Calendar of Events

Early Morning Bird Watch

Thompson Christmas Tree Ship Park
Lake Michigan Shoreline (Access Road off of US-2) - Thompson, Michigan
7am

Join us for a morning bird watch at a site that sees heavy warbler migration activity including a Cape May warbler. New to birding? No worries! All are welcome regardless of experience or skill level! Free and open to the public.

3rd Annual Niiwin Noodin Powwow

Manistique Tribal Community Center
5698W US Highway 2 - Manistique, Michigan
Grand Entry: 1pm

Indigenous Crafts, Dancing, Food. Open to public. All are welcome! Food, music, dance, socializing, arts and culture. And so much more. Free parking and admission. Community Feast 6pm. Teaching and talking circle on Friday, June 6 at 6pm.

Author's Night

Manistique School & Public Library
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
4 - 6pm

Come and learn more about our local authors. You'll have the opportunity to talk with them, purchase their books and get your books signed. We are lucky to have several published authors in our area. Some are year round residents and some are seasonal, but all of them are worth getting to know and learning what makes them want to write. Authors currently confirmed: Steve Amick, Marliyn Fischer, Mary Kramer, Tim Neboyskey, Bill Banzhaf, Jane Kopecky, Mary McCune, John Stott.

Marley's Irish Pub Grand Opening

Marley's Irish Pub
127 Walnut Street - Manistique
11:30am Ribbon Cutting

Join Marley's Irish Pub in celebrating its Grand Opening to get delicious food and drinks all day long. Come for the ribbon cutting at 11:30 AM, and stay for the party! Enjoy a lively atmosphere, great music, and plenty of drinks to keep the celebration going all night. Plus, it’s all happening during the Downtown Summer Street Party! Grab a drink from the Social District, explore the street festivities, and then head over to celebrate with us!

Opening Reception "A Sense of Direction"

Lake Effect Community Arts
244 S Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
5 - 7pm

Please join us for the Opening Reception of A Sense of Direction! Featuring fiber objects and multi-media art forms, this show exhibits the work of Amber Dohrenwend, Ruby Andromeda Miller, and Emily Weddle. Stop in to view the art before heading off to the Summer Street Party! This multimedia and fiber arts show will be available to view from June 13th through July 12th.

Summer Street Party

Social District - Downtown Manistique
6:30 - 9:30pm

Limestone FCU, Schoolcraft Tourism and Commerce, and the Manistique Merchants will be co-hosting the first Summer Street Party of the year on Friday, June 13, 2025. Guests can expect bean bag toss, a live music performance from a local Manistique favorite – the 2nd Edition band, a pop-up shop with NC Jewelry, a pop-up lemonade stand with The Cake Lady at 19 Acres, and so much more! Sponsors encourage the community to invite friends, family, and colleagues from all over to attend this year’s Summer Street Party. Make sure to bring your own chair.

Band Shell Clean Up

Music In Manistique Concert Series
Manistique Bandshell (Central Park)
180 N Maple Street - Manistique, Michigan
10am

Come join us as we prepare the bandshell for Music in Manistique! We're gearing up for our first concert of the season. Help us clean up our beloved band shell and get ready for a great summer.

An Introduction to Zentangle Class

Lake Effect Community Arts
244 S Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
10:30am - 12pm

Please join us as Certified Zentangle Teacher Marjorie Goosen teaches us techniques one stroke at a time that will allow you to begin this unique and inexpensive hobby! The class includes all materials and instructions including many techniques unique to Zentangle. Cost is $25 per artist.

Senior Center Art Gala

Manistique Senior Citizens Center
101 Main Street - Manistique, Michigan
6-8pm

A Private Collection Art Exhibition. Senior Center fundraiser. $10 admission per person or $18 admission with 3 drink tickets. Drinks available: Beer, Wine & Seltzer. Complimentary Appetizers by Upper Crust. Pop available for purchase.

Father's Day Buffet

Big Boy
607 E Lakeshore Drive - Manistique, Michigan

Get Ready for a Father's Day Dinner Buffet Extravaganza at 2 p.m. on 6/15/25! Chow down on BBQ ribs, apple pork loin, pressure-cooked chicken, deep-fried shrimp, garlic red potatoes, homemade baked beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls, plus the Ultimate Soup and Salad Bar - all for the low, low price of $21.99! And don't forget, our breakfast/brunch spread will be open until 1pm!! All DADS RECIEVE A FREE MINI HOT FUDGE CAKE( with the order of a dinner buffet)

Native Plant Gardens Workshop

Schoolcraft Conservation District Office
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
5 - 6pm

Join us for a workshop on building your own native plant garden. What does "native" mean? What are the benefits of planting native plants? How do you select the best plants for your garden? Learn how to design a garden that is eye catching and beneficial to all. All participants get a free plant from our native plant sale. This class will take place at the Conservation District office, in the building across from the Manistique School & Public Library.

