IPR's Summer Festival Guide

Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Blessing of the Fleet
Fleet Week activities include: Rides on the Odawa jiimaan (canoe) at Ford Park as well as a display about their history. Cruises in collaboration with the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Company.
June 24-June 26
https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/blessing-of-the-fleet.html

St. Ignace Car Show Weekend
One of the largest car shows in the country. Features a cruise night, live music, fireworks, and more.
June 26-June 28
https://stignace.com/event/annual-st-ignace-car-show-weekend/

Live at Idlewild
Two days full of soul, Motown, R&B, funk & jazz music in historic Idlewild as we revisit the magic of Michigan's historic 'Black Eden.'
June 26-June 28
https://liveatidlewild.com

Beaver Island Sustainability Fair
Join us as we honor what Islanders have been doing, and what plans are in the works, to create and support food, energy and environmental/cultural sustainability.
June 26
https://www.beaverisland.org/beaver-island-sustainability-fair/

National Cherry Festival
Needs no explanation. Celebrate Michigan cherries in downtown Traverse City!
June 28-July 5
https://www.cherryfestival.org/

Manistee National Forest Festival
The Forest Festival boasts events such as the Festival Marketplace, Manistee Arts & Crafts, Carnival, Fireworks over Lake Michigan presented by Little River Casino Resort, and much more!
July 2-July 6
https://manisteeforestfestival.com/

Ludington Freedom Festival
This annual festival, put on the Ludington Area Jaycees, includes parades and fireworks over Lake Michigan.
July 3-July 4
https://visitludington.com/ludington-jaycees-freedom-festival

Baaweting Homecoming Powwow
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tradition of powwows with captivating dance performances, drumming circles, and a chance to experience authentic tribal customs.
July 4-July 6
https://saultstemarie.com/event/annual-baaweting-homecoming-powwow/

West Shore Art Fair
Artists across a variety of media display their wares, including: clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and more.
July 5-July 6
https://www.ludingtonartscenter.org/west-shore-art-fair

Gaylord Alpenfest
A festival packed with rides, concerts, line dancing, parades, a 5K/10K run, and more.
July 8-July 12
https://www.gaylordalpenfest.com/

Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival
Music festival on a farm near Harbor Springs. Diverse and innovative folk, world and roots music and camping.
July 11-July 13
https://blissfest.org/pages/blissfest-music-festival

Bear Lake Days
Bear Lake's annual summer festival, featuring an adults and kids fishing contest, pig roast, kids games, entertainment tent, boat and pontoon parade, classic car show hosted at Motel Bear Lake, arts/crafts fair, summer fun run, bike tour, Saturday night parade and fireworks.
July 11-July 13
https://www.facebook.com/BLDays49614

Charlevoix Venetian Festival
Celebration of heritage and life in Charlevoix, through family oriented festival events and activities.
July 19-July 26
https://venetianfestival.com/

Petoskey Art in the Park
Artists from all over the United States will descend upon Downtown Petoskey to show off their wares. For the 39th year, 120 booths will grace Pennsylvania Park, with items ranging from pottery to jewelry, from paintings to photographs, and much more.
July 19
https://www.petoskeychamber.com/art-in-the-park

Beaver Island Music Festival
Annual music festival held on Beaver Island. Children 12 and under are FREE. Camping is FREE with your festival ticket purchase.
July 17-July 19
https://bimf.net/

Cadillac Festival of the Arts
Artisan market, music, and food festival on the shores of Lake Cadillac.
July 17-July 19
https://www.facebook.com/CadillacFestivalOfTheArts/

Michigan Brown Trout Festival
The longest running fishing tournament in the Great Lakes.
July 18-July 27
https://www.browntroutfestival.com/

Kaleva Heritage Days
A summer festival celebrating Kaleva's Finnish history, plus parades, fireworks, a car show, and more.
July 19-July 20
https://www.facebook.com/groups/259894044078622/

Au Sable River Fest
Festival in Grayling celebrating the annual canoe marathon on the Au Sable River.
July 24-July 26
https://festival.ausableriverfest.com/event-calendar

Superior Whitefish Festival
Celebrate the deep cultural, historical, and economic significance of whitefish and the vital role of treaty fishing rights in preserving the Bay Mills way of life. Includes a battle of the bands and fishing olympics.
July 26-July 27
https://saultstemarie.com/event/superior-whitefish-festival/

Dunesville Music Festival
An annually occurring family friendly music and arts festival focused on highlighting Michigan-based everything.
July 25-July 28
https://www.dunesvillemusicfestival.com/

Suttons Bay Art Festival
One hundred artists along with community groups, a community library book sale, food vendors and a children's area make this the perfect place to spend an art-filled weekend at the beach.
August 3-August 4
https://www.suttonsbayartfestival.org/

Farm Fest
A family-oriented festival with concerts, a fire circle, food and camping.
August 8-August 10
https://farm-fest.com/

Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow
Annual homecoming Pow Wow for the Little Traverse Bands of Odawa. Food, dancing and artisan booths.
August 8-August 10
https://odawahomecoming.weebly.com/

Northport Dog Parade
Dogs (and humans) in costume parade the streets of Northport.
August 9
https://northportomenachamber.org/northport-dog-parade

Buckley Old Engine Show
See the past in motion! Run by the Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club.
August 14-August 17
https://www.buckleyoldengineshow.org/

Rubber Ducky Festival
A weekend full of events including kids activities, live music, and 2,500 rubber duckies that race down the Cedar River.
August 15-August 17
https://www.bellairechamber.org/rubber-ducky-festival/

Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjodowin Contest PowWow
Annual contest powwow run by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
August 16-August 17
https://www.gtbindians.org/events.asp?eid=2631

Cedar Polka Fest
The Cedar Polka Fest is an annual festival celebrating the towns rich Polish history. Lasting 4 days and nights, nearly 10,000 people descend into town for family fun.
August 21-August 24
https://cedarpolkafest.org/

National Coho Salmon Festival
Annual celebration of the birthplace of the Coho Salmon.
August 22-August 23
https://www.facebook.com/HonorCohoSalmonFestival/

Ghostly Great Lakes Weekend
Event includes celebrity presentations, meet & greet, a 2-hour Haunted History River Cruise, an investigation of the haunted Museum Ship Valley Camp, a night of haunted tales at Austin’s Cigar Lounge (the former Vanderhook Undertaker facility), and more!
August 22-August 23
https://saultstemarie.com/event/ghostly-great-lakes-weekend/

Minnehaha Brewhaha
Music festival in Arcadia, run by local music organization Music Moves Me. Also features food, drinks, and a 5k and 15k race.
August 30-August 31
https://www.music-moves-me.org/festival-details

Emerald Irish File
Celebrating Beaver Island's Irish heritage and connection to Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland.
Sept 5-Sept 6
https://www.irishfeile.com/

CS Lewis Festival
Literary festival honoring CS Lewis.
Sept 19-Sept 21
https://www.cslewisfestival.org/

Leelanau UnCaged
Music, dance, and food on the streets of Northport.
Sept 27
https://www.leelanauuncaged.com/