Friday, May 22
Grand River Farmers Market Downtown Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. Grow Jackson invites you the Grand River Farmers Market at the downtown pavilion. Come on down and reconnect… We’ve got dozens of your favorite vendors ready to go with seasonal fruits & veggies, flowers, beef, chicken, eggs, pork, cheeses, honey, syrup, pasta, dairy, artisan breads, mushrooms, granola, microgreens, tea, jams, pestos, sweets, coffee, soups, ready-to-eat hot foods, sandwiches, snacks, natural home, plants, health and beauty products, even pet treats – plus a few true artisans for a little retail therapy! The Jackson District Library returns – they’ll be with us each Friday, so bring your library card, and if you don’t have one – they can get you one!
Downtown Jackson Cruise In and Concert. Join us every 4th Friday from May through September. Cruise-In starts at 5:00 PM. Concerts at 8:00 PM. Location: Downtown Jackson (W. Michigan Ave & S. Jackson St). What to Expect: Classic Car Show: Hundreds of the region’s coolest rides. Live Music: Free concerts at Horace Blackman Park and TRUE Community City Square. Food & Drinks: Enjoy local food trucks and grab a drink to go within our Social District. Grab your lawn chairs, invite your friends, and let’s make the 2026 season the best one yet. Learn more at https://jacksondda.org.
An Evening with Kostia – Free Concert featuring JYSO’s Addison Hill. FREE Concert – please RSVP. Piano & Bassoon, Dessert & Beverage, Meet & Greet. The Jackson Youth Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of beautiful piano music played by composer & pianist Kostia Efimov, as well as a piece played by JYSO’s own bassoonist, Addison Hill. Cost is free with RSVP. You can reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/PQMwMYpNKJcP2PiTA Concert Begins at 7:30pm, Ends 9pm. Short Meet & Greet immediately following. Dessert & Beverage provided. Weatherwax Hall (Jackson Symphony Building), 215 W. Michigan Ave, Downtown Jackson.
Late Night Fridays with Live Music at Sandhill Crane Vineyards. 6 PM to 9 PM. Join us in the vineyard, on the porch, and at our family-owned winery for live music every Friday from May through October! Music plays on the porch (weather permitting) 6-9pm every Friday, with last call at 9:30 and close at 10pm! May 22nd- Mark Collins. 4724 Walz Road, Jackson.
Still Runnin at the Honky Tonk. Still Runnin hits The Honky Tonk bringing a night of country favorites, live-band energy, and the kind of good-time atmosphere built for singing loud, dancing badly, and staying later than planned. This is classic Friday night Honky Tonk business: boots on the floor, drinks in hand, band on stage, worries somewhere else. 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.
Seize the Grey at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM. We are excited to welcome back the Jeff & Jen “Seize the Grey” duo, as they bring classic acoustic rock and folk tunes to life with their dynamic harmonies! 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
Saturday, May 23
GRFM Saturdays at the River and Rail. 9 AM to 2 PM. Directly from the farmers, ranchers, and producers, right here in Jackson! We’ve got the best fresh and local goods inside this historic venue, neighboring our vibrant art community, and just a short walk from murals, music, and theater! With live music every market day, along with seasonal fruits and vegetables, chicken, pork, grassfed/finished beef, fish right from Michigan’s own U.P., eggs, microgreens, gourmet mushrooms, locally made pasta, cheese, coffee, tea, jams, jelly, fresh milled flour, pesto, donuts, cider, croissants, scones, bagels, sourdough, artisan breads, honey, maple syrup, hot food, granola, nut butters, dry soups & pantry goods, roasted nuts, cake treats, cookies, pies, native plants, houseplants, natural body care and apothecaries, tallow beauty products, refreshing drinks, and a rotating variety of food trucks every week… even natural meat dehydrated pets snacks for your fur babies, as we’re also pet friendly – and a few *true* artisans for a little retail therapy! (Plus crafts and fun little activities for the kiddos!) Let us be your new Saturday morning destination, we’ve got the perfect market vibe you’ve been looking for! 137 W. North Street, Jackson.
Recovery in Our Backyard. 12 PM. Join us for our annual family-friendly Recovery in Our Backyard event at the MLK Center! There will be food, speakers, entertainment, and community resources. Presented by Jackson Area Recovery Community.
Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks at the Cascades. Join us for the Annual Cascades Memorial Day Fireworks! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music from Atomic Annie, and end the night with a firework display! The perfect way to kick off the summer season! Concert begins at 6 PM.
Mid Michigan Drive Club at Jackson Speedway. The Jackson Speedway will be hosting the Mid Michigan Drift Club this weekend. They will be drifting all day on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th. We want to celebrate Memorial Day by honoring all of our military Veterans and current Military. All military will get in free on both days. Be sure to bring your valid Military I.D. For all information, go to our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JacksonSpeedway.Michigan
5-Second Rule Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM. 5-Second Rule returns to Ironbark with their blistering blues, soulful rock, and a great blend of originals and covers to rock the house! 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
Sunday, May 24
Jackson EAA Pancake Fly-In Breakfast. 7 AM to 12 PM. Jackson County Airport. Presented by the Jackson Experimental Aircraft Association. Adults $10, Kids 6-10 $5, Under 6 free with adult.
Walker Tavern Farm & Craft Market. 10 am to 2 pm. Walker Tavern Complex/Cambridge Junction Historic State Park, 13200 M 50, Brooklyn. Learn more at https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/museums/cj
