There's still lots of summer fun to be had as we head into August-including a chance to bring the family to Elk Rapids! Polka music and the smells of great food fill the air in Boyne Falls, stroll the midway for Gibby's fries and elephant ears outside of Traverse City, or check out another art fair in Suttons Bay! And don't miss wooden boats on the Boardman River!
Elk Rapids Harbor Days
August 3-6
Four days of fun in beautiful Elk Rapids, including kids games, a carnival, food truck garden, the festival parade, live entertainment, and of course, the Zambelli fireworks finale Saturday night! Get more info online at http://elkrapidsharbordays.org.
Boyne Falls Polish Festival
August 4-7
Polish food and music are just the beginning-there is also a carnival, horse and tractor pulls, an oldies night, parade and more. Bring the whole family! Get more info online at http://www.boynefallspolishfestival.com/
Northwest Michigan Fair
August 6-13th
Lots of down-on the farm family fun, including a barn dance, 4-h livestock shows, a tough truck competition, Grandstand shows and fabulous food! Free parking at the Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds. Details at http://www.northwesternmichiganfair.net/
Suttons Bay Art Festival
August 6th, 10-6,&7th 10-5, Marina Park
One of the most competitive art shows in Michigan, this festival includes some of the area's best artists and crafters, plus art from across the country. More info at http://suttonsbayartfestival.org/
Boats on the Boardwalk
August 6th, 