Fishtown Rocks 5K 2026 is the 18th Annual Fishtown 5K! Put together by the Fishtown Preservation Society this race encourages the public to come run or walk to support and celebrate historic Fishtown. All proceeds benefit Fishtown Preservation Society and its mission. Starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown, gradual climbs and graceful descents make our chip-timed 5K ideal for...
The 14th Annual Port Oneida Run - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Join us for this unique event. The only run where the course traverses through the scenic rolling hills and tranquil level pastoral pathways of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Come for a run and make a day of exploring the park...
The Suttons Bay Art Festival takes place next to the beautiful Suttons Bay Marina Park on the first weekend of August. One hundred artists along with community groups, a community library book sale, food vendors and a children's area make this the perfect place to spend an art-filled weekend at the beach. A committee of volunteers oversees the selection of...
Come out for the annual Fly-in/Drive-in breakfast at the Woolsey Memorial Airport in Northport, MI. Airplanes, classic cars, and pancakes - who could ask for anything more? All proceeds go to the Northport Lion's Club and support needs throughout the community. It's an amazingly fun time! $10/adult and $5/child Event Website: https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/northportmi
The Port Oneida Fair is a family-friendly event showcasing the traditional skills and crafts of by-gone days at historic farms and a one-room schoolhouse. Every August, the Port Oneida Rural Historic District comes alive with activity true to the period when it was a community of robust settlers. Step back in time at the two-day Port Oneida Fair to experience...
An incredible weekend of Blues and Boogie, fine Brews and great BBQ, featuring Detroit's Queen of the Blues - Thornetta Davis and other acts including the Fabulous Horndogs, The Brendon Linsley Band and Captain Dirk! This event will take place outdoors in the scenic, rural Lively Acres Backyard in Empire. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy amazing music,...
The Cedar Polka Fest is an annual festival celebrating the towns rich Polish history. Lasting 4 days and nights, nearly 10,000 people descend into town for family fun. Join us to eat, drink, and dance the nights away. With live Polka music from the best Polka Bands in America, this festival is a real treat for Polka fans. Food vendors offer...
The 2026 Run 4 The Kielbasa marks the sixth year for this Cedar Polka Festival race event. This four-mile event begins and ends in downtown Cedar and is professionally timed. All runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchair racers, and dogs are welcome. Registered runners receive free entry to the Polka Fest and one DRINK Ticket good for a beer or pop! See...
Satisfy your senses in one of the premier cycling destinations in the USA! The Leelanau Harvest Tour is a great biking adventure for both families and single riders as the fall colors begin to show and apple trees are laden with fruit. Routes of 18, 38, 56, and 70 miles wind throughout beautiful Leelanau County on excellent paved roads passing by farms,...
Join us for the Annual Leelanau Maritime History Festival hosted by the Leelanau Historical Society — an engaging, family-friendly celebration of the region’s maritime history and its ties to the Great Lakes. Free Museum Admission Includes access to permanent & rotating exhibits such as, Life on Lake Leelanau: Ripples Through Time, Shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage, lighthouse and ship models, and more. Community Partners...
Car enthusiasts will be thrilled by this year's running of the Empire Hill Climb. First run from 1964 to 1980, the race is back to stay! During its original running some of the best cars of their time made their way up the hill such as Austin Healey’s, Jaguar E-Type’s, AMC Gremlin’s, Formula Ford and V’s, Triumph’s, Corvette’s, Porsche’s and...
Leelanau UnCaged is a place for the community to gather and enjoy inspiring music and dance performances in one day on the streets of Northport. 7 stages & 34 acts Kids’ UnCaged art activities 65+ Artisan, Food & Nonprofit Vendors Water Blessing Restaurants and Shops Marina availability BATA Shuttle Service from Traverse City UnCaged takes place after Labor Day when the...