This weekend kicks off with a chance for a downtown stroll…then kick up your heels with a little polka music! On Saturday, check out a colorful run, and wrap up the weekend with the perfect way to catch the Cherry Festival airshow!
Petoskey Rocks
Fridays through the end of August, 6-11pm
Petoskey Rocks returns for its fifth season! Each Friday night will feature free carriage rides throughout Downtown, a Ghost Walk, Music in the Park, and a Movie in the Park at Dark! Get more info and a complete schedule at petoskeydowntown.com
Stroll the Streets in Boyne City
Fridays through September 2nd, 6-9pm
Live music and fun on the streets of downtown Boyne City with live musicians and other entertainers like balloon twisters and magicians. Get more info at http://www.strollthestreets.com/
Cedar Polka Festival
June 30-July 3rd
Great polish food, drink and continuous polka music and dancing! It all starts with the flag raising on Thursday, the parade is Saturday at noon, and the ever-popular polka mass is Sunday at 11. Get more info online at www.cedarpolkafest.com
Stars, Stripes and Splatter 5k
Saturday, July 2, 10-4
A 5K color run that’s fit for the whole family! This is the third year for this color-run event with six color stations featuring patriotic colors made from non-toxic, food-grade corn starch. The 3.1 mile (5 kilometers) race course will start at the Jazz Live Field on the grounds of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and loop back to the start area with portions of the race running along Lautner Rd. This is an untimed run. The official site for more info & to register is http://starsstripesandsplatter.com .
Great American Picnic at the Hagerty Center
Sunday, July 3rd, 1:15-4pm
Part of the National Cherry Festival, this event gives you the chance to enjoy cherry-themed picnic foods and games for the family from one of the best vantage points for the Cherry Festival Airshow featuring the Blue Angels! Get more info at https://www.evensi.us/great-american-picnic-hagerty-center-at-northwestern/175979843
