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With the bounty of resources the Keweenaw has to share, there is never a lack of events to attend. Whether your interests lie in outdoor adventure or indoor cultural activities, you will find an activity to share with the friendly people of the Keweenaw. (Times and dates can change without notice. Please confirm to avoid disappointment.)

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Spring

	Migratory Bird Day The 3rd Annual Keweenaw Migratory Bird Day will be held in Copper Harbor on May 2 & 3.
	Fishing Tournament The 6th Annual Walleye/Pike Tournament on Lac La Belle, Gratiot Lake and Torch Lake takes place June 7.
	Art & Music Festival Enjoy local and regional art and musicians on the Houghton waterfront on Saturday, June 7.
	Fishing Derby A day of family fishing and fun at beautiful Rice Lake on Sunday, June 8.

Summer

	Seafood Fest Sample your favorite seafood, listen to the music and join in the fun on the Houghton Waterfront June 12, 13 & 14.
	Bridgefest Celebrate the "Birthday" of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge with various activities throughout Houghton and Hancock June 13 - 15.
	Chain Drive Festival Test your mountain biking endurance at these cross-country races at Hancock's Maasto Hiihto/Churning Rapids June 14.
	Pine Mountain Music Festival The Pine Mountain Music Festival brings a comprehensive mix of classical music to the Keweenaw from June 17 thru July 13.
	Longest Day Fishing Tournament Fish the waters of Lac La Belle, Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor or Lake Medora on Saturday, June 21.
	Fireworks Cruise Enjoy the best seat in town for the Lake Linden fireworks on Thursday, July 3 aboard the Keweenaw Star.
	4th of July Celebrations Keweenaw communities from South Range to Copper Harbor celebrate the 4th of July with parades, childrens games, BBQs, entertainment and good old-fashioned family fun.
	Horse Tail Scramble Challenge the 10k Trail Run or enjoy a leisurely 5k walk at the Churning Rapids trails just off M-203 on Friday, July 4.
	Strawberry Festival Enjoy the strawberry harvest in Chassell on Juy 11 & 12 at the annual Strawberry Festival.
	Keweenaw Trail Run Join us in the wild and beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula for an epic weekend of trail running, delicious food and fun July 12 & 13.
	Canal Run A 10 mile run and 10 mile competitive walk from McLain State Park to Hancock on Saturday, July 19.
	Civil War Encampment The Battery D 1st Michigan Light Artillery encamps at Ft. Wilkins in Copper Harbor July 25 through July 27.
	Central Reunion Descendants of the residents of the historic Central Mine community have been gathering for over 100 years, this year on Sunday, July 27.
	Sibelius Academy Music Festival Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan presents the 10th Annual Finlandia University Sibelius Academy Music Festival's July 30 through August 1. This presentation runs from July 30 to August 1.
	Copperman Triathlon Swim, bike and run in the beautiful Keweenaw outdoors on Saturday, August 2.
	Mineral Retreat The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum at Michigan Tech University hosts the Copper Country Mineral Retreat August 3 to August 10.
	Eagle Harbor Art Show Art comes to St. Peters by the Sea in Eagle Harbor for the Annual Art Show August 9 % 10.
	Heritage Celebration Relive the rich heritage of the Calumet area at Agassiz Park during the Heritage Celebration August 15 & 16.
	Art in the Park "Artwork, entertainment and refreshments all together in one of the most beautiful settings in the midwest. Located at Copper Harbor, this presentation takes place on August 16 and 17.
	Great Deer Chase Mountain Bike Race 15 & 25 mile mountain bike races with 3 & 4.5 mile youth races at the Swedetown Recreation Area in Calumet on August 16.
	Gun Show The Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen hold their annual Gun & Sports Show at the Old Calumet Armory on Red Jacket Road August 16 & 17.
	Carl Olson Adventure Run 5 & 8k runs and a 5k fitness walk through the mixed forest and open fields of the Chassell Classic Ski Trails on August 3.
	Festival Joie de Vivre Celebrate the French Canadian heritage of the Keweenaw at the Festival Joie de Vivre in Chassell August 28 - August 31.
	Fat Tire Festival Located at Copper Harbor, this event takes place on August 31.

Fall

	Multi-Cultural Festival Celebrate the cultural diversity of Michigan Tech University and the area in downtown Houghton on September 20.
	Color Tour XXXIV 50k, 100k & 200k bike rides along the highways of the Keweenaw through magnificent fall color on September 20.
	Lighthouse/Fall Color Cruise View the 10 Keweenaw lighthouses and our beautiful fall foliage aboard the Keweenaw Star on the September 20 cruise around the peninsula.
	Pro Rally One of the meanest, toughest pro rallys in North America comes to the back roads of the Keweenaw October 17-19.

Winter

	Heikinpaiva Mid-winter Festival Celebrate the mid-point of winter in Hancock at the Heikinpaiva Mid-Winter Festival January 16 & 17.
	Ice Fishing Derby The 18th Annual Greenlight Resort Ice Fishing Derby will be held January 19 on Chassell Bay off US-41 in Chassell.
	Talvitohinat The 4th Annual Keweenaw Land Trust Talvitohinat (Winter Scramble) cross country ski races take place at the Michigan Tech ski trails in Houghton January 17.
	Copper Island Classic Join us for the 42nd annual classic-style-only cross country ski event at the intimate and well-groomed Chassell Ski Trails January 20.
	JohnDee Snowfest Join fellow snowmobilers at the JohnDee.com Snowfest Snowmobile Ride-In on January 30 & 31.
	Winter Carnival Located at Houghton, this festival runs from February 5 to February 8.
	Junior Bear Chase The Copper Country Ski Tiger's Junior Bear Chase will take place on Saturday, March 14 at the Swedetown Ski Trails in Calumet. This event takes place on March 14.
	River Valley Bank Great Bear Chase The 30th Annual River Valley Bank Great Bear Chase Cross Country Ski Race will be held at the Swedetown Trails in Calumet on Sunday, March 15. This event takes place on March 15.