Music In Manistique Summer Kick-Off Concert

Music In Manistique Concert Series
Manistique Bandshell (Central Park)
180 N Maple Street - Manistique, Michigan
6:30pm

Music in Manistique is proud to present our first event of the season! Derrell Syria (Reggae & Variety) will be joining us to kick-off summer on June 18th at 6:30pm. Grab your friends and kids and head on down!

The summer concert series will take place on Wednesdays June through August.

Cooking with Ming!

Manistique School & Public Library
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
6 - 7pm

Join Chef Ming Louie and his wife Barbara as they teach us how to many Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls. This is a fun, hands-on lesson. you make it, you eat it! Ming and Barbara have taught and entertained us for several years now. They always teach in a fun and interesting way. Each year they have come our patrons ask that night, "When are they coming back?"

Photo-Video Workshop with Nicolas Paulin

Erickson Center For The Arts
N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato Street, Curtis, MI
9am - 12pm & 4 -7pm

SPECIAL OFFER- Attend both workshops for only $75! Join us for one or both workshops to enhance your photography skills and gain practical experience in a beautiful setting! Call the ECA office to register 906.586.9974. Class size is limited. Students must have their own camera equipment/phone for workshop.

9am - 12pm Beginners Photography Workshop - $50/person. Session Overview: This session is tailored for those starting their photography journey. After the seminar, participants will engage in an outdoor photography workshop around the Erickson Center to apply what they’ve learned. 4 - 7pm Advanced Photography Workshop - $50/person (or discounted rate for both workshops) Session Overview: Designed for experienced photographers looking to learn new tips and explore current trends in photography. The day concludes with an outdoor workshop to practice techniques around the Erickson Center. Nicolas Paulin is an accomplished videographer and photographer from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cornhole Tournament

LaTulip Brewing Co.
11858W US-2 - Cooks, Michigan
1pm

GET READY. GET SET. TOSS! Grab a friend, a 🍺, & join us in our first CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT! Tournament starts at 1:00pm. To join sign up with your teammate by commenting on the LaTulip Brewing Co. Facebook post or DM’ing. Live Music to follow.

Sarah Bomber: A Night On Broadway

The Pine Performance Center
N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato Street, Curtis, MI
7:30pm | Doors at 7pm

Join Naubinway native and international star Sarah Bomber as she serenades you with some of the most popular Broadway show tunes of all time. In a show like no other, Sarah will take you through a musical journey of Broadway, back in time from the Jazz age through to contemporary musical theatre, with songs from Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, to Frozen and all those in between- for an unforgettable evening at the theatre. Tickets - $20 Adults / $10 Students / $5 10 and Under ($25/$15/$10 at door).

Kiwanis Summer Theater presents Moana Jr.

Manistique High School Auditorium
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
Time TBA

Kiwanis Summer Theater Program held at Manistique Area Schools is back — and this year, we’re setting sail with Moana Jr.! For the past few years, Kiwanis has taken the lead to ensure this incredible opportunity continues to grow right here at home. Manistique Area Kiwanis Club is excited to collaborate with the High School Drama Director and our talented high school drama students to help teach skills far beyond the stage—building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the arts that will last a lifetime. Performances June 21st and June 22nd times TBA

Chamber Concert Series: Menagerie

Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer
314 Main Street - Manistique, Michigan
7pm

Paul Lundin, on violin will be joined by pianist, Robert Conway, violist, Joseph Deller, cellist,Ivana Biliskov and bassist, Grant Phillips to perform Franz Schubert’s “Trout Quintet”. Perhaps the most famous of all chamber music for piano and strings. This warm and exciting work is a perfect way to begin this summer’s programs. For more than 50 years, a summer series of chamber music concerts has been held in Manistique.

Every Voice Matters: Linguistic Justice, Policy and Power

Manistique School & Public Library
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
5:30pm

Join us as we welcome former resident, Amy Plackowski, and understand how to create an environment where every voice is valued. Amy presents "Every Voice Matters: Linguistic Justice, Policy and Power." Does the way you speak determine how you're treated, what opportunities you get, or how others see your intelligence? In this eye-opening session, we'll exlpore how language shapes identity, access and equity.

