10 Labor Day Weekend Festivals and Events in Metro Detroit

It may be the unofficial end of summer, but there鈥檚 still plenty of action in metro Detroit.
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Photograph courtesy of the Michigan State Fair

Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, but that doesn鈥檛 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.听Aug. 29-Sept. 2. No cost for admission, fees apply for some activities. ; .

Michigan State Fair

Thrill-seekers, food lovers, and shopaholics can find more to love at this year鈥檚 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, ; .

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鈥檚, Melanie Charles, and others will take the stage at Detroit鈥檚 2024 Jazz Festival. Aug. 30-Sept. 2. No cost for admission. ; .

Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats

Royal Oak鈥檚 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 ; .

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.听Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Fees may apply. Contact for details. Camp Dearborn, ; .听

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Featuring canoe races, live music, carnival rides, vendor booths, and a parade, Hamtramck鈥檚 44th annual Labor Day Festival is jam-packed with fun activities for the family. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. No cost for admission. ; .

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鈥檚 theme is 鈥淰ikings Invasion.鈥 Aug. 31-Sept. 2. ; .

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.听Sep. 1. No cost for admission. Canterbury Village, ; .听

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 , Paint Creek Trail, Rochester; .

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.听Sept. 2. Lines up on Porter St. from Trumbull to Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit; .听

This post has been updated for 2024.听