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Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
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Harbor Springs’ annual Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival includes an eclectic mix of live musical performances in various genres, art, dance, workshops, vendors of many varieties, and more. And it’s all held at the beautiful Festival Farm- 3695 Division Rd., Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Many festival goers appreciate the experience of the expansive lawn on which the event is held and the opportunity to camp under a beautiful Northern Michigan, summer sky.
From spring days with a landscape covered in trillium to a summer afternoon on the beach or water, Harbor Springs is the place. Read the stories below or go to the Harbor Springs destination page.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.
Harbor Springs is situated on a natural, deep harbor, and this tiny, beautiful community offers great events and festivals for all.
The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.
Harbor Springs is situated on a beautiful deep harbor. It has great downtown businesses, as well as activities and attractions for all ages.
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
Visit the Deer Park in Harbor Springs to see deer up close. Fun for the entire family.
The natural beauty that helps make Harbor Springs special today was a part in drawing visitors to Harbor Springs generations ago.
Harbor Springs, Michigan has a vibrant, beautiful downtown business district complete with a beach, waterfront, shopping, dining, parks, and more!
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum is named for a counselor who helped Native American veterans. Native American artifacts fill the museum space.
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
The Blissfest Organization
PO Box 546, Petoskey, MI, 49770
(231) 348-7047
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
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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.