The majestic Porcupine Mountains will play host to a music festival this weekend. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
This week’s itinerary is a prime example of how varied the fun in Michigan can be.
Highlights include a beer festival on the beach (with camping) in Muskegon, a music festival in the Porkies, and a Civil War reenactment in southern Michigan.
As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please send suggestions at least one week before the event).
Michigan events to check out this weekend
Saturday, Aug. 23, 3-10 p.m.
Pere Marquette Park (3510 Channel Drive, Muskegon)
🍔 Backyard Burgers & Brews Festival
Saturday, Aug. 23, 5-10 p.m.
Festival Market Square (25 McCamly St. S., Battle Creek)
Aug. 22-24
Gull Meadow Farms (8544 Gull Road, Richland)
Aug. 22-24
Burley Park (19432 Howard City Edmore Road, Howard City)
Northern Michigan/UP
Aug. 21-24
3200 Sullivan St., Cedar
🪶 Rendezvous At The Straits Powwow
Aug. 22-24
Little Bear East & Museum of Ojibwa Culture (Marquette Street and Ojibwa Trail, St. Ignace)
⛰️ Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Aug. 23-24
Winter Sports Complex (36606 Carp Lake Tower Road, Ontonagon)
🐟 National Coho Salmon Festival
Aug. 22-23
Homestead Recreational Park (11508 Honor Highway, Honor)
Mid/South Michigan
Aug. 22-24
Downtown Mason
Aug. 21-24
Midland County Fairgrounds (6905 Eastman Ave., Midland)
🐲 Michigan Renaissance Festival
Weekends through Sept. 28
12600 Dixie Highway, Holly
Aug. 23-24
Cascade Falls (1401 S. Brown St., Jackson)
Southeast Michigan/Thumb
Aug. 22-24
44275 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi
Aug. 23-24
Canterbury Village (2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion)
Aug. 21-24
(39851 W. Five Mile Road, Plymouth)
Saturday, Aug. 23, 12-8 p.m.
Main Street, Clawson
Aug. 22-24
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill (17985 Armada Center Road, Armada)
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