Labor Day Weekend is here! This is your weekend events update for Thurs, 9/1 – Mon, 9/5!
Enjoy! Please tag me in your photos so I can see what every got up to this weekend haha!
(This list is not exhaustive, but I did pick as many events as I could cover that I think would apply to the most people!)
Romeo Peach Festival (Romeo)
Thursday, 9/1 – Monday, 9/5
Hosted by the Romeo Lions Club
From the event page:
The Romeo Peach Festival is back for its 91st year!
This year you can expect all your favorite events and activities including carnival rides and games, 5K / 10K race, food vendors, live music (Family Tradition Band play on Sunday), refreshment tents, car show, pancake breakfast, parades and more!
Admission:
Thursday and Monday: FREE
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: $5 daily admission to the Romeo Lions Field & Property starting at noon, children 12 and under get in FREE.
All proceeds benefit Lions Club charities
**Please note that events and activities are held at various locations around the Romeo area**
Facebook Event Link
Soaring Eagle Arts Beats & Eats (Downtown Royal Oak)
Friday, 9/2 – Monday, 9/5
Presented by Flagstar Bank
From the Event Page:
The festival offers more than 200 live performances on nine stages, a highly ranked Juried Fine Arts Show, and over 40 local restaurants with some of the finest cuisine in metro Detroit.
Each year international, regional and local attractions at the festival make the City of Royal Oak the premier destination for Labor Day weekend.
Chase Rice is performing on country night!
𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦:
Fri, 9/2 – Sun, 9/4: 11:00am-11:00pm
Mon, 9/5: 11:00am-9:00pm
Admission: $5 before 3pm & $10 after 3pm
Facebook Event Link
Blake’s Sunflower Days (Armada)
Sat, 9/3 – Mon, 9/5
From the Event Page:
Join us for Blake’s Annual Sunflower Festival, September 3rd – 5th at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill.
Stroll through the fields of sunflowers, shop from our open-air artisan market featuring 100+ local artists. Walk to the sunflower field, enjoy DIY workshops, receive access to our sunflower maze with endless photo opportunities and more!
Facebook Event Link
My personal note on this one: Last year was the first year they did this festival. There were some kinks that needed to be addressed! I’m hoping that they worked things out and this year goes much smoother and better!
Detroit Jazz Fest (Detroit)
Fri, 9/2 – Mon, 9/5
Website Link
Michigan State Fair (Novi)
Suburban Collection Showplace
Thurs, 9/1 – Mon, 9/5
Celebrating 10 Years! Your Labor Day tradition!
The Michigan State Fair is Michigan’s #1 Family Event! Participate in the fun this year September 1st-5th at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI!
Facebook Event Link
Rosita’s Treats (Shelby Twp)
Monday, 9/5
(Colombian Food)
All you can eat Buffet!
Must purchase a ticket. (Deadline to purchase is Sunday 9/4 at 8pm.)
From the Event Page:
Come enjoy this unique ALL YOU CAN EAT Buffet! Includes our homemade Chorizo, Chicharron, Arepas, Empanadas, Pork & Beans, Rice, Avocado & Rice Pudding for dessert!
Facebook Event Link
Labor Day Bridge Walk (Mackinaw City)
Monday, 9/5
Free! (No fee or registration)
The bridge will be closed from 6:30am – Noon.
(Even if you’re not walking, it’s a nice FYI of the closure!)
Please be advised that you need to organize your own transportation back across. You’ll probably only be walking one way 😉
Hopping on a ferry might be a good option!
Website with all the details
Harsen’s Island Cornhole Classic Fundraiser (Harsen’s Island)
Sat, 9/3 – Sun, 9/4
From the Event Page:
12:30pm Registration/ Practice
1:00pm Tournament Starts
First Tournament is $20/person
Single Game, Double Elimination
Bring your own bags. (If you don’t have bags, no need to worry. We will have bags to use.)
Exact payouts and place will depend on the amount of players.
No coolers allowed!!!!! Beer and food will be available for additional purchase.
If anyone is staying home and looking for something fun to do, come check this out.
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