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The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
This annual event includes live musical performances, workshops, vendors, and more all in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
People come from all over to celebrate the July 4th in Harbor Springs for the gorgeous setting along the water and many great activities.
This 3-day festival in Boyne City begins with a run along Lake Charlevoix and ends with fireworks, with food, fun, and more in between!
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta Regatta brings together some of the best sailboat racing in the country.
Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival
Annual festival featuring live music, vendors, workshops, and more. Festival Farm- 3695 Division Rd., Harbor Springs.
Petoskey Steel Band performs followed by the Bay Harbor Fireworks
Live music featuring the Petoskey Steel Band followed by fireworks at Bay Harbor, Petoskey.
Boyne City July 4th Celebration
Two days of activities including a run, kid’s activities, parade, fireworks and more takes place in Boyne City.
Harbor Springs 4th of July Festivities
Includes a morning run, all day art show, music on the waterfront, parade, and fireworks shot from a barge on the harbor. Harbor Springs.
Alanson Fourth of July Parade
Beginning at M-68 at Banwell Rd., Alanson.
Bay View Fourth of July Parade
On the Bay View Campus- 111 Bayshore Dr., Petoskey.
Village at Bay Harbor Parade
On Main St. in Petoskey.
Mackinaw City Fourth of July Celebration
Scheduled events include games on the Marina Lawn and one of the largest fireworks display in Northern Michigan. Visit mackinawcity.net for more detailed info.
Boyne City Duck Race
Ducks race down the Boyne River and the first 10 ducks to finish win a cash prize. Hosted by the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. Old City Park- 29 N. Park St., Boyne City. For more information, visit boynechamber.com.
4th of July on Mackinac Island
Festivities begin with a Stoneskipping Competition at Windermere Point, followed by fun family games in the afternoon, and two fireworks displays that will go off simultaneously at dusk. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Petoskey 4th of July Celebration
The parade is followed by music on the waterfront and the evening concludes with a fantastic fireworks display. For more details, visit petoskey4th.org.
Indian River Independence Day Celebration
Parade on Thursday on South Straights Hwy and Fireworks on Friday. Visit irchamber.com for more information.
Boyne Thunder Friday Night Street Show
Downtown street show amazing boats, listen to music, enjoy entertainment, children’s activities and so much more. Downtown Boyne City. For more information, click here.
Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Family friendly event with something for everyone. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Charlevoix Art & Crafts Show
This show has a mix of acrylic and oil paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass beadwork, pottery, baskets, furniture, clothing & accessories, hand-woven rugs, quilted works, and more. Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For more information or an application, visit charlevoix.org.
Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The world’s longest freshwater sailing event, recognized as one of the most prestigious sailing races in the world. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Indian River Lobsterfest
Cooperation Park- 5323 S. Straights Hwy, Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
Beaver Island Music Festival
Promoted by the Patrons of the Arts in Rural Communities, this annual music festival provides fun for the whole family. For tickets or more info, visit bimf.net.
Bayview Mackinac Race
Annual yacht race traveling from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
This event has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years. There many events including free music, parades, children’s activities and fireworks.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer iConcert
Live music in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Boyne City Food Truck Rally
Food trucks, local brews, and live music in Veterans Park- 217 N. Lake St., Boyne City. Benefits proceed the Boyne City Farmers Market.
Music in the Park
Live music- free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Live music in Memorial Park Band Shell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Little Traverse Yacht Club’s Ugotta Regatta
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC), the Ugotta Regatta brings together over 100 sailboats for this race on Little Traverse Bay.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Music, dance, art, and theater all come together for an event celebrating the New Year at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
The many ski resorts in Northern Michigan have winter activities for the entire family including sledding, sleigh rides, tubing, and more.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.
Historic Mill Creek Discover Park has 625 acres along Lake Huron, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a reconstructed saw mill, mill dam, and more.
When visiting Northern Michigan, be sure to ride one of the local Lake Michigan ferries. It’s an adventure that should be on every travelers’ Up North bucket list!