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Throughout the year, Northern Michigan is the place to find fabulous festivals and special events. Based around history, the arts, outdoor activities and special celebrations such as the Venetian Festival in Charlevoix or the Mushroom Festival in Boyne City, Northern Michigan’s many special events offer something for everyone.
While many of the celebrations are in the warm weather months when so many visitors and summer residents are in Northern Michigan to enjoy all that we have to offer, don’t miss some special events in the Ski Season such as Krazy Days at Boyne Highlands, Mardi Gras at Nub’s Nob, and Carnival at Boyne Mountain, all in March.
Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, an event with five days of family fun.
East Jordan's Freedom Festival has food, music, fun, entertainment, carnival, dancing, and more. Fun for the whole family!
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
A unique event featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind exhibitors offering everything from yachts to boating goods for sale.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is filled with events and the celebration of the Island's many varieties of lilacs.
Sailing is a special pastime that often brings friends together in Northern Michigan. And no wonder. The sailing here is wonderful.
Wilderness State Park’s 2,582 acres of natural area and 4,492 acres of wilderness area make this a great place to explore all year ’round.
Why do people enjoy being up north so much? Find out what makes being up north feel special with our list of Northern Michigan specialties.
Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.
Northern Michigan builder Earl Young created the unusual mushroom houses in Charlevoix. Tours are available.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.