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Area Events Calendar
Northern Michigan offers many festivals, shows,
events for all to enjoy. A partial list of area events is listed below.
The camp office also maintains updated lists.
[01/21/2006-01/22/2006] Winterfest This event will be held at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds and the Kaliseum Recreation Complex. Kiwanis members will serve pancakes on Jan. 21 and the Commission on Aging mans the lunch stand. Also included are sleigh rides, dog sled rides, entertainment and crafts. There is a fee to enter races/competition - free to watch. Held at Kalkaska County Fairgrounds on M 72 West, Kalkaska. (231) 258-9103.
S. E. Wait Exhibit Showcases Early Traverse City (Jan.3 - Mar 31, 2006)
Images of early Traverse City will be showcased at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center during its upcoming exhibition, ''S. E. Wait: Traverse City Photographer and Renaissance Man.'' Exhibition features over 30 images during the 1890s of life in and around Traverse City.
12th Annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off (Jan 21, 2006)
Taste the top chili samples in the region as chefs vie for top honors in downtown's popular chili cook-off, featuring dozens of local restaurants and chilies, including Minervas' award-winning white chicken chili (Best of Show for 8 years running!). $8 for 8 cup sample - 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Held in the ''Dome'' at the Park Place Hotel, 300 E. State Street, Traverse City. (231) 922-2050.
[01/27/2006] Snow Fun Day -The event at Springfield Recreation Area is fun for the entire family. The area is at the corner of Lund and Ceighton. For more information call (231) 369-2685 or (231) 879-4249. An alternate date is Feb. 4.
Empire Winterfest (Feb 5 - Feb 11, 2006)-At Johnson Park, there will be a bonfire where you can roast hot dogs and drink hot chocolate, free of charge, also ice skating on Friday at 7:00 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. there will be Friday Night Pool Tournament at the Village Inn. Snow Softball with firefighters next to Village Inn at 11 a.m. At 2:00 p.m. the Polar Bear Dip begins in South Bar Lake. Following the Dip there will be curling, cross-country ski race and a Fun Run around South Bar Lake at 3 p.m. - prizes and hot chocolate at Johnson Park. Saturday night at 6 p.m. will be dinner and dance at Townhall - Firefighters Ball. Sunday activities include Mason's pancake breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. Come in for pancakes and check out the snow sculptures in the Village. Snow Sculpture awards will be judged after 11 a.m. on Sunday. Sledding at 2:00 p.m. at Base Hill. Winterfest t-shirts will be on sale all weekend. Downtown Empire. (231) 326-5280.
2nd Annual Winter Carnival (Feb 25, 2006)-Please join us in an afternoon of family fun at Leelanau Township's Braman Hill Park. The fun will include sledding and tubing, ice skating, snowman building contest, broomball and snow wolleyball games, a chili cookoff contest and a snowmobile poker run!
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Braman Hill Park, Northport. (231) 386-5403
[04/15/2006] Easter Egg Hunt
The Springfield Township Recreation area and the Kalkaska Kiwanis are sponsoring easter egg hunts on this date. The recreation area event will be at the corner of Lund and Creighton roads. For more information call (231) 369-2685 or (231) 879-4249. The Kiwanis event will be fun for children 12 and under and it is free. Registration is at the Kaliseum at 9:30 and the eggs roll at 10 a.m
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Wine & Food Festival (Apr 21 - Apr 23, 2006)
Celebrate the food and wine of northwest Michigan during this spring weekend.
70th Annual National Trout Festival (Apr 26 - Apr 29, 2006)
Carnival, flea market, car show, children’s activities, horseshoe throwing, senior events. Carnival opens at 10:00 a.m. - Flea market at 9:00 a.m. - parade on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Downtown Kalkaska and County Fairgrounds. (231) 258-9103.
Mesick Mushroom Festival (May 5 - May 7, 2006)
Celebration of the morel mushroom harvest. Flea market, arts/craft show, live music, carnival, baseball tournament, horseshoe tournament, parade on Saturday, mushroom contest and food wagons. Mesick. (231) 885-2679
3rd Annual Empire Asparagus Festival (May 19 - May 20, 2006)
The Spring Asparagus Harvest will be celebrated with festival in the Village of Empire on Friday and Saturday. Events include: a fun run/walk at 9 a.m. at Wilco Hill, kids' games, a car show, a parade starting at 2 p.m. on Front Street on Saturday, cooking contest, an ''Ode to Asparagus'' poetry reading/reception on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Empire Town Hall, Lions' Club Asparagus Dinner, dance from 8-11 p.m. at Empire Town Hall and much more. Downtown Empire. For more information call the Empire Chamber of Commerce at (231) 326-5922.
