Friday, July 26
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.
Downtown Jackson Cruise In and Concert. 5 PM to 8 PM. The fourth Friday of the month during summer, Downtown Jackson is filled with classic and antique cars, food trucks, vendors and entertainment. Restaurant specials and store sales. Entertainment tonight by the Harmony Gardeners on the TRUE Community City Square Stage, Horace Blackman Park. Free fun for the whole family!
Downtown Backyard BBQ. Join us on July 26th & 27th for the 2nd annual Downtown Backyard BBQ at Grand River Brewery! Get ready for an incredible evening filled with family fun, corn hole tournament featuring Dad Bod Baggers and fantastic music from Kat Mandu, Detroit’s very own Bob Seger Tribute Band! and from The Voice, Laith Al-Saadi! Enjoy Grand River Brewery’s mouthwatering food from their indoor menu. Also featuring West Texas Barbeque Co., Doll N’ Burgers, Primal Pizza and The Five Forks food trucks throughout the space. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on our websitehttps://www.grandriverbrewery.com/store/events/
Rockin The Tee Box. Rockin’ The Tee Box Music Festival is back! 14 Artists, 2 Stages, Food Truck Alley, Vendor Row, Yard Games, Putt Putt, Free Parking on site, & WE ALSO HAVE THE LOWEST BEVERAGE PRICES AROUND. Tickets are only $40 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 July 26th @ 5:00pm 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 July 27th gates will open at 2:00 pm. The Music starts at 2:30pm. 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. Tickets and more info 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, Wishing Well (7-10 pm). Featured Food Truck: Whole Enchilada Mobile Kitchen. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.
Date Night: Ballroom Dance. Ages 21+ Friday, July 26th 6:00 – 7:00 PM Each ticket is for two people! We invite you to enjoy an evening out while learning Ballroom Dance together with your significant other! You can learn the basics or expand your existing skills, meet other couples, and enjoy some light refreshments. This event is also a great way for you to enjoy some time in our newly-renovated Downtown facilities free from our typical youth-filled environment. This evening is just for the grown-ups! $55 Per Couple (Light dessert refreshments included). Details and tickets here.
Late Night Friday with Live Music by Wes Maharas. Help us welcome Wes Maharas to Sandhill on this late night! We’re excited to hear a new sound of “Mixing themes of peace and passion with a unique blend of hip hop, soul, folk rock, blues, and reggae, American singer/songwriter Wes Maharas has been playing the San Diego music scene actively getting his music out there for over a decade.”Open ’til 10pm with music from 6-9pm! Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Road, Jackson.
Kevin Krieger Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM. Catch a solo evening with Kevin Krieger as he brings his saxophone magic back to Ironbark! Covering a wide range of classics, funk, and fusion tunes, it’s always a blast to have his talents at the brewery! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
Glow Throw at Axe Play. 10 PM. Axe Play will host Glow Throw on the following Fridays in July, starting at 10pm. Friday, July 12 Friday, July 26 Come with a group or by yourself for a 2-hour drop-in style experience. You may arrive anytime during the event to throw with other attendees. $30/person Make your reservations at www.bookeo.com/axepla
Jackson College Astronomical Observatory Public Viewing. 9 PM to 11 PM. Jackson College’s new Astronomical Observatory will hold public viewing nights on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 p.m. (weather permitting) now through the month of July. Viewing nights provide the public with an opportunity to look through the new high-tech telescope to see the planets, the moon and stars. Astronomical Observatory Coordinator Talia Burns will be available to explain what guests may be looking at and to answer any related questions. Guests are also welcome to bring their own telescopes; the site has an outdoor platform area with several piers for amateur astronomers. Those interested are advised to check the weather beforehand. The telescope is ADA compliant and accessible to people in wheelchairs. When entering Central Campus from Emmons Road, take the service drive to the left; the observatory is just beyond the softball and baseball fields.
Saturday, July 27
Grand River Farmers Market and Children’s Entrepreneur 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! Today, more than 20 young entrepreneurs sell their wares and services in our first ever Children’s Market! 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.
Rockin The Tee Box. Rockin’ The Tee Box Music Festival is back! 14 Artists, 2 Stages, Food Truck Alley, Vendor Row, Yard Games, Putt Putt, Free Parking on site, & WE ALSO HAVE THE LOWEST BEVERAGE PRICES AROUND. Tickets are only $40 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 July 26th @ 5:00pm 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 July 27th gates will open at 2:00 pm. The Music starts at 2:30pm. 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. Tickets and more info here.
