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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!
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.
People come from all over to celebrate the July 4th in Harbor Springs for the gorgeous setting along the water and many great activities.
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern 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.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Indian River Independence Day Celebration
Parade at 10am on South Straights Hwy and Fireworks at Dusk. Visit irchamber.com for more information.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Keith Scott in 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.
Indian River Lobsterfest
Cooperation Park- 5323 S. Straights Hwy, Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Seasonal Road in 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.
Music in the Park
Live music in Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Union Guns at the 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.
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.
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.
Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Family friendly event with something for everyone. 349 E. Main St., 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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer iConcert
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.
Music in the Park
Live music- 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 at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
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.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
There are many Easter Egg Hunts and activities to be enjoyed by families throughout Northern Michigan each spring.
Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146′ over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
Bicyclists, walkers, and roller bladers can go from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix on the 26-mile long Little Traverse Wheelway.
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.
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a ‘year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.
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.
In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.