Jackson Celebrates!

Throughout the year, community members and visitors gather in Jackson to celebrate. Stirring music, thrilling sports, enriching culture, fabulous food … Jackson’s huge variety of festivals and celebrations will appeal to all ages and interests.

See our calendar for a complete listing of Jackson's many annual festivals and many events. Our Blues Festival, Rose Festival and Shakespeare Festival are just the beginning. From blow-out festivities like the Jackson County Fair, the Hot Air Jubilee and Jackson’s Civil War Muster to more intimate events like a fireworks show or downtown cruise nights, we hope you’ll join in our celebrations!

Jackson Storyfest

Celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2013, Jackson Storyfest has been celebrating "Stories to Tickle, Tug and Touch You". Performances geared towards schoolchildren are provided through out the day on Friday. A... » Read more on Jackson Storyfest

Michigan Wine and Beer Fest

Michigan International Speedway hosts the annual Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson Saturday, May 18, 2013! The Michigan Wine and Beer Fest is centered-around Michigan Wine, Michigan Beer and... » Read more on Michigan Wine and Beer Fest

Car Cruises

Regularly scheduled warm-weather “cruises” through downtown Jackson and the village of Brooklyn promise car enthusiasts their fill of chrome, tailfins, racing stripes and lake pipes. Downtown Jackson Classic... » Read more on Car Cruises

Fireworks

Jackson knows how to celebrate with a spectacular bang, and we don’t just mean on the 4th of July! Whether it’s in the heart of downtown... » Read more on Fireworks

Jackson County Rose Festival

For more than 50 years, the Jackson County Rose Festival has served to celebrate the civic pride of the Jackson community. There are several major events organized by the festival,... » Read more on Jackson County Rose Festival

Jackson Blues Festival

Delighting fans for over a decade, the Jackson Blues Festival is one of Jackson’s only dedicated music festivals. With live blues music each June that rivals Chicago or... » Read more on Jackson Blues Festival

Rockapalooza & Countrypalooza

    Jackson Knows How to Rock Celebrating it's 6th anniversary, Rockapalooza has grown to a three day festival with 8 stages and over 100 bands. This event brings thousands to... » Read more on Rockapalooza & Countrypalooza

Hot Air Jubilee

Have you ever gazed up at a blue sky filled with over 60 hot air balloons of every shape and size, and every color of the rainbow? It’s a... » Read more on Hot Air Jubilee

Michigan Shakespeare Festival

  The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is the premier regional event for those who revel in the elaborate language and bawdy humor of the Great Bard. This festival brings high-quality theatrical... » Read more on Michigan Shakespeare Festival

Jackson County Fair

County fairs are a favorite American pastime, and Jackson County puts on a truly quintessential fair. Whatever it is that comes to mind when you think “county fair,”... » Read more on Jackson County Fair

Civil War Muster

The Cascades Civil War Muster is the longest running, largest Civil War Muster and re-enactment in the entire Midwest, possibly second largest in the nation. The Muster involves more than 1,500... » Read more on Civil War Muster

Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival

In 2013, the third annual outdoor winter beer festival celebrated craft beer with over 140 different beers to taste.  This 21 and over event includes food concessions, music and many door prize... » Read more on Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival

Experience Jackson Sponsorship

Each year Experience Jackson dedicates funds to support the Request for Advertising (RA) & the Request for Sponsorship (RS) program. If you organize a Community Event or Festival that occurs... » Read more on Experience Jackson Sponsorship

Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses,... » Read more on Tough Mudder