Kiwanis Summer Fun Pickleball Tournament. Hosted by the Jackson Area Pickleball Association. Entry/beginner and advanced teams welcome. Cash prizes, competition, fun and swag! $10 JAPA members, $20 non-JAPA members. Hurst Foundation Cascades Courts.
Downtown Backyard BBQ. Join us on July 26th & 27th for the 2nd annual Downtown Backyard BBQ at Grand River Brewery! Get ready for an incredible evening filled with family fun, corn hole tournament featuring Dad Bod Baggers and fantastic music from Kat Mandu, Detroit’s very own Bob Seger Tribute Band! and from The Voice, Laith Al-Saadi! Enjoy Grand River Brewery’s mouthwatering food from their indoor menu. Also featuring West Texas Barbeque Co., Doll N’ Burgers, Primal Pizza and The Five Forks food trucks throughout the space. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on our websitehttps://www.grandriverbrewery.com/store/events/
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, John Louis Good & Rose City Troubadors (7-10 pm). Featured Food Truck: FFF Truck 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.
Crafts and Market at the Cascades. 10 AM. Come join us for a fun filled day of local vendors and businesses! The first ever Crafts & Market at The Cascades will be on July 27th from 10 AM-4 PM with FREE entry. Homemade and Homegrown! We can’t wait to see you!
Clark Lake Kids Triathlon. 9 AM. Kids Triathlon is a fun event for kids ages up to 14. Kids compete in running, biking, and swimming. Competition begins at 10 am. Clark Lake Yacht Club. Registration at 9 am. More details here.
Michigan Center Eagles Fest. 11 AM to 11 PM. Michigan Center Eaglesfest. 11am-11pm. 302 5th Street, Michigan Center. Euchre, Cornhole, PoolTournaments, Vendors, Live Music, Bed Races down 5th Street, Fireworks at Dusk. Event is open to the public. There will be pool, euchre, and cornhole tournaments, Grand Rivery food tent, craft vendors, 2 bands, and bed races amongst the local community clubs. All are welcome!
KensiStrong 5K Color Run. KensiStrong 5K Color Run is a fundraiser and community event located in Brooklyn, MI. The event benefits Kensley Brooks, who was diagnosed with Medullablastoma (Brain Cancer) in March 2024. This event is not only a fundraiser for Kensi and her family but to raise awareness of brain tumors in children. It will take place on July 27, starting at 9 am. For details, contact Tonya Cleland at Tcleland082@gmail.com or by calling (517) 227-9593. Event page here.
Summer Wine & Wool Festival. Walk the winery grounds filled with nearly 30 local fiber vendors: fiber farmers, dyers, and more. Hear live music by Kevin Kreiger and drink amazing wine while you hang out.! Stop by and bring your knitting, spinning, or crochet and make a day of it! New! Food trucks will be joining us! Get FFF Truck and Tacos El Mariachi Loco from 11:00-4:30pm. Check out the list of all the vendors at https://www.sandhillcranevineyards.com/summer-wine-wool Open from 10am-5pm. Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Road, Jackson.
Cascades Rotary Bandshell Summer Concert Series. 7 PM. Free! Tonight, enjoy the music of Kay Harper & Cezaar Wade. An acoustic duo not worth missing! Sponsored by Alro Plastics. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the family friendly event.
Jason Blake Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM. Jason Blake is bringing his Warr guitar skills to the Ironbark Stage Saturday, July 27th! It’s going to be an experience you won’t want to miss! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
Sunday, July 28
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, July 28 Old Days, 6:00pm A Chicago Tribute Band. (Jazz Rock) swinginattheshell.com
Sounds of Summer at Cherry Creek Cellars. 1 PM to 6 PM. 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. Today, WINOS: Women In need of Shopping. The Native Heart (12 -3 PM), Bret Maynard & Noah Martis (3-6 PM). Featured Food & Beverage Truck(s): Melted, Smoke House 52, Craveable, & Zero Bar. Cherry Creek Cellars, 11500 Silver Lake Hwy, Brooklyn.
Happy Music Happy Talk. The Universalist Unitarian Church of East Liberty announces this Sunday’s service, “Happy Music, Happy Talk.” Services are at 11am at the church, located at 2231 Jefferson Road in Liberty Township near Clarklake, MI (1/2 mile West of US 127). Worship Leader Peg Beison will talk about what makes people happy, and musicians will lead the congregation in singing happy songs too. Musicians Jim Benedict, Tom Pepper and Ben Brue will provide music, along with pianist Anita Fobes. Services are in person or via Facebook (live and later viewing) at https://www.facebook.com/LibertyUU .
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