Arts, Beats & Eats, Jazz Festival, and more things to do this Labor Day weekend in Southeast Michigan
Labor Day weekend: Arts, Beats, & Eats returns to Royal Oak!
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Labor Day weekend is always a busy one for events as we try to relish those last few moments of summer.
Need plans for your holiday weekend? Here's what's going on:
Arts, Beats & Eats
- Friday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 4
- Downtown Royal Oak
This annual Labor Day weekend festival brings dozens of performers, food vendors, and artists to the city for four days of entertainment.
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This year's headliners include Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Halestorm, Russell Dickerson, and Bell Biv DeVoe, along with other national acts American Authors, Collective Soul, and Randy Houser.
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Corvette Fest
- Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
More than 150 Corvettes will be displayed at this car show, which also includes live entertainment and a silent auction.
Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Admission is free. Registration for Corvette owners participating in the show is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Pre-registration closes two days before the show.
Michigan State Fair
- Thursday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 4
- Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi
The State Fair includes a midway, circus tent with shows, live music, dog shows, food, beer tent, a 5K, a homebrew contest, and more.
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Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
- Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4
- Joseph Campau in Hamtramck
The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is an annual tradition featuring entertainment and activities for the whole family, including music, carnival ride, food booths, wrestling, a parade, and more.
Entry is free.
Jazz Festival
- Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 4
- Downtown Detroit
Dozens of artists will perform across several stages during this annual jazz music fest.
This year, audiences can expect larger performances, thanks to the expanded utilization of the JPMorgan Chase Main Stage at Cadillac Square, as well as the Carhartt Amphitheater Stage and the Absopure Waterfront Stage at Hart Plaza.
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Romeo Peach Festival
- Thursday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 4
- Romeo Lions Club
This fest is a celebration of peaches, of course, but also includes live music, craft sales, fun for kids, a parade, fireworks, and more.
Entry is free.
University of Michigan Football
- Saturday, Sept. 2 at noon
- Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor
The Wolverines start their season Saturday at home.
Michigan takes on East Carolina at noon at the Big House.
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