Events for August 29, 2026

The U.P. Hospice Foundation is excited to announce that tickets will go on sale for the general public on July 20th for its signature annual fundraiser, A Night Under the Big Top – presented by Dancing with Our Stars Marquette County Style, taking place Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Kaufman Auditorium. After ten years of entertaining sold-out audiences, this year’s production introduces an exciting new circus-inspired theme that promises an unforgettable evening of music, dance, theatrical performances, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life entertainment—all while supporting compassionate Hospice care for families throughout Marquette County. Tickets are $50 and include admission to both

Keweenaw National Historical Park is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Events and activities will incorporate the 2026 National Park Week theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks..   Across the country, Tuesday, Aug. 25 is an entrance fee-free day for U.S. residents in honor of the National Park Service’s 110th birthday. Learn more about fee-free days throughout 2026 at nps.gov.   Throughout National Park Week, the park will host numerous programs and events. All

200 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: August 27, 2026 – August 29, 2026 Recurrence: Recurring daily Grab your lawn chairs and head down to Mattson Lower Harbor Park August 27, 28, & 29 for HarborFest 2026! HarborFest is a fundraising event for Marquette West Rotary Club and the Marquette West Rotary Foundation. Held since 1984, this festival combines music, food, and beverages as a final salute to summer. Admission is free, so what are you waiting for! Join us for music, food, and more at Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park! We will have basket raffles and kids inflatables, too!

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