Western UP Events

 Fresh-baked pasties, medieval knights, classic cars and one of the Upper Peninsula’s most beloved eating contests are all on the menu as Pasty Fest returns to downtown Calumet next weekend. 22nd Annual Pasty Fest a celebration of the Copper Country’s mining heritage and one of Michigan’s most iconic foods, Pasty Fest transforms Fifth Street into a lively destination packed with local vendors, family activities, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to experience the culture that has made the Keweenaw famous. Don’t miss opening ceremonies at noon with medieval actors and the Michigan Tech Pep Band, plus the Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Marching Band! Throughout the

Benefit Dinner for Haven Curtis   August 15, 2026 – 2:00 pm Cue Master, Baraga, MI   Pulled Pork Sandwich – $15 (includes Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Coleslaw, and Dessert Bar   Basket Raffle Brown Bag Auction Pool tournament – $20 buy-in (pick partners) Cornhole Tournament – $20 buy-in (pick partners) weather permitting 50/50 RAFFLE For info call 906-353-3030

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

Zion Lutheran Church Annual Pie Social Sunday, August 16th from 1 – 3pm   Co-Sponsored with the Arvon Township Historical Society.   Besides delicious and delectable pies we also will have ice cream Sunday’s and Banana Splits.

Copper Shores Outreach & Education is hosting CPR Training on Monday, August 17 and Monday, September 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. Training costs $55 per person, with a maximum capacity of eight people.   The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED/Blended Learning training program includes first aid, CPR and AED instruction in a preliminary online course (that will take about two hours to complete), followed by a hands-on, in-person skills session with trainers that will take about two hours.   Registration is open now at coppershores.org. Registration will close when it

KBIC Victim Services & Programs presents Wiigwaas Naabikawaagan “Birchbark Medallions”   We will be creating medallions on our harvested wiigwaas with Lisa Denomie Monday, August 17th Zeba Hall from 5:00p – 7:00p   Call 906-353-4592 with questions or to sign up.

2026 Covington Township Summer Music Schedule   Multi-Purpose Building on M28 Music Starts @ 7:00 pm   Aug 18  Belinda Maki Aug 25  U.P. Gumbo

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is holding its third annual end-of-summer carnival on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 11 AM to 1 PM. The event will be held on the College’s Wabanung Campus at 770 N. Main St. in L’Anse. As always, this event is free and open to the public. Enjoy free food, family-friendly games and prizes, raffles, bounce houses for children of all ages, and more. Staff and faculty will be on hand to answer questions and assist with registration/applications for the Fall 2026 Semester. In case of rain, the carnival will move to Meadowbrook Arena.

2026 L’Anse Waterfront Concert Schedule   Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm Aug 20  Chad Borgen – A rock and roll country band Aug 27  Chasin’ Steel – Bluegrass Sept 3  Black Pearl – Smooth Jazz/Rock/Country Sept 10  Tapestry String Band – Roots, Country, Bluegrass   Bad weather concerts will be at the L’Anse Area School Cafeteria – 201 N 4th Street

Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series Returns to Ray Kestner Park This August The City of Houghton is pleased to share the 2026 Century 21 Affiliated Summer Concert Series at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park. This August tradition brings free, outdoor, family‑friendly music to the lakeshore every Thursday evening. It continues a long community favorite that celebrates local talent and the easy summer rhythm of gathering by the water. 2026 Concert Lineup All performances take place at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park, 1100 W Lakeshore Drive, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Thursday, August 20 Outlaw’D Country rock with a bold, crowd‑pleasing style