Upcoming Events

MOREL FESTIVAL

MAY 12-14  |  ALL DAY  |  BOYNE CITY, MI

Fungi lovers from around the country come to seek that elusive local delicacy: the morel mushroom. Meet other morel hunters, share recipes, and enjoy a plethora of mushroom themed events. 

IN-WATER BOAT SHOW

JUNE 18-20  |  12-8pm  |  BAY HARBOR

Kick off the summer with Bay Harbor’s 20th annual In-Water Boat Show held annually over Father’s Day weekend. This year will be bigger and better than ever!

BLISSFEST FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL

JULY 8-10  |  ALL DAY  |  BLISS, MI

The Blissfest Music Festival is a celebration of music, culture, art and community featuring a world of diverse and innovative folk, world and roots music, and dance at the Festival Farm in beautiful northern Michigan. BlissFestFestival.org

BOYNE THUNDER 

JULY 8-9  |  BOYNE CITY

Speed, excitement and smiles return to northern Michigan for the Boyne Thunder Poker Run. This unique boating event showcases high performance boats, slicing through the water on a 150-mile excursion. Don’t miss the Champagne Cruise, hosted by North Harbor Real Estate! BoyneThunder.com

TRI WALLOON 

JULY 16  | 11:30 AM START | WALLOON VILLAGE

This event consists of a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike. Perfect for beginners and seasoned athletes alike! More information and registration at TriWalloon.com

CHARLEVOIX VENETIAN FESTIVAL

JULY 16-24  |  CHARLEVOIX

This summer staple has been a highlight in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years. The week-long festival hosts various events attracting 10,000+ patrons. VenetianFestival.com 

WALLOON WOODIES

AUGUST 6  |  10:30am-12pm  |  BARREL BACK

Come down to “The Foot” of Walloon for some wooden boat camaraderie, and to see these beautiful wooden watercrafts up close and personal. WalloonWoodies.com

BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR

SEPT. 16-18 | BAY HARBOR

Some of the best hot air balloon pilots will gather for this event, with a detailed schedule to be released at a later date. There will also be “night glows” where the balloons will light up while grounded on both Friday and Saturday evenings