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Brethren Days

September 4th-6th, 2026 (Tentative)

The Village of Brethren is located in Dickson Township about 15 miles east of Manistee, in the Manistee National Forest. Brethren Days is held over Labor Day weekend.

Events usually include bands, High Bridge Hustle 5k run/walk, arts ,and crafts vendors; cornhole, horseshoe and softball tournaments, parade, and fireworks. All events take place in Dickson Township Park, unless otherwise stated.

Here's what happened in 2025:

Friday

8pm-12am – Outdoor Night Club with Karaoke & DJ

Saturday

8am – Men’s Softball Tournament (continues Sunday if enough teams)
8am – High Bridge Hustle 5K run or walk, registration from 8-9am, race at 9am, Brethren High School- 4400 N. Highbridge Rd., Brethren
8-11am – Pancake Breakfast under the gazebo, by donation
9am-8pm – Arts & Crafts Vendors
10am-5pm – Presentation by the Heritage Lane Association in the Township Hall
11am-11pm – Cook Shack Open, limited menu and non-alcoholic drinks
12pm – Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, sign up at noon, tournament begins at 1pm
12pm-12am – Beer Tent open
2-4pm – Live music featuring Wandering Aimlessly in the Beer Tent
4-6pm – Live music featuring Tim Krause in the Beer Tent
6-8pm – Live music featuring Cheryl Wolfram in the Beer Tent
Dusk – Fireworks over Lake Elinor

Sunday

8am – Men’s Softball Tournament continues if enough teams
10am – Community Church Service at the Gazebo
12pm – Corn Hole Tournament, sign up at 12pm, 1pm start, $20/team
12-2pm – Pig Roast at the Cookshack
12-2pm – Live music featuring The Nephews in the Beer Tent
12-6pm – Arts & Crafts Vendors
12-6pm – Presentation by the Heritage Lane Association in the Township Hall
12-9pm – Beer Tent open
2-4pm – Live music featuring Andy McQuillen in the Beer Tent
2-9pm – Cookshack Open, limited menu and non-alcoholic drinks
3pm– Grand Parade line-up at Brethren High School, 4pm step off
5-9pm – Live music featuring Duke and the Studebakers in the Beer Tent

Stay tuned for information on Brethren Days 2026!

For more information on Brethren Days, please contact the event organizer:

Manistee County Visitors Bureau

310 First St., Manistee, MI 49660

(877) 626-4783

visitmanisteecounty.com

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