobi Tacos. You can experience him along with other food, art and music this weekend at the annual Arts, Beats and Eats in Royal Oak. For more information and tickets, visit artsbeatseats.com.
Detroit Jazz Festival
- Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 2nd
- Downtown Detroit
Spend your holiday weekend at the largest jazz festival in the world, held here in Detroit.
Dozens of artists will perform on stages at Hart Plaza and Cadillac Square.
Admission is free.
The complete list can be found here.
Jacob Hart Trio performs on Fox 2 ahead of Michigan Jazz Festival
Fifteen-year-old pianist and composer Jacob Hart leads the Jacob Hart Trio. Watch their performance and get details about the 2024 Michigan Jazz Festival.
Hamtramck – Labor Day
- Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2
- Joseph Campau in Hamtramck
Jack White will be on stage for a bit when he reunites with The Hentchmen at this year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. Other artists on the bill include Detroit rappers Sada Baby, Bruiser Wolf, Gmac Cash and Esham, Canadian rock band Sloan, Mike Skill of The Romantics, The Polish Muslims of Hamtramck and more.
In addition to music, the annual event includes a carnival, wrestling shows, a canoe race, a parade and a pierogi eating contest.
Admission is free.
Find out more here.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
- Weekends until September
- 12600 Dixie Hwy. in Holly
There’s a Viking invasion at Ren Fest this weekend, and you can win prizes with your tattoos or beard.
You can buy tickets here.
Corevette Fest
- Saturday, August 31
- Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
This car show features more than 100 Corvettes on display and also includes live entertainment and a silent auction.
Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Admission is free. Registration for Corvette owners attending the show is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Pre-registration ends two days before the show.
Register here.
Michigan State Fair
- Thursday, August 29th to Monday, September 2nd
- Suburban Collection showroom in Novi
Enjoy all the fairground fun this weekend with rides, livestock shows, a pumpkin contest, a home brewing contest and more.
Tickets start at $10.
Tickets are available here.
Romeo Peach Festival
- Thursday, August 29th to Monday, September 2nd
- Around Romeo
Celebrate peach season with food and fun at Romeo.
The festival includes a children’s activity area, a carnival, a parade and more.
Admission is free.
Learn more.
College Football
- Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st
Summer is coming to an end and that means football season is back!
Michigan State University will face Florida Atlantic in East Lansing on Friday at 7:30 p.m., while Michigan will face Fresno State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
