The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit: The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts
2026-02-23 00:00 - 2027-01-02 23:59 UTC | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027
This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812. Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.

PWPL Presents: Call For Art – Jurassic Art Summer Reading 2026
2026-05-01 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
May 1st through July 31st, 2026.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk

Jurassic Art Reception on
August 4th, 2026
3:00pm-6:00pm

Calling all young artists! Youth of all ages are encouraged to submit art to the Peter White Public Library Youth Services desk beginning May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Artists may find inspiration in the Summer Reading: Unearth a Story theme, but are not confined to the given theme for their art pieces. We ask that your submissions do not exceed 12 inches in any direction, and that only one art piece is submitted per child. Submissions can be made at home, school, or during a library program. Informational handouts detailing submission guidelines are now available at the Youth Services Desk. All submissions will be entered into the Jurassic Art Summer Reading Installation. Art will be installed on the Lower Level Art Gallery wall of the Peter White Public Library starting in July 2026. There will be a Jurassic Art Reception on
August 4th, 2026 from 3-6pm as part of Summer Reading: Unearth a Story.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Market Season is Here
2026-05-16 00:00 - 2026-11-21 23:59 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

A Night Under the Big Top
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-10-08 23:59 | Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Step Right Up for the Greatest Show in Marquette County:
U.P. Hospice Foundation Unveils ‘A Night Under the Big Top’ presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style!
After ten unforgettable years of dancing, fundraising, and community spirit, the beloved event is evolving! This year’s production transforms the stage into a whimsical, high-energy circus-inspired celebration packed with excitement, creativity, and show-stopping performances- all in support of compassionate Hospice care throughout our community.
Under the glow of the big top, local celebrity groups will team up with talented Marquette dance professionals to deliver unforgettable performances that go far beyond traditional ballroom routines. Expect theatrical storytelling, dazzling costumes, imaginative sets, crowd-pleasing musicality, and performances full of personality, humor, and heart.
“This year is all about creating an experience,” stated Dave Aro, U.P. Hospice Foundation Executive Director. “We wanted to keep the glamour and the excitement people love while introducing something fresh, immersive, and incredibly fun for both the audience and performer. At the heart of it all, though, remains our mission: supporting Hospice care for patients and families in Marquette County.”

The competition will feature three coveted honors:

Big Top Favorite: presented to the team raising the highest amount for Hospice care
Circle Ring Star: selected by live judges based on performance excellence
The Greatest Show: awarded to the team with the ultimate combination of fundraising success and judges’ scores

“A Night Under the Big Top- presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style” will feature ONE NIGHT ONLY of performances! The event will be held on Thursday, October 8 at Kaufman Auditorium. Doors to the theater will open at 6:00pm with the show beginning at 6:30pm. Join us at the Ore Dock Brewing Company for The Big Top Wrap Party where you can celebrate with the cast and crew of this important fundraiser.
Visit dwos.uphomehealth.org to purchase your tickets online or cast your vote!
Vote for your favorite Celebrity Dance Group! Online runs from Monday, May 18 – Thursday October 8.
Tickets will go on sale on July 15 . Mobile tickets will be provided.

We are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of stars!

Breaking Moves by MyUPNow: Rebecca Bartelme, Brianna MacLean, Air Stassek, Thomas Kinnunen, Jamey Couture
Fresh Coast Beauties: Jessica Mariin, Sharon Matulewicz, Stephanie Perrier, Ashley LeClaire Scheiding , Tara Middleton, Kacie Hanford
GirlyPop: Brooke Grondin, Amelia Bouws, Helana Sharp, Callie Tonella
NextHome Closing Crew: Stephanie Jones, Ben Argall, Candi Kjellin, Jen Hendrickson, Jen Delmont, Melanie Oliver
The Starlettes: Jessica Brooks, Stephanie Beinlich, Adrian Francisco, Jamie Weigold, Miranda Roose, Caitlin Johnson
Team Range Bank – The Loan Rangers: Megan Spratling, Skylar Lancour, Destiny Sherbonda, Marleigh McKinnon, Shelby Oja, Hanna Westra, Sara Garvin
Yoop-Phoria: Carley Herro, Sophia Peterson, Rosie Wagner, Kaitlyn Berandt

Our Creative Director, Ann Marie Frenn, will oversee our equally sensational group of talented dance professionals as they coach, instruct, and choreograph the routine dance for our stars. These dance pros are:

Maureen McFadden
Adina Belanger
Kaylee Birmann
Eden Langlois
Mariel Morton
Milan Marietti
Kylee Taavola

