From the Glen Arbor annual sidewalk sale to the Marquette blues fest, here are the Northern Michigan events you’re not going to want to miss this Labor Day weekend, selected just for you by our MyNorth Media Office Manager Extraordinaire Libby Stallman.

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Events on Friday, September 2

September 2-5 | Sidewalk Sale | Glen Arbor
Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor this Labor Day weekend! Any participating local businesses in and around Glen Arbor may offer their own specials during the annual end-of-season sale.

September 2-18 | Photo Exhibit | Northport
Northport Arts Association’s celebrates it’s upcoming 6th annual photo exhibit featuring the beautiful and creative works of professional and emerging photographers.

Events on Saturday, September 3

September 3-5 | Blues Fest | Marquette
The 17th Marquette Area Blues Fest features three days of world class blues on the shores of Lake Superior in the Mattson Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette.

September 3 | Biscuit Miller Concert | Traverse City
Head to downtown Traverse City for an energetic concert by Biscuit Miller, known for the success of his classic album “Wishbone” and his 4th studio album, “Chicken Grease.” Learn more about this concert and get tickets here.

Events on Sunday, September 4

September 4 | All Call Music Fest | Traverse City
All Call Music Festival at The Little Fleet. 6 artists & 2 stages. Line up includes Helado Negro, Kaina, Ohmme, Tiny Jag, Daniel Villarreal, and The Antivillains.

September 4 | Beer, Blues & BBQ Fest | Gaylord
Don’t miss Eagle 101.5’s 5th annual B3 Festival in Gaylord, featuring an afternoon of beer, blues and barbecue along the slopes at the scenic Treetops Resort. Headlining this year’s event will be the gritty southern rock and blues sounds of The Steepwater Band. Learn more about this event and get tickets here.

Photo(s) by Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce