Western UP Events

Hosted by the Copper Harbor Trails Club, the 31st Annual Copper Harbor Trails Fest takes place August 30 – September 1, 2024. The annual Labor Day Weekend event features races, music, beer, and good times over three days of action! This all-ages event has something for everyone, whether you’re a cross-country lover, blazing-fast downhiller, enduro expert, sure-footed trail runner, or aspiring young ripper. Enjoy the best of what Copper Harbor, MI has to offer with us all weekend!   Saturday brings our classic XC mountain bike race in the morning, split into long, medium, and short versions depending on your appetite for

Baraga County Farmers Market Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Join us on Saturday, August 31 from 12-3 p.m. for our final year-end clearance sale for the Gay VFD Bazaar & Sales.  All items (with a few exceptions) will be at least 50% off.  There will be an additional surprise sale at 1:30 p.m.  The hall has two floors filled with great items, the upstairs and downstairs in the bargain basement of the Community Center.  Everything must go!  A free will donation lunch will be available, so come join in the fun, have lunch and take home some good deals. Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Gay Community Hall 8878

The September meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd, at Gino’s Restaurant in Hancock.  The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a buffet lunch and speaker. The guest speaker will be Dan Jamison, Chairman of the Board of the Calumet Theater.  All members and their guests are encouraged to attend.  Contact Person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455

Houghton Farmers Market Every Tuesday from June 11th to October 8th Houghton Waterfront Pier, Houghton, MI 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

KBIC Substance Abuse Programs Presents – SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRESENTATION & COMEDIANS Tuesday, September 3, 2024 featuring Mylo Smith & Waylon Pahona at the Niiwin Akeaa Center, Baraga. 5pm Dinner (Frybread and Stew) 6pm Presentation and Comedy Show Attendees have a chance to win exciting prizes.  Must be a least 18 years old to attend. Questions, please call RD Curtis at 906-201-2198 – Alcohol and Drug FREE community event.

Donate blood on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5 at the Michigan Tech Blood Drive and become a hero for patients in need Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life. The community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on Wednesday, September 4 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursday, September 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Memorial Union, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan

A Feeding America West Michigan mobile food pantry is coming back to Ontonagon on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The mobile food pantry will be held at the Ontonagon Village Fire Hall at 315 River St, Ontonagon beginning at noon. Each visit from the mobile food pantry will provide a variety of foods, including fresh produce and dairy items, to approximately 300 families on a first-come, first-served basis.

Baraga County Farmers Market Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th