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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.
The Venetian Festival in Charlevoix has been a highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
An amazing array of activities like parades, fireworks, and more, make the 4th of July a special day in Northern Michigan.
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.
Hosted by the Little Traverse Yacht Club, the Ugotta Regatta brings together some of the best sailboat racing in the country.
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
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.
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.
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 Parade, Art Show, & Fireworks
Parade at 10am on South Straights Hwy and Fireworks at Dusk. Visit irchamber.com for more information.
Bay View Fourth of July Parade
On the Bay View Campus- 111 Bayshore Dr., Petoskey.
Village at Bay Harbor Parade
Main St.
Alanson Fourth of July Parade
Beginning at M-68 at Banwell Rd., Alanson.
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 facebook.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.
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.
Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival
Annual festival featuring live music, vendors, workshops, and more. Festival Farm- 3695 Division Rd., Harbor Springs.
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.
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.
Indian River Lobsterfest
Cooperation Park- 5323 S. Straights Hwy, Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
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.
Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Family friendly event with something for everyone. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Up North Busker Festival
This two-day event features street performers, kid’s activities, vendors, food trucks, and a beer tent in downtown East Jordan. Visit facebook.com for more info.
Bayview Mackinac Race
Annual yacht race traveling from Port Huron to Mackinac Island. Hosted by the Bayview Yacht Club. For more information, visit bycmack.com.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring Kirby at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
This free event includes music, parades, children’s activities, fireworks, and more.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Holly Keller-Thompson in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring Billy McAllister in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River 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. Click here for more info.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Graham Young. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Music on Main
Live music featuring the Petoskey Steel Drum Band at Washington Park- 124 N. Main St., Cheboygan (rain location is Festival Square- 115 Backus St., Cheboygan).
Performance by the Jordan Valley Community Band
Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan
Northern Michigan Antique Flywheelers Club Antique Tractor, Engine, & Craft Show
This year’s feature is “Hand crank” tractors and stationary diesel engines. The event also includes steam engines, prairie tractors, tractors, engines, sawmill, basket mill, shingle mill, museums, gristmill, blacksmiths, branding, arts and crafts, home cooked food, a huge flea market and more.
Cost is $7 donation per day for those 12 and up and free for children under 12 with an adult. On Thursday, Seniors 65 and over are $5. For more info, visit walloonlakeflywheelers.com.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring i. am. james at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
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.
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. Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. For more info, visit bayharbor.com. Village at Bay Harbor- 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.
The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of their books and the stories.
Enjoy Northern Michigan food favorites by local restaurants, delis, and gourmet shops all for a good cause at Taste of Harbor Springs.
Boyne City’s Harvest Festival is held each September and fills the downtown with music, crafts, and fall produce.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Founded in 1875, Bay View in Petoskey is a National Historic Landmark community with community-owned buildings, cottages, and two inns.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.
Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146′ over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.