Annual Events

Michigan Ice Fest
Feb 11-15, 2026
Munising

Ice Climbing at its best. If you are a novice or an expert, this is one event you do not want to miss, with many events planned each day.
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or contact Down Wind Sports at 906-226-7112 or 906-387-8025 for all the details.


Trenary Outhouse Classic
Last Saturday in February
12pm – 4pm
Downtown Trenary

Build an outhouse to race or join the crowd and cheer on your favorites! Races begin at 2pm; register by 1pm.
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Taste & Glide
1st Saturday in March
11am – 3pm
Valley Spur in Munising


Annual Chamber Celebration
TBD

TBD


Pictured Rocks Days 2026
Friday June 12, 3pm-8pm
Saturday June 13, 10am-6pm
Binsfeld Bayshore Park, Munising
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Free Live Music - Food Trucks - Beer Tent - Petting Zoo - Arts & Crafts - Interpretive and Informational Vendors.

In addition, Pictured Rocks Cruises will again be offering “Yoopers Ride Free” on both days. Tickets for free cruises (weather permitting) will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis on June 12 and 13. Cruises on Friday, June 12 will be available for departures at 4pm and 7pm. Cruises on Saturday, June 13 will be available for departures at 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, and 6pm.

To obtain your free ticket, you must present a photo ID with a UP address in-person at the Pictured Rocks Cruises’ ticket office. Sorry, no advance tickets, phone orders or holds. 

If you are interested in participating or being a vendor during Pictured Rocks Days, contact us at the Chamber @ 906.387.2138.
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Grand Marais
Seaplane Splash-In

June 20, 2026
Grand Marais

Join us as we welcome the seaplanes back to Grand Marais! Saturday competitions include a Balloon Target Drop and Take-of / Landing contests.
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Pictured Rocks Road Race 2026
Last Sunday in June
Starting at 8am
Binsfeld Bayshore Park, Munising

1/2 marathon and 10k run/walk.
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4th of July in Munising
8:30 am - Midnight
Binsfeld Bayshore Park, Munising

Celebrate the 4th of July in downtown Munising with a day of activities, food, fun and music followed by the Best Fireworks Display in the UP!

Contact the 4th of July committee Munising4thofJuly@gmail.com or phone 906-387-0407.  Vendors contact Patty Aho upgma7@gmail.com 
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Beer on the Bay Craft Beer Tasting Festival
Last Saturday in July
2pm - 7pm

Moose Lodge Craft Beer Tasting Event - Live Music - Covered Pavilion at Binsfeld Bayshore Park on Munising Bay - Proceeds Benefit Local Charities
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Grand Island Marathon
Last Saturday in July
First run begins at 6am

50K, Marathon & Half Marathon races on scenic Grand Island trails.
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Alger County Fair
July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
County Fairgrounds, Chatham


Grand Marais Music & Crafts Festival
August 6-8, 2026
Grand Marais

Join us for a weekend of music, crafts, food, and fun!
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Mountain Goat Mash Mountain Bike Race
Saturday following Labor Day
8am
Valley Spur, Munising


Munising Bay Cruisers Classic Car Show
Sept 19, 2026
10am – 3pm
Munising

Spectators have free admission and are able to view classic cars. Music and food available. Cars will be judged with awards and prizes given to conclude the show. Car Cruise is on Friday, Car Show is on Saturday.

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Rekindle the Spirit
Grand Giveaway
TBD

TBD

Call (906) 387-2138 with any questions.

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Rekindle the Spirit
December 3, 2026
Downtown Munising

Activities include:

  • Pictures with Santa and Other Holiday Characters

  • Hot Cocoa and other treats

  • Santa's Parade

  • Music

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