Events of August 23, 24, and 25, 2024

Friday, August 23

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering Seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, cheeses, coffee, honey, pasta, artisan breads, baked goods, dairy, plants, flowers, bath and body, hand-crafted artisan wares, and more! Entertainment and food truck. We’ve also got prepared food and frozen make-n-take dinners. We’ll be open rain or shine – hope to see you there! Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.

Havoc Fest. HAVOC Fest is a mix of all things heavy and rock! Tickets are only $45 for entry to both days when you buy ahead. VIP is only $75 (Limited Number available) ***PARKING IS FREE On-Site*** The Fest Starts Friday August 23rd @ 6:00pm with a Kick Off Party that is included in the cost of your ticket. There will be great music, Food Trucks, and beverages all night! Saturday August 24th gates will open at 1:00 pm. The Music starts at 1:30pm. Two Stages side by side, with music going all through the day! The festival will also include Food Truck Alley with multiple offerings & trucks. Vendor Row that includes various offerings from around the area. There will also be yard games, putt putt, and more. Complete schedule of all the great acts, tickets and more details here.

Vineyard Jams at Cherry Creek Cellars. Vineyard Jams. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7-10 PM on the Cherry Creek stage, enjoy some of the best bands in the area. From rock ‘n roll, to blues, and country and pop, there is something for everyone. Beer, Wine, Wine Slushies, & Cider (No Flights during live music). Rotating Food Trucks. Limited Cafe’ Menu (no outside food or beverages). Lawn Chairs welcome. Open to all ages. $5 Cover Charge – Free for anyone 17 and under. See the full summer music schedule and link to table reservations: cherrycreekwine.com/summermusic/ Tonight, Same Mistake Twice (7-10 pm). Featured Food Truck: FFF Truck. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Downtown Cruise Night. 5 PM to 9 PM. It’s the August Cruise-In in Downtown Jackson! Hundreds of classic and antique vehicles will line the streets (Michigan Avenue, Jackson Street, Pearl Street). Plus food trucks, vendor and sponsor booths, restaurant and retail specials and more. Presented by the Jackson DDA. JSO Summer Pops Concert at 7 PM (see below).

JSO Summer Pops Concert. 7 PM. The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce its annual Summer Pops Concert, marking the kickoff of the 75th season. This free concert celebrates America’s strength and spirit. The event will be held in conjunction with a cruise-in, featuring classic cars, food trucks, and a lively community atmosphere. The concert will feature a mix of marches, film scores, and iconic pieces by famous American composers, including Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, and John Williams. It’s a perfect way to enjoy a summer evening with music that brings people together. VIP tickets are available for $30. These include a pre-concert reception at Weatherwax Hall starting at 6:00 pm, special seating in front of the orchestra, and a complimentary drink ticket. However, everyone is welcome to attend the concert for free—just bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Thank you to our sponsors: Advance Turning & Manufacturing, Dawn Foods, Jackson Symphony Guild, County National Bank, and Experience Jackson. For more information, please visit jacksonsymphony.org.

Late Night Friday with Live Music by John Patrick Peters. 6 PM to 9 PM. We’ve got one of our regular musicians, John Patrick Peters, playing solo from 6-9pm on a beautiful August evening! Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Road, Jackson.