50th Annual NMC Barbecue (May 21, 2006)
Picnic lunch featuring buffalo steakettes and hotdogs, entertainment by local artists, kids' games, buildings open for self-guided tours, quilt raffle, and more! 11 am - 5 pm. Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City. (231) 995-1020.
[05/27/2006] Bluegrass Jamboree
This event is at the recreation area in Springfield Township. Call (231) 368-2685 for details
[05/28/2006] Carnival
The Forest Area Business Association is sponsoring a carnival at the American Legion Hall in South Boardman. Watch for specifics!
Interlochen Wine, Food & Fine Arts Festival (May 28, 2006)
Juried Art Show with local artists and all forms of media. Featuring vintners from Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association and Old Mission Peninsula wineries, local restaurateurs and microbreweries. Entertainment by Eminence. $10 per person includes logoed wine glass and two drink tickets - while supplies last).Hours: noon - 5 p.m. Held at Frog Pond Village, US 31 South at Ellis Lake Road, Interlochen. (231) 276-7141
51st Annual Mancelona Bass Festival (Jun 1 - Jun 4, 2006)
Carnival, parades, flea market, craft show, chicken barbecue, games, fishing tournament, raffles, free on stage entertainment, kid’s activities, 2 nights of fireworks, and much more. Events taking place throughout each day. Palmer Park and downtown Mancelona. (231) 587-2277.
Leland Wine and Food Festival (Jun 10, 2006)
Enjoy tasting several selections of wine from area vineyards as well as tempting epicurean delights under a big tent overlooking Lake Michigan. As you savor the local flavor, participants will enjoy listening to a variety of music in the heart of historic Fishtown in Leland. There will be 15 wineries and 10 local restaurants participating. Noon - 6 p.m. Leland Harbor, Leland. (231) 256-7820.
[06/11/2006] Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Strawberry social
Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Health Center. Delicious strawberries, a fashion show and much more. Join in the fun!!
[06/27/2006] Pathways Arts Festival
Watch for details
Evenings on River Street (Jun 28, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment - Wednesday evenings throughout the summer - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202
Cedar Polka Fest (Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2006)
Four days of live music & dancing. Thursday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday 2 pm - 1 am; Parade at 12 pm Saturday. Polka Mass at 12 pm Sunday. Food and beverage booths, games. Solon Township Park in Cedar. (231) 228-3378.
80th National Cherry Festival-July 1 (Jul 1-8 2006) Traverse City & Grand Traverse Bay Area.
Horse Shows By the Bay, Series II (Jul 19 - Jul 23, 2006)
Hundreds of highly trained horses will be making their home in Traverse City for a three week equestrian festival featuring the Olympic sports of Grand Prix Show Jumping and Grand Prix Dressage. Sanctioned by United States Equestrian Federation as "AA" and "Four Star," Horse Shows by the Bay offers riders and horses from all over the country an opportunity to compete for $300,000 in festival prize money and a chance to qualify for prestigious year-end finals and awards. Series II highlights include classics for pony hunter riders, the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior-Amateur Owner Jumper Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix. Special Weekend Dressage Exhibitions and activities for families and children are also scheduled. For more information please call 561-723-6287. Facility grounds are 7 miles south of Traverse City at the corner of Meadowlane Drive and US-31/M-37. Visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com for complete Time Schedules and Class Listings.
Traverse City Film Festival (Aug 1 - Aug 6, 2006)
The Traverse City Film Festival will be an annual event in Northern Michigan. The 2nd annual film festival will have more films, more days, more venues, more activities, and more fun. There will be more parties and premieres, more family and children's films, as well as more panel discussions featuring actors, directors, writers and other film industry representatives. More details to follow. For more information call (231) 392-1134 or visit traversecityfilmfestival.org.
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street- August 2nd (Aug 2, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
Harbor Days 2006 - Elk Rapids (Aug 2 - Aug 5, 2006)
50th Anniversary of Harbor Days. Carnival and midway - opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. on the 3rd. Harbor Days Community Dinner in the Park from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday. Kid's Day is Friday at Veterans Park. Also on Friday is Movie Night in the Park starting at 9:30 p.m. Saturday is Family Day with family sandcastle building, tug of war, paddlebuoy races, pet show. Fun runs on Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m.; 5K and 10K starting at 9 a.m. as well as the Grand Parade starting at noon on River Street. Fireworks Saturday night at 10:20 p.m. over bay at Grace Memorial Harbor - Boat Lighting Display in harbor. Hours: Wed. noon -11:00 p.m., Thur. 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-midnight; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328.
