Western UP Events

The Keweenaw is getting a new stage this spring with the debut of Keweenaw’s Got Talent, a community talent showcase and fundraiser set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater inside the Hancock Community Hub. Inspired by the energy of America’s Got Talent, this first-time event will bring together music, dance, comedy, and creative performances from across the region in a wholesome, family-friendly setting. Proceeds will support the Hancock Community Hub and its mission to keep the space open, active, and full of community programming for the Keweenaw.   CALL FOR AUDITIONS Community members are invited to

16th Annual CopperDog Race.   February 27th – March 1st, 2026 The race will start in Calumet, MI on Friday night.  It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper harbor finishing back in Laurium on Sunday for the first time.  Additional CopperDog events will be held in Laurium on Saturday.   copperdog.org  

Copper Dog Events at George Gipp Recreation Area & Arena   Saturday 2/28 9am – 8pm ~ FREE PUBLIC SKATE ALL DAY! 10am – 1pm ~ COPPER PULL 2pm – 4pm ~ COPPER DASH (Kids Event) 5:45p – 8pm ~ COPPER PULL   Sunday 3/1 9am – 8pm ~ FREE PUBLIC SKATE ALL DAY! 9:15a – TBD ~ COPPER PULL 11am – 3:30pm ~ CD120 RACE FINISH   The Gipp Ice Rink will be open to the public on Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 8pm to warm up, use facilities, grab a pasty and SKATE FOR FREE!   Rental

VFW Auxiliary Annual Ice Fishing Tournament Boundaries include Portage Lake and Chassell Bay   Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 7am until 1pm FREE FOR KIDS – AGES 1 TO 15   FOOD AND PRIZES AWARDED AT 1PM (All Children Must fish to Win a Door Prize!!!!   Registration 3 days before Wednesday- Friday 6pm – Close of day of Saturday from 7am -10am Register in person (no call in) at Chassell VFW, 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell Food and Prizes immediately after weigh-in at Chassell VFW   Check out Facebook event for more details on prizes and sponsors. All Michigan

VFW Auxiliary Annual Ice Fishing tournament Boundaries include Portage lake and Chassell Bay   Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 7am until 7pm $20 Entry Fee   Registration 3 days before Wednesday- Friday 6pm – Close of day of Saturday from 7am -10am Register in person (no call in) at Chassell VFW, 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell Food and Prizes immediately after weigh-in at Chassell VFW   check out Facebook event for more details on prizes and sponsors. All Michigan fishing rules apply!! (All fish must be registered by 7pm – NO EXCEPTIONS!!)