Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend.

'Bags and BBQ' at Ironworks Plaza Saturday

Mishawaka Parks and Recreation

Mishawaka Parks and Recreation announced they've partnered with Big Bear Cook Offs/Northern Indiana Backyard Barbecue Series to host its first BBQ cook off, "Bags and BBQ," on Saturday at Ironworks Plaza from 1 to 4 p.m.

Organizers say there will be food trucks, live music by Chris Burch, cornhole boards and games, and an awards ceremony after the BBQ rib and chicken cook off competition.

You can find more info on the competition on the Bear Cook Offs website.

Fresh local beer from Sun King will also be available at the concessions, according to organizers. The event is for all ages and free to attend.

You can find updates and more information on the official Facebook event page.

12th Annual Michiana RenFest kicks off Saturday

Michiana Renaissance Festival

The 12th Annual Michiana Renaissance Festival will take place Aug. 24-25 at the St. Joseph County 4H Fairgrounds in South Bend.

You can take a huge leap back in time, straight into the Renaissance and beyond.

Spend the day enjoying live shows, street performers, live steel combat, kids quest games, music and more.

Ticket Prices (Per person, per day):

Adult: Age 13 and up - $15

Military (w/ID) - FREE

Senior - $12

Child: Age 6 to 12 - $7

Age 5 and under - FREE

Parking is $2.

Additional information is available online.

'Back to School and Back in Time' event Saturday

Cass County Historical Society

The Cass County Historical Society is hosting its 'Back to School and Back in Time' event on Saturday in Cass County from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

The event will take place at the Red Brick Schoolhouse in Cassopolis, Mich. at 63626 Brick Church Rd.

The event will provide visitors with the opportunity to see what school was like in the 19th century in a one-room schoolhouse.

The one-room schoolhouse is one of only two that remain mostly the same in Cass County and it's the only one that includes the furnishings and stylings of the time period.

There had previously been over 100 one-room schoolhouses, but almost all have been demolished or were transitioned for other uses.

The event is free and open to the public.