Festivals & Events in Northern Michigan
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
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Northern Michigan communities offer many Memorial Day events: a great way to begin another summer season and remember those who gave all.
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.
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
The Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.' longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center Opening Day
For more info, visit mackinacparks.com. 7165 Main St., Mackinac Island.
Colonial Michilimackinac Opens for the Season
Beneath the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Opens for the Season
526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park Opens for the Season
526 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City.
Benjamin Blacksmith Shop Opens for the Season
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 7406 Market St., Mackinac Island
Biddle House, featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum, Opens for the Season
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 7406 Market St., Mackinac Island
The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Opens for the Season
For more information, visit mackinacparks.com. 7070 Main St., Mackinac Island
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.
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.
Scottville Clown Band Performances at Mackinaw City Memorial Festival
Pre-Parade Show at 11am and performance during parade at 1pm. Mackinaw Crossings– 248 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City
Fort Mackinac Opens for the Season
7127 Huron Rd., Mackinac Island.
Native American Festival
For more information, call (906) 643-9161. Museum of Ojibwa Culture-500 N. State St., St. Ignace. For more information, visit stignace.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.
Jordan Valley Community Band Spring Concert
Free concert at East Jordan Community Auditorium-
304 Fourth St., East Jordan. Donations appreciated.
Calendar of Events for Northern Michigan- Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and more!
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.
At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
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Bicyclists, walkers, and roller bladers can go from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix on the 26-mile long Little Traverse Wheelway.
Sailing is a special pastime that often brings friends together in Northern Michigan. And no wonder. The sailing here is wonderful.
The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.
The history of the fur trade in Northern Michigan is captured at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.
With miles of scenic trails terrain and local snowmobile clubs, Northern Michigan is the place to bring the snow sleds in the winter.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.
Northern Michigan is home to several different museums for people of all ages which highlight the area’s businesses, history, and culture!
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a ‘year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.
Northern Michigan has many varied settings for kayaking- whether it by river, one of the inland lakes, or Lake Michigan,