This Saturday will kick of the official start to summer, and there will be no shortage of fun or warmth, so get outside and enjoy the start of a northern Michigan summer!
If you enjoy classic cars and boat, then you’ll love the Bay Harbor Classic Car & Boat Festival this Saturday starting at 10AM in Bay Harbor. This festival will feature a collection of the finest classic, future classic & rare cars & boats in the country. This year’s show will feature the first Mustang ever built & the only full collection of all 7 models of Ford cars built in 1957. The festival is free for spectators. You can still register your Classic Car or Boat at: BayHarborCarAndBoatFestival.com
East Jordan has an extended weekend of fun with the annual East Jordan Freedom Festival, now through Saturday night. It features a carnival, cornhole tournament, Friday night block party, Saturday kids events, grand parade, and fireworks over Lake Charlevoix. Details of each day’s events are at eastjordanfreedomfestival.org/events
The 6th Annual Cherry Whiskey Fest is happening on Saturday, from noon till 4, where you can enjoy a day of whiskey, food , specialty cocktails, live music , yard games & fun. Exclusive giveaways include a private Distillery tour for 10, VIP guided tasting for 10, & Heritage bottle.
Also, you can celebrate the start of summing in Petoskey with the Downtown Petoskey Flower Festival. Celebrate the beauty of nature at the first annual Downtown Petoskey Flower Festival! Stroll through the charming streets of downtown as they come alive with vibrant floral installations, creative workshops, and unique botanical experiences. Complete details for the festival are on the Downtown Petoskey Flower Festival Facebook page.
If food, a parade and games sound like fun, you’ll love the 44th Annual Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast on Friday and Saturday, both days starting at 10am at the community park in Ellsworth. Here is what you can look forward to…
FRIDAY
• 5pm Cornhole Tournament at Ellsworth Community Park
• Ice Cream Social, Food Truck, Kids Cake Walk
• Evening Paddle hosted by Paddle Antrim
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
• 8am 2 Mile Championship Race starting at Ellsworth River Park
• Run or Walk, Registration 7-7:45am before the race.
• 11am Pig Roast Parade (Line-up starts at 10am) Starts at High School Parking Lot, ends at Community Park
• 12-2pm Roast Pork Lunch at Ellsworth Community Park
Pulled pork tacos or sandwiches and kielbasa, along with choice of potato or pasta salad, baked beans, macaroni & cheese & coleslaw. $15 (cash only).
• Entertainment by Pine Lake Winds, Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Children’s Games & Activities, DNR Display, K-9 Demonstration, Exotic Petting Zoo, Sling Shot, Fairy Hair, & Tractor Display