The Sue Huber Evening of Piano featuring Joe Amijo

The Pine Performance Center
N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato Street, Curtis, MI
7pm | Doors at 6:30pm

Experience a unique, one-man band performance with artist Joe Armijo. Performing several different styles of music, and with the use of the skill and knowledge that he’s acquired over his career, Joe adds keyboards with rhythm and orchestral creations to an acoustic piano foundation. Joe takes no opportunity to perform his music for granted, and looks forward to every show, where his audience is the real star! Tickets - $25 Adults / $15 Students / $10 10 and Under ($30/$20/$15 at door).

Swing For The Kids 4-Person Scramble

Indian Lake Golf Course
1305 Birch Street - Manistique, Michigan
12:30pm Shot Gun Start

4th Annual Swing For The Kids 4-Person Scramble presented by Manistique Area Kiwanis at Indian Lake Golf Course. Cash & Prize Awards, Hole Skill Events, Betting Holes and 50/50. Registration is $340 per team (lunch included), carts $35 each / $70 team. Registration deadline Thursday, June 19, 2025. Contact Greg Schuetter at (906) 286-3429 or Jess Baker at (906) 286-3172.

Makers Market of Manistique

Triangle Park
S Cedar Street and Oak Street - Manistique
10am - 3pm

A seasonal outdoor market in the heart of downtown Manistique, MI that features our local makers! Come explore a world of locally handmade products that tell the stories of the people who created them. Find unique gifts for all of your favorite people, and treat yourself to something special that can’t be found anywhere else.

Manistique Pioneer Day

Historic Water Tower
Pioneer Park (Deer Street) - Manistique
10am - 4pm

Pioneer Day is an annual tradition that started out as a fundraising event for the Schoolcraft County Historical Society. Over the years, the event has grown to be a community favorite, with musicians, crafters, and historical demonstrations that keep the history of Schoolcraft County alive.

"Dirty Dancing" Free Movie Event

Highway 2 Community Drive In Theater
5885W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan

Free event. Gates open at 8pm. Sponsored by Wheaty's Pub and the U.P. Film Union.

Join us for part of the 10th season at the ONLY Drive-In Movie Theater in the Upper Peninsula! On Saturday, June 28 at dusk, around 10pm, we will be screening the classic film, DIRTY DANCING from 1987, rated PG-13. You can watch the movie from your car or bring your own chairs and watch it under the night sky. Concessions including pizza, hot dogs, candy and refreshments will also be available. The concession operator will be MDS Community Action Agency and all proceeds will benefit their new ramp program in Schoolcraft County. Come prepared to dance as we will have a “sock hop” with opportunity for you to dance with your love, or your friend, before the movie begins.

Independence Day Celebration

Downtown Manistique

Schoolcraft County's July 4th Parade will be held Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Manistique. This year's theme is "Waves of Freedom." The Fireworks display will be held the evening of the 5th at dusk. Annual Kiddie Parade hosted by the MEA on Friday, July 4th.

Folk Fest 2025

Downtown Manistique

Join us at the Manistique Folk Fest celebration! Come on down to the most anticipated event of the year featuring 75+ vendors & crafters, 10+ food vendors, tasty treats, AND live music all day & night! Experience the magic of Folk Fest! Enjoy a day and a half of live music, delicious food, unique crafts, and fun for the entire family. With bouncy houses, diverse vendors, and amazing local performances, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us on July 11th and 12th.

Manistique Emerald Chase

Manistique High School
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
9am

5k/10k Run/Walk - formerly "Manistique Paper Chase" Saturday of Folkfest! Race start location TBD. The course will remain mostly on the boardwalk but will be updated for safety. Updated maps available by June. Awards to overall winners. Medals to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers in all 5k divisions. Medals to top five 10k male and female runners.

48th Cooks Strawberry Festival

Inwood Township Hall
1040 S County Road 442
12pm - 4pm

48th Annual Strawberry Festival, Auction from 2-3pm, raffles, bake sale, food, fun & fellowship. Raffle Prizes include: outdoor patio furniture, wood fire pizza oven & one person sportsman kayak with paddle. Food items ($6 & under) pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chili dogs, strawberry shortcake, strawberry sundae.

