Events of July 21, 22, and 23, 2023

Friday, July 21

40th Hot Air Jubilee.   Hot Air Balloons will fill the skies during the weekend with launches scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening and Sunday morning, weather permitting, with fantastic ‘night glows’ in the evenings. Other activities include helicopter rides, a car show, Jeep night, and Kids’ Kingdom, free bounce house and inflatable obstacle course, night glows, and there will be Food Trucks and a Beer Tent.  Visit Hot Air Jubilee for more information!  All activities are at Ella Sharp Park.

Friday Schedule:

• 6:30 – 7:00am – Good Morning Jackson Launch (Location TBD)
• 3:00 pm – Hot Rods and Hot Air Jeeps at the Jubilee (Sponsored by Extreme Dodge)
• 3:00 pm – Festival Opens – Entertainment Tent, Helicopter Rides, Food Vendors, Sponsor Tents and Official Jubilee Merchandise
• 4:00 – 8:00 pm – Kids Kingdom
• 7:00 pm – Evening Launch @Ella Sharp Park
• Dusk – Night Glow @Ella Sharp Park

Gus Macker Jackson.   The Gus Macker of Jackson will be back this July 21-23, 2023. The famous 3-on-3 basketball tournament’s world tour wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Jackson!  With activities for players and spectators, Gus Macker is a weekend filled with fun, family, and friends, making it a perfect celebration of basketball and community.  The public is welcome to come cheer on players, enjoy the game and music, along with other activities during this 3-day event in downtown Jackson.

Friday Event Schedule:  4:00-8:00 PM:  Registration at Jackson Symphony Orchestra (215 West Michigan Avenue).  5:00-9:00 PM:  Friday Night in the City.  Music on Michigan presented by the Downtown Development Authority.  Heroes Tournament presented by Southern Michigan Bank and Trust.  Teachers Tournament.  CLUBLIFE All-Star Game presented by CLUBLIFE and Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists.  Click here for the Gusette Event Program.

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  A community-driven market prioritizing fresh local produce and Michigan-only homemade & artisan goods.  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm throughout the summer into early fall. The Grand River Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery at the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and Mechanic Street. NEW: Rotating food trucks and music on select days. John Louis Good – The Rose City Troubadour, will be live at The Grand River Farmers Market in Jackson, MI on Friday July 21st, 11am-1pm.  Vendors, artisans, and performers.  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.

 Vineyard Jams:  Friday and Saturday Music.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Join us this Summer for the return of our Friday & Saturday night music series: Vineyard Jams.  Every Friday and Saturday evening (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend) 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.  Rotating Food Trucks.  Limited Cafe’ Menu.  Open to all ages. Great music and fantastic food trucks!   Friday:  ACT III and featured food truck is The Joint: Smokin’ Good Foods.  Saturday:  Jackpine Savages and featured food truck is Whiskey Jack’s BBQ.  Cherry Creek Cellars, 11500 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Watch Party & Drag Show Extravaganza.  7 PM to 10:30 PM.  Watch the Season Finale of RuPaul’s Drag Show All Stars Season 8 with all of your friends. Vote for your favorites on-screen and off with a live drag show to follow. Free to attend. Snacks and Mocktails are available to purchase. Join us upstairs at Art 634.  7 PM Doors. 7:30 PM pre-show. 8 PM RuPaul’s Drag Show All Stars Season 8 Finale.  9 PM Live Drag Show.  Art 634, 634 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.  Event page here.

Pinter Whitnick Live at Ironbark.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Catch the talented duo Pinter Whitnick as they return with their stellar collage of 80’s/90’s pop and alternative hits!  Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road.

Tompkins 2 Day Community & Bake Sale.  10 AM – 3 PM.  Tompkins 2-Day Community & Bake Sale.  Tompkins Center Historical Society, 10138 Tompkins Rd, Rives Junction.  The Community Sale is a great opportunity to sell your items at our facility. Space is $20.00 outside and $30.00 for indoor. Please contact Robin at 517.937.5161 for vendor information.

Saturday, July 22

Gus Macker Jackson.  The Gus Macker of Jackson will be back this July 21-23, 2023. The famous 3-on-3 basketball tournament’s world tour wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Jackson!  With activities for players and spectators, Gus Macker is a weekend filled with fun, family, and friends, making it a perfect celebration of basketball and community.  The public is welcome to come cheer on players, enjoy the game and music, along with other activities during this 3-day event in downtown Jackson.

Saturday Event Schedule:  7:30-12:00 PM:  Registration at Jackson Symphony Orchestra (215 West Michigan Avenue).  8:00-8:30 AM:  Opening Ceremonies presented by Experience Jackson at Summit Orthodontics Dream Court.  8:30 AM:  Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball begins.  11:00-12:00 PM:  Mascot Meet-n-Greet + Mascot Game presented Blue Ox Credit Union at Summit Orthodontics Dream Court.  12:30-1:00 PM:  Slam Dunk Contest presented The Chase Sports Bar at Art Moehn Chevrolet Top Men’s Court.  1:00-9:00 PM:  Music on Michigan presented by Monster Motors.  5:00-9:00 PM:
Corn Hole Tournament presented by Grand River Brewery
Register Here at Art Moehn Chevrolet Top Men’s Court.

