Central UP Events

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 26th Annual Holiday Art Sale, to be held at the Marquette Regional History Center on Saturday, November 14 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. There is limited space for this show and there will not be a tent this year.. Incomplete applications will be an automatic disqualification via the jury from the sale. Please drop them off or mail them to the Marquette Regional History Center. Additional details are in the application. The deadline to submit your completed application is September 14, 2026. Please email jbays@marquettehistory.org for additional info and thank you! We’re

The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership is proud to announce the 2026 incoming delegation from our sister city Higashiomi, Japan, celebrating our 47th year of sister city relations. A delegation of seven Higashiomi citizens will arrive in Marquette on July 19 and depart on July 29, 2026, Our seven delegates are the Deputy Mayor, a Higashiomi City Council member, Higashiomi City Staff, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Higashiomi International Exchange Association, and Higashiomi citizens. The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership Committee is proud to host the events for the Sister City delegation. The Japanese delegation is led

The U.P. Hospice Foundation is excited to announce that tickets will go on sale for the general public on July 20th for its signature annual fundraiser, A Night Under the Big Top – presented by Dancing with Our Stars Marquette County Style, taking place Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Kaufman Auditorium. After ten years of entertaining sold-out audiences, this year’s production introduces an exciting new circus-inspired theme that promises an unforgettable evening of music, dance, theatrical performances, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life entertainment—all while supporting compassionate Hospice care for families throughout Marquette County. Tickets are $50 and include admission to both

597 Lakeshore Dr, Ishpeming, MI 49849   Phone: (906) 204-2623   Dates: August 1, 2026 The annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show brings together rock and mineral enthusiasts from all over the Great Lakes region to enjoy vendors showing off rock and mineral samples, fossils, gemstones, rock jewelry and other rock and mineral crafts for a weekend that really, “Rocks”!     The weekend offers rockhounding field trips to mines and quarries in the area. Dates and details are still being unearthed.   Saturday is a full day of auctions, raffles, door prizes, exploring the gems, minerals, jewelry, and fossils.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!   Also Wednesday Night Market August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors

Saturday, August 1, 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Join mindfulness, meditation, and yoga teachers as we discuss various topics related to mindful living. Each month, teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice.  For more information and to check on the status of

Friday July 31 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Saturday August 1 (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Youth registered for Summer Reading, and who have been tracking their reading, stop by anytime during Book Fair hours to choose your next free book of the summer! If you haven’t registered for summer reading yet, stop by the Youth Services desk and get your kids signed up! Remember your reading log. If you miss the final book fair, come in anytime before school starts with your reading log and children can pick any book(s) from missed book fairs. Children under the

Agenda & Minutes 8.3.26

Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted ladybug. Felting starter kits and wool provided. Please bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  Register at pwpl.info. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.