July 2012
Thursday, July 5th - Sunday, July 8th, 10am-10pm
Ellebration!
A parade, bonfire, kids games, and more in Ellsworth. 231-360-0676.
Saturday, July 7th - Saturday, July 14th
National Cherry Festival
More than 150 events, including free air shows over the Bay, colorful parades, music shows, sporting events, marching bands, rides on the midway, pie-eating contests, and more. 800-968-3380. www.cherryfestival.org
Saturday, July 7th - Sunday, July 8th, 9am-4pm
Antiques at the Fairgrounds
More than 150 antique dealers at the Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey. 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday. 231-564-1971. www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com
Saturday, July 7th, 4pm-10pm
Up North Fourth
Food, beer, music and entertainment, East Park, Charlevoix. 231-547-2101. www.charlevoix.org
Monday, July 9th - Tuesday, July 10th, 5pm-9pm
Jan Coltman, Palette Knife Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 5-9pm both nights. 231-547-3554. www.charlevoixcircle.org
Wednesday, July 11th
Women's Club Art Fest
This terrific juried art show is a must-see event every year. Stick around to have lunch at the "Slightly Gourmet Cafe" from 11am-3pm. Strollers are welcome and children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge. Adults are asked for a $4 contribution at the door. 231-523-0291.
Wednesday, July 11th - Sunday, July 15th, 10am-10pm
Indian River Summerfest
Lobster bake, duck race, beach bash, teen dance, ice cream social, 5 & 10K run, volleyball, kayak and bike biatholon and more, in Indian River. 231-238-9325. www.irchamber.com
Friday, July 13th - Sunday, July 15th
Blissfest
The 31st Blissfest Music Festival will be a celebration of music, culture, art and community featuring a world of diverse and innovative folk and roots music and dance at the Festival Farm. www.blissfest.org
Friday, July 13th - Saturday, July 14th
Boyne Thunder
This Offshore Poker Run brings in speedboats from all over the nation to compete in this fun and challenging event that spans Lake Charlevoix, beginning in Boyne City. www.boynethunder.com
Friday, July 13th, 7pm-9pm
Rick Loomis, Photography
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 231-547-3554. www.charlevoixcircle.org
Saturday, July 14th, 9am-3pm
Betty Bea Washburn, Watercolor Painting
Class at Charlevoix Circle of Arts. 231-547-3554. www.charlevoixcircle.org
Saturday, July 14th, 9am
Art & Craft Show
Downtown Charlevoix. 231-547-2101. www.charlevoix.org
Wednesday, July 18th, 10am-6pm
Art in the Park
Annual juried art show, Pennsylvania Park, Petoskey. 231-347-4150. www.petoskey.com
Saturday, July 21st - Saturday, July 28th
Venetian Festival
What began 80+ years ago as a simple candle-lit boat parade has grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summer season and attracts tens of thousands of visitors. 231-547-3872. www.venetianfestival.com
Wednesday, July 25th, 9pm-11pm
Summer Stargazing Tips
Headlands Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City. 231-436-4051. www.emmetcounty.org/darkskypark
