Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Enjoy your long weekend before back-to-school and back to the grind at one of these metro Detroit events.
Romeo Peach Festival
This peachy festival, founded in 1931, features a 5K/10K run, craft show, carnival rides, and live entertainment. Come out for the Peach Festival Fireworks on Aug. 30. Aug. 29-Sept. 2. No cost for admission, fees apply for some activities. Downtown Romeo; romeopeachfest.com.
Michigan State Fair
Thrill-seekers, food lovers, and shopaholics can find more to love at this year’s state fair, with rides and games, a beer festival, fair food, vendor booths, agricultural displays, and more. Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Ticket prices vary. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; michiganstatefairllc.com.
Detroit Jazz Festival 2024
Founded in 1980, the Detroit Jazz Festival has always been a way for people to come together over music. Artists like Joshua Redman, The Bop’s, Melanie Charles, and others will take the stage at Detroit’s 2024 Jazz Festival. Aug. 30-Sept. 2. No cost for admission. Hart Plaza, Detroit; detroitjazzfest.org.
Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats
Royal Oak’s 21st annual festival is back. Take a stroll around downtown Royal Oak, enjoy food and shopping from local vendors, and watch performances on one of nine different stages. Aug. 30-Sept. 2. No cost for admission until 5 p.m. on Friday, $12 after 5 p.m. on Friday, $10 before 3 p.m. and $12 after 3 p.m. Saturday-Monday. Several city blocks in downtown Royal Oak; artsbeatseats.com.
Camp Dearborn Labor Day Weekend Celebration
This event features rubber duck races, a Pool Bash, an evening dance, and fireworks display in celebration of Labor Day. Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Fees may apply. Contact for details. Camp Dearborn, 1700 General Motors Road, Milford; campdearborn.com.
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
Featuring canoe races, live music, carnival rides, vendor booths, and a parade, Hamtramck’s 44th annual Labor Day Festival is jam-packed with fun activities for the family. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. No cost for admission. Jos Campau Ave., Hamtramck; hamtownfest.com.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
Enjoy fire juggling, jousting, and live mermaids; shop handcrafted goods and try food fit for royalty this weekend at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. This Labor Day Weekend’s theme is “Vikings Invasion.” Aug. 31-Sept. 2. 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly; michrenfest.com.
Lions Car Show
Celebrate Labor Day with a car show and cookout! Peruse a variety of classic car displays as you enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and shopping vendors. Sep. 1. No cost for admission. Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion; canterburyvillage.com.
Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk
Take a walk and enjoy nature at the annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk. Choose a one-mile or 5Kround-trip trail. Onsite registration starts at 8 a.m. The event begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 2. $5 suggested donation per family. City of Rochester Municipal Park Kiwanis Pavilion, Paint Creek Trail, Rochester; paintcreektrail.org.
Detroit Labor Day March and Celebration
SEIU Michigan and affiliates are celebrating Labor Day with a march and programming by area labor leaders and elected officials followed by food, entertainment, voter registration, and a book page giveaway at Roosevelt Park. Sept. 2. Lines up on Porter St. from Trumbull to Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit; seiu517m.org.
This post has been updated for 2024.
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