Mackinaw City’s Winterfest Celebration
Enjoy amateur snow carving, outhouse races, sleigh rides, poker walk, chili cook-off, and more at Mackinaw City’s Winterfest Celebration!
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Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, and more.
Each August, the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates this delight with music and activities throughout the weekend.
The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is held at the fairgrounds on Charlevoix Avenue, and is a mix of carnival rides, food, exhibits, and more.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring The Whiskey Charmers. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music featuring Pocket Watch at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Owen James in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Mike Ward in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Crosscut Kings in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring The Mickeys. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music featuring Pocket Watch at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Lighted Boat River Parade
Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Jeff Pagel in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Michaywe Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday from 11am-5pm and Saturday from 10am-4pm at Michaywe Clubhouse & Grounds- 1535 Opal Lake Rd., Gaylord. This fair features one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, distinctive indoor and outdoor décor, original artwork, creative natural products, beautiful jewelry, and unique foods. There are more than 100 booths both inside the clubhouse & around the pond. Booth fees are $115 or $125 and can be reserved at michayweartfair.com. For more information, email Karen at artfair@michaywe.com.
Lumberjack Festival
Indian River. Visit irchamber.com for more info.
Top of Michigan Outboard Races
Indian River. For more info, visit irchamber.com.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Tai Jaxx Drury in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring the Lavender Lions Duo in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Djangophonique. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music featuring Ryan Curtis at East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music featuring Holly Keller Thompson in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
Annual fair held at the Emmet County Fairgrounds- 1129 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Delilah DeWilde in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Music in the Park
Live music featuring Mackinac’s Got Talent Finals. Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Corvette Crossroads Auto Show
On Friday, Corvettes arrive and cruise the area and on Saturday, they are on display from 10am-2pm in downtown Mackinaw City. There is also a parade of Corvettes at 7pm. Cost for show participants is $25-$35 and can be paid by calling (231) 436-5574. Spectators are free.
Mackinac Fudge Festival
Annual festival celebrating the island’s most famous treat. Events include fudge-making demonstrations, fudge inspired food and cocktails, an outdoor movie, family games, and more. For more information, visit mackinacisland.org.
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, visit mackinawcity.com.
Pavilion Summer Concert
Live music featuring Nelson Olstrom in Veterans Park- 207 N. Lake St., Boyne City.
Lavender Fest
Make a craft, bring a picnic, and enjoy the many other Friday farm activities we have scheduled throughout the summer. The farm is free to visit. Some weeks will feature live music, food vendors, and additional classes and activities. Lavender Hill Farms- 7354 Horton Bay Rd. North, Boyne City.
Boyne City Pirate Festival
Annual event with fun for the whole family. For more information, visit boynecitypiratefest.com.
Charlevoix Live on the Lake Concert Series
Live music at the East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion- 400 Bridge St., Charlevoix.
Street Musique
Live musical performances at various locations throughout the Harbor Springs Business District.
Music in the Park
Free and open to the public. Marquette Park- 7200 Huron St., Mackinac Island. (Rain Location: Mission Point Theater- 6639 Main St., Mackinac Island)
Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park
Live music in Pennsylvania Park- 411 E. Lake St., Petoskey.
Sound Journey & Meditation Class
75-minute, outdoor class for self-reflection and meditation at Lavender Hill Farm- 7354 Horton Bay Rd. N, Boyne City. Fees apply. Bring something to lay on and a pillow. For more information, call Marie Rothenberger at (231) 206-1133.
Blazer Bash
Kalkaska Public School students and families are invited to visit their new classrooms, meet teachers, and get a schedule of classes for older students. Local businesses, organizations, and clubs/groups will also have informational booths and there will be food, refreshments, and a kids carnival. Kalkaska Middle School- 1700 Kalkaska Rd., Kalkaska. For more information, contact Heather at hreust@kpschools.com or by calling (231) 499-7814.
Enjoy amateur snow carving, outhouse races, sleigh rides, poker walk, chili cook-off, and more at Mackinaw City’s Winterfest Celebration!
March is a big month for the ski resorts Up North. Visit Nub’s Nob, The Highlands at Harbor Springs, and Boyne Mountain for winter fun!
Shay Days is a celebration of inventor Ephraim Shay and his contributions to the Harbor Springs community.
Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting., all at amazing Boyne Mountain!
Music, dance, art, and theater all come together for an event celebrating the New Year at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.
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The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146′ over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British
Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you’ll see is the historic downtown area.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.
McGulpin Rock, near Mackinaw City, has been used as a navigational tool by explorers and mariners since before the Pilgrims landed.