Friday Night Live - Street Sale - August 4th (Aug 4, 2006)
A downtown Traverse City Block Party and Street Sale. Streets are closed to traffic and open to music, hands-on activities, fire engine rides, strolling performers, food, family entertainment and shopping. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Street Sale hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. On Front Street in downtown Traverse City. (231) 922-2050
Northwestern Michigan Fair (Aug 6 - Aug 12, 2006)
Annual event with exhibits, animals, carnival, midway rides, harness racing, horse pulls, demo derby, daily 4-H livestock shows, wide selection of foods, grandstand performances and free shows. Midway opens from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 3606 Blair Townhall Road (south of Chum's Corners on M 37), Traverse City. Admission: $3 adults, $1 children 12 and under. Call (231) 943-4150 for more information.
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street-August 9th (Aug 9, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
Northport Food & Wine Festival (Aug 12, 2006)
A fine sampling of Leelanau Peninsula wines, food by county establishments and ''Blues'' music. Noon - 6:00 p.m. Admission $10. Under the Tent at Haserot Park on the water, Northport. (231) 271-9895
Friday Night Live - August 11th (Aug 11, 2006)
Friday Night Live: A downtown Traverse City Block Party. Streets are closed to traffic and open to music, hands-on activities, fire engine rides, strolling performers, food, family entertainment and shopping. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. On Front Street in downtown Traverse City. (231) 922-2050.
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street - August 16th (Aug 15, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
City. (231) 922-2050
38th Annual Buckley Old Engine Show (Aug 17 - Aug 20, 2006)
Large steam engines, old tractors, antique cars and trucks, sawmill, veneer mill, tractor races and pulls, bowl mill, wheat ground into flour by gas engine and many places to eat. Old Time music, arts & crafts show, woodworking & woodcrafts. Large Flea Market. Cider Mill demonstration daily. Show opens each day at 7:00 a.m. and closes at midnight. Adults $5.00 donation, children 15 and under free only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. One mile west of Buckley off M 37 on County Road 633, Buckley. (231) 269-3669 - after August 1st. [07/29/2006] Bluegrass festival
Jam with the blues at the Springfield Recreation Area. Watch for further details!
Elk Rapids Garden Club Garden Walk (Jul 11, 2006)
The Elk Rapids Garden Club Garden Walk will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information contact the Elk Rapids Chamber at (231) 264-8202 or (800) 626-7328
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street-July 12 (Jul 12, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street-July 26 (Jul 26, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids.(231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
Horse Shows By the Bay, Series III (Jul 26 - Jul 30, 2006)
Hundreds of highly trained horses will be making their home in Traverse City for a three week equestrian festival featuring the Olympic sports of Grand Prix Show Jumping and Grand Prix Dressage. Series III Events are sanctioned by both the United States Equestrian Federation and United States Dressage Federation. Horse Shows by the Bay offers riders and horses from all over the country an opportunity to compete for $300,000 in festival prize money and a chance to qualify for prestigious year-end finals and awards. Series III highlights include hunter and jumper classics for children and adult riders, the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior-Amateur Owner
Friday Night Live - July 28th (Jul 28, 2006)
Friday Night Live - Music, art, shopping, food, demonstrations and family activities. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 100 and 200 blocks of East Front Street in downtown Traverse City. (231) 922-2050.
Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival (Aug 4, 2006)
Outdoor music fest featuring bluegrass and rock music. Open mic will be held from 10 a.m. - noon. Arts and crafts displays, food booths, kids tent with arts & crafts including face painting, shuttle rides to beach. 10 a.m. until sunset. Empire. (231) 326-5287.
