Full Event Calendar
Event Listings
Full event calendar from the City of Manistique and Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce
Manistique Farmers' Market
Seasonal Farm Market started in 2010Wednesdays, May 31 - September 274:30-6pm at Little Bear West Arena
All markets are held on Wednesdays at Little Bear West Arena, 180 N. Maple St, in Manistique, Michigan. Local Farmers and Artisans will have food and crafts for sale every Wednesday through out the summer. Come join in for locally grown vegetables and fruits plus locally made crafts.
Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays 7pm | June 28 - Aug 23, 2023Manistique Central Park Band Shell
This year’s Music in Manistique Summer Concert Series will be presented by Lake Effect Community Arts Center in partnership with the City of Manistique. The concerts are sponsored by Manistique businesses and organizations and by a mini-grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Concerts will be performed outside at the Manistique City Band Shell, located in beautiful Central Park, beginning at 7 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to Little Bear West Arena, located at 180 North Maple Street. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
28-29
Indian Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Indian Lake - Manistique
Five cash prizes in two categories, 80% payback on registration fee ($10). Registration deadline is 9am on January 28, 2023, tickets available at Top O' Lake Sport Shop. Kids Category FREE!
Manistique Area Trout & Salmon Derby (facebook)
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Snowshoe Saturday
Manistique Township Environmental Education Lab - Krummich Road
Enjoy a winter walk in the woods on snowshoes. Snowshoes available to borrow or bring your own. Event is free! Visit our Facebook page at EELabManistique. Please note that restrooms are not available due to a construction project that is taking place at this time.
Environmental Education Laboratory (facebook)14
Snow Sculpture Contest
Habitat for Humanity HiawathaLand - 401 Deer Street, Manistique
Sponsored by HiawathaLand Habitat for Humanity. Open to Individuals, Families, Schools, Organizations & Businesses. Call Habitat at 906-341-7437 to register. Submit a photo by 12 Noon on 2-14-23. Voting by the public taking place from 2-14-23 to 2-28-23 on boards posted at Jack's Fresh Market or Zephyr Gas. Winners announced on 2-28-23 with prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place plus People's Choice. Follow this event on Facebook at HfHHiawathaLand and to vote for the People's Choice snow sculpture.
Habitat for Humanity HiawathaLand (facebook)18
McDonald Lake Ice Fishing Derby
McDonald Lake Boat Access, Dixner Rd., Gulliver, MI 49840
Fun, family ice fishing derby. Held on McDonald Lake in Gulliver, MI. Registration fee given back as prizes for the largest pike, perch, and walleye for adults. All children receive a registration gift and largest perch is awarded prizes. Held on free fishing weekend, so no fishing license is required.
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Elks Chili Cook Off
Elks Club - 213 Walnut Street, Manistique
Chili experts get your recipes ready for the Elks Chili Cook Off! Submit your chili between 4 - 5 PM on 3-11-23 so it is ready to go for the public tasting and chili connoisseurs to judge beginning at 5 PM. There will also be a silent auction taking place during the cook off. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. The Elks support Veterans, Bay Cliff, Project Backpack, Youth Baseball, Robotics and more.
20-21
Warbler Wonderland Birding Tour
Schoolcraft Conservation District - 100 North Cedar Street, Manistique
Guided morning birding trips to local hotspots Saturday and Sunday mornings. Birding related presentations Saturday afternoon and evening after dinner. Suitable for novice to average skill birders and children 13+. Car-pooling or own transportation needed for morning field trips. 15$ registration fee per family or individual includes one T-shirt.
Schoolcraft Conservation District - Warbler Wonderland
20-21
Jolliet Marquette Expedition 350 Year Anniversary
Manistique Campground Pavillion - Traders Point Drive, Manistique
Historic canoe portage to be reenacted here in our Manistique Harbor. Voyagers will re-enact the Jolliet-Marquette Expedition from St. Ignace, Michigan to Rosedale, Mississippi and back to Green Bay Wisconsin and will encamp on the beach near the Manistique Campground Pavillion on the night of 5-20-21. More information to follow.
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Niiwin Noodin Pow Wow
Manistique Tribal Community Center - 5698W US Highway 2, Manistique
Grand Entry: 1pm & 7pmIndigenous Crafts, Dancing, Food. Open to public. All are welcome! Food, music, dance, socializing, arts and culture. And so much more. Free parking and admission.
Niiwin Noodin Pow Wow (facebook)
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Summer Street Party
Triangle Park - Manistique
This year’s Summer Street Party will be a night to remember and located in the social district of Manistique. Featuring bean bag toss, a live music performance from a local Manistique favorite – Drednot, and delicious drink and dinner specials from Boardwalk Bar and Grill, Tap21, and Wheaty’s Bar, and so much more! BYOC (Bring your own chair) Invite your family, friends, and colleagues for a night in Triangle Park in Manistique. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Manistique Makers Market
Street between Triangle Park and Lake Effect Art Center - Manistique
10am - 3pmA 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 Makers (facebook)
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July 4th Parade
Manistique
Schoolcraft County's July 4th Parade will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Manistique. Fireworks Display will be on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in conjunction with Folk Fest. Parade starts at 12:30 pm. Line up by 11:30 am. Registration forms available in the Advisor. Theme this year is 'Rock & Roll'.
