There are many local events happening this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. This includes various activities, benefit meals, and memorial parades.

Here's a look at some events around the greater Big Rapids area:

 

FRIDAY, MAY 22

• Traditional Arts Weekend

  • Starts @ 3:00 p.m.

  • At Wheatland Music Festival Ground in Remus

  • $50 daily all-access admission ($90 weekend tickets available & discounts for children under 15)

  • Various performances, workshops, and activities all weekend.

• Karaoke Night

  • Starts @ 9:00 p.m.

  • At Sawmill Saloon in Big Rapids

SATURDAY, MAY 23

• Memorial Weekend Pancake Breakfast

  • 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

  • At Morton Township Fire Rescue in Canadian Lakes

  • Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice.

• Traditional Arts Weekend

  • From 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • At Wheatland Music Festival Ground in Remus

  • $50 daily all-access admission ($90 weekend tickets available & discounts for children under 15)

  • Various performances, workshops, and activities all weekend.

• Annual Plant Sale

  • From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • At Old Mecosta County Jail in Big Rapids

  • Plenty of perennials, ground covers, and other plants.

• Memorial Weekend Vendor Market

  • From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • At Brooks Park in Newaygo

  • Local vendors and a bouncy house for kids.

• Folk for Now Concert

  • Starts @ 7:00 p.m.

  • At Big Rapids Bandshell

  • Featuring Stanley & Quiggle and admission is free.

• Memorial Weekend Summer Kickoff

  • Starts @ 8:00 p.m.

  • At The Rooster Saloon in Chippewa Lake

  • White-out party with drinks and fun.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

• Traditional Arts Weekend

  • Starts @ 8:30 a.m.

  • At Wheatland Music Festival Ground in Remus

  • $50 daily all-access admission ($90 weekend tickets available & discounts for children under 15)

  • Various performances, workshops, and activities all weekend.

• Memorial Weekend Vendor Market

  • From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • At Brooks Park in Newaygo

  • Local vendors and a bouncy house for kids.

• NBHA Barrel Show

  • Starts @ 12:00 p.m.

  • At D bar D Ranch in Chase

  • Admission cost is unknown.

• Freedom Festival Car Show

  • From 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • At United Methodist Church of Cadillac 

  • Hot dogs, chips, and cookies available with free admission.

MONDAY, MAY 25

• Reed City Memorial Day Parade

  • Starts at 9:00 a.m. 

  • From Pere Marquette Bistro to Woodland Cemetary

• Big Rapids Memorial Day Parade

  • Starts at 10:00 a.m. 

  • From Mecosta County Courthouse to Highlandview Cemetary

 

To submit your own event, visit https://wbrn.com/community/submit-an-event.