Michigan's Upper Peninsula Calendar of Events

Variety of fun and educational activites for all ages.

Engadine Farmer's Market, every Saturday from 9am-noon. Great home grown vegetables and more.

The Finlandia University Reflection Gallery, Hancock, will host an exhibit of comic illustrations by Pamela Kotila from August 29 to September 30, 2010.

The exhibit, titled Pandora! Volume 1, displays the first volume in a series of books in which Kotila has rethought and revamped her original Pandora comics, a page-by-page webcomic she created in 2003.

Marquette Kennel Club Annual Dog Show. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. For any questions pertaining to the up-coming show or for general questions about the club, contact Diane Culter (email: gordita @ chartermi.net)

Host: Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Ontonagon Labor-Fest Car Show, Sept. 4, 2010 starting at 8: AM. Free Registration, Trophies for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd for autos and 1st, 2nd, 3rd motorcycles. 50/50 drawings throughout the day. Ontonagon is located on beautiful Lake Superior on the West end of the Upper Peninsula.

Art on the Lake is held on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. It is a one day event featuring artists such as: Gail Snively, Helga Flowers, Rachel Gibson, and many more! 
Come and bring your friends & family to an event that is surrounded in art, music, great food, and fun! 

The Marquette Area Blues Society presents the 7th Annual Marquette Area Blues Fest at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette over Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5, 2010.

Featured performers on Saturday include 2010 BMA Best New Artist nominee Greg Nagy, CMI Records recording artist and Living Blues Performer of the Year, Chick Willis and the up and coming blues dynamo, Teeny Tucker and her Big Band!

On Sunday, the featured performers are the Flat Broke Blues Band from Marquette, Telarc Records recording artists Moreland & Arbuckle, the unstoppable blues diva, Delta Groove recording artist Candye Kane and blues guitar powerhouse, Ronnie Baker Brooks!

Also on the bill for the weekend will be the finest in local and regional blues performers. The music will begin both days at 1-pm with gates opening at noon. Be sure to take in the food and merchandise vendors as well as the workshops!

The Labor Day Weekend Celebration begins with our Arts & Crafts Dockside both Saturday and Sunday, September 4 & 5. The show runs Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Over 100 exhibits of original and unique arts and crafts will be displayed along the Lake Huron waterfront. Musicians, dancers and jugglers add to the festivities.

14 & 20 mile mountain bike races on the fabulous Copper Harbor trails with awards, food & beverages and live music following the race.

All acoustic (non electrical) instruments. Everyone welcome to play or just enjoy listening! 1:00pm-5:00pm all are welcome to come and perform 3 pieces; 6:00-9:30pm - Square dance with musicians from the afternoon performing again for the dancers. A Concession is provided by the Tahquamenon Logging Museum. Donation at the door.

This year's bridge walk is being dedicated to Lawrence A. Rubin, and in his memory is being called the '2010 Lawrence A. Rubin Memorial Bridge Walk'.

Joins thousands of walkers and make the five-mile trek across the Mighty Mackinac Bridge! This annual trek occurs on Labor Day, the only day of the year pedestrians are allowed on the bridge. Walkers begin in St. Ignace at the north end of the Bridge and walk south. The walk is one-way, and bus transportation is available to return you to St. Ignace until 2:30 p.m.

The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. No one will be permitted to start walking after 11:00 a.m.

To alleviate some of the parking congestion at the Bridge View Park, the Mackinac Bridge Authority is providing FREE shuttle from Little Bear East Arena, 275 Marquette Street in St. Ignace, to the bridge walk start line. Shuttles will make continuous circuits from Little Bear East Arena to the Bridge View Park and back between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The 5th Annual Ski Jumpers Reunion & Golf Tournament begins on September 10th at 5 p.m. with a Welcome Reception and BBQ at the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. The Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday, September 11th at the Wawonowin Country Club with a banquet and awards ceremony to conclude the events. We have participants from all over Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota that attend along with some visitors from Europe.

World-renowned designer and Grand Hotel Decorator Carleton Varney, President of Dorothy Draper & Company, will share his insights and expert advice. Premier antique dealers from across the country will showcase and sell their pieces.

Sponsored by Cabelas

Folk School Open house, demonstration, AIRP workshop, camping demos, Hunters safety and more.

Please stay tuned for updated information.

