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Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
This annual event includes live musical performances, workshops, vendors, and more all in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta Regatta brings together some of the best sailboat racing in the country.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
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!
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
People come from all over to celebrate the July 4th in Harbor Springs for the gorgeous setting along the water and many great activities.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Chris Koury in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Petoskey Steel Band performs followed by the Bay Harbor Fireworks
Live music featuring the Petoskey Steel Band followed by fireworks at Bay Harbor, Petoskey.
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.
Alanson Fourth of July Parade
Beginning at M-68 at Banwell Rd., Alanson.
Bay View Fourth of July Parade
On the Bay View Campus- 111 Bayshore Dr., Petoskey.
Village at Bay Harbor Parade
On Main St. in 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.
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.
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.
Street Musique
Live performances featuring Red Thyme, Alex Taylor + Randy Travis, Whiskey Charmers, Wyatt & Shari Knapp, and Tommy Tropic at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music featuring IPR Sound Garden Project: Kodak Quartet at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Indian River Independence Day Celebration
Parade on Thursday on South Straights Hwy and Fireworks on Friday. Visit irchamber.com for more information.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Peter Allen Jensen in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Live music featuring Pine River Jazz in Memorial Park Band Shell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring John Richard Paul in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Billy McAllister in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Free and open to the public. Live music featuring the Alex Graham Quintet at Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Street Musique
Live performances featuring Nicholas James Thomasma, Nathan & Jessie, Great Lakes Brass, Daniel Bracken, and Tommy Tropic at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music featuring The Hazel James Band at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Boodoggle Cats in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
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.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Live music featuring Two Beats in Memorial Park Band Shell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Family friendly event with something for everyone. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival
Annual festival featuring live music, vendors, workshops, and more. Festival Farm- 3695 Division Rd., Harbor Springs.
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Keith Scott 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.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring the Charles Millard Band in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Free and open to the public. Live music featuring Shout Sister Shout at Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Street Musique
Live performances featuring Radel Rosin, Ruppel Brothers, Winaschnitzel, Lara Fullford, and Magic by Jania at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music featuring The Marsupials at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
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 Eliza Thorp in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Live music featuring RPM in Memorial Park Band Shell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Don Phelps in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring the Greg Vadnais Quartet 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.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Wood Box Heroes. 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 featuring Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy, Hannah Harris, Pearl Street String Band, Ben Traverse, and Magic by Jania at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Sean Miller in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Live music featuring Union Guns in Memorial Park Band Shell- 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.
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 the James Michael Duo in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta Regatta brings together some of the best sailboat racing in the country.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Sailing is a special pastime that often brings friends together in Northern Michigan. And no wonder. The sailing here is wonderful.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
When visiting Northern Michigan, be sure to ride one of the local Lake Michigan ferries. It’s an adventure that should be on every travelers’ Up North bucket list!
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
The history of the fur trade in Northern Michigan is captured at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.