Events of Labor Day Weekend 2024

Friday, August 30

Voter Education Event. 11 AM to 1 PM. Jackson College Center Voter Education Event. City voter education event at the YPOP Community Garden on Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. Hosted by Ward 1 City Councilmember Arlene Robinson, State Senator Sue Shink, the League of Women Voters Jackson area, and Young People of Purpose (YPOP) leader Diane Washington. The event will cover everything voters need to know about participating in the upcoming election, including voting rights, early voting, absentee ballots and registering to vote. There will also be an emphasis on educating younger voters. The event is free to attend. Refreshments will be available, with Senator Shink donating pizza and RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream Co. providing ice cream. The YPOP Community Garden is located at 1107 Maple St., Jackson.

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.

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 (7-10pm). Food Truck: Smokehouse 52. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Marcus & Tiffany Shelton at Veritas. 6 PM to 9 PM. Marcus and Tiffany Shelton are classically trained singers who have been married for over 20 years. In his longtime opera career, Marcus was honored to sing on stages around the world, and with some of the biggest names in the business; and Tiffany has largely focused her music degree and velvety pipes on jazz and musical theatre. They will be performing their signature mix of genres and styles, including: classic rock, opera, 90s alternative, mellow 70s gold, country, big band favorites, and more! Requests always welcome. Veritas, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson.

Litty Kulturalization Magazine Launch. 4 PM to 7 PM. Join us for an event focused on mental health and wellness in our community, featuring local business owners, healthcare providers, artists, musicians, and athletes. Our goal is to provide an outlet for these individuals to share their stories of resilience and success while promoting wellness and self-care. We are proud to partner with organizations such as the Aware Shelter to spread our message of healing and support. 1202 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (C-Store Deli), Jackson.

Cash O’Riley Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM. Hold onto your hats, folks, because the legendary one-man rock and roll band, Cash O’Riley, is back and ready to rock our world! Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the legend in action once again! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Late Night Friday with Live Music by Mallery Lynn. End the month of August with us and Mallery Lynn music! Hear country/rock from 6-9pm, closing at 10pm! Mallery was here for a short time at the Summer Art & Music Festival and in the past but, it’s been a few years! Come out and welcome her to Sandhill again! Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

Saturday, August 31

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks at The Cascades. Show starts at 6:30 PM. Admission: $7 per person, $5 for children ages 4-12. Tonight: Act III. Fireworks at dusk. Visit jacksoncountyparks.org.

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, Mark Maze & the Big Deal Band (7-10pm). Food Truck: Smokehouse 52. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Sunday, September 1

Sounds of Summer at Cherry Creek Cellars. 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 Big L & Code Blu (6-9pm). Food Truck: The Food Bandit. 10912 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

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!Tonight: Elton Rohn (Elton John tribute band).