Saturday, August 24

Jackson Civil War Muster. The Jackson Civil War Muster is the largest living history event in Michigan and the longest running Civil War event in the Midwest! Saturday and Sunday at the Cascades. This family-friendly event features food vendors, arts and crafts, and historically accurate interactive installations from the Civil War era. This living history event, open to people of all ages, is held at Cascades Park, located at 1401 S. Brown St. Jackson, MI 49203. The Jackson Muster is the largest, longest running Civil War event in the Midwest, welcoming people of all ages. Each year, this event draws 15,000 to 22,000 fans. The event encourages visitors to interact with over five hundred living historians by stepping back in time Under the Oaks, to experience the extravagant military ball, and witness the excitement of calvary, artillery, and infantry all engaged for battle demonstrations each day. On Saturday night, the “All American Military Ball” will be held at the Cascade Falls. At this unique 1860s period dance, people from across Michigan come together to join hands for a nineteenth century grand gala. The evening activity will not only feature period dance, but it will also have a performance from the renowned Camp Chase Fifes & Drums Corps and the Ohio 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band. The ball will be held Saturday, August 24th at 7pm with music by the Washingtonian String Band. Thanks to Tripp’s Auto Shop & Collision Center and other generous sponsors the event will continue to stay free to the public. Saturday, August 24, 9 am – 9:30 pm and Sunday, August 25, 8 am – 3 pm. Schedule of battles, events and complete details here.

Jackson County Suicide Prevention 2nd Annual 5K Ruck March. Keeley Park, Downtown Jackson. Check in at 8:30 AM, Opening Ceremony at 9 AM. Food Trucks, Community Resources, Vendors, Veterans Benefits Info. Car Show begins at 1:30 AM. Presented by Jackson County Military Coalition. All are welcome to walk or cheer on the marchers.

Late Summer Bands in the Beer Garden. Ogma Brewing Company, 129 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson. Join us for beer, grilled brats, and five bands in the beer garden on August 24, 2024 starting at 5 p.m.! Acts for the evening include: Chey Halliwill – 5 p.m., Root Station Band – 5:45 p.m., Rituals (Nashville) – 6:50 p.m., Linen Ray (Nashville) – 7:55 p.m., Big L & Code Blü – 9:15 p.m. This is a free event with top-notch music all night long that you will not want to miss. We’ll also have a henna tattoo booth set up for the kiddos and cornhole boards out for a little friendly competition!

Marshall Motors and Chelsea Community Fair present 2nd Annual Car Show. Parade starts at 1 PM, car show at 2 PM. Free entry for car show participants. Trophies and dash plaques. Truck pulls start at 7:30 PM. All proceeds benefit St. Louis Center. DJ Johnny Jet, DBox Photography, plus all the excitement of the Chelsea Community Fair. Old U.S. 12, Chelsea.

Overdose Awareness Event. 10 AM to 3 PM. Home of New Vision and Jackson Area Recovery Community invite you to come light a candle and remember those that we have lost to addiction together. Mid-State Health Network, 407 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

Fifty Amp Fuse Live at Grand River Brewery. FiftyAmpFuse will be playing on Saturday, August 24th at 7pm as the third band in our Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, craft beer, and quality food with us at Grand River Brewery. Free admission to the concert! Fifty Amp Fuse is an award-winning American rock Band formed in 2004. The Detroit based group has earned a reputation for thrilling audiences in many cities all across the USA, delivering recent hits while serving as a tribute act to the greatest artists of all time. Always leaving the crowd wanting more, it’s a spectacular high-energy experience that you won’t want to miss!

Vineyard Jams at Cherry Creek Cellars. Vineyard Jams. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7-10 PM on the Cherry Creek stage, enjoy some of the best bands in the area. From rock ‘n roll, to blues, and country and pop, there is something for everyone. Beer, Wine, Wine Slushies, & Cider (No Flights during live music). Rotating Food Trucks. Limited Cafe’ Menu (no outside food or beverages). Lawn Chairs welcome. Open to all ages. $5 Cover Charge – Free for anyone 17 and under. See the full summer music schedule and link to table reservations: cherrycreekwine.com/summermusic/ Tonight,The Jack Pine Savages (7-10 pm). Featured Food Truck: Whiskey Jacks BBQ. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Rust ’N Dust Festival. 10 AM to 4 PM. Rust ‘N Dust – August 24, 2024 10am – 4pm We have large span of Heritage demonstrations (Spinning, Artists, weaving, wood carving, pottery, lace, archery, engines, saw mill, and more). There will be children’s activities, kiddie tractor pull, adult tractor pulls, classic and cruisers cars, numerous crafters, picnic area, 2 petting zoos, Conklin Café, food truck and more! 105 Fairview, Hanover.

