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People come from all over to celebrate the July 4th in Harbor Springs for the gorgeous setting along the water and many great activities.
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta Regatta brings together some of the best sailboat racing in the country.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
This 3-day festival in Boyne City begins with a run along Lake Charlevoix and ends with fireworks, with food, fun, and more in between!
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
This annual event includes live musical performances, workshops, vendors, and more all in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Ed Tatum in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Performance by the Jordan Valley Community Band
Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
Petoskey Steel Band performs followed by the Bay Harbor Fireworks
Live music featuring the Petoskey Steel Band followed by fireworks at Bay Harbor, Petoskey.
Nancy Adams Art & Craft Fair
Veteran’s Memorial Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Boyne City July 4th Celebration
Two days of activities including a run, kid’s activities, parade, fireworks and more takes place in Boyne City.
Harbor Springs 4th of July Festivities
Includes a morning run, all day art show, music on the waterfront, parade, and fireworks shot from a barge on the harbor. Harbor Springs.
Indian River Independence Day Celebration
Parade at 10am on South Straights Hwy and Fireworks at Dusk. Visit irchamber.com for more information.
Alanson Fourth of July Parade
Beginning at M-68 at Banwell Rd., Alanson.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring John Richard Paul in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Mackinaw City Fourth of July Celebration
Scheduled events include games on the Marina Lawn and one of the largest fireworks display in Northern Michigan. Visit mackinawcity.net for more detailed info.
4th of July on Mackinac Island
Festivities begin with a Stoneskipping Competition at Windermere Point, followed by fun family games in the afternoon, and two fireworks displays that will go off simultaneously at dusk. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Petoskey 4th of July Celebration
The parade is followed by music on the waterfront and the evening concludes with a fantastic fireworks display. For more details, visit petoskey4th.org.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Sunshine String Band at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Tai Drury in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Nathan Graham wsg Mary Kenyon. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Performance by the Jordan Valley Community Band
Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Tai Drury in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Keith Scott in Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Keith Scott at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Kevin Wolf Band at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival
Annual festival featuring live music, vendors, workshops, and more. Festival Farm- 3695 Division Rd., Harbor Springs.
The Sweaty Yeti Race 5K run/walk and Make a Memory Mile
This run/walk is held in memory of two amazing women, sisters, who both lost their battle with cancer in 2014. The in-person race is professionally timed and starts at 8 am and there is also a virtual option. Cost is $30 for 5K, and $15 for Make a Memory Mile. All 5K racers may run the Memory Mile for free. Register at runsignup.com and for more info, contact Geri Roberts at (231) 350-6008 or sweatyyetirun@gmail.com. Run takes place at Bowell Field at East Jordan High School- 101 Maple St., East Jordan.
Charlevoix Art & Crafts Show
This show has a mix of acrylic and oil paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass beadwork, pottery, baskets, furniture, clothing & accessories, hand-woven rugs, quilted works, and more. Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For more information or an application, visit charlevoix.org.
Bayview Mackinac Race
Annual yacht race traveling from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
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 Luke Woltanski in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Indian River Lobsterfest
Cooperation Park- 5323 S. Straights Hwy, Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Jill Jack Band. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Performance by the Jordan Valley Community Band
Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
Beaver Island Music Festival
Promoted by the Patrons of the Arts in Rural Communities, this annual music festival provides fun for the whole family. For tickets or more info, visit bimf.net.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring the Boondoggle Cats in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Seasonal Road in Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Seasonal Road at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Two Beats at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The world’s longest freshwater sailing event, recognized as one of the most prestigious sailing races in the world. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
This event has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years. There many events including free music, parades, children’s activities and fireworks.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring Kirby at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Special Music in the Park
Live music featuring Railcar Graffiti. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring the Full Moon Jam Band in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Rachael Davis & Friends. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Performance by the Jordan Valley Community Band
Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Miller Lightner in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music in Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs. Performer TBA.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Union Guns at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Little Traverse Yacht Club’s Ugotta Regatta
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club (LTYC), the Ugotta Regatta brings together over 100 sailboats for this race on Little Traverse Bay.
Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Family friendly event with something for everyone. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Bay Harbor Arts Festival
This “boutique” event features a variety of fine artists, as well as an artisan market, live music, and a children’s activity tent. For more info, visit bayharbor.com. Village at Bay Harbor- 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.
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 Jeff Pagel in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Luke Winslow-King Band. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Performance by the Jordan Valley Community Band
Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour Performance: Charlevoix
The Traverse City Dance Project presents this free show featuring new works performed by professional dancers. Free pre-kids dance class at 6:30pm and a Q&A session after the performance. Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St. For more info, visit tcdanceproject.org.
Bay View Fourth of July Parade
On the Bay View Campus- 111 Bayshore Dr., Petoskey.
Boyne City Duck Race
Ducks race down the Boyne River and the first 10 ducks to finish win a cash prize. Hosted by the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. Old City Park- 29 N. Park St., Boyne City. For more information, visit boynechamber.com.
Boyne Thunder Friday Night Street Show
Downtown street show amazing boats, listen to music, enjoy entertainment, children’s activities and so much more. Downtown Boyne City. For more information, click here.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Boyne City Food Truck Rally
Food trucks, local brews, and live music in Veterans Park- 217 N. Lake St., Boyne City. Benefits proceed the Boyne City Farmers Market.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
A unique event featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind exhibitors offering everything from yachts to boating goods for sale.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
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.
East Jordan’s Freedom Festival has food, music, fun, entertainment, carnival, dancing, and more. Fun for the whole family!
Northern Michigan has many varied settings for kayaking- whether it by river, one of the inland lakes, or Lake Michigan,
Harbor Springs, Michigan has a vibrant, beautiful downtown business district complete with a beach, waterfront, shopping, dining, parks, and more!
Fisherman’s Island State Park has more than 2,600 acres and miles of gorgeous Lake Michigan beach and is located just south of Charlevoix.
Charlevoix has beaches on Lake Michigan and also offers the warmer swimming waters of inland lake beaches on Lake Charlevoix.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
The history Northern Michigan’s Inland Water Route is preserved at the Inland Water Route Historical Museum in Alanson.