The MyNorth Weekly Calendar of upcoming Northern Michigan events highlights some of the amazing things going on across the North. Hand-picked by MyNorth Media’s Calendar Editor, Libby Stallman, there is something for everyone.

So pull out your calendar, you’re not going to want to miss these Northern Michigan events!


July 22-23: SummerFest Craft Show. Downtown, Indian River; 231.238.9325.

July 23: Arts & Crafts Show. Downtown River Street, Elk Rapids; 231.264.8202.

July 22-24: Arcadia Daze. This festival is a great local event that celebrates the heritage of Arcadia. Enjoy live entertainment, craft bazaar and fireworks over Lake Michigan. Village Park, 231.398.9355, arcadiami.com.

July 23: St. Ignace Fish Feast. Bring your appetite to the St. Ignace Marina pier, where live music, food and beverages are offered.  Sample fish delicacies prepared by local restaurants; kids enjoy a variety of games including the Kid’s Trout Fishing Pond. Fireworks over the bay at dusk. Tentative schedule of events beginning at 4pm. 906.643.8717, stignace.com.

July 24: Flower Farming Basics and Farm Tour. More than just a pretty face: Flowers can be a profitable business in addition to being simply beautiful. Thinking of starting your own Flower Farm? This event is for you. Join Michelle Verville of Perbellus Flower Farm as she takes us through proper bucket cleaning and prep, soil blocking and seed starting, field prep, planting and harvesting, pros and cons of various supplies, such as biodegradable plastic and trellis netting. A farm tour through Michelle’s flower fields will be included for a real hands-on, visual workshop on flower farming. $30; Cedar, 231.622.5252. MyNorthTickets.com.Buy Tickets Now

July 26-31: 12th Annual Traverse City Film Festival. Six days of fabulous films. Schedule includes daily panel discussions with actors, directors and producers, classic films, award winning films and premiere films. Traverse City venues include the State Theatre, Bijou by the Bay, The City Opera House, Old Town Playhouse, Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Milliken Auditorium and the Open Space Park. 231.392.1134, traversecityfilmfest.org.

July 26: Running Bear 5K & ½ Mile Kids Run; Cherry Republic. Glen Arbor, 231.334.7363. runningbearrun.com.


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