• Baraga – 47th Annual Maawanji’iding POW WOW

    Ojibwa Campground Baraga, Michigan

    47th Annual Maawanji’iding   July 25 – 27, 2025 Grand Entries:  Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm & 7pm and Sunday 1pm Ojibwa Campground, Baraga, MI   Host Drum:  Little Bear Head Veteran:  Donald Chosa Emcees:  Dylan Jennings & John Teller Jr. Arena Directors:  Mike Demain & Mark Kingbird Honored 2024 – 2025 Royalty:  Willow Rexford, Miss KBIC & Mikaela Houle, Jr. Miss KBIC & Devin Connor, KBIC Brave & Dalin Connor, KBIC Jr. Brave Head Female Dancer:  Cheyenne MorningDove Reel Head Male Dancer:  Tego Warrington Hometown Drums:  Summer Cloud, Beartown, 4 Thunders & Woodland

  • Houghton – AMMP Local Demo Day

    Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. 408 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, Michigan

    It’s still happening, and we’re very excited to welcome you to the upcoming AMMP Local Demo Day! When: Friday, July 25 | 1–4 PM Where: Bonfire Continental Co., Houghton, MI Join us to hear live pitches from the 2025 AMMP Accelerator cohort, get updates from past startups, and celebrate the momentum of innovation and entrepreneurship in our region.  RSVP here If you’re unable to attend in person, the RSVP link will also serve as a virtual webinar to view live. Please RSVP again is you can make it and we hope to see you there!

  • Houghton – Local Demo Day

    Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co. 408 E. Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, Michigan

    Local Demo Day Join us for the AMMP Accelerator Local Demo Day, hosted at Bonfire Continental Co. this Friday July 25 from 1–4 PM. If you haven’t done so already, please RSVP to help us plan for food and seating. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you connect with founders, hear their pitches, and engage with mentors and members of the local innovation community. Event Overview: Opening Remarks from MTEC SmartZone VP Business Development Jason Mack Startup Pitches from cohort companies: Sequestro Inc., Solidwave Solutions, BRCE, NuKol, TrailEagle Packs, Superior Sustainable Solutions & Observing Companies: Nudena Design and Pharma Blue Lab Closing Remarks from AMMP Program Director Grace Hsia Haberl and VP of Business Development Jason Mack Certificate

  • Queen City Half Marathon

    The Queen City Half Marathon and Breakwater 5k return this summer on Friday, July 26. Both races start at 114 West Spring St. with the Breakwater 5k starting at 8 am and the Half Marathon at 8:05 am.   Race Registration and Packet Pickup will be on Friday, July 25, from 11 am – 7 pm. Registration is NOT available on race day.

  • Saturday Farmers Market

    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!

  • Art on the Rocks

    Find over 140 artists featured at the Art on the Rocks Festival this month, held in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, July 26, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, this event helps to support local artists and creators in our community. July 26, 10 am – 6 pm July 27, 10 am – 4 pm  

  • St. Rocco – St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming Announces Upcoming 126th Italian Fest

    The St. Rocco – St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming is proud to announce the 126th annual Ishpeming Italian Fest, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature a variety of delicious Italian and American foods served throughout the day. The festival will include live music from local and regional performers, classic games of chance, ring toss, balloon darts, a greased pole competition with a $100 prize, bingo, a giant slide, and a bounce house-making it a fun day for all ages. Schedule of Events: Noon – 1:30 p.m.: Festivities

  • Art on the Rocks

    Find over 140 artists featured at the Art on the Rocks Festival this month, held in Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Open from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, July 26, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, July 27, this event helps to support local artists and creators in our community. July 26, 10 am – 6 pm July 27, 10 am – 4 pm

  • Color Our World: Art Show Reception

    Monday July 28, 2025. Midday Reception 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Evening Reception 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Youth artists who submitted a piece of art for the Color Our World Art Show Reception are invited to come to one of the two Art Receptions with their families! View your art and all the art submitted by Marquette Area Youth. View submission guidelines at our online events calendar or pick up a copy from the Youth Services Desk. For youth of all ages. Youth under the age of 8 must have an adult present. No admission charge. For

  • Karen Babine The Allure of Elsewhere Reading

    Tuesday, July 29, 2025.  3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Author Karen Babine reads from her recently published memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere.  In her mid-thirties and happily single, Babine sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian ancestors settled in North America some four centuries ago. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.