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2017MICHIGAN UPPER PENINSULA REGION Calendar of Events
These events are
highlights to be found in the region.
There are many, many more events worth making your way to, in every season of the year. Please check the calendar on our website for other ideas, as well as the calendars available
at Pure Michigan and local chambers.
June 9-18
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
MACKINAC ISLAND
Leave the rig on the mainland and hop a ferry over to Mackinac Island. Walk, bike, or hail a horse-drawn carriage around this eight-mile island and smell the blooming lilacs, watch the Grand Parade, or participate in the 10K walk/run. www.mackinacisland.org/ mackinac-island-lilac-festival
June 24
Annual International Bridge Walk
SAULT STE. MARIE
People of all ages and physical abilities will enjoy this leisurely stroll over the International Bridge. Enjoy the breathtaking views and be sure to wave to all of the barges and freighters you pass as they make their way along the Soo Locks. Bring your passport and photo ID as the bridge takes you to Ontario, Canada. www.saultstemarie.com
just some of the
POINTS of INTEREST
10 Things to do in the Upper Peninsula Region
1. Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Whitefish Point, for an exclusive look at the perils of maritime transport in the Great Lakes.
2. Don’t miss one of the most breathtaking and highly photographed destinations in the Porcupine Mountains, the Lake of the Clouds.
3. Visit the historic, square shaped Peninsula Point lighthouse in the fall to view butterflies.
4. Watch the boats and freighters make their way through the Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie.
5. Ride the underground train, complete with hard hats and yellow jackets, at the Iron Mountain Mine and Museum, Vulcan.
6. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the waterfalls around Munising. 7. Fish or hunt at Drummond Island.
8. Search for agate at beaches in the Keewenaw Peninsula.
9. Be brave and head to the Black Rocks in Presque Isle Park in Marquette to jump off the cliffs into Lake Superior, or simply enjoy the view.
10. Explore the vastness, beauty, and wildlife of Sylvania Wilderness’s 34 lakes and old growth forests near Watersmeet.
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July 1
Pasty Fest
CALUMET
Every year on the Saturday before the Fourth of July, the town of Calumet comes together to pay homage to the pasty – a savory pastry filled with a variation of meats and vegetables. www.mainstreetcalumet.com
July 7-9
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Pow Wow
& Summer Gathering SAULT STE. MARIE
Head north to Sault Ste. Marie and take part in this lively celebration. The dance and drum competitions are two events you will not want to miss. www.saultstemarie.com
Fall
Michigan Brewer’s Guild UP Fall Beer Festival MARQUETTE
Make plans to attend the MBG Fall Beer Festival, a delicious celebration of Michigan’s craft beer industry. While you’re sipping a cold brew, enjoy the scenic views of Lake Superior. www.mibeer.com/up-fall-festival