On August 9th, the 26th Annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic in Marquette County, Michigan makes its return! As the state’s largest point-to-point, mass start mountain bike race, this exciting event draws thousands of riders and spectators to the area. From rugged trails to incredible views, it’s an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure.
Courtney Lake Horse Camp and Ride August 9, 2025 ride with MI-TRALE equestrians members on the beautiful Courtney Lake Trails and Campground. The 14 miles of mostly sandy trails takes you through a diverse forest landscape, around and near two lakes and across the Firesteel River. Six of the 21 campsites are set up for horses with corrals. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis and you pay at the campground. There are dispersed campsites options nearby, as well as parking areas for day-use visitors. Your are about 4 miles from the Bill Nicholls Multi-use
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 local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
Western U.P. Housing Summit hosted by WUPPDR Tuesday, August 12th from 10am – 5pm Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, MI Tickets are free, Contact 906-482-7205 Join us to: Hear from housing experts who will demystify grant programs Celebrate local housing wins Explore the future of home energy in the Western U.P. Network with fellow housing advocates and stakeholders
Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge invite you to participate in a series of Community Read events featuring the transformative book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants ! This enlightening work by Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together narratives that seek to heal our bond with the natural world. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Refuge, this initiative seeks to deepen our commitment to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife. Part 1 – August 12, 2025. 4:30PM. Seney NWR Temporary Visitor Center The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity
The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to solicit community feedback on the development of a comprehensive downtown wayfinding and signage system. The event will take place at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. and is open to all members of the public. The DDA has engaged Corbin Design (www.corbindesign.com), a nationally recognized leader in wayfinding planning and design, to create a system that will enhance navigation throughout the downtown district. Wayfinding-defined by Corbin Design as “direction for people in motion”-includes both physical and
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE August 12th at 7pm Baraga, KBIC Senior Center, 208 Main Street, Baraga, Mi August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival. Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling
FreshCoast Film Festival ~ Road Show Upper Peninsula – FREE August 13th at 5pm Lac Vieux Desert, Boys & Girls Club, E23975 Pow Wow Trail, Watersmeet, MI Adventure, Conservation, Inspiration. Featuring a curated collection of documentary films from the Midwest’s premier adventure film festival. Seeds to Screen Creative Workshop: Bring your story to life using cinema, led by special guest Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder. An award-winning painter and digital media artist, Thunder is known for his surreal animations and powerful storytelling rooted in personal and cultural experience. He is an enrolled member of the Red
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 gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!
Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Hosts Second Giving Meeting August 13th HLocal women looking to make a difference in their community are invited to attend the second giving meeting of Copper Country 100 Women Who Care on Wednesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge Luxury Suites, located at 101 Front Street in Hancock. Copper Country 100 Women Who Care is part of a growing national movement that brings women together to create a powerful collective impact, quickly and efficiently. Members commit to giving $100 four times per year. At each quarterly meeting, three local nonprofit