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You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
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.
People come from all over to celebrate the July 4th in Harbor Springs for the gorgeous setting along the water and many great activities.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
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.
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.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Amanda Jane in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Addison Agen. 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 Chris Koury in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Underleaf Duo at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Sunshine String Band at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring Wyatt & Shari Knapp in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Grace West. 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 Luke Woltanski in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Madison Olivia 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.
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.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring The Tweed Tones 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.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring Dags Und Timmah! in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Nathan Graham with special guest 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 Ed Tatum in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Michelle Chenard at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Shay Days in Harbor Springs
Family friendly event with something for everyone. 349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
This free event includes music, parades, children’s activities, fireworks, and more.
Sunday Music in the Park
Live music featuring Kirby at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
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.
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.
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 Sean Miller in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring i. am. james at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring the Kevin Wolff Band 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.
Performance by the Traverse City Dance Project
Shorts Brewing Company- 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Jon Hayes in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Evenings at the Gazebo
Live music featuring Laura Crowe in Old City Park Gazebo- 210 River St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring The Whiskey Charmers. 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 Traverse City Dance Project
Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix
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 The Real Ingredients in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Friday Night Music in the Park
Live music featuring Mr. Jake at Marina Park- 250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Neon Crows at the Memorial Park Bandshell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan.
Nancy Adams Art & Craft Fair
Veteran’s Memorial Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Alanson Fourth of July Parade
Beginning at M-68 at Banwell Rd., Alanson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music in Veterans Park- 201 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. Click here for more info.
Mystical Gardens Flower Show
Over 50 entries, vote for your favorite. Free admission. East Jordan City Hall- 201 N. Main St., East Jordan.
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.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
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.
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is filled with events and the celebration of the Island’s many varieties of lilacs.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum is named for a counselor who helped Native American veterans. Native American artifacts fill the museum space.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
Travel along the Tunnel of Trees in Northern Michigan and you will pass through Good Hart and see historic Saint Ignatius Catholic Church.
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.