Events of Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Jackson’s National Night Out.  6 PM to 8 PM.  Connecting public safety and neighbors for a night of fun!  Games, food, and free backpack giveaways.  Local vendors and bike raffle.  Meet police officers and firefighters.  Get an up close look at police cars, fire trucks and ambulances.  Free family fun event for the community.  Loomis Park, 210 Gilbert Street, Jackson.

Jackson County Fair.  The 2025 Jackson County Fair at Keeley Park. Today is Tropical Tuesday, tropical attire encouraged!  $2 Ride Day.  Grandstand show:  Gone 2 Paradise – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience (7 PM).  Come out and enjoy a day or two at the fair filled fun games, exciting rides, livestock, events, and tasty food!  The Jackson County Fair has something for everyone in the family. Enhance your summer in Pure Michigan by attending a fun-filled community fair.  Complete schedule here.  Keeley Park, Jackson.

Food Truck Tuesday. 11 AM to 2 PM.  The Jackson Area Food Truck Association is officially taking over Food Truck Tuesdays — and this summer, we’re rolling deep.  Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson.  Powered by JAFTA (Jackson Area Food Truck Association) — run by the trucks, for the people.  Jackson food. Jackson music. Jackson pride.

Grand River Farmers Market.  3 PM to 7 PM.  A brand new evening market created to connect locally produced agricultural goods to our greater community! Stop by for tons of seasonal fresh fruits & veggies, herbs, eggs, flowers, pork, fish, chicken, syrup, honey, mushrooms, microgreens, sourdough & other artisan breads, sweets, treats, cider, soups/mixes, oil & spices, nut butters, pantry goods, frozen foods, hot foods, live music, food trucks, pet treats, and even a few artisans if you need a bit of retail therapy! Good times, with great people! Plenty of room for bikes, strollers, and we’re pet friendly! We can’t wait to serve you with a smile all summer!   Grand River Pavilion, corner of Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.

Aggie’s Bike Night. 6 PM to 9 PM.  Come on down to Aggies Bike Night with Slim Nichols performing from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Come out and enjoy some tunes.  Aggie’s, M-50, Downtown Napoleon.