On Tap and Uncorked. Grass Lake Educational Foundation presents On Tap and Uncorked. Tickets are ON SALE now! $40/person includes: 4 tasting tokens for wine, beer or mocktails, charcuterie, & desserts. Grass Lake Sportsmans Club Music provided by Ghostrider DJ. Dancing and Yard Games. Extra FUN! Raffle Baskets Mystery Wine Pull game. Cash & card accepted. Additional tasting tokens will also be available to purchase. 13505 Leach Road, Grass Lake. Tickets here.

Wheels Invitational. 10 AM. Multi team Vintage Base Ball Tournament. The Wheels are a vintage Base Ball team playing by 1860’s rules. A true Gentlemens game. No sliding! The Independents will travel to Cambridge Junction Historic State Park, site of Walker Tavern, an infamous stop on the Old Chicago Road. Bay City will play two matches, one against the host Wheels and the other against the Old Golds of Saginaw.13200 M-50, Brooklyn.

Sunday, August 25

ORS Race Series: Heart of a Lion. 10th Annual Special Olympics Michigan Area 19 (Jackson County) Heart of a Lion chip timed 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Ella Sharp Park located at 2800 Fourth St. Jackson, MI 49203. The race will be held on Sunday, August 25th at 9 a.m. with a SOMI athlete/Kids Fun Run to follow. Packet pick up will be on Saturday, August 24th from 3-5 p.m. at the SOMI office located at 210 East McDevitt Jackson, MI 49203. Race day packet pickup will start at 7:00 am at the race location, Ella Sharp Park. Race day registration is available until 8:45 a.m. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Jackson Area 19 Special Olympics and will be used to provide year round sports training and athletic competition for persons with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds stay in Jackson, County. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. The Heart of a Lion is proud to be part of the ORS Race Series.

Sounds of Summer at Cherry Creek. Join us on select Thursdays & Sundays throughout the summer for a variety of music. Full Cafe’ & Beverage Menu (except when food trucks are on site), Outdoor Seating, Lawn Chairs Welcome. Please, no outside food or drink. Table Reservations Available on Select Dates. *$5 Cover Charge on select dates. Today, entertainment by Soup Sandwich (2 – 5 pm). 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Jackson Speedway and Cars-N-Q. The Jackson Speedway’s President John Lefere and Jason Stoddard, owner of CARS-N-Q, are announcing another great new event at the Jackson Speedway. Cars-N-Q, which started eight years ago by Jason Stoddard and friends, to celebrate his father’s life in the auto and promotional world, started small but has grown tremendously. Last year there were over 300 show vehicles, lots of burn out vehicles and great barbeque on site. CARS-N-Q event features a great display of more than cars. You can display your show cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, boats and race cars. If it’s cool and has a motor, bring it! There will also be a burn out contest with a cash prize, along the front straight away which is approximately 150 feet long. Bring your “hot rod” and have fun showing off your Horse Power! The “Q” in the event name stands for barbeque. There will be several food trucks featuring barbeque! General Admission is $10. Children under 12 are free. Bring the whole family and friends! Gates open for show vehicles at 10:30 a.m. Gates open for spectators at 12 noon. Burnouts start at 12:45 p.m. Group burn out at 4:30 p.m. Jackson Speedway, 3363 Page Avenue, Jackson.

Swingin’ at the Shell. 6 PM. Grab a chair & enjoy! It’s the 20th Season! Swingin’ at the Shell is an annual series of FREE music concerts, held each Sunday during the summer at 6 p.m. in beautiful Albion, Michigan. Come out and enjoy a wide variety of sounds including Jazz, Soul, Rock, Brass, Big Band, Celtic, Piano, Funk, Blues, and more. The Victory Park Band Shell has plenty of room for you and your friends to have a great time!Sunday, Aug. 25 Karla Pace & Band 6:00pm (Motown).

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