Click here for the Gusette Event Program.

40th Hot Air Jubilee.   Hot Air Balloons will fill the skies during the weekend with launches scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening and Sunday morning, weather permitting, with fantastic ‘night glows’ in the evenings. Other activities include helicopter rides, a car show, Jeep night, and Kids’ Kingdom, free bounce house and inflatable obstacle course, night glows, and there will be Food Trucks and a Beer Tent.  Visit Hot Air Jubilee for more information!  All activities are at Ella Sharp Park.

Saturday Event Schedule:

• 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch (Location TBD)
• 3:00 pm – Hot Rods and Hot Air Car Show
  • Monster Trucks, Model T Rides, Steam Engine Demonstrations
• 3:00 pm – Festival Opens – Entertainment Tent, Helicopter Rides, Food Vendors, Sponsor Tents and Official Jubilee Merchandise
• 4:00-5:00 pm – Pilot Meet-and-Greet at Launch Field
• 4:00 – 8:00 pm – Kids Kingdom
• 7:00 pm – Evening Balloon Launch @Ella Sharp Park
• Dusk – Night Glow @Ella Sharp Park

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  A community-driven market prioritizing fresh local produce and Michigan-only homemade & artisan goods.  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm throughout the summer into early fall. The Grand River Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery at the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and Mechanic Street. NEW: Rotating food trucks and music on select days.   Vendors, artisans, and performers.  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.

 5th Annual Center Stage Jackson Pork-A-Palooza.  4 PM to 7 PM.  Hosted by 308 Brass Rail.   Tickets to taste all entries is $15, includes one drink per ticket, beer, wine, or soft drink.  Silent auction and hourly prize drawings!  Live entertainment by Alibi.  308 Brass Rail, 308 West Prospect Street, Jackson.

 Vineyard Jams:  Friday and Saturday Music.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Join us this Summer for the return of our Friday & Saturday night music series: Vineyard Jams.  Every Friday and Saturday evening (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend) 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.  Rotating Food Trucks.  Limited Cafe’ Menu.  Open to all ages. Great music and fantastic food trucks!   Friday:  ACT III and featured food truck is The Joint: Smokin’ Good Foods.  Saturday:  Jackpine Savages and featured food truck is Whiskey Jack’s BBQ.  Cherry Creek Cellars, 11500 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Tompkins 2 Day Community & Bake Sale.  10 AM – 3 PM.  Tompkins 2-Day Community & Bake Sale.  Tompkins Center Historical Society, 10138 Tompkins Rd, Rives Junction.  The Community Sale is a great opportunity to sell your items at our facility. Space is $20.00 outside and $30.00 for indoors. Please contact Robin at 517.937.5161 for vendor information.

3rd Annual Sandstone Car Show.  10 AM – 2 PM.  3rd Annual Sandstone Car Show.  Sandstone Congregational Church, 710 S Sandstone Rd, Jackson.  It’s getting bigger and better each year! Food, Music, Trophies, Door Prizes!

Chicken BBQ.  12 PM until sold out.  Sons of the American Legion Rose City Post #324.  Chicken BBQ, $15/person.  1190 Falahee Road, Jackson.

Sunday, July 23

Gus Macker Jackson.  The Gus Macker of Jackson will be back this July 21-23, 2023. The famous 3-on-3 basketball tournament’s world tour wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Jackson!  With activities for players and spectators, Gus Macker is a weekend filled with fun, family, and friends, making it a perfect celebration of basketball and community.  The public is welcome to come cheer on players, enjoy the game and music, along with other activities during this 3-day event in downtown Jackson.

Sunday Event Schedule:  8:00 AM:   Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball begins.  12:00-6:00 PM Trophy Ceremonies at Jackson Symphony Orchestra (215 West Michigan Avenue).

Click here for the Gusette Event Program.

40th Jackson Hot Air Jubilee.  Hot Air Balloons will fill the skies during the weekend with launches scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening and Sunday morning, weather permitting, with fantastic ‘night glows’ in the evenings. Other activities include helicopter rides, a car show, Jeep night, and Kids’ Kingdom, free bounce house and inflatable obstacle course, night glows, and there will be Food Trucks and a Beer Tent.  Visit Hot Air Jubilee for more information!  All activities are at Ella Sharp Park.

Sunday Event Schedule:

• 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch (Location TBD)

St. Stanislaus Kostka K of C  BBQ Chicken Dinner.  12 PM to 4 PM.  608 S. Elm Street, Jackson.  Menu:  1/2 Chicken BBQ/Plain, Baked Beans, Homemade Coleslaw, Dinner Roll and Cookie.  $15, Take-Out Only.

Swingin’ at the Shell.  6 PM.  Albion – FREE Music Concerts on Sundays all Summer Long.  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!  BRING your lawn chair or blanket!  This Sunday:  Phillip Michael Scales.  Originally starting up as an independent performer writing and recording his own music, Philip Michael Scales focused on his own indie style bands early in his career. As his music progressed, he started to incorporate more blues style music into his repertoire. He calls this combo “Dive Bar Soul”, described as a bit of indie rock storytelling coupled with the passion of the blues. With impactful lyrics and powerful vocals, Scales is a fantastic original artist with a style that is approachable and appreciated by many.