Chamber Concert Series: Rhymes and Seasons

Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer
314 Main Street - Manistique, Michigan
7pm

Manistique Chamber Concert Series with Harpist, Brittany DeYoung. For more than 50 years, a summer series of chamber music concerts has been held in Manistique.

CBC Golf Scramble

CBC Golf Outing
Indian Lake Golf Course
1305 Birch Street - Manistique

CBC Schoolcraft County raises funds for the American Cancer Society, Bay Cliff Health Camp, and Community Charities. CBC 4 Person Golf Scramble on July 18th. More info coming soon.

EAA AirVenture Cup Race Turn Point

Schoolcraft County Airport
5910 US-2 - Manistique
10:30am

Schoolcraft County Airport will be the turning point for the 2025 EAA AirVenture Cup Race. Join in on the fun. Bring a chair and watch the race at the turning point. This event is free. For questions call: 906-341-5522 or 906-341-3662. If it rains this event will be rescheduled for July 21.

Schoolcraft County Fair

Schoolcraft County Fairgrounds
Lake Street - Manistique, Michigan
Fri 4-10pm, Sat Noon-9pm

Enjoy Thrill Rides, Games and Inflatables! Fair Entry - FREE, Wristbands - FREE, Parking - FREE! All We Ask is That You Make a Donation to Our Summer Day Camp Program. Wristbands include All Mechanical Thrill Rides, Inflatables and Entertainment.

Tour Da Yoop, Eh! Bicycle Tour

Manistique, Michigan

Tour Da Yoop, Eh! Bicycle Tour of the UP will begin and end in Manistique. Tour Da Yoop, Eh is a 1,200 mile bike tour around the perimeter of Michigan’s secret biking paradise, the Upper Peninsula, and you are invited! Our little peninsula is covered with expansive roads, free of dangerous traffic, and sprinkled with sparkling waterfalls, unique landmarks, and awe-inspiring lake views. Join us in riding and raising money for U.P. families battling childhood cancer.The tour is presented by Tour Da Yoop, Eh and U.P. Lions Serve raising money for families battling childhood cancer. Visit website for more information and to register.

40th Manistique Trout & Salmon Derby

Manistique Boat Launch

Held on the last weekend in July, Manistique attracts anglers from all over the Great Lakes to take part in the annual Trout & Salmon Derby. Started in 1985 by local fishermen, the derby has grown every year to now regularly exceed 300 participants. Local businesses and government generously donate time, money, and prizes to make this a success.

Makers Market of Manistique

Triangle Park
S Cedar Street and Oak Street - Manistique
10am - 3pm

A seasonal outdoor market in the heart of downtown Manistique, MI that features our local makers! Come explore a world of locally handmade products that tell the stories of the people who created them. Find unique gifts for all of your favorite people, and treat yourself to something special that can’t be found anywhere else.

"Avatar" Free Movie Event

Highway 2 Community Drive In Theater
5885W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan

Free event. Sponsored by U.P. Tire & Auto and the U.P. Film Union.

Join us for part of the 10th season at the ONLY Drive-In Movie Theater in the Upper Peninsula! On Saturday, July 26 at dusk, around 10:00 pm, we will be screening the classic film, AVATAR from 2009.

Concert with "A Place To Land"

Manistique School & Public Library
100 N Cedar Street - Manistique, Michigan
6 - 7pm

Join us for a fun night of music in the library! A Place to Land will be here to share their mix of Americana, Country, Folk and Bluegrass music. Bring your family and friends to what is sure to be an entertaining night in the library!

8th Annual 906 Festival

Erickson Center Park
9138 Saw-Wa-Quato Street - Curtis, MI
11am - 7pm

The “906 Festival” offers Curtis, surrounding communities, and visitors to our area a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates OUR HOME, the Upper Peninsula! Festival includes LIVE MUSIC, art and retail vendors, FOOD VENDORS, beer and wine tent featuring U.P. crafted brews, entertainment in the Park all day, fun activities for the whole family, non-profit organization booths, demonstrations, and more. Free Admission!

Manistique Softball Showdown 2025

Cardinal, Watertower and Central Fields
Manistique, Michigan

Inaugural Manistique Softball Showdown fundraiser, benefiting the Manistique Varsity Softball Team. 10 team tournament, double elimination. Coed 18+, registration $250. Home Run Derby, concessions, 50/50.

Chamber Concert Series: Nordic Dreams

Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer
314 Main Street - Manistique, Michigan
7pm

Manistique Chamber Concert Series featuring the True North Quartet. Performing the Danish String Quartet's transcriptions of folk tunes from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. For more than 50 years, a summer series of chamber music concerts has been held in Manistique.

