EVENTS

July

edited by LIBBY STALLMAN

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The Summer Sounds Concert Series at Thompsonville’s Michigan Legacy Art Park kicks off today with Cary Morin. Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America like no other. MyNorthTickets.com

Frankfort’s Fourth of July celebration begins at 10 a.m. with the posting of the first clue for the Annual Medallion Hunt (the winner gets $150!). A new clue will be posted each morning until the medallion is found, with a final clue posted after the parade on July 4. benzie.org

The National Cherry Festival is back in a big way, with live concerts and air shows featuring the legendary Blue Angels. July 2–9. cherryfestival.org

Celebrate Independence Day on Mackinac Island with a stone skipping contest for professionals and amateurs alike, followed by fireworks at dusk. mackinacisland.org Blissfest Music Festival is a showcase of many musical styles—bluegrass, blues, zydeco, Celtic, folk, jazz, Latin, World music and dance all share the stage July 8–10. blissfestfestival.org

Gaylord’s Alpenfest honors the city’s heritage and partnership with its sister city, Pontresina, Switzerland. Expect five days of festivities including a parade, carnival, kids activities, live entertainment and more. gaylordmichigan.net

The Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City hosts “Between the Bays - 39th Annual Garden Walk” on Old Mission Peninsula. The tour features four private gardens and the First Congregational Church’s Garden of Remembrance. MyNorthTickets.com Set upon five miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, Bay Harbor provides a truly spectacular backdrop for artists and patrons alike at the two-day Bay Harbor Arts Festival. bayharbor.com

The Traverse City Film Festival returns this summer! Plan on six days, 40-plus incredible movies and nearly two dozen filmmakers and stars attending in person. traversecityfilmfest.org

A twisted take on a beloved tale, “ALICE” brings new life to Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Through pop-rock hits from the ’90s and 2000s, Parallel 45 Theatre in Traverse City tells a rebellious tale of discovering the strength in one’s heart. MyNorthTickets.com

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ART FAIRS, LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

7/1–7/29 Northport’s Music in the Park has live music on July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. northportomenachamber.org 7/1–7/29 Frankfort’s Concert in the Park series (Fridays at Mineral Springs Park) begins June 24 and runs through Aug. 19. 7/2

Traverse City’s live music venue Encore201 presents the Gasoline Gypsies. More upcoming shows include James Armstrong Band on July 10 and Comedy Night on July 30. MyNorthTickets.com 7/2–7/3 Ludington’s famed West Shore Art Fair will take place in downtown’s Rotary Park for its 54th year. ludingtonartscenter.org 7/2–7/3 The Petoskey Antiques Show takes place at the Emmet County Fairgrounds showcasing 140 dealers from across the U.S. 7/3 St. Ignace hosts free family-friendly Movies by the Bay at American Legion Park every Sunday evening from July 3 to Sept. 4. All movies begin at dusk. Popcorn and other concessions available for purchase. stignace.com 7/3 Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons for the National Cherry Festival Arts & Crafts Fair. cherryfestival.org 7/4 Frankfort’s Art in the Park is held on the shore of beautiful Betsie Lake. frankfort-elberta.com 7/4 The Harbor Springs Art Show is held in Zorn Park and attracts artists from around the country. harborspringschamber.com

photos by Kelly Rewa

7/9–7/10 The Arts & Crafts Show in Charlevoix takes place along Bridge Street. visitcharlevoix.com 7/15–7/16 Cadillac Festival of the Arts featuring the annual Phyllis Olson Fine Art Fair, children’s activities, music and food vendors within the Cadillac Commons. facebook.com/ CadillacFestivalOfTheArts 7/16

The Gene Rantz Plein Air Paint Out hosted by the Northport Arts Association continues in its 10th year. Wet Paint Sale held Saturday evening. MyNorthTickets.com 7/16 Art in the Park has terrific art and includes a children’s tent in Petoskey’s Pennsylvania Park. petoskeychamber.com 7/16

Enjoy A “Toppermost” Beatles Tribute Concert at Rudbeckia Winery and Burnt Marshmallow Brewing in Petoskey. MyNorthTickets.com 7/27

Country singer Josh Martin takes the stage at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, bringing together the ultimate all-star cast of Nashville’s finest roots musicians. MyNorthTickets.com 7/30 61st Annual Crooked Tree Art Fair at Traverse City’s Civic Center. crookedtree.org

FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS

7/16–7/24 Charlevoix’s week-long Venetian Festival is filled with a carnival, fireworks, parades, games and more. venetianfestival.com 7/21–7/24 Indian River Summerfest takes place the third week of each July. Live music on the festival stage, craft show, classic car and truck show and more. irchamber.com 7/22–7/24 Arcadia Daze celebrates the heritage of this sweet lakeside community. townshipofarcadia.org 7/23–7/30 Grayling’s AuSable River Festival is home of the annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon, plus loads of family friendly events. ausableriverfest.com 7/28–7/31 The Northern Michigan Antique Flywheelers Club is hosting the 35th Annual Tractor, Engine and Craft Show in Boyne Falls. walloonlakeflywheelers.com

Walks, Runs & Cycling Events

7/9 Black Bear Gran Fondo Bike Event, Grayling, blackbeargranfondo.com 7/9 Sweaty Yeti Run, East Jordan, sweatyyetirun.com 7/15 Tour de TART: Darrow Park, Traverse City to North Park, Suttons Bay, traversetrails.org 7/16 Friends of Fishtown 5K, Leland (hybrid event: both in-person & virtual), fishtownmi.org 7/26 Running Bear 5K, Glen Arbor, runningbearrun.com

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

photo by Dave Weidner

Farmers Markets

Bellaire Located at 102 Maple St. (Pavilion) adjacent to the Yard Sale supported by Area Seniors, Inc., Fridays Benzonia At Grow Benzie on M-115, Mondays Boyne City 207 North Lake St., Wednesdays & Saturdays Cadillac 117 W. Cass St., Tuesdays & Fridays East Jordan 80 Bridge St., Thursdays Elberta Penfold Park, Thursdays Elk Rapids By the Swan on Elk Lake, 305 US-31, Fridays Empire Located next to the post office, Saturdays Gaylord Pavilion on Court Street, Saturdays Grand Traverse Commons Between Cottageview & Red Drives, Mondays Glen Arbor Located behind the Township Hall, Tuesdays Harbor Springs W. Main Street, Wednesdays & Saturdays Interlochen 2112 M-137, Sundays Kalkaska 384 S. Cedar Street, Tuesdays; Cherry Street Market, open every day Leland Located in the Bluebird Restaurant parking lot, Thursdays Ludington 153-109 N. James Street, Fridays Mancelona Big Buck Pole, Thursdays Northport Located across from the marina, Fridays Suttons Bay Located on St. Joseph Street, at the north end of the village, Saturdays Traverse City Sara Hardy lot, located off Grandview Parkway, Wednesdays & Saturdays