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact Kori Bjorne at 225-4545 or korit@uphomehealth.org for the sponsorship levels.
The U.P. Hospice Foundation supports the “Make-A-Memory” program along with providing supplies, services, equipment, and respite for Hospice families that may be unavailable to them otherwise. Some examples of what the U.P. Hospice Foundation has been able to do for hospice patients and their families include facilitating one person’s dream to see the President of the United States in person and another’s commitment to be the Matron of Honor at her great-granddaughters wedding, through the use of an iPad that transported her virtually to the California beach ceremony. The U.P. Hospice Foundation has also been able to provide technology such as hearing aids, tablet computers for better communication with family and friends, and has helped create family reunions, fishing trips, and building a wheelchair ramp, just to name a few.
Join us for an amazing night of fun and pure entertainment with all proceeds benefiting Hospice care in Marquette County. It’s about how you LIVE! For more information on the U.P. Hospice Foundation, please contact 906-225-4545.
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Since 1973, U.P. Home Health & Hospice has been serving individuals in their home after a surgery, illness, or life-limiting diagnosis. Our focus is on exceptional quality care and we maintain a philosophical approach to care that focuses on empowering people to live life to the fullest. This philosophy is the drive for us to provide home health, hospice, and private duty. These three service lines allow clients to stay in their homes and focus on living well with seamless transitions between services if the need arises.

Summer Beach Coed Volleyball League
2026-06-03 00:00 - 2026-08-05 23:59 | Hancock Sand Courts, Hancock, Michgian, 49930
Summer Beach Coed Volleyball League

June 3rd through August 5th
Wednesday Nights
Hancock Sand Courts

6v6 coed (Minimum 3 females)
Age 16+
Cost $60 per Team

email Jperala13@gmail.com with questions

ICPL Summer Reading Program Begins June 9th
2026-06-09 00:00 - 2026-06-13 23:59 | Ishpeming Carnegie Library, 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI, 49849, United States
The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library (ICPL) is excited to announce that their annual Summer Reading Program is set to begin on June 9th! This year’s summer reading theme is “Unearth A Story.”
ICPL’s Summer Reading Program is open to all ages—babies through adults are welcome to participate in the fun! Individuals can pre-register for the challenge online by downloading the Beanstack app or visiting ishpeminglibrary.beanstack.org. Participants are entered for prizes by logging their reading, writing reviews, and attending library programs. This year we are having an entire week dedicated to our Summer Reading Kick-Off! Between Tuesday, June 9th and Saturday, June 13th, you can visit the library to register for the reading program and choose a free book. Can’t make the kickoff? You can still register any time this summer. On Tuesday, June 9th from 10am-2pm, there is a special event for adults to drop-in and learn about the Summer Reading program while enjoying a cup of coffee and pastries.
Additionally, we have over 80 events planned across all age groups that are free and open to the public. On Tuesday, June 16th at 11am and 12:30pm, we are hosting the Michigan Science Center for a “Dinosaurs of Michigan” Hands-On Workshop for kids, tweens, and teens. You can call the library at 906-486-4381 to register. On Thursday, June 18th at 5:30pm, we welcome Tom Biron, a survivor of the Holy Childhood Native American Boarding School, to our library to share the truth about his experiences. Thursday, June 25th at 1pm, kids are invited to come learn all about fossils with the Michigan Geological Survey. Later that day at 5:30pm, adults are invited to join us for a poetry reading with Alex Vartan Gubbins featuring is new book, Decoding the Hill of Dead Kings. On Tuesday, June 30th at 11am local author MaryAnne Welch alongside illustrator Meghan Bjork will lead a special storytime featuring their viral picture book, Gnome Place Like Marquette. On Saturday, July 11th at 11am, there will be another special storytime featuring Chief Radabaugh of the Ishpeming Police Department who will read, “If You Give a Pig a Pancake”, with children in attendance receiving a free copy of the book. On Thursday, July 16th at 2pm, Michelle Briggs, Chief Park Ranger of the Soo Locks, will invite children to pretend they are aboard a freighter traveling from Marquette hauling iron ore. Throughout the course of the presentation children will learn about various jobs on board their “ship.”
Additionally, events for adults this year will focus on local/Michigan history as apart of the “Unearth A Story” centered programming, which we are so excited about! On Saturday, June 27th at 1pm, we will welcome Emily Cummings for a presentation on the Titanic and local ties to families in our area. On Wednesday, July 1st at 5:30pm, Jack Deo will be here to give a presentation featuring new photos of Negaunee, Ishpeming, Champion, and Michigamme that he has discovered! On Wednesday, July 8th at 5:30pm, Bill Jamerson will give a presentation through story and song about the history of our U.P. mining towns. On Wednesday, July 15th at 5:30pm, Michelle Briggs, Chief Park Ranger will present an Illustrated History of the Soo Locks alongside information about the Lock that is currently being built!
These are just some of the events happening throughout the summer, so please visit the library or check out ishpeminglibrary.info for more information about all the events happening. It will be a summer full of fun for all ages!
For more information, check out the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library’s active Facebook page and visit their website at ishpeminglibrary.info.

Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament
2026-06-12 00:00 - 2026-06-13 23:59 | L’Anse
Keweenaw Bay Classic Fishing Tournament brought to you by Baraga County Next Gen.

June 12 and 13, 2026
Registration after May 17 per boat is $200.00

L’Anse, MI

One of the biggest 100% payout tournaments in Michigan

BRIDGEFEST Schedule
2026-06-13 08:00 - 23:00 | Michigan
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH
8:00am – 1:30pm…Keweenaw Chain Drive UP Health System – Portage Parking Lot, Hancock*
9:00am……………….Tennis Tournament @Terrace Park, Hancock*
9:00am – 12:00pm Pickleball Tournament @Laurn Grove, Hancock*
9:00am – 10:30am Bridgefest Paddle Tour Portage Paddle Sports
9:30am – 1:30pm…Touch A Truck Waterfront Pier, Houghton*
10:00am – 5:00pm Bridgefest Volleyball Tournament 6-person(Coed) @ Chutes and Ladders, Hancock Beach
10:00am – 9:00pm Helicopter Rides, Ramada Inn, Hancock*
11:00am – 3:00pm Bridgefest Classic Car & Motorcycle Show 400 Quincy Street, Hancock*
11:00am – 3:00pm Bridgefest Art Show @Quincy Green, Hancock*
12:00pm – 2:00pm Music – Tom & Dirk
12:00pm – 4:00pm Cornhole Tournament 400 Quincy Street, Parking Deck, Hancock*
12:00pm – 12:00am Vendors on Waterfront
12:00pm – 12:00am Food & Beverages
12:00pm – 7:00pm Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Kids Games Wristbands $5 for 2 hours, $10 for day
12:00pm – 9:00pm Respawn Tactical Laser Tag
1:00pm – 3:00pm…Cribbage Tournament @Nutini’s, Hancock*
1:00pm – 4:00pm…Music – Bling Crosby 400 Quincy Street, Parking Deck, Hancock*
2:00pm – 2:30pm…Bridgefest Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
2:00pm – 4:00pm…Music – BACKTRAXX
3:00pm – 4:00pm…Vollwerth’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 400 Quincy Street, Parking Deck, Hancock*
4:00pm – 4:30pm…Bridgefest Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
4:00pm – 5:00pm…Happy 65th Anniversary, Flag Raising Quincy Mine Shaft, Hancock*
4:00pm – 6:00pm…Chicken BINGO
4:00pm – 8pm……..Music – Groove Candy
7:00pm – 11:00pm Street Dance – Outlaw’d 400 Quincy Street, Parking Deck, Hancock*
7:00pm – 11:00pm Buoyard Bash: Viewing Party Small Craft & Takka Saunas, Hancock*
8:00pm – 12:00am Music – Chad Borgen & The Collective
10:35pm……………..Jon Davis Memorial Fireworks By: Incredible Bank – Tune into 97.7 FM Radio

Baraga County Yard Sale
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Baraga County, Michigan
Baraga County Yard Sale

June 13th from 9:00am to Noon

Have stuff to sell? Include your selling site on the county-wide map? Your $10 registration fee includes a sign to mark your site. Want to participate but need a selling site? Need a registration form? Contact the Chamber. 906-353-8808

Looking for Treasures? Make a day of it and visit multiple sales! Shoppers can win prizes by entering our drawing at each sit they visit. Contact the Chamber for a map of selling sites or pick one up at the first site you visit. Links to maps will be posted on the chamber Facebook page or can be emailed upon request.

Debweyendan Believe in it People's Gardens
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | DIGS Community Garden, 16307 Brewery Road, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
GITIGE he/she gardens

VOLUNTEER WITH US
Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens
Saturdays: 9 am – Noon

2026 Season Dates
June 13 & 27
July 11 & 25
August 8 & 22
September 12 & 26
October 10 & 24

Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering. In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage. Everyone is welcome, including beginners.

Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department. For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at 906-524-5757 ext. 4242 or Karena Schmidt at 906-337-2079.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

KBIC Traditional Medicine Clinic
2026-06-13 09:00 - 18:00 | Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI, 49908, United States
KBIC Cultural Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic

Todd Smith, Traditional Medicine Consultant, will be available to see people on the following dates:

Cultural Center, 14865 Ojibwa Park Drive, Baraga, MI

Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact:
Gerry Mantila 906-201-2407
Doreen Blaker 906-353-7117 Ext. 113
Toni Minton 906-353-6623 Ext. 4118
Shiloh Lussier 906-201-7253
Cultural Center 906-353-7020

**Participants are required to abstain from alcohol, marijuana and drug sue for four days prior to the Clinic
**Women on their moontime cannot participate.

6V6 Coed Volleyball Tournament
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Michigan
6V6 COED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, June 13th from 10am – 5pm
During Bridgefest – Register by June 8th

18+ – 3 Females Minimum, 16 Teams Max, $100 per team
Games will be held on the Sand Courts at Hancock Beach plus Chutes n’ Ladders

Little Trout Lake Park Ribbon Cutting
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Little Trout Lake Park, Gwinn, MI, 49841, United States
LTL Park Ribbon Cutting Press Release
June 13th
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Little Trout Lake Park

Pride﻿
2026-06-13 13:00 | Michigan
Pride

Saturday, June 13, 1 pm

Pride Fest
2026-06-13 13:00 - 22:30 | Lower Harbor Park, Marquette, Michigan
Dates: June 13, 2026
1:00 PM to 10:30 PM
200 North Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855
The Annual U.P. Pride Festival is coming to the shores of Lake Superior at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! A day of friends and family coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in places there’s still work to be done.
The day will include a wide variety of entertainment including the annual drag show. Also available will be a wide variety of vendors, food, beer & wine, as well as a variety of LGBTQ+ resources to take advantage of. Do not miss out on one of the largest events of its kind in the Upper Peninsula!
Price: Free

Falls River Duck Race
2026-06-13 15:00 | L’Anse Waterfront, L'Anse, Michigan
Falls River Duck Race

June 13th at 3:00pm
L’Anse Waterfront
$10 per Duck – All proceeds benefit the L’Anse Fire Department

1st & 2nd – Handmade Cedar Double Bench Picnic Table
3rd & 4th – Handmade Cedar Single Bench Picnic Table
5th – Two Handmade Cedar Bonfire Benches
6th – Truckload of Firewood and 3 Fishing Lures Donated by “The Legend” Joey Lee

Lake Linden Farmers Market
2026-06-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Lake Linden Village Park, Lake Linden, Michigan
Lake Linden Farmers Market

Fridays 3-6 pm
Located in the Lake Linden Village Park
June through to September

lakelindenfarmersmarket.com
facebook.com/lakelindenmi
instagram.com/lakelindenfarmersmarket
lakelindenmarket@gmail.com

Fireworks at Bridgefest 2026
2026-06-13 22:30 | Houghton, Houghton
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that IncredibleBank will serve as the official Jon Davis Memorial Fireworks Sponsor for Bridgefest 2026, taking place June 11–14, 2026.

As the Fireworks Sponsor, IncredibleBank is proud to support one of Bridgefest’s most anticipated traditions. “We’re thrilled to be part of Bridgefest 2026,” said Kyle Kumpula, Market Manager of IncredibleBank. “Supporting the fireworks is a wonderful way to bring people together and celebrate our community. We’re looking forward to sharing an unforgettable night with residents and visitors alike.”

The fireworks display will take place on Saturday, June 13, with spectators invited to watch the sky over the Portage Canal light up at 10:35 p.m. This year promises an elevated experience as fireworks will be launched from a barge stationed in the heart of the canal creating the thrilling sensation of bursts igniting from the water itself. This unique mid-canal vantage point allows for a wider, more immersive display, with reflections dancing across the water and vibrant colors surrounding viewers from multiple shoreline perspectives. A special thank you to our barge sponsor, MJO Contracting, for helping make this vision a reality. Please note: Heads up, boaters! A no wake zone, and 500’ radius from the barge will be in place two hours before the Bridgefest fireworks launch to ensure the safety of both the display and all watercrafts.

The spectacular 16-minute show will be synchronized to music, which can be enjoyed by tuning in to 97.7 FM, adding another layer of excitement to the sights and sounds of the evening.

“We’re grateful to partner with IncredibleBank for this signature Bridgefest event,” said Katie Schlief of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce. “After years of envisioning fireworks launched from the water, it’s incredibly exciting to finally bring this vision to life. This new perspective from the canal will deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and create unforgettable memories for our community.”

For more information about Bridgefest 2026 and ways to get involved, visit www.bridgefestfun.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
