Western UP Events

Local LGBTQ+ pride event, Keweenaw Pridefest, is returning for a third year on Saturday, June 7 at the Calumet Colosseum. The free, all-ages event will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public, rain or shine.   The theme of Keweenaw Pridefest 2025 is Community Unity. The theme represents the importance of supporting one another as a community. “We’re in this together,” said Keweenaw Pridefest organizer Emily Stanton. “The Keweenaw is an incredible place. When we stand united, our community thrives. This year will be even bigger and better than in years past. We are

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

Tuesday, June 10th Annual Meeting and Potluck – Friends of the Calumet Public Library 5:30 pm Calumet Public Library – Community Room Open to the public The Friends of the Calumet Public Library accomplished much this year, and we’re ready to celebrate!  In addition to the election of this year’s board members, the annual meeting will recap programs and acquisitions, and will help chart the course for another year. This is an open meeting, and we welcome new members and new ideas.  To start the meeting, we’ll enjoy a potluck, so bring a place setting, a dish to pass, some friends and family, and join us as we look forward to the new year. There are many

Vet Fest 2025 Wednesday, June 11th from 11am – 3pm Michigan Technological University, SDC, Houghton   All Veterans & Families Welcome! Free Pasty and Refreshments! Free #20 Gas Card for the first 300 veterans! Over 100 Service Providers on site reps on site from the Detroit VA Regional Office and the Iron Mountain VA Hospital

Better Together Keweenaw (former Christian Women’s Brunch)   Join us for light brunch and fellowship Special Speaker – Shirley Lamppa Special Music $10.00 donation Thursday, June 12th at 9:30am – 11:00am Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot, Hancock   All women invited.  Non-denominational.  For reservations call Barb at 906-523-4445.

Hancock Farmers Market   Every Thursday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm until October 9th.   Quincy Green, Hancock

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO   Every Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p   Whirl-I-Gig, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road, L’Anse   Win Cash – Low Entry Fee  

Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2025 Lakefront Concerts schedule, kicking off Thursday, June 12 at 7 PM with the blues and cajun music of UP Gumbo. The concerts are held every Thursday in the beautiful lakefront park at the foot of Broad Street at the lake. There is limited seating, so bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the good sounds, good vibes and million-dollar view. the L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium will be used in case of inclement weather. Thursday Night 7 PM Lakefront Concerts 2025   June 12 UP Gumbo A little blues, a little

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