Events of August 13, 14, and 15, 2021

August 13

Grand River Farmers Market. The Grand River Farmers Market at the corner of Louis Glick and Pearl Streets in Jackson is open Fridays and Saturdays, 9-2. Lots of great new vendors, and our favorite regulars too! A great selection of local seasonal produce available. Buy local at the Grand River Farmers Market and receive the freshest produce in the area. Now accepting credit cards and bridge cards. http://grandriverfarmersmarket.com/(517) 788-4355. Follow their Facebook page.

Jackson County Fair. Veterans Day. Veterans admitted free, sponsored by AT&T. Pay One Price Day. Buy a ride bracelet once inside ($30 until 8:30 pm) Regular admission and parking paid at gate. There is so much to experience at the Jackson County Fair located at Keeley Park in Downtown Jackson. Come out and enjoy a day or two at the fair! Fun filled games, exciting rides, livestock, events, and tasty food! Bingo tent opens at 12 PM. 4-H judging all day. Dueling Piano Wars 5 PM and 7 PM. Hospitality tent opens at 5 pm, grandstand gates open at 5:30 pm. Grandstand show: Twisted P Rodeo 7 PM. All rides begin at 2 PM. Free acts, birthing barn and K9s in Flight. Gate Hours: 10 AM to 11 PM. Complete details at JacksonCountyFair.net.

Paws in the Park. Paws in the Park, presented by Lammer’s Heating and Air Conditioning. New location: Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson. Paws in the Park is Cascades Humane Society’s annual pet-friendly fundraiser. This family-friendly event includes a chip-timed 5k, a shorter ‘Woof Walk’, dock jumping by Ultimate Air Dogs, games, music, vendors, and more! This fun-filled and family-friendly event is a kick-off to summer that you won’t want to miss! Friday events: 3 to 8 PM Paws in the Park 5K Packet Pickup, Ultimate Air Dog Pool Jumps. 8:45 PM The Secret Life of Pets outdoor free movie (TRUE Community City Square).

Center Stage Jackson presents Steel Magnolias. The story of six Southern Louisiana women’s small town lives and the trials and tribulations that come with it August 13, 14, 15 & August 20, 21, 22, 2021. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain. Western Performing Arts Center, Western High School. Click here to Purchase Tickets

Bright Walls Call for Artists. Bright Walls Mural Festival has a unique opportunity for a limited number of artists who live in Jackson, Michigan. Selected artists will be invited to participate in a paint battle during the 2021 mural festival called “Bright Spaces.” If chosen, you will be painting a ground mural the size of a standard parking space. The Bright Spaces murals will be voted on by the public and a select jury to determine the winner of the battle. The 1st place winner will be offered a spot on the Bright Walls’ Doors of Jackson roster for the 2022 festival. Places 1-4 in the voting will receive prizes. For more info and to submit samples of your work: https://forms.gle/gpuf3ZT7GZW6MHq66 Submission Deadline: Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:00p. The Bright Walls Artist Selection Team will review all submissions and make the final selection of artists to be invited.

Bright Walls Community Mural Project. Looking for a fun summer project? How about contributing to our community mural? Head to your local Jackson District Library branch and grab a wooden tile. Take it home and decorate it using the instructions on the tile. Return your tile to any Jackson District Library branch before Aug 20 so the Bright Walls team can assemble them for a special exhibition. The community mural will be part of this year’s Bright Walls Bright Site.

Jackson District Library Bookmobile Coloring Contest. How would you decorate the JDL Bookmobile? Stop by any branch starting August 1 to pick up a coloring sheet. Get creative and color or decorate the bookmobile any way you’d like. Return your coloring sheet to your branch by August 31 to be displayed. Winners for each branch will be contacted on September 7 and receive a giant Crayola art set. You can also download and print off the coloring sheet here.

August 14

Jackson County Fair. Final Day! Kids Day. Children 10 and under: Free. Rides: 1 ticket. There is so much to experience at the Jackson County Fair located at Keeley Park in Downtown Jackson. Come out and enjoy a day or two at the fair! Fun filled games, exciting rides, livestock, events, and tasty food! Character Kids Day, 2 to 4 PM. Bingo tent opens at 2 PM. 9 AM: Open Horse Fun Show. 11 AM to 6 PM: South Central Wood Carvers. Hospitality tent opens at 5 pm, grandstand gates open at 5:30 pm. Grandstand show: Demo Derby and Enduro Cars 7 PM. All rides begin at 2 PM. Free acts, birthing barn and K9s in Flight. Gate Hours: 10 AM to 11 PM. Complete details at JacksonCountyFair.net.

Paws in the Park. Paws in the Park, presented by Lammer’s Heating and Air Conditioning. New location: Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson. Paws in the Park is Cascades Humane Society’s annual pet-friendly fundraiser. This family-friendly event includes a chip-timed 5k, a shorter ‘Woof Walk’, dock jumping by Ultimate Air Dogs, games, music, vendors, and more! This fun-filled and family-friendly event is a kick-off to summer that you won’t want to miss! Saturday events: 10 AM Paws in the Park 5K, 10 AM to 2 PM Paws in the Park activities, local craft and food vendors. 10 to 11:30 AM Fortunate Greg performs, 12 PM to 2 PM Stevie Lee and the Slow Hustle performs.

Waterloo Farm Museum Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show. All are welcome to come and show off their antique tractors, trucks, and farm equipment on August 14th & 15th from 10 am to 5 pm! Enjoy tractor games, wagon rides, displays, demonstrators, vendors and music. Shop Grandma’s attic. Free Admission and $3.00 farmhouse Tours! Concessions available. Waterloo Farm Museum, 13493 Waterloo Munith Road, Grass Lake.

Michigan Gem and Mineral Show Annual Swap. 9 AM to 4 PM. Join The Michigan Gem and Mineral Society for our annual SWAP. Lots of fun activities. There will be: Kids Table, Rock, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Vendors. 506 Fifth Street, Michigan Center.

August 15

Center Stage Jackson presents Steel Magnolias. The story of six Southern Louisiana women’s small town lives and the trials and tribulations that come with it August 13, 14, 15 & August 20, 21, 22, 2021. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm. Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain. Western Performing Arts Center, Western High School. Click here to Purchase Tickets

Waterloo Farm Museum Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show. All are welcome to come and show off their antique tractors, trucks and farm equipment on August 14th & 15th from 10am to 5pm! Enjoy tractor games, wagon rides, displays, demonstrators, vendors and music. Shop Grandma’s attic. Free Admission and $3.00 farmhouse Tours! Concessions available. Waterloo Farm Museum, 13493 Waterloo Munith Road, Grass Lake.

Toddler Tours. 11 AM. Ella Sharp Museum. It’s never too early to start visiting museums! Bring the little ones for a tour of our barns exhibit and accompanying activities and art project. This experience is specially designed for ages 2-5. The program is approximately 45 minutes in duration and is limited to approximately 30 participants. Price: $10 per one parent and child, $3 for every additional family member Date: August 15, 2021 Time: 11:00 am. Location: Ella Sharp Museum.