Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a unique open water swim event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a non-profit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed.
Location: Traverse City
Website: http://swimforgtbay.org
Phone: 2489048869
Downtown Traverse City's annual Street Sale and Friday Night Live return on the first two Fridays of August. Shop sales and special promotions during the all-day Street Sale on August 7, then stay for Friday Night Live from 6–9 p.m. on August 7 and 14, featuring live music, performers, interactive nonprofit activities, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. Visit downtowntc.com for event details and participating businesses.
Location: Front Street between Union Street and Boardman Ave
Website: https://www.downtowntc.com/events/downtown-street-sale.html
Phone: 2319222050
Scottville Clown Band 7 pm Saturday, Horse Pull 6 pm Friday, Tractor Parade Noon everyday, Tractor Pulls Saturday, Kids Day 10-3 Saturday
Location: Scottville
Website: https://westernmicholdengineclub.org
Phone: 2316132428
Greatest farm market in the north!! Saturdays 10-3 beginning May 16 thru September 26th. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, maple syrup, honey, soap, artisan crafts and more!!
Location: AuSable River Center, 211 N Main Street Roscommon
Phone: 989-745-2940
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area's history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.Arrive anytime between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Most people spend 3-4 hours at the fair.All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.
Location: 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI 49664
Website: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/port-oneida-fair.htm
Phone: 2313264700
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area's history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills. Arrive anytime between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Most people spend 3-4 hours at the fair. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.
Location: 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI 49664
Website: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/port-oneida-fair.htm
Phone: 2313264700
A three day Music and Arts Festival in Grand Marais Michigan. Free concert 8 pm August 6. Onsite and online ticket sales for August 7 & 8, with multiple musical performances from 3 pm- 11 pm.
Location: Grand Marais Michigan
Website: https://grandmaraismichigan.com/events/2026-grand-marais-music-festival/
Phone: 9062910488
Class of 1976 Traverse City Senior High 50 Year Class Reunion
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 * 6-11PM
Traverse City Elks Lodge #323
Tickets: $50 per person includes taco bar dinner (Scholarship $$ available if needed)
CASH BAR Please join us for an evening of laughter and fun!
Send payment to:Peggy Ellibee – 1235 Londolyn Terrace TC MI 49686 or VENMO: @PL-Ellibee (6905) (please make note of your name/maiden name)
RESERVATION WITH PAYMENT DUE BY JULY 20th.
Location: TC Elks Lodge #323
Phone: 2313926905
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