From Harbor Days in Elk Rapids to the Suttons Bay Art Fair, here are the Northern Michigan Events you’re not going to want to miss this weekend, selected just for you by our MyNorth Media Office Manager extraordinaire, Libby Stallman.
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Events on Thursday, August 4, 2022
August 4-6 | Harbor Days | Elk Rapids
Head to the annual Elk Rapids Harbor Days Festival, also featuring both a car show and arts & crafts fair, all weekend long. The festival will conclude on Saturday with a spectacular fireworks show over East Grand Traverse Bay!
August 4 | Free Sleeping Bear Dunes Entrance! | Glen Arbor, Empire
In celebration of the anniversary of the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act, the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore will be waiving the $25 entrance fee today. Come and enjoy the wonders of the only National Park in lower Michigan.
August 4-8 | Onekama Days | Onekama
The “Two Lake Town” of Onekama near Manistee hosts it’s annual Onekama Days celebration from August 4 to 8, with special food, drinks, entertainment and fireworks.
Events to Kick-Off the Weekend: Friday, August 5
August 5 | Karaoke Night | Petoskey
Are you ready to show off your musical talent? Test your skills and bring along your friends for a night of karaoke at City Park Grill in Petoskey!
August 5 | Gem & Mineral Show | Ishpeming
The 46th Annual Gem & Mineral Show brings together rock and mineral enthusiasts to enjoy over 50 different vendors showing off rock and mineral samples, gemstone, rock jewelry and other rock and mineral crafts.
August 5 | Downtown Street Sale | Traverse City
Stop by the Downtown Traverse City Street Sale, a family tradition since 1958! Incredible sales, and live music brought to you by Kate Hinote Trio and Lookin’ Back.
Northern Michigan Events on August 6 & 7
August 6 | Harrietta Blueberry Festival | Harrietta
This old-fashioned festival is celebrating all things blueberry, including pancakes and sundaes and pies! Kick the day off with the parade starting at 11 a.m. and enjoy children’s games, crafters, bakers and live music by Silver Creek Revival.
August 6-7 | Suttons Bay Art Fair | Suttons Bay
Head just 15 miles north of Traverse City for this annual art fair next to Suttons Bay Marina Park. Explore goods from more than 100 local artists and don’t forget to stop by the library book sale, delicious food vendors and fun children’s area.
Photo by Taylor Brown
August 7 | Northwestern Michigan Fair | Traverse City
From harness racing to livestock auctions, from prize winning roses and vegetables to exotic chickens — it’s all part of the fun at the Northwestern Michigan Fair, a local tradition since 1873.