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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At this Boyne City festival, hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
Northern Michigan grows the best. Our Farmers Markets are open from late spring to fall, from cherries, to potatoes, to sweet corn, 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.
The Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant in Mackinaw City is the U.S.' longest running free Memorial Day historical program.
You can find performances almost any night of the week in Northern Michigan with music by area musicians as well as professionals.
Northern Michigan communities offer many Memorial Day events: a great way to begin another summer season and remember those who gave all.
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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Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146′ over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
Get the sleds and the skates out, put on the cold weather clothes, and enjoy sledding and ice skating in Northern Michigan.
Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May, only adding to the beauty of spring Up North!
Wilderness State Park’s 2,582 acres of natural area and 4,492 acres of wilderness area make this a great place to explore all year ’round.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.
This Inland Waterway covers 38.2 miles from outside of Petoskey to Cheboygan. Find state parks, fishing, swimming, and more along the way.
Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.
In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British