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Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is held at the fairgrounds on Charlevoix Avenue, and is a mix of carnival rides, food, exhibits, and more.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Kevin Johnson in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Two Track Mind in Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Two Track Mind at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Max Lockwood Band at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Mini on the Mac
MINI on the Mac brings together motorists from across the continent in an effort to break the world record for largest MINI parade. Join the fun as the group motors across the Mackinac Bridge to St. Ignace, and back again. Find more info or register by visiting stignace.com.
Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour Performance: Kalkaska
The Traverse City Dance Project presents this free show featuring new works performed by professional dancers. Free pre-kids dance class at 3pm and a Q&A session after the performance. Railroad Square Pavilion- 301 South Cedar St, Kalkaska. For more info, visit tcdanceproject.org.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring Double Play at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Mike Ward in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Dags Und Timmah in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Ben Daniels Band. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Boyne City Pirate Festival
Annual event with fun for the whole family. For more information, visit boynecitypiratefest.com.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Boyne City Pirate Festival
Annual event with fun for the whole family. For more information, visit boynecitypiratefest.com.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Story & James in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Eric Jacqua at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Eric Jacqua in Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Crampton Brothers at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Lighted Boat River Parade
Rain date: August 9th, 2025. Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
St. Ignace Heritage Festival
Discover St. Ignace’s rich history. Experience life as it was in the 1760’s, learn the traditional methods of making birch bark baskets or the art of hand drum making. Special presentations, live music, traditional foods and a variety of other events will all occur during this celebration. Museum of Ojibwa Culture- 500 N. State St., St. Ignace. For more info, visit stignace.com.
Michaywe Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday from 11am-5pm and Saturday from 10am-4pm at Michaywe Clubhouse & Grounds- 1535 Opal Lake Rd., Gaylord. This fair features one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, distinctive indoor and outdoor décor, original artwork, creative natural products, beautiful jewelry, and unique foods. There are more than 100 booths both inside the clubhouse & around the pond. Booth fees are $115 or $125 and can be reserved at michayweartfair.com. For more information, email Karen at artfair@michaywe.com.
Ironworkers Festival
At this annual festival, ironworkers and retired ironworkers compete in friendly competition. It is open to the public to watch. These events include knot tying, rod tying, rivet toss, spud throw, column climb (Field Event), and the World Championship Column Climb. Mackinaw City High School- 609 W Central Ave., Mackinaw City. For more info, visit mackinawcity.net.
Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair
Considered one of the most visually exciting art fairs in the country, this juried art fair has a reputation with critics and collectors alike for the quality of the work exhibited and the unparalleled location. East Park- 307 Bridge St., Charlevoix. For more info or an application, visit charlevoixwaterfrontartfair.org.
Great Lakes Surf Festival
This event is a celebration of Great Lakes surf culture and is open to all types of board sports disciplines that enjoy the surf. For more info or tickets, visit greatlakessurffestival.com.
Top of Michigan Outboard Races
Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring the Seth Brown Duo in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Billy McAllister in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Bourbon Revival. 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. Click here for the lineup.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Chris Koury in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Lumberjack Festival
Indian River. Visit facebook.com for more info.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring The Tweed Tones at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
Annual fair held at the Emmet County Fairgrounds- 1129 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Delilah DeWylde in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Full Cord. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Rendezvous at the Straights
This authentic Native American Powwow showcases traditional dancing, drumming, and singing. Explore vendor demonstrations, hand-crafted arts and crafts, and delicious Native American cuisine. A family-friendly, alcohol- and drug-free gathering. Father Marquette National Memorial- 592 Boulevard Dr., St. Ignace.
Corvette Crossroads Auto Show & Parade
Hundreds of Corvette enthusiasts gather at this annual event to celebrate the All-American Classic at Straits State Harbor/Mackinac Island Ferry Co. parking lot- 409 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City. Award winners will be selected from several categories by “registered participant judging”. This is not intended to be an intensely competitive event, but rather an annual tradition for enthusiasts. The award presentation begins at 3pm with the Corvette procession lining up from the Odawa Casino parking lot (1050 S. Nicolet St., Mackinaw City) starting at 6pm. The procession will cross the Mackinac Bridge at 7pm. Cost to enter a car is $30-$40 and pre-registration is online at mackinawchamber.com. For more information, contact the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce at (231) 436-5574 or info@mackinawchamber.com.
Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Conkling Heritage Park- 335 S. Huron St., Mackinaw City. For an application, visit mackinawcity.com.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Laura Crowe in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Mackinac’s Got Talent Finale. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Arts & Crafts Dockside
This event features over 100 exhibits of original and unique arts and crafts displayed along the Huron Boardwalk at the St. Ignace Public Marina- 13 S. State St., St. Ignace. There will also be food, music, and much more. Hours are Saturday from 9am-6pm & Sunday from 9am-5pm. Register a booth at stignace.com.
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park Closes for the Season
526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Blazer Bash
Kalkaska Public School students and families are invited to visit their new classrooms, meet teachers, and get a schedule of classes for older students. Local businesses, organizations, and clubs/groups will also have informational booths and there will be food, refreshments, and a kids carnival. Kalkaska Middle School- 1700 Kalkaska Rd., Kalkaska. For more information, contact Heather at hreust@kpschools.com or by calling (231) 499-7814.
Each August, the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates this delight with music and activities throughout the weekend.
Referred to as the “Jewel of the Great Lakes”, Mackinac Island has many special festivals and events that go on during their prime season.
The holiday season in Northern Michigan includes Christmas tree lightings, decorated stores, parades, merchant open houses, and more.
Get the sleds and the skates out, put on the cold weather clothes, and enjoy sledding and ice skating in Northern Michigan.
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum is named for a counselor who helped Native American veterans. Native American artifacts fill the museum space.
Beaver Island is located 32 miles offshore of Charlevoix, Michigan and is the largest island in Lake Michigan.
The Oden State Fish Hatchery in Alanson produces three strains of brown trout and one strain of rainbow trout.
The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.
The history of the fur trade in Northern Michigan is captured at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.