The first weekend of August starts strong with lots of events scheduled. Here's what's going on:
Belle Isle Art Fair
- Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4
- Belle Isle Park in Detroit
This fair includes art for sale, food for purchase, opportunities to create your own art, and more.
Entry is free with a state park pass.
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The Belle Isle Art Fair is back
Ashley Menth, a painter and the winner of the Belle Isle Art Fair poster contest joined the Nine to give us a preview of the Art Fair. The Belle Isle Art Fair is August 3rd and 4th on Belle Isle, near the Scott Fountain. For more, visit belleisleartfair.com.
Shrek The Musical
- Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4
- Fisher Theatre in Detroit
Shrek moves from the big screen to a stage in Detroit this weekend.
Five shows are scheduled from Friday to Sunday. Tickets start at $25. Get tickets here.
Also at the Fisher this weekend, the Fairytale Festival will be held from 1-7:30 p.m. It will include crafts, a costume contest, vendors, and more.
Canterbury Barbecue Festival
- Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4
- Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
Enjoy BBQ from numerous vendors, play lawn games, hear live music, and more.
Entry is $5 cash or $6 card. Children younger than 3 are free.
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Canterbury Barbecue Festival
Keith Aldridge, the owner of Canterbury Village and Shawn Jones from Parks Old Style BBQ, joined the Nine to preview Canterbury's Barbecue Festival. The event runs from August 2-4th, from 11AM to 9PM each day. Canterbury Village is located at 2325 Joslyn Ct. in Lake Orion. For more, visit canterburyvillage.com.
Motor City Summer Fest
- Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4
- Hart Plaza in Detroit
Tee Grizzley, Skilla Baby, and more are slated to perform at Motor City Summer Fest, along with smaller acts.
Tickets start at $75.
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Motor City Summer Music Festival
Uncle & Me is bringing hip-hop to Hart Plaza this weekend. It will feature popular Detroit artists like Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby. Get tickets now at unclenme.com
Sundays on Selden
- Sunday, Aug. 4 from noon to 5 p.m.
- Selden Courtyard in Detroit
This summer series features family fun, including DJs, giant lawn games, and discounts from some nearby eateries and bars.
Can't make it this weekend? The last event of the summer is scheduled for Sept. 1.
Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise
- Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8 a.m.
- Gratiot between 14 Mile and Wellington
The cruising starts at 6 p.m. but the fun starts at 8 a.m.
Check out classic cars and family fun all day.
Dearborn Homecoming
- Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4
- Ford Field Park in Dearborn
Hear national headliners including The Verve Pipe, The All American Rejects, and Kylie Morgan during this year's Homecoming.
The festival also includes a carnival, car show, food, and more.
Monroe County Fair
- Now through Saturday, Aug. 3
- Monroe County Fairgrounds
This weekend's fair events include a monster truck show, animal displays, a carnival, and a performance by Ludacris on Saturday night.
Tickets for children 6-12 are $4, while admission for those 12 and up is $7.
Wayne County Fair
- Now through Saturday, Aug. 3
- Wayne County Fairgrounds
Check out an off-road derby, night of destruction, animal shows, and more.
Entry $5 per person, with tickets needed for the off-road derby and destruction derby.
Allen Park Street Fair
- Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4
- Allen Road between Roosevelt and Southfield
Dozens of vendors and performers will fill Allen Road for the Allen Park Street Fair.
Entry is free.
Jazz on the River
- Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday. Aug. 4
- Elizabeth Park in Trenton
This year includes a variety of jazz performers taking the stage during this free fest. Food and drinks will also be available to buy.
Though the event is free, parking is $5.
Haunted Hearse Car Show
- Sunday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Screamers Costumes in Clinton Township
A Clinton Township Halloween store is hosting the third annual Haunted Hearse Car Show on Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., stop by the shop to see hearses, spin the wheel of death to win prizes, shop the store and vendors, and enjoy sales on horror necessities.
Haunted Hearse Car Show again brings horror and Halloween fun to Macomb County store
It's already Halloween all year long at Screamers Costumes, but things will get a little more creepy this weekend at the Clinton Township shop.