A collie convention, an air show and Jazz on the River: 5 things to do in metro Detroit
The first weekend of August in metro Detroit offers a gathering of collies and canine enthusiasts in Belleville; aviation spectacles in Oakland County; a collection of classic cars on display in Troy; a chance to sway to soulful Jazz along the Detroit River, and an art fair on Belle Isle.
Here are five things to do for the weekend of Aug. 4-6:
Collie Day in the Park
All breeds are welcome to this 33rd annual event hosted by the Greater Brighton Collie Club and Tri-County Collie Rescue. There will be games, food, merchandise for sale, a silent auction and an American Kennel Club-sanctioned puppy match.
Owners can have their dogs evaluated for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, and dogs who perform various tricks can get tested for the AKC Trick Dog certificate. Each test costs $10.
Bring a leash, water bowl, dog food, treats and something to sit on.
All proceeds will fund the veterinary care and fostering of TCCR collies and older collies in hospice.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Lower Huron Metro Park, Tulip Tree Shelter, 40151 E. Huron River Drive in Belleville.
Oakland County International Airport Open House & Airshow
Aviation entertainment, exhibits and up-close looks at planes and helicopters are part of this Waterford attraction. There will be aerobatic teams, freefall parachute demonstrations, World War II aircraft, a variety of military, commercial and civilian aircrafts, vehicles on display, a play area for kids and more.
Airshow performers will include Misty Blues, an all woman skydiving team; Stephen Covington flying Raptor; Skip Steward flying Promethus Biplane; Michael Vaknin flying Extra 300; and Galen Killam flying Hammerhead.
Event hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; the airshow is 1:30-3 p.m. at 6500 Highland Road in Waterford. Admittance is free. Airplane and helicopter rides are $45 per person.
Belle Isle Art Fair
Nearly 100 artists will showcase works in a broad spectrum of mediums including painting, printmaking, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more. There will also be a beer tent, food, and musicians performing.
The Motorcity Mermaids, waterway activists in costume, will be at the show for visitors to learn about the importance of clean waterways and to take pictures.
Bikers Against Child Abuse will have tricked-out motorcycles and interactive activities for guests.
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Belle Isle State Park, next to the Scott Fountain in Detroit. Free admission with State Park pass.
Jazz on the River
International and national jazz artists will hit the stage at this summer jazz festival headlined by international jazz legend and five-time Grammy winner Stanley Clarke, along with Jeff Lorber and Everette Harp, Peter White and Alexander Zonjic, with special guests Wendy Moten and James Lloyd.
Additional performers will include Lin Rountree, Angela Davis, Larry Lee and Back in the Day Band and Penny Wells.
1-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Elizabeth Park, 4651 Elizabeth Drive in Trenton. The concert is free; $5 cash parking fee to park at Elizabeth Park.
The park will open to the public on both days at 10 a.m. and will close after the final performance.
Troy Traffic Jam
Everyone from car enthusiasts to families and kids will enjoy this 15th annual event expected to feature more than 250 antique, classic, muscle, high-performance and exotic vehicles; food; music; kid’s activities and more.
Top collectors will share award winning restorations, customized Corvettes and a collection of Ferraris, along with vehicles from the Stahl’s and Pontiac Transportation Museum collection.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Center on Big Beaver Road in Troy. Free.
Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. Support local journalism:Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press.
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