August
August 1-4, 2012 (Wed.-Sat.): Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival - Manchester
Fiddle contest, songwriting contest, art fair, zydeco, bluegrass, rockabilly, blues, celtic music and more. Final concert to be held at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
Aug. 2-5, 2012 (Thur.-Sun.): Woodtick Music Festival - U.P.
19th Annual. Featuring a variety of regional and not so regional bands on 2 stages. Includes music from several genres. Tickets range from $30 to $45 with kids under 12 free.
August 3-5, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Bluegrass In The Park - Atlanta
Free bluegrass festival. Donations accepted in the big orange bucket to help with expenses. Bring your own lawn chair. Individual competitions in guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin; band competition and band scramble. Parkin' lot pickin' all weekend. Camping available.
August 5-6, 2011 (Fri.-Sat.): Michigan Roots Jamboree - Ypsilanti
A two-day outdoor music and art festival showcasing the finest talent the midwest has to offer.This family-friendly camping event will bring together both local and regional acts on two stages. From rock to bluegrass to jazz and funk, The Michigan Roots Jamboree has over 25 acts providing something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets $50 (for weekend and camping) to $15 (single day pass).
August 7-11, 2012 (Thur.-Tue.): Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest - Frankenmuth
25th Annual. Polish music festival. Food available.
August 7-12, 2012 (Tues.-Sun.): Michigan Womyn's Music Festival - N.W. Michigan
37th Annual. Music, art, performance, workshops and community service. Tickets are $65 to $550. Child care is available.
12th Annual. Tickets are $15 to $62.50 and are available until venue hits capacity.
August 9-11, 2012 (Thur.-Sat.): Milan Bluegrass Festival - Milan
Tickets from $35-$75. Children under 12 free with parents. Camping available.
August 9-12, 2012 (Thur.-Sun.): Farmfest - Johannesburg
15th Annual. Traditional music festival with 40+ bands. Drum kiva, fire circle jams, parkin' lot pickin, candle light labryinth walk. Blow your face off harmonica contest, dances til 2am, kids stuff, workshops, great food, sacred land.
August 10-12, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Great Lakes Folk Festival - East Lansing
Free festival showcases the traditional cultural treasures of the nation's Upper Midwest and a sampling of the best of traditional artists from around the country and the world. There are five performance stages including one with a 2,400 sq. ft. dance floor.
August 10-12, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Milford Memories Summer Festival - Milford
3 locations for music throughout the festival area. Free
August 10-19, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Cheeseburger In Caseville - Caseville
14th Annual. Music, cheeseburger contest, softball tournament, volleyball, fun run, food and more.
August 13, 2011 (Sat.): Harsens Island Bluegrass Festival - Harsens Island
2nd Annual. 5 bands from Michigan & Ohio. Admission $20, kids 12 and under free. Food, campfire, beer tent, horseshoes and more.
August 17-19, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Hoxeyville Music Festival - Wellston
10th Annual. Featuring regional and national acts with rustic camping sites for RV's and campers. Food and craft vendor village, kids area, canoe trips, music workshops, disc golf and wireless internet available.
19th Annual. A complete "folk music experience" with stage shows. Camping available. Over 70 workshops included with the price of admission.
August 24-25, 2012 (Fri.-Sat.): Sun Dried Music Festival - Mason
3rd Annual. A diverse variety of musical performances ranging from rock, jazz, blues, latin jazz, salsa, and country from Mid-Michigan. Music, food, activities for the family, merchandise vendors, and a beverage tent. Free
August 24-26, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Porcupine Mountains Music Festival - Near Silver City
8th Annual festival featuring folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring artists as well as up and coming Michigan artists. Over 30 artists. Tickets $35 to $90.
August 31-September 3, 2012 (Fri.-Mon.): Arts, Beats & Eats Festival - Royal Oak
14th Annual. Over 200 performers on 10 stages, fine arts show and local food round out the festival.
August 31-September 3, 2012 (Fri.-Mon.): Detroit International Jazz Fest - Detroit
33nd Annual. In Hart Plaza on The Detroit River. Six stages, free admission
September
September 6-8, 2012 (Thu.-Sat.): Pickin' on Cystic Fibrosis - Milan
Raising money to help fight Cystic Fibrosis. Thursday Free admission. $20 Friday or Saturday. $35 for the whole weekend in advance. Children under 16 free.
September 7-9, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Wheatland Music Festival - Remus
39th Annual. 160-acre festival, juried arts and crafts show, raffle, children's activities, teen and young adult activities, instrument and dance workshops, music, food. Jam sessions can be found throughout the campgrounds all weekend long. Tickets start at $20. Children $7.
September 7-8, 2012 (Fri.-Sat.): Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival - Brighton
7th Annual. Streets filled with the sounds of Blues and Jazz along side tangy and tasty smoked and B-B-Q foods.
September 8, 2012 (Sat.): Dally in the Alley - Detroit
35th Annual. Beer, Music, Art. Many styles of music and food. Noon to 11pm. Free Admission.
September 14-16, 2012 (Fri.-Sun.): Michigan Irish Music Festival - Muskegon
15 bands on 3 stages, rain or shine. Irish pub, Notre Dame football game on tv, great irish food, dance and market.
September 28-29, 2012 (Fri.-Sat.): Oktoberfest West Michigan - Grand Rapids
German music, dancing, authentic German food, beer tent. Free admission and free parking.
September ?, 2011 (Fri.-Sun.): FallFest Bluegrass Festival - Lowell
15th Annual. Regional and local bands. Band scramble. Free instrument workshops. Tickets start at $5. Camping available.
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