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Check out some of the popular events and festivals in the Bays de Noc area. Search by date to discover even more events during your stay, or plan your stay around the annual events listed below.

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Found 22 events between October 3rd 2023 and December 3rd 2023

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Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Wednesday October 4th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Every Wednesday

Various produce at a Farmers Market

Rapid River Farmers Market

Thursday October 5th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fayette Historic State Park

Fayette Historic State Park: Annual Fall Fest 2023

Saturday October 7th 2023

11:00am - 2:00pm

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Saturday October 7th 2023

8:00am - 12:00pm

Every Saturday

Various produce at a Farmers Market

Rapid River Farmers Market

Monday October 9th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Wednesday October 11th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Every Wednesday

Various produce at a Farmers Market

Rapid River Farmers Market

Thursday October 12th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Uptoberfest - Celebrate U.P. Culture

UPtoberfest 2023

Saturday October 14th 2023

Fall Art Fair Header

Fall Craft Show

Saturday October 14th 2023

10:00am - 4:00pm

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Saturday October 14th 2023

8:00am - 12:00pm

Every Saturday

Various produce at a Farmers Market

Rapid River Farmers Market

Monday October 16th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Wednesday October 18th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Every Wednesday

Various produce at a Farmers Market

Rapid River Farmers Market

Thursday October 19th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fall Craft Show

5th Annual Fall Harvest Craft Show

Friday October 20th 2023 - Saturday October 21st 2023

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Saturday October 21st 2023

8:00am - 12:00pm

Every Saturday

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Wednesday October 25th 2023

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Every Wednesday

Fall Produce

Escanaba Farmers Market

Saturday October 28th 2023

8:00am - 12:00pm

Every Saturday

Sunset over the horizon of Escanaba

2nd Annual U.P. Ice Fishing & Hunting Expo

Friday November 3rd 2023 - Sunday November 5th 2023

MI DNR

Michigan Regular Firearm Season Opener

Wednesday November 15th 2023

TV6 Craft SHOW

TV6 Thanksgiving Craft Show 2023

Friday November 24th 2023 - Saturday November 25th 2023

10:00am - 5:00pm

VisitEscanaba | Escanaba Christmas Parade

Annual Escanaba Christmas Parade

Friday December 1st 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Christmas in the Village

Christmas in the Village

Friday December 1st 2023 - Saturday December 2nd 2023

11:00am - 7:00pm

Annual events in Escanaba

Are you uncertain when to plan your trip to the Bays de Noc? Check out some of our popular annual events and come during your favorite! 

Rapid River Relic Ride

Each year, this vintage snowmobile ride, show and swap happens in the last weekend of January. Do you have an older sled yourself? Come join the fun! The group also makes announcements on their Facebook page

The Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby

In February, this ice fishing derby invites anglers to the Walleye capital of the world. The bigger your catch, the better the prize! Find updated information as the event nears on our Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby page

Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day Celebrations

Spend your long weekend in the Bays de Noc and celebrate our country with us! Plan for parades, picnics, live music, fireworks, food and more. Search the event calendar for these specific weekends to find each municipality’s plans. 

Kruisin' Klassics

As June approaches, the classic cars cruise into the Bays for the Kruisin’ Klassics Car Show and Swap Meet at the U.P. State Fair Grounds. Peruse the vehicles on display, see who wins best in show awards, test your own speed in a fun run and stick around for the grand finale — a parade!

Fayette Heritage Days

This August event at Fayette Historic State Park and Townsite celebrates the “hey-day” of Fayette as a bustling iron smelting town. Activities include period displays, food, music and a historic baseball game —1860’s style. And you will be invited to play! 

U.P. State Fair 

Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has delighted folks from all over as they experience and celebrate the unique culture of Michigan’s U.P. It’s seven days of thrilling rides, enthralling grandstand shows and lots of blue ribbon fun. 

Yooper Fest

Celebrating Yoopers! Each September, join others on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba as they visit vendors, play games, eat delicious food and enjoy live music and more. 

Holiday Events

Plan your winter trip around these annual holiday events

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