August 4-5 Bath Days Festival
Bath • (517) 712-8942
www.bathdays.com
Bath Days is a two-day festival offering midway rides, food, entertainment, car show, parade, games and most of all…Bath Tub races for all. Enjoy cold beverages, hot food and shopping amongst the many vendors featuring home/hand made items you can only buy during Bath Days.
August 4-5 Lansing JazzFest
Lansing • (517) 371-4600
www.jazzlansing.com
Located in Old Town, surrounded by the best of the Capital City’s art galleries and unique retail stores and grand architecture, the 23rd annual Lansing JazzFest’s multiple stages offer outstanding talent, from local favorites to regional and national acts.
August 5 Island Art Fair
Grand Ledge • (517) 627-9843
www.ledgecraftlane.com
The oldest fair in mid-Michigan and a state-wide favorite! Over 100 artists and craftsmen, music, food and riverboat rides. Free shuttle provided. Located on The Island, downtown Grand Ledge.
August 11-13 Great Lakes Folk Festival
East Lansing • (517) 432-GLFF (4533)
www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
The MSU Museum presents this three-day celebration of culture, tradition and community. Find music, dance, food and more with the roots, the rhythms and the richness of cultures across America and around the world.
August 10-12 & 17-19 Renegade Theatre Festival
Lansing • (517) 927-3016
www.renegadetheatrefestival.org
Two weekends of free theatre showcased in Lansing’s most artistic district—Old Town; featuring a wide range of performance styles from comedy, puppet shows, musicals, improv, staged readings and more!
August 11-13 St. Johns Mint Festival
St. Johns • (989) 224-7248
www.clintoncountychamber.org/mint-festival
Each year the mint farming heritage is celebrated at the St. Johns Mint Festival. Arts and crafts, flea market, food concessions, parade, four sports tournaments, free entertainment, quilt show, car show, carnival and tons of activities for kids.
August 12 Phil Denny's Armory Smooth Jazz Fete
Lansing • [email protected]
www.smoothjazzfete.com
Phil Denny's Armory Smooth Jazz Fete proudly presented by Michigan Plumbing brings together a celebrated list of national and internationally acclaimed cross-genre jazz musicians. Styles supported range from smooth, contemporary, modern, pop and R&B. The all day, outdoor Armory Smooth Jazz Fete is produced by Lansing-based international recording artist and saxophonist Phil Denny.