From Suttons Bay to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula there’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend in Northern Michigan. Check out these 7 winter festivals and small-town events taking place from February 17-20. Hosting a local event? Let us know! info@mynorth.com.
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Join in on the fun at Higgins Lake/Roscommon WinterFest, a two-day celebration held the same weekend as the Michigan DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend. Your badge will get you entry to a pancake breakfast, cardboard sled race, broomball, carnival, chili cook-off and more. Hosted by the Higgins Lake/Roscommon Chamber of Commerce.Â
February 17 | John Prine Tribute Concert | Traverse CityÂ
City Opera House welcomes the John Prine Tribute Concert back to the stage. The John Prine Tribute will begin with a solo set by Lansing-based songbird Jen Sygit and will be followed up by a full band set with Mark Lavengood and members of King Possum, Loren Kranz and Eric Engblade. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
Labatt Blue and St. Ignace Hockey are excited to once again hold this year’s ultimate pond hockey championship. Stop by the competition to support your favorite teams and see this epic “Battle on the Bay” for yourself, then head to downtown St. Ignace for more winter festivities.Â
Get ready to laugh! Traverse City Comedy Club will host Jerry Donovan, a quick-wit comedian known for his clean and uncanny observations.
Photo by Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce
The best Yeti Fest on this side of the Himalyas? Suttons Bay Yeti Fest, of course! Take your family to downtown Suttons Bay for a full day of fun, including a chili cook-off, scavenger hunt and hockey tournament, all presented by the Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce.
There’s something for everyone at Gaylord’s Alpenfrost! From the Frosty 5K and hot cocoa crawl to a lego competition and soup cook-off, this time-honored festival is packed with family-friendly events throughout the Alpine Village of Gaylord.
Sip an array of wine, spirits and beer at this tasting event hosted by Otsego Resort. While you enjoy your craft drinks, music will also be provided by Todd Aldrich.