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Folk Fest 2023
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!
discovermanistique.com
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Fireworks Display
Manistique
4th of July Fireworks Display will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The fireworks will be held in conjunction with Folk Fest because of the Great American Fireworks Company's schedule.
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Manistique Makers Market
Street between Triangle Park and Lake Effect Art Center - Manistique
10am - 3pmA 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 Makers (facebook)28
Tour Da Yoop, Eh! Bicycle Tour
Manistique, Michigan
Tour Da Yoop, Eh! Bicycle Tour of the UP will begin and end in Manistique. The tour is presented by Tour Da Yoop, Eh and UP Lions Childhood Cancer. Visit website for more information and to register.
Tour Da Yoop, Eh
29-30
38th Annual 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.
Manistique Area Trout & Salmon Derby (facebook)
28-29
Schoolcraft County Fair
Schoolcraft County Fairgrounds, 139 Lake Street, Manistique, MI 49854
Mechanical thrill rides, inflatables, entertainment, animals, exhibits and displays. Fun for the whole family! Make a donation to our Summer Day Camp program and you will receive entry to the fair and a wristband to ride all rides and inflatables plus attend all entertainment and be able to participate in all activities. Affordable for everyone! You determine what you pay! Food vendors will be on site during this 2 day event.
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Cedar Street Slam
Manistique
We're going to take it to the streets. What's more fun in the summer than a little bit of competitive 3 on 3 street basketball between family and friends? Mark your summer calendar now to include Cedar Street Slam. Come walk our shoreline, hike our parks and trails, stroll through our unique shops and most importantly have a memorable weekend with family and friends. Registration will be opening soon! The event is organized by: Manistique Merchants Committee
Cedar Street Slam
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6th Annual 906 Festival
Erickson Center For The Arts Park
The “906 Festival” offers Curtis, surrounding communities, and visitors to our area a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates OUR HOME, the Upper Peninsula. Our festival includes live music, art and retail vendors, beer and wine tent, entertainment in the Park all day, fun games and activities for the whole family, non-profit organization booths, demonstrations, and more. Celebrate the “906” at the ECA! FREE ADMISSION
Event Info (ECA)
10-14
Vietnam Wall Event
Manistique Marina - 300 Maple Street, Manistique, MI
The Schoolcraft County All-Vets is proud to announce plans to bring the Vietnam "Moving Wall" back to Manistique Marina on August 10-14th, 2023. Schoolcraft County and the entire Upper Peninsula are home to many Vietnam Veterans, join us by honoring their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty and country.
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Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge Loonapalooza
Erickson Center For The Arts | 9224N Saw-Wa-Quato Rd - Curtis, MI 49820
A Celebration of Lakes, Loons and Love. Loonapalooza is an evening of celebration of Seney National Wildlife Refuge’s world-famous Common Loons, including the world-famous pair ABJ & FE. 6:30 - 8:30pm Open Program - Learn about the loons and the refuge!
Event Info (ECA)
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Summer Street Party
Downtown Manistique (Social District)
The Second Summer Street Party is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in downtown Manistique (social district). This event will showcase a live performance by The Crossroads Band, who will be playing from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Additionally, attendees can enjoy local specials offered by area businesses, family-friendly entertainment, and much more.
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Hops on the Harbor **POSTPONED UNTIL 2024**
Manistique
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Manistique Makers Market
Street between Triangle Park and Lake Effect Art Center - Manistique
10am - 3pmA 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 Makers (facebook)
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Manistique Car Show
Downtown Cedar Street - Manistique
The 26th Annual Manistique Merchant Car Show is coming back to Manistique and this year is going to be better than ever! Enjoy your Labor Day weekend in Manistique! Kick off the weekend with the Friday Night Cruise to begin at 7 pm. The Car Show begins on Saturday morning from 10am to 4pm. Come enjoy this great family event in Downtown Manistique's Social District! Check out the cars, browse the shops, and enjoy some good food and brews!
discovermanistique.com
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Kewadin Casino Manistique - Customer Appreciation
Kewadin Casino | 5630 US Route 2 - Manistique
Win Quarter Pig & Quarter Beef or Half Pig, Half Beef & Freezer. Hot Seat Draws 2-10pm. Grand prize draws start at 10pm. Earn entries daily from September 1-22 for the Customer Appreciation Draws on September 22.
kewadin.com
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Westside Flannel Fest
Deer Street to Westside Manistique
The 5th Annual Westside Flannel Fest will take place on Saturday, September 30th from 11:00 am-6:00 pm! Live music all day, bouncy houses, face painting, pie eating contest, sack races, euchre & pool tournaments, pumpkin decorating, food & craft vendors and more. Free entry.
discovermanistique.com
