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Enjoy Northern Michigan food favorites by local restaurants, delis, and gourmet shops all for a good cause at Taste of Harbor Springs.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.
From haunted houses to trick or treating, Northern Michigan is full of Halloween's fun activities during October.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
Boyne City's Harvest Festival is held each September and fills the downtown with music, crafts, and fall produce.
Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk
This free walk begins in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, and in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the Lower Peninsula. For more information, visit mackinacbridge.org.
Balloons Over Bay Harbor
This annual event offers viewing of hot air balloons and many more activities. Hours are Friday from 4-9pm and Saturday from 10am-9pm. Visit bayharbor.com for more info. 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.
Annual Mackinac Island 8-Mile Run/Walk
Race the Island perimeter with 1600 participants in this scenic summer-ending event. To register, visit runsignup.com.
Annual St. Ignace Truck Show
This annual event allows viewing of semi-trucks with customized cabs, extraordinary paint/artwork and neon light displays at Little Bear East Arena- 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace and in downtown St. Ignace. For the most updated information, visit stignace.com.
Taste of Harbor Springs
Annual food and drink festival to benefit the Mary Ellen Hughes Culinary Scholarship fund. Harbor Springs Waterfront.
Taste of Harbor Springs
Annual food and drink festival to benefit the Mary Ellen Hughes Culinary Scholarship fund. Harbor Springs Waterfront.
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
This annual event is a three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and literary craft. 153 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Depot Teen Center Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds benefit the Depot Teen Centers programs. To register, visit ejdepot.org. The Mallard- 9569 Bailey Rd., East Jordan.
Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing
Staging area is located two miles west of Mackinaw City on West Central Avenue. For more info or to register, visit stignace.com.
Rock of Ages Stone Skipping Contest
Free event to benefit the Mancelona Food Pantry. Participants skip rocks and compete for cash prizes. Special guest and world record holder Kurt Steiner is registered. Pre-register at antrimchurch.org to avoid the line. Wetzel Lake Park, Mancelona. For more info, call Mike Anger at (989) 889-6174.
Paddle Antrim Festival
This event celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. It includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Participants can choose to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so the trip can be anywhere from 7 to 42 miles. For more information and to register, visit paddleantrim.com.
Petoskey Harvest Showcase
This annual event takes participants to 15 wineries in the region where they’ll sample wines paired with small plates. Tickets are $65 per person and available at petoskey.wine.
East Jordan Fall Fest
This annual event includes live music, beer tent, food trucks, softball tournament, kid’s activities, and much more. East Jordan Tourist Park- 218 N. Lake St., East Jordan. For the most updated information, visit facebook.com.
Boyne City Harvest Festival
Culminating event of the outdoor Boyne City Farmers Market featuring children’s games, local harvests, fall fun, and decorations. Veterans Park- 207 N. Main St., Boyne City.
Quilt the Boardwalk
The Don & Eileen Klein Boardwalk/Nature Trail (railings) will be lined with beautiful handmade quilts from local quilters. There is no entry fee to walk the boardwalk and view the quilts. 101 Union St., East Jordan. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
This 25-year-old rite of spring in Northern Michigan is a bike ride from the Zoo Bar at Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, to Mackinaw City.
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you’ll see is the historic downtown area.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Historic Mill Creek has 625 acres along Lake Huron, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a reconstructed saw mill, mill dam, and more.
Beaver Island is located 32 miles offshore of Charlevoix, Michigan and is the largest island in Lake Michigan.