Allegan County Fair, Free Deer Licenses, and Yahtzee! Highlight Our Weekend Top 10 – September 8-10
School is back in session, but that doesn't mean that there isn't TON of stuff to do around West Michigan. Sometimes, it's a little difficult to figure out what to do with your weekend. That’s where the Weekend Top 10 comes in handy.
Check out the top ten events happening around West Michigan for the weekend of September 8-10, 2017.
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Allegan County Fair
Allegan County Fair GroundsFriday, September 8th-Saturday, September 16th, 2017
PRICE: Free. Additional costs for tickets for entertainment and rides
The Allegan County Fair kicks off this weekend. On Friday night, September 8th, Comedians Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy will be performing at 7:00 pm. Other activities this weekend include the Flying Star Rodeo on Saturday evening, and the SJO Super Cross Championship on Sunday.
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Free Michigan Deer License for Youth Deer Hunters!
Friday, September 8th, 2017 - 4:00 pm-6:00 pmCedar Springs Meijer - 3700 17 Mile Rd., NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Join Jojo at Meijer in Cedar Springs to get your free Michigan Deer License for Youth Deer Hunters with coupon available at Meijer. You must be 16 years of age or younger and accompanied by an adult along with a pre-purchase of a base hunting license. There will be free hunting items and giveaways as well! You can even spin the 98.7 WFGR Prize Wheel to win more prizes.
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Mom to Mom Sale
DeVos Place ConventionSaturday, September 9th, 2017 - 9:00 am-1:00 pm
PRICE: $3-$5 donation at the door
The West Michigan Mom’s Sale is the best place in Grand Rapids to save money! Buy new or gently used baby and children clothing (boy/girl size 0-16), maternity clothing, toys, nursery furniture, books, bikes, and anything else that is baby, child, or maternity related! Shop from over 200 booths filled with gently used items! You’ll find everything you need for your children, all at one place.
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Grandparents' Day at the Zoo
John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504Sunday, September 10th, 2017 - 9:00 am-6:00 pm
PRICE: Adults $10 | Seniors $8 | Children 2-12 $8 | Children 1 and under Free
Celebrate Grandparents Day at the John Ball Zoo! All grandparents attending the zoo on September 10th will get 2-for-1 admission for their grandkids. All Medicare Priority Health members will get their own admission FREE and then the 2-for-1 grandchild coupon.
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44th Annual Eastown Streetfair
Wealthy St. between Giddings Ave. and Lake Dr. and the first few blocks of Ethel Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49506Saturday, September 9th, 2017 - 9:00 am-8:00 pm
PRICE: Free.
The Eastown Community Association and Eastown Business Association are hosting the 44th Annual Eastown Streetfair on Saturday, September 9th. This annual event is a family-friendly celebration of arts, crafts, food, music, and the Eastown neighborhood, one of Grand Rapids’ most eclectic districts.
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Cars and Coffee
Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Saturday, September 9th, 2017 - 10:00 am-1:00 pm
PRICE: Free.
Named one of the top 9 Automotive events in Michigan by the site Best Things Michigan, The Official "Cars and Coffee Grand Rapids" and The Downtown Market of Grand Rapids team up again for our spectacular September 9th Event! Spend your Saturday in the company of rare Exotics, Custom Show cars, Motorsport and race vehicles, European and Specialty vehicles from all over Michigan! After getting your fill of automotive bliss, head inside the Downtown Market and get your fill of food, drinks, and goodies from the fantastic shops and restaurants!
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1st Annual Ruth Larabel Memorial Yahtzee Tournament
Gilda's Clubhouse, 1806 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504Saturday, September 9th, 2017 - Doors open at 12:00 Noon
PRICE: $20 Entry Fee
This tournament is a Fundraiser for Gilda's Children's Grief Program. Doors open at 12:00 games start at 1:00 and go until 4:00pm. Play 6 games with Instant Raffles after every-other game. Snacks & Refreshment included for a Good Will Donation! Prizes to the top four scores. Door Prizes for just about everyone.
Over 20 Auction Prizes and over 150 assorted games to be given away. Call Gilda's Clubhouse at (616) 453-8300 and get your name on the "Will Call List". Seats are Limited!
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Brian Regan
DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Saturday, September 9th, 2017 - 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
PRICE: Tickets start at $42.50
Brian Regan has released Comedy Central specials and DVDs. He made his first appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1995, and has returned to that show for 26 appearances. He’s also been on some of the other late night shows as well. He recently just signed a deal with Netflix to release two stand-up specials.
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A Night with the Best of Il Divo
DeVos Performance Hall,Sunday, September 10th, 2017 - 7:00 pm
PRICE: Tickets start at $49.50
This international quartet has achieved unparalleled success around the world, with 30 million album sales, over 50 number one records, 160 gold and platinum awards in over 33 countries and four groundbreaking world tours. Il Divo first came to fruition in 2003 and have been making music together for more than a decade.
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Moonlight Bootlegger 5K Trail Run
Art Van Sports Complex, 3300 10 Mile Rd., NE, Rockford, MI 49341Friday September 8th, 2017 - 8:15 pm-10:00 pm
Entry Fee: $42.00
Run through the candle-lit woods of Merrill Trails with your headlamp or flashlight. Each mile will be marked by bluegrass music. Once you make it to the finish line there will be live music and moonshine cocktails for all! This 5K is great for the casual runner/walker and the serious trail racers.