The Port Oneida Fair (Aug 4 - Aug 5, 2006)
An event that includes a variety of activities presenting traditional rural crafts, skills, cultural traditions and history, as well as contemporary art inspired from the rural landscape and culture. Over 40 presenters will share their skills and knowledge through demonstrations, exhibits, presentations, and hands-on activities. Free but $10/vehicle entrance fee. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a few events until 10 p.m. Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Call the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore office in Empire for directions at (231) 326-5134
[07/02/2006] Horsepull, pie auction and music at the Springfield Recreation Area
[07/04/06] Fireworks! at Torch Lake,Fife Lake & Grand Traverse Bay
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street-July 5th (Jul 5, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
Horse Shows By the Bay, Series I (Jul 12 - Jul 16, 2006)
Hundreds of highly trained horses will be making their home in Traverse City for a three week equestrian festival featuring the Olympic sports of Grand Prix Show Jumping and Olympic Grand Prix Dressage. Sanctioned by United States Equestrian Federation as "AA" and "Four Star," Horse Shows by the Bay offers riders and horses from all over the country an opportunity to compete for $300,000 in festival prize money and a chance to qualify for prestigious year-end finals and awards. Series I highlights include classics for junior and amateur hunter riders, the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior-Amateur Owner Jumper Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City. Special Dressage Weekend Exhibitions and classes for Local Riders are also scheduled. For more information please call 561-723-6287. Facility grounds are 7 miles south of Traverse City at the corner of Meadowlane Drive and US-31/M-37. Visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com for complete Time Schedules and Class Listings.
Empire Anchor Days (Jul 15 - Jul 16, 2006)
Parade at 1 p.m., kid's games at beach at 2:30 p.m., arts and crafts, pancake breakfast both Saturday and Sunday starting at 7 a.m., chicken barbecue, dance at beach on tennis court. Farm Market downtown open at 8 a.m. Dance until 11 p.m. Empire. (231) 326-5287
Elk Rapids Evening on River Street-July 19 (Jul 19, 2006)
Family fun and entertainment featuring various musical acts, clowns, horse and carriage rides, etc. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Downtown Elk Rapids. (231) 264-8202 or 800-626-7328
24th Annual Garden Walk (Jul 20, 2006)
Many gardens are represented each year in the garden walk. Held rain or shine from noon until 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitors Center, local garden centers, garden walk sponsors or from members of the Friendly Garden Club. Traverse City. For more information call (231) 932-0996
Friday Night Live - July 21st (Jul 21, 2006)
The 15th season of Friday Night Live kicks off. Streets are closed to traffic, hands on activities, fire engine rides, strolling performers, food, family entertainment and shopping. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On Front Street in downtown Traverse City. (231) 922-2050.
[08/19/2006] Bluegrass Festival
Log Lake is the location and there will be lots of picking and strumming going on. The event is from noon to 10 p.m. and admission is $5 per person with children free. Concessions are available, but please bring your own chair. Watch for the list of entertainers soon!
Friday Night Live - August 25th (Aug 25, 2006)
Friday Night Live - art, shopping, food, demonstrations and family activities. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 100 and 200 blocks of East Front Street in downtown Traverse City. (231) 922-2050
[08/26/2006] Antique tractor gathering
View some of the tractors of yesteryear at the Springfield Recreation Area. Watch for more details!
[09/01/06] Labor Day
Remember those who labor for us!
[09/09/2006] Quality Thyme Garden Club Annual Plant Exchange
Taking place in the Chamber parking lot, plants and plant-lovers are welcome to bring their stuff to be exchanged or purchased. The fun starts at 10 a.m.
[09/09/2006] Annual Pig Roast
The annual pig roast and rededication of Eagle View will be held at the Springfield Recreation Area. Watch for details!
[09/30/2006] Horse Pull, lumberjack demonstration and music
Fun for the entire family at the Spring Recreation Area. Watch this space for further details!
[10/07/2006] PTA Craft Show
The annual PTA craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Birch Street Elementary.
[10/12/2006] Moonlight Madness
Bargains galore throughout downtown Kalkaska. Watch for special deals as they become available.
[10/21/2006] Fiddler's Jamboree
The Kalkaska Civic Center is the place and your toes will be tapping with the music from 1 to 10 p.m. Entertainment is from 1 to 5 p.m., and open mike and supper for a fee is from 5 to 7 and dancing is from 7 to 10 p.m. Free admission, but donations are welcomed.
[10/28/2006] Halloween Party
Ghosts and goblins will take over the Springfield Recreation Area. Watch for the ghostly details!
[11/04/2006] Iceman Cometh
Over 2,000 mountain bikers will converge on Kalkaska for the starting point of this wintry race. The ending point is in Traverse City, but there is plenty of fun between here and there.
[11/11/2006-11/19/2006] KAIR Festival of Trees
Northland Mall is the location for this first glimpse of the Christmas season. A living Nativity, Santa and fun for the entire family as well as raffles are planned.
[12/25/06] Christmas
Merry Christmas!
[01/01/2007] Happy New Year
Happy New Year
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