Sponsored by Snowflake Aquatics Inc. Invites YOU to The Fabulous Fall Tri "10

Saturday September 11th 2010-.Begins at 1pm CST- Approx. 3 Mile Run, 12 Mile Road Bike Course, 500 Yd. Pool Swim. Begins and Ends at the Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Mi. For more info contact Diane Oliver @ 906-932-1848 or die_tax@sbcglobal.net.

This is a point to point race: 30 miles "Hiawatha Revenge or 15 mile "Red Deer Run" and a free youth race 16 and under 50' to 5 miles on Sunday.

Located behind Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, 2 blocks south of US 2, Naubinway, MI

Hours will be 8:00am-3:00pm.

$5 admission fee per person (free with a paid Museum Membership)

$5 fee includes admission to the Museum

$10 – 2 place trailer

$20 – 4 place trailer

All snowmobile/atv vehicles and parts welcome. Shop early for the One Lunger races!

Raffle drawing at 3:00. Get your tickets at the Museum.

The Top of the Lake Communities Association’s Fall Fest will be the same day. Events include craft tables, silent auction, games for the kids, and food booths.

For more info, call Charlie at 906-477-6192 or email vallierc@pngusa.net .

Crystal Theatre @ 2 pm

Marquette Labatt Blue Second Annual Oldtimers Hockey Tournament, Lakeview Arena, Marquette. Call 906-250-3862.

4th Annual "Honoring the Waters" Pow-Wow, at the Newberry Tribal Center, 4935 Zeez-ba-tik, off M-28, Newberry. Friday is the Blessing of the Grounds, Health & Fun Fair at 3:00pm, Feast at 5pm (please bring a dish to pass) and a Talking Circle. Saturday events: Grand Entry at noon, Bake Sale, Food concession, vendors and traders, Feast Meal at 4:30 (please bring a dish to pass). Everyone is welcome. Come hear the drums, learn about Native American Culture and see dancers in full regalia. Sponsored by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Where: Iron Mountain City Park

Iron Mountain, Michigan


Starts: 09/18/2010 @ 12:00pm

Ends: 2:00pm

Check-in Time: 11:00AM to 12:00PM

Registration Cutoff: 09/17/2010 11:45PM

Donation Cutoff: 12/31/2010 12:00AM


Contact: Mary VanHaute

Phone: 715-589-2881

E-mail Address: mvhii@borderlandnet.net

$1000 Hole in One contest: Gogebic Country Club at 1pm (CDT)

First Annual Flea Market in Alston Michigan at the Alston Ice Rink.

DeTour's own "antique road show" with antique deallers evaluating antiques brought in. Antique and artisan vendors. Music throughout the day. Food vendors. Scarecrows contest for businesses and private homes, too. Sunday a.m. pancake breakfast.

Show includes: Vendors, Silent Auction, Day Raffle, Hourly Door Prizes, Refreshments, Quilts for Sale and Raffle Quilt.

Celebrate the multi-cultural diversity of the area at the Parade of Nations from Hancock to Houghton and the Multi-Cultural Festival, with ethnic foods, games and entertainment at Dee Stadium in Houghton.

The 12th Annual Sibelius Academy Music Festival includes concerts by world-class student-musicians from the Sibelius Academy of Helsinki, Finland

Come and enjoy the Scheer's Lumberjack Show in Ewen, MI.

Harbour House Museum 10 am-2 pm

2nd Annual Midwest Sled Dog Symposium, held at The Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis, MI on Saturday, Sept. 25.

Fiddler Jamboree held at the American Legion, Newberry on Saturday, September 25, 2010. All acoustic (non electrical) instruments. Everyone welcome to play or just enjoy listening! 1:00pm-5:00pm all are welcome to come and perform 3 pieces; 6:00-9:30pm - Square dance with musicians from the afternoon performing again for the dancers. A Concession is provided by the Tahquamenon Logging Museum. Donation at the door.

As summer winds its way into fall, runners will make their way to Sault Ste. Marie for "The Chase" - an inaugural marathon event that includes a full and half-marathon, and a 10k race. The course is a dream, taking runners alongside the St. Mary's River and across the International Bridge. Race day is Saturday, September 25.

Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual Octoberfest. Held in downtown Curtis at the corner of Lake St & Main St. from 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm.

Local vendors, children's games, pumpkin painting, Chamber sponsored beer tent with UP micro-brewed beer, German inspired food, all day entertainment.