U.P. State Fair

Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds
2401 12th Avenue - Escanaba, MI

Since 2010, the UP State Fair has been operating independently of State funding and our emergence as Michigan’s only State Fair. The fair is now governed by the Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority with representatives from all fifteen counties in the Upper Peninsula and the Hannahville Indian Community. Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has provided a place for folks from across the nation to experience and celebrate the unique culture and heritage of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The “Fair” remains as unique and wonderful as the people and places found across this marvelous peninsula. Come experience “Pure Fun, Pure Goodness, and Pure Michigan” at the Upper Peninsula State Fair – this year and every year!

Young Eagles Flights

Schoolcraft County Airport
5910W US-2 - Manistique
5 - 8pm

EAA Chaper 1624 is once again offering a free discovery flight for kids ages 8 thru 17. Young Eagles Flights will be held at Schoolcraft County Airport (KISQ) in Manistique. Young Eagles will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives! A parent or legal guardian is required to sign a consent form prior to flight. Come out and support your local EAA chapter and experience the wonder and joy of flight! Call Renee at (920) 540-3902.

"Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Drive-In

Highway 2 Community Drive In Theater
5885W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan

Gates open at 7pm. Sponsored by the U.P. Film Union.

This event will be unlike any other you’ve experienced at the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater. We encourage all participants to come with their own chairs to sit under the screen and participate in all the chaos that is Rocky Horror Picture Show. We will be selling participation kits with everything you need to be an active audience member. This event is meant to be a place where all are welcome, regardless of your knowledge of Rocky Horror lore. This event is not just a costume event (however please come dressed up); it is a dynamic live performance that fully complements the film. You are encouraged to wear costumes and use the props in the participation kits to enhance your fun. Audience interaction is key including callbacks, shouts, and throwing props like toilet paper and rice at appropriate times. The concession stand will be open showcasing all your drive-in favorites including pizza, hot dogs, candy and pop and water. We will also be serving beer and wine, so please drink responsibly and make sure you have a designated driver.

Manistique Car Show

Downtown Manistique (Cedar Street)
Friday 7pm - Cruise, Street Party to follow. Saturday 10am - Car Show, Awards at 3pm

The 28th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show is coming back to Manistique and this year is going to be better than ever! Friday Night Cruise & Street Party and Saturday Car Show will be on the agenda! Classes for cars, trucks & motorcycles. Trophies, 50/50 Raffles, Beats by Pete, Elks Chicken BBQ, Markers Market, Car Blow Up. Rhyno Dyno is back again! 2 pulls - $50, unlimited pulls - $100.

Makers Market of Manistique

Triangle Park
S Cedar Street and Oak Street - Manistique
10am - 3pm

A seasonal outdoor market in the heart of downtown Manistique, MI that features our local makers! Come explore a world of locally handmade products that tell the stories of the people who created them. Find unique gifts for all of your favorite people, and treat yourself to something special that can’t be found anywhere else.

"Twister" & "Twisters" Free Movie Event

Highway 2 Community Drive In Theater
5885W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan

Free event. Sponsored by Trillium House and the U.P. Film Union.

Join us for part of the 10th season at the ONLY Drive-In Movie Theater in the Upper Peninsula! On Saturday, August 30 at dusk, around 10:00 pm, we will be screening the classic films, TWISTER from 1996 and TWISTERS from 2024.

"Toy Story of Terror" / "The Exorcist" / "The Exorcist: Believer" Free Movie Event

Highway 2 Community Drive In Theater
5885W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan

Free event. Sponsored by Semco Energy and the U.P. Film Union.

Join us for part of the 10th season at the ONLY Drive-In Movie Theater in the Upper Peninsula! On Saturday, October 25 at dusk, around 10:00 pm, we will be screening the classic films, TOY STORY OF TERROR! from 2013, THE EXORCIST from 1973 and THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER from 2023.

"Escanaba In Da Moonlight" Free Movie Event

Highway 2 Community Drive In Theater
5885W US Highway 2, Manistique, Michigan

Free event. Sponsored by Grover Real Estate and the U.P. Film Union.

Join us for part of the 10th season at the ONLY Drive-In Movie Theater in the Upper Peninsula! On Saturday, November 8 at dusk, around 10:00 pm, we will be screening the classic film, ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT from 2001.