Festivals & Events on Mackinac Island
Referred to as the “Jewel of the Great Lakes”, Mackinac Island has many special festivals and events that go on during their prime season.
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Boyne City’s Harvest Festival fills the downtown with music, crafts, and fall produce. The Boyne City Farmers Market moves to Water and Lake Streets from 8am-12pm and features a variety of apples and other harvest items including pumpkins, squash, apple butter, jam, honey, and cider. Portions of Water Street and Lake Street will be closed to traffic during the festival to make room for the Farmers Market, music, and more than 30 arts and craft vendors.
The Boyne City Harvest Festival also includes folk art demonstrations, children’s games, hay rides, and a scarecrow-making contest. Festival hours are 8am-3pm.
Nestled along Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City is a gem in Northern Michigan’s crown of jewels. Read the stories below or go to the Boyne City destination page.
Boyne City is a gem in Northern Michigan's crown. This growing, bustling city has it all, including great festivals and events for all ages.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
In Boyne City, you can do everything from a picnic on the beach in the summer, to mushroom hunting in the spring, and everything in between.
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a 'year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Boyne City is a gem in Northern Michigan. This growing city has it all: music, activities, attractions, dining, biking, skiing, and more.
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Referred to as the “Jewel of the Great Lakes”, Mackinac Island has many special festivals and events that go on during their prime season.
Each August, the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival celebrates this delight with music and activities throughout the weekend.
This 3-day festival in Boyne City begins with a run along Lake Charlevoix and ends with fireworks, with food, fun, and more in between!
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Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British
In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.
Fisherman’s Island State Park has more than 2,600 acres and miles of gorgeous Lake Michigan beach and is located just south of Charlevoix.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
Built during World War II to haul heavy materials during the winter, the Icebreaker Mackinaw was in service for 62 years then became a museum.
Spring brings lots of outdoor activities to Northern Michigan but one often ends up on pancakes: making maple syrup.