Western UP Events

Community Rummage Sale and FLASH ticket sale The Houghton County Fair will be hosting a rummage sale in the fair’s exhibit building on the fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street, in Hancock.  The sale will be on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 8 vendors. (Space is still available!) This is also the day of the annual ON-LINE FLASH SALE for admission tickets, featuring the lowest prices of the season for adult tickets. Adult 4 day passes will be just $20 and daily tickets are $2 off for any given daily ticket.  (Youth aged 6 to 15 are

Calumet Farmers Market   Saturday, June 14th from 10:00 am – 2:00 am until October 10th   Agassiz Park, Calumet

L’Anse Football Fundraiser 4 Man/Woman Golf Scramble at the L’Anse Golf Course Sunday June 15th at 9:00am Shotgun Start   Lunch included Limit first 18 Teams Wear Purple and White To register call/text Mike (906) 362-1845

Local law enforcement invited to mental health crisis training June 17-18, 2025 The following press release was posted on our website on May 30, 2025.   The City of Houghton Police Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education invite all local law enforcement agencies and officers to a free, two-day training aimed at equipping first responders with tools to handle behavioral health emergencies. This training will take place June 17 and 18 at the Copper Country Intermediate School District Service Center (809 Hecla Street; Hancock) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.   Designed specifically for Michigan first responders and crisis teams, the training includes three components:

Community Health Fair – JOIN US!   Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm Niiwin Akeaa Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI   this is a free community event, designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, p0revent and manage disease, and connect you to resources.   For more information:  call 906-353-4542

From the Ground Farmers Market   Houghton Waterfront Pier   Tuesdays from 3pm – 6pm June 10th to October 7th.

Wednesday, June 18th Primroses in the Garden: Primula and Companion Plants for Woodland, Crevice, Container, & Rock Gardens, presentation by Daniel Hendrickson 6:30 – 7:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the Public Daniel Hendrickson, a retired music educator and plant enthusiast, has developed practical knowledge and experience by growing and cultivating his own plants for well over 25 years and he’s going to share some of his knowledge with you during this program.  Hendrickson will introduce you to the charm and beauty of Primroses in a presentation that highlights garden-worthy Primula and companion plants. The presentation includes a slide show and discussion

Wilderness Walk Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm Chassell Township Centennial Park The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

The Keweenaw Peninsula is turning up the summer heat with a uniquely Nordic celebration: the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20–22) in Hancock, Michigan. This three-day bash blends Finnish culture, lakeside summer vibes, and crisp cans of The Finnish Long Drink, the festival’s presenting beverage sponsor. With two pop-up Long Drink bars, live music, folklore parades, and fire-lit nights, Juhannus in the Keweenaw invites visitors to embrace Suloista Suvea—the sweetness of summer—and the spirit of Hancock’s Finnish Heritage. Weekend Highlights Include:  Friday, June 20 – Waterfront Bonfire Bash Location: Porvoo Park, Hancock Sunset concert & Juhannuskokko (Midsummer Bonfire) Long Drink Lounge at Small Craft: exclusive cocktails, chill

Join us Saturday, June 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for the VFD Auxiliary Bazaar & Sales first sale of the year.  We have new items arriving every week and now everything is on the main floor of the Community Center so we are full of goodies for the whole family.  Each sale will have a Special Feature, this time, Perennials and Garden Accessories.  Also, every sale will have new auction items to bid on.  A free will donation lunch will be available for you to enjoy.  Come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals! Saturday, June