
Indian River Old Fashioned Days
Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, an event with five days of family fun.
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Thanksgiving is a busy weekend in Northern Michigan as several special events kick off the holiday season in style. While Black Friday is busy everywhere, in Northern Michigan it is more personal with shopkeepers greeting you to announce their specials.

Indian River celebrates summer in Northern Michigan with Old Fashioned Days, an event with five days of family fun.

Boyne City’s Harvest Festival is held each September and fills the downtown with music, crafts, and fall produce.

The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is held at the fairgrounds on Charlevoix Avenue, and is a mix of carnival rides, food, exhibits, and more.

In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.

The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.

Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.

Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May, only adding to the beauty of spring Up North!

The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.

The majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.