It’s Memorial Day weekend and the un-official start of summer. As we ramp up for the best season of the year… a season full of festivals, farmers markets, art fairs, food festivals, baseball and of course, ice cream…. pace yourself, but have fun! You deserve it!!!!
Farmers Market season kicks off this weekend starting with the Petoskey Farmers Market on Friday from 8:30-1pm and on Saturday, stop by Harbor Springs, The Sara Hardy Market in TC, Old Town Emmet and Boyne City. Grab fresh and local all summer long from your neighborhood farmers.
If you’re looking for local art, check out the Elk Rapids Craft Show, on Saturday May 24, 10-4pm on River Street. Enjoy the 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Shows, located in the heart of the Village of Elk Rapids on River Street. Our shows feature 60+ artisans and crafters. The show features art and homemade items in many areas including coastal art, home decor, jewelry, ceramics, woodcrafts, photography, skincare products, candles, soups, apparel, specialty food and much more.
Or stop by the Wet Paint Art and Craft Market, Sat 5/24-Mon 5/26, 10-5pm in the Village of Walloon. The 6th annual Wet paint Art & Craft show is back again at Village Green in Walloon Lake on M75. Hours are Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm and also open Monday until 3pm
It’s always fun… a day of brats, music and beer. The Michigan Beer and Brats Festival is Saturday, May 24, 3-8pm at Crystal Mountain. Enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan’s finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets. Tickets at CrystalMountain.com.
Share some history with the kids at a re-enactment that will keep their attention. The Fort Michilimackinac Re-enactment in Mackinaw City is Saturday May 24, 3:30pm and Sunday May 25 at 2:30pm The longest running free Memorial Day historical program in the U.S. takes place on location of the events of 1763. Come for the fur trading, stay for the attack!
