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September 2025 Events Calendar

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Featured September Events

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September 1-7, 2025

Monday, September 1st, 2025
6:30am

Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk
This free walk begins in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, and in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the Lower Peninsula. For more information, visit mackinacbridge.org.

Saturday, September 6th, 2025
8am

Depot Teen Center Charity Golf Tournament
Proceeds benefit the Depot Teen Centers programs. To register, visit ejdepot.org. The Mallard- 9569 Bailey Rd., East Jordan.

Saturday, September 6th, 2025
8:45am

Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing
Staging area is located two miles west of Mackinaw City on West Central Avenue. For more info or to register, visit stignace.com.

Saturday, September 6th, 2025
9:30am

Annual Mackinac Island 8-Mile Run/Walk
Race the Island perimeter with 1600 participants in this scenic summer-ending event.  To register, visit runsignup.com.

Saturday, September 6th, 2025
10am-2pm

Rock of Ages Stone Skipping Contest
Free event to benefit the Mancelona Food Pantry. Participants skip rocks and compete for cash prizes. Special guest and world record holder Kurt Steiner is registered. Pre-register at antrimchurch.org to avoid the line. Wetzel Lake Park, Mancelona. For more info, call Mike Anger at (989) 889-6174.

September 8-14, 2025

September 11th-13th, 2025

Annual St. Ignace Truck Show
This annual event allows viewing of semi-trucks with customized cabs, extraordinary paint/artwork and neon light displays at Little Bear East Arena- 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace and in downtown St. Ignace. For the most updated information, visit stignace.com

September 11th-13th, 2025

Paddle Antrim Festival
This event celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. It includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Participants can choose to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so the trip can be anywhere from 7 to 42 miles. For more information and to register, visit paddleantrim.com.

Friday, September 12th-Saturday, September 13th; 2025

Balloons Over Bay Harbor
This annual event offers viewing of hot air balloons and many more activities. Hours are Friday from 4-9pm and Saturday from 10am-9pm. Visit bayharbor.com for more info. 4000 Main St., Bay Harbor.

September 15-21, 2025

September 19th-21st, 2025

Petoskey Harvest Showcase
This annual event takes participants to 15 wineries in the region where they’ll sample wines paired with small plates. Tickets are $65 per person and available at petoskey.wine.

Saturday, September 20th, 2025
12-3pm

Taste of Harbor Springs
Annual food and drink festival to benefit the Mary Ellen Hughes Culinary Scholarship fund. Harbor Springs Waterfront.

September 22-30, 2025

Friday, September 26th-Saturday, September 27th; 2025

East Jordan Fall Fest
This annual event includes live music, beer tent, food trucks, softball tournament, kid’s activities, and much more. East Jordan Tourist Park- 218 N. Lake St., East Jordan. For the most updated information, visit ejchamber.org

September 26th-28th, 2-25

Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
This annual event is a three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and literary craft. 153 E. Main St., Harbor Springs.

Saturday, September 27th, 2025
8am-4pm

Boyne City Harvest Festival
Culminating event of the outdoor Boyne City Farmers Market featuring children’s games, local harvests, fall fun, and decorations. Veterans Park- 207 N. Main St., Boyne City. 

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