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Escanaba City Band on Ludington Street during the annual Labor Day Parade

Delta County Labor Day Celebrations

Labor Day - 2022 

Thursday - Sept. 1st:

Abstract Art Show - Open Houseman standing in an art museum
Bonifas Arts Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This new art show features two artists who now live in Door County, WI.
Light refreshments will be served from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.

This display will be available for viewing at the Bonifas Arts Center until October 20th, stop by during normal business hours to view this incredible display.

Friday - Sept. 2nd:

47th Annual Steam & Gas Show
UP State Fairgrounds
9:00AM - 7:00PM

This year we are featuring an International Harvester. We are proud to be the host of this year's IHC Chapter 11 State Show. We're also hosting a gathering of antique automobiles (1900-1935). Over 150 exhibitors will be displaying a wide range of vintage machinery.

Antique Village will be open, and several local artisans will be demonstrating a variety of traditional handicrafts. There are also daily parades, a large indoor/outdoor flea market, 

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a knife & gun show, antique tractor pulls, threshing demonstrations, a working sawmill, and lots of good food. We've also added several new activities such as a barn dance, tractor games and slow races and decorating contests.

Admission Fees:

  • Daily Ticket: $6.00
  • Weekend Ticket: $10.00
  • Free Admission for Exhibitors & Children under 14

Boogie Fest Too!
14069 County Line G Rd. Rock, MI
ALL DAY EVENT, ALL WEEKEND LONG

10 Bands | Camping - Pig Roast - Vendors
Friday Fun Day includes a Campground Parade with games, an 80's costume contest, & Photo Booth!
Carry in beverages are welcome -- NO GLASS!

For more information, please call: (906)356-6191

ADMISSIONS:

  • $100 Weekend Pass at Gate
  • $55 Day Pass at Gate
  • FREE for children under 14 (MUST be accompanied by an adult)

CAMPING:
(for the entire weekend I Thursday at noon- Monday at noon)

  • $70 XL VIP site
  • $65 VIP site
  • $60 regular site

Saturday - Sept. 3rd:

Boogie Fest Too! | Day 2
14069 County Line G Rd. Rock, MI
Click here to go to information above!

47th Annual Steam & Gas Show | Day 2
UP State Fairgrounds
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Click here to go to information above!

Rock the Dock Labor Day Celebrationsilhouette of man holding guitar
Escanaba Municipal Dock
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Kick off the Labor Day Weekened Celebration with Reflections from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM in Escanaba at Municipal Dock.
Rock the Dock will be a weekend long event, come on down Saturday through Monday! On Labor Day we will feature a parade down Ludington Street and fun activities for kids!

ALL Proceeds are going to The Delta County Trades & Labor Charity/Scholarship Fund and The City of Escanaba Recreation Department.
Bring your lawn chairs and coolers!

Rock Lions Club 77th Labor Celebration & Parade
14454 M-35, Rock, MI (Rock Lions Club)
ALL DAY EVENT - 11:00AM Parade

Please join us after the parade for an all day event with activities for kids and adults at the Rock Lions Club Grounds!
MUSIC | BOUNCE HOUSE | KIDS TRACTOR PULL | BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT | COWPIE BINGO | FLEA MARKET
Food will be available by the Wells Lions ClubServing Miller Lite, Coors Light, Twisted Tea, & more for those 21+ years old
(Sorry, no carry-ins)

Sunday - Sept. 4th:

Boogie Fest Too! | Final Day
14069 County Line G Rd. Rock, MI
Click here to go to information above!

47th Annual Steam & Gas Show - Day 3
UP State Fairgrounds
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Click here to go to information above!

Rock the Dock Labor Day Celebration - Day 2
Escanaba Municipal Dock
1:00PM - 8:00PM

Rock the Dock on Sunday will feature Angels & Outlaws from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM & Smooth 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM!
This event will culminate on Monday with a parade down Ludington Street, Petting Zoos, and Bounce Houses!

Nahma Labor Day Celebration
13751 Wells 21.2 St. Nahma, MI (Nahma Township Hall)
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Bring the family to Nahma, for a day of fun and celebration. The Parade kicks off the celebration at 11:00 am. Music performances begin at noon with Backroads 906 followed by Minor and the Elders from 4:00 -8:00 pm. Local food vendors, beer, wine and, and refreshments, kids games, bounce house, kid's escape room, raffles, crafters, log sawing, nail pounding, horseshoe, and corn hole contests, and more!

Monday - Sept. 5th:

Rock the Dock Labor Day Celebration - Finale
Escanaba Municipal Dock
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Food Vendors | Bloody Mary Bar | Beer Tent - Bring the Family down for a Great Cause!

The parade lineup will start at 11:00AM at the Marketplace in Escanaba and continue down Ludington to the Municipal Dock at 12:00PM.Prize Drawings will be held throughout the day from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM. At 1:00PM children can enjoy a petting zoo & bounce house.

Music: Sit Down Francis from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM & We Ain't Saints from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

Special Raffles: 1st place: $500 cash 2nd place: $400 cash 3rd place: $300 cash 4th place: $200 cash 5th place: $100 cash
Golf Ball Drop 7:00 PM

47th Annual Steam & Gas Show - Final Day
UP State Fairgrounds
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Click here to go to information above!

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