Labor Day brings return of Michigan State Fair, Hamtramck celebration, Peach Festival
This weekend symbolizes the informal conclusion of summer, and it’s accompanied by enjoyable Labor Day traditions all over metro Detroit. Festivities will bring together crowds for music, food and amusements in Hamtramck, Romeo, Royal Oak, Franklin, Detroit and Novi. Here’s the lineup for Friday through Monday.
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
This festival sponsored by Hatch will feature “yacht” races (a Hamtramck tradition), wrestling, live music, food, carnival rides, a parade on Monday, and more.
There will be music performances by Day Residue, the Stools, Detroit Cobras, The Dead Milkmen, Coxiopioxio, Dark Red, Duende and more.
Noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Monday on Campau in Hamtramck. Free admission.
Romeo Peach Festival
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This 92nd annual festival in the Village of Romeo will include carnival rides, games, fireworks, live music, food, a classic car show and cruise, parades, a pancake breakfast, and more.
Events will be held at various locations in the Romeo area. Times and Admission fees will vary by event.
Romeo Lions festival grounds admission is free on Thursday; Friday-Monday $5 daily admission to the carnival grounds starting at noon; children 12 and younger are free.
This four-day, mile-long event will bring music, food and art to downtown Royal Oak.
A juried fine art show at the southern edge of the festival site will showcase artists from across the nation.
This year’s music headliners scheduled to perform on more than nine stages will include Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Halestorm, Russell Dickerson, and Bell Biv DeVoe, American Authors, Collective Soul and Randy Houser.
A variety of food trucks and restaurant booths will feature unique cultural dishes, classic American cuisine, desserts and more.
New to the festival this year will be a designated cannabis zone, including sales and consumption,
Festival hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday. Single-day tickets are $7 in advance; admission is free until 5 p.m. Friday and $12 after that. SaturdayMonday entry is $10 until 3 pm. and $12 after 3 p.m.
Michigan State Fair
This annual event will include carnival rides, animal shows, a circus, live music, food and more.
There will be music performances by James Wailin, Laura Mendoza, George Montrelle, Kathleen Murray, Mike Ward, Barelyon and more.
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday at Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River in Novi. Tickets start at $10, which includes admission to the fair.
Labor Day Round Up and Art Fair
h Franklin Community Association Labor Day Round Up family fair will feature a parade at noon, giant inflatables, pony rides, petting farm, magic show, jugglers, interactive circus, midway games, face painting, food, classic car show, Historical Society and Garden Club displays, and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday in downtown Franklin.
h Art in the Village, a fine art fair, will feature works in glass, pottery, fiber, furniture, jewelry, photography, painting, watercolor, wood, sculpture and metal. There will also be musical performances throughout the day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday on Franklin Road between 13 Mile and 14 Mile in Franklin. Free admission.