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
Tuesdays, August (4, 11, 18, 25) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fridays, August (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend. For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.
GITIGE he/she gardens VOLUNTEER WITH US Debweyendan Believe in it People’s Gardens Saturdays: 9 am – Noon 2026 Season Dates August 22 September 12 & 26 October 10 & 24 Lots of ways to help with gardening, including mulching, weeding, harvesting, pruning, and watering. In appreciation of your assistance, you can select a high-quality garden tool or a gardening book whenever you engage. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. Our community Teaching Garden, located at 16037 Brewery Road in L’Anse, is cared for by the KBIC natural Resources Department. For more information, please contact Anthony Johnson at
Saturday Morning Farmers Market Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm
August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th : 9 am – 1 pm At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! Also Wednesday Night Market August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 5 pm – 8 pm The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors
The community is invited to a historic celebration on August 22nd, when the Big Annie statue will be officially unveiled and dedicated in downtown Calumet. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. and will celebrate the life and legacy of Anna Klobuchar Clemec, affectionately known as “Big Annie.” The celebration will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a parade down 5th Street, followed by the dedication ceremony at Calumet Greenspace Park. Community members can also enjoy live music, free ice cream, and face painting. The celebration will mark the unveiling and dedication of a new statue
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
Join Us For Fall Fest 2026 On August 24 August 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NMU Event Center Lawn Fall Fest will take place on August 24 (with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m.), on the Northern Center Lawn. Fall Fest is a festival that allows businesses to introduce their product or service to the University community. Fall Fest is coordinated by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and the NMU Center for Student Enrichment. We hope you will consider joining us for this fun event to welcome the students back and kick off NMU’s school year! The registration deadline is
NMU Northern Center Lawn Monday, August 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fall Fest will take place on Monday, August 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with check-in starting at 9:00 a.m.), on the Northern Center Lawn. Fall Fest is a festival that allows businesses to introduce their product or service to the University community. Fall Fest is coordinated by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and the NMU Center for Student Enrichment. The registration deadline is August 17. This event is rain or shine.