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East Jordan's Freedom Festival has food, music, fun, entertainment, carnival, dancing, and more. Fun for the whole family!
A unique event featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind exhibitors offering everything from yachts to boating goods for sale.
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is filled with events and the celebration of the Island's many varieties of lilacs.
Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, an event with five days of family fun.
Hundreds of antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in the internationally acclaimed St. Ignace Car Show Weekend.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
Mackinaw Steel Car Show
Event includes a display of rare and historic cars, live music, vendors, swap meet, food vendors, beer tents, and more. Mackinaw Crossings- 248 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
The island’s most historic and popular festival includes the Lilac Queen coronation, official poster reveal, 10K Run/Walk, lilac walking tours, lilac planting seminars, bounce houses, performance by the Scottville Clown Band, Michigan Cornhole tournament, live music, the Grand Parade, and more.
Biddle House, featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum, Opens for the Season
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 7406 Market St., Mackinac Island
Benjamin Blacksmith Shop Opens for the Season
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 7406 Market St., Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
The island’s most historic and popular festival includes the Lilac Queen coronation, official poster reveal, 10K Run/Walk, lilac walking tours, lilac planting seminars, bounce houses, performance by the Scottville Clown Band, Michigan Cornhole tournament, live music, the Grand Parade, and more.
Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show
This event gives attendees the opportunity to check out the latest in watercraft, boating accessories, and more. There are also on-land displays, an obstacle course for kids, and live music. Bay Harbor Marina- 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.
Indian Art Show & Summerfest
Annual festival with fun for the whole family. Marina Park- 3471 Club Rd., Indian River. For more information, visit facebook.com.
East Jordan Freedom Festival
Annual multi-day event with fun for the whole family.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring auditions for Mackinac’s Got Talent. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island.
St. Ignace Car Show Weekend
Annual multi-day event with fun for the whole family.
Charlevoix Summer Art Show
A mix of fine art and fine crafts displayed on the shores of scenic Round Lake in downtown Charlevoix. For more info, visit visitcharlevoix.com.
Great Lakes Pirate Festival
This event includes a day of food & drinks, live music, and pirate contests on the island. The Mackinac Pirate Adventure Tour with the Good Fortune pirate ship will feature water cannons for the kids as well as a bar for adults. Festival admission is free but ferry tickets must be purchased to cross to the island. Mackinac Island Main Dock #1- 7271 Main St., Mackinac Island. For more information, visit greatlakespiratefestival.com.
The King’s Birthday Celebration
Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate the birthday of King George III with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. Colonial Michilimackinac- 800 N. Huron St., Mackinac Island.
Bronco the Mac
Owners of classic and custom model Broncos are invited to cross the Mackinac Bridge and enjoy a fun weekend of Bronco-themed events. For more information or to register (by May 23rd, 2025), visit stignace.com.
McGulpin House Opening Day
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 1575 Fort St., Mackinac Island.
Annual Bellaire Golf Outing
Prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, first place, and last place. Reception following the round. To register or for more information, visit bellairechamber.com. Antrim Dells Golf Course- 12352 Antrim Dr., Ellsworth.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music in Veterans Park- 201 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Street Musique
Live performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District. Click here for the lineup.
Mackinaw City Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday from 10am-7pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Conkling Heritage Park- 335 S. Huron St., Mackinaw City. For an application, email events@mackinawcity.com or call (231) 436-5664.
Northern Michigan communities offer many Memorial Day events: a great way to begin another summer season and remember those who gave all.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
The Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.’ longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
Spring brings lots of outdoor activities to Northern Michigan but one often ends up on pancakes: making maple syrup.
Why do people enjoy being up north so much? Find out what makes being up north feel special with our list of Northern Michigan specialties.
Sailing is a special pastime that often brings friends together in Northern Michigan. And no wonder. The sailing here is wonderful.
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!
The elegantly restored Cheboygan Opera House is an acoustically superb, Victorian theatre that presents entertainment of many genres.
Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.