Summer Concerts in the Park: Bandwagon. Thursday night on the water at Brandenburg.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 20, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Brandenburg Park, Chesterfield Township
Fee: Free park entry

Spooky Market. An end-of-summer, start-of-spooky-season market with 50+ vendors, food trucks, music, games, and Halloween gifts for someone else or for yourself. Food and drinks on site.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 35011 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore
Fee: Free

New Baltimore Farmers Market. Sunday mornings downtown on Front Street through October. Sweet corn, tomatoes, and peaches are all at their best right now.
Date & Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown New Baltimore, 36300 Front Street
Fee: Free to browse but most vendors are cash only

Midweek Music: Bandwagon. Downtown New Baltimore’s waterfront series continues. Come early and shop, dine, or sip downtown before you head to the park.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Walter and Mary Burke Park, New Baltimore
Fee: Free

Summer Concerts in the Park: Rhythm Society. The final show of the 2026 Brandenburg series. If you have been meaning to catch one of these, this is your last chance.
Date & Time: Thursday, August 27, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Brandenburg Park, Chesterfield Township
Fee: Park entry fees may apply

Cheers to Chesterfield. Two days back on the waterfront, kicking off Friday at noon.
Date & Time: Friday, August 28 from 12:00 PM, and Saturday, August 29
Location: Brandenburg Park, Chesterfield Township
Fee: Park entrance fees may apply

Midweek Music: 9D Proof. The waterfront series rolls into September.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 2, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Walter and Mary Burke Park, New Baltimore
Fee: Free

The Armada Fair. The big one! Just up the road, and running through Sunday. Carnival rides, figure-8 races, a rodeo, tractor and truck pulls, livestock barns, and fair food.
Date & Time: Now through Sunday, August 23
Location: 74280 Fair Street, Armada
Fee: FAIR TICKETS
Adults (Age 13+): $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Child (Ages 10-12): $5.00
Child (Ages 9 & Under): FREE
Military w/ Current ID: FREE
First Responder w/ Current ID: FREE
Special Needs & Caregiver: FREE

Spark & Shine 5K and 1-Mile Race, St. Clair. A Saturday morning run along the river hosted by Life in Christ Fellowship Church. Proceeds go to the SPARK ministry and the Night to Shine prom for people with special needs. There’s a one-mile option if 5K is more than you signed up for.
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Riverview Plaza, 201 N. Riverside Avenue, St. Clair
Fee: Registration required through RunSignUp.com

Music on the River, Marine City. Closing Time wraps up the season at the amphitheater in Drake Park, right on the St. Clair River across from the Mariner. There are no concessions in the park, but Marine City’s social district means you can carry a to-go cocktail from Newport Pub, Gar’s, Water Street Winery, or Gords down to your chair, along with carryout from any downtown restaurant. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Corwin M. Drake Memorial Park, 401 S. Water Street, Marine City
Fee: Free

“The Shark is Broken” at the Riverbank Theatre. Marine City is running the comedy about the making of Jaws through the end of the month.
Date & Time: Now through Sunday, August 30
Location: Riverbank Theatre, Marine City
Fee: See riverbanktheatre.com

Anchor Bay School District: First day is Monday, August 31, a half day for all students.

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools: First day is Monday, August 31, a half day for students and teachers.

Cotton Road asphalt work is underway. Preservation work started Monday on Cotton Road between Gratiot (M-3) and Halo Drive. The road stays open and you can still reach every property along it, but expect delays and take an alternate route if you can. About 30 days total, weather permitting.

Selfridge expansion moves forward. Supervisor Kersten attended a milestone event for the Rosso Highway and runway relocation project at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, home of the 127th Wing.

Around Town

Country Fest wants your food truck or small business. Anchor Bay Country Fest is taking applications from food trucks, artisans, makers, and local businesses for its September 18 and 19 weekend downtown. Thousands of people are expected and space is limited. Apply at abcountryfest.com.

Cool Down with the Chesterfield Fire Department was a soaker. Crews met families at Brandenburg Park last Friday for a hose-down before school starts. Two years running now as one of the department’s most popular events. Watch for a Summer 2027 date.