Central UP Events

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

Saturdays, September (12, 26), 2026. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

Saturday, September 12, 2026. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Studio 1.  Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact.  No admission charge.  For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4311.

Saturday, September 12, 2026. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel for this swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday, September 12 and look for a new-to-you costume! No admission charge, costumes are all free. Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from now -September 11. All Costumes will be free of charge.  No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or

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West Branch Township presents Field of Dreams Car Show & Community Tailgate Party   September 12th, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 1016 County Road 545N, Skandia, MI   Bring your dream car, truck, tractor, or bike! Dash plaques awarded to the first 50 vehicles to register on site People’s Choice award for each category NO pre-registration or entry fee required, however donations are encouraged All proceeds from the event go to West Branch Township Recreation Areas LIVE MUSIC * FOOD * VENDORS * RAFFLE * BAKE SALE * GAMES

17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild, coming up on Saturday, September 12 (1-6pm) along the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Nearly 70 Michigan breweries will be participating, sampling a collective 372 beers in 73 different styles. View the entire list here: U.P. 2026 Brewery & Beer List. Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of). Those wanting to enter the festival an hour early can purchase a VIP ticket for $75 in advance ($85 the day of). Current Enthusiast Members are also admitted at Noon and are

When: Saturday, September 12 (1-6pm) Where: Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park The countdown is on for the 17th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild, coming up on Saturday, September 12 (1-6pm) along the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Nearly 70 Michigan breweries will be participating, sampling a collective 372 beers in 73 different styles. View the entire list here: U.P. 2026 Brewery & Beer List.    Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are 55perpersoninadvance(65 the day of). Those wanting to enter the festival an hour early can purchase a

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Where: Willow Farm, 5048 US Highway 41 South in Marquette. Marquette County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) is inviting the community to kick up their heels at its 3rd Annual Barn Dance, taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Willow Farm, 5048 US Highway 41 South in Marquette. MCHFH is proud to recognize Honor Credit Union as the event’s Platinum Sponsor. Their generous support is helping make this year’s Barn Dance possible and demonstrates a strong commitment to affordable housing and the families and communities Habitat