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You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is held at the fairgrounds on Charlevoix Avenue, and is a mix of carnival rides, food, exhibits, and more.
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.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Rivertown Jazz Band at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
TCDP Summer Tour: Petoskey
The Traverse City Dance Project performs at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts (Rooftop Terrace)- 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor. Enjoy cocktails from the bar as live music begins at 6:30pm with the Charlie Millard Band. The main performance starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $38 each and may be purchased by clicking here.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Finding Feathers in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring Melissa & Jake in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Music on Main
Live music featuring Vertigo at Washington Park- 124 N. Main St., Cheboygan (rain location is Festival Square- 115 Backus St., Cheboygan).
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 Over There! in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Underleaf Duo at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring The Rock Show Tribute Band at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Lighted Boat River Parade
Devoe Beach- 6566 Oak Glen St., Indian River. For more info, visit facebook.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.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
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
Devoe Beach- 6566 Oak Glen St., Indian River. For more info, visit tomorc.org.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Double Play in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring the Hazel James Band in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Charlevoix Conservation District Garden Party
Learn about native plants and enjoy light refreshments at the Native Plant Educational Garden- 303 North St., Boyne City. Visit facebook.com for more info.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Boiled in Lead. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Music on Main
Live music featuring The Beau House Band at Washington Park- 124 N. Main St., Cheboygan (rain location is Festival Square- 115 Backus St., Cheboygan).
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Miller Lightner in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
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 can be reserved at michayweartfair.com. For more information, email artfair@michaywe.com.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Kiersten’s Ride Annual Fundraiser
Horse, Ride, Walk, or ORV events along with prizes, raffles, lunch, and more at Chandler Hills Campground- 2930 Magee Rd. North, Boyne Falls. For more information or to register, visit kierestensride.org.
Cheboiganing Center Frybread and Corn Soup Sale
Enjoy delicious homemade frybread and traditional corn soup while supporting the Cheboiganing Cultural Center’s mission to preserve and share Anishinaabe history, language, arts, and traditions at 123 N. Stimpson in Pellston. Proceeds benefit cultural programs and community events. Meals up to $16. For more information, call Deborah at (616) 498-0289.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring Double Play at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring David Lawston in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Chastity Brown. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Back-2-School Bash
Free event including school supplies, haircuts, dinner, a bounce house, and community resources. The Depot Teen Center- 214 Main St., East Jordan.
Music on Main
Live music featuring Dale Rieger & Friends at Washington Park- 124 N. Main St., Cheboygan (rain location is Festival Square- 115 Backus St., Cheboygan).
Wolverine Lumberjack Festival
Indian River. Visit facebook.com for more info.
Wolverine Lumberjack Festival
Indian River. Visit facebook.com for more info.
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.
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
Annual fair held at the Emmet County Fairgrounds- 1129 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring Nick Veine in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Music on Main
Live music featuring Groove Mitten at Washington Park- 124 N. Main St., Cheboygan (rain location is Festival Square- 115 Backus St., Cheboygan).
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the finale of Mackinac’s Got Talent. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
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. 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-6pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Conkling Heritage Park- 335 S. Huron St., Mackinaw City. For an application, visit mackinawcity.com.
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.
Dousman’s Mill Closes for the Season
526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is held at the fairgrounds on Charlevoix Avenue, and is a mix of carnival rides, food, exhibits, and more.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.
Built during World War II to haul heavy materials during the winter, the Icebreaker Mackinaw was in service for 62 years then became a museum.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
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.