
Festivals & Events in Northern Michigan
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
Photo by Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
If food is your passion, then A Taste of Harbor Springs is for you. In just 20+ years, the Taste of Harbor Springs has become one of the most popular events hosted by the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (HSACC). Visitors and residents alike enjoy the best of the areas restaurants, food and beverage retailers, and wine distributors.
Always complimented by crisp, beautiful, fall weather, the location on the waterfront in downtown Harbor Springs makes this a must-do for everyone in the area. Enjoy Northern Michigan food favorites by local restaurants, delis, and gourmet shops all for a good cause. Two $1,000 scholarships are given out to Northern Michigan culinary students as a result of this annual event.
Advance tickets are $35 and include a commemorative glass. Drink tickets for wine and beer are purchased separately and are $5 each when purchased by September 14th, 2026. VIP tickets are $100 and must be pre-purchased. Purchase tickets at harborspringschamber.com.
From spring days with a landscape covered in trillium to a summer afternoon on the beach or water, Harbor Springs is the place. Read the stories below or go to the Harbor Springs destination page.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
Harbor Springs is situated on a natural, deep harbor, and this tiny, beautiful community offers great events and festivals for all.
The natural beauty that helps make Harbor Springs special today was a part in drawing visitors to Harbor Springs generations ago.
Visit Harbor Springs! A Northern Michigan classic any time of year for a variety of things to do. A destination that must be seen!
The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum is named for a counselor who helped Native American veterans. Native American artifacts fill the museum space.
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.
Harbor Springs, Michigan has a vibrant, beautiful downtown business district complete with a beach, waterfront, shopping, dining, parks, and more!
The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.
Visit the Deer Park in Harbor Springs to see deer up close. Fun for the entire family.
Harbor Springs is situated on a beautiful deep harbor. It has great downtown businesses, as well as activities and attractions for all ages.
Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
368 E. Main St.
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-7999

Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!

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