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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.
This 25-year-old rite of spring in Northern Michigan is a bike ride from the Zoo Bar at Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, to Mackinaw City.
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 Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.' longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
Northern Michigan communities offer many Memorial Day events: a great way to begin another summer season and remember those who gave all.
First Friday Charlevoix
This event includes a cocktail trail, shopping, fun activities to enjoy, and a chance to win Downtown Dollar Gift Cards. For more information, visit downtowncharlevoix.com. Downtown Charlevoix
Northern Michigan Brass Band Concert
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by visiting greatlakescfa.org. Great Lakes Center for the Arts- 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey.
Colonial Michilimackinac Opens for the Season
Beneath the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City
Fort Mackinac Opens for the Season
7127 Huron Rd., Mackinac Island.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Opens for the Season
526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Fort-2-Fort 5-Mile Challenge
Race begins with a blast of the rifles at Fort Mackinac- 7125 Huron Rd., Mackinac Island. Then it takes a winding route up to Fort Holmes, and back down to a finish behind Fort Mackinac next to the scout barracks. Register and find more information at: mackinacisland.org.
National Morel Mushroom Festival
Annual, multi-day event with fun for the whole family.
Zoo-de-Mack Bike Ride
This leisurely 51-Mile Bike Ride takes participants from the Zoo Bar at Boyne Highlands, to Harbor Springs, to Mackinaw City. It also includes live music and huge parties.
Lavender Hill Farm Annual Plant Sale
Anticipated 2023 Lavender Varieties include Hidcote Pink, Edelweiss, Folgate, Grosso, Hidcote Blue, Munstead, Melissa, Vera, and Royal Velvet. Limit 100 per customer. No reservations or holds. Lavender Hills Farm- 7354 Horton Bay Rd. North, Boyne City.
Jordan Valley Community Band Spring Concert
Free concert at East Jordan Community Auditorium-
304 Fourth St., East Jordan. Donations appreciated.
Morel Madness
Local mushroom legend, Anthony Williams, shares his expertise. A storyteller as much as an expert, Tony relays lifelong family stories on hunting morels in the Boyne City area. Boyne District Library Community Room- 201 E. Main St., Boyne City.
Native American Festival
For more information, call (906) 643-9161. Museum of Ojibwa Culture-500 N. State St., St. Ignace.
Top of Michigan Festival of Races
5k, 10k, and half marathon beginning at Bayfront Park- 101 E. Lake St., Petoskey. Register by visiting runsignup.com.
Fireworks Over the Bay
Fireworks will decorate the sky over Moran Bay in downtown St. Ignace.
Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant
The longest running free Memorial Day historical program in the U.S. which takes place in Mackinaw City, Michigan. More than 400 cast members take part in the three-day pageant that brings to life the 1763 Fort Michilimackinac battle between the French, British, and Native Americans. Fort Michilimackinac- 106 W. Straights Ave., Mackinaw City.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting., all at amazing Boyne Mountain!
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Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
The history of the fur trade in Northern Michigan is captured at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.
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.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.
Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146′ over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum is named for a counselor who helped Native American veterans. Native American artifacts fill the museum space.
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.
The Headlands, just west of Mackinaw City, is one of six International Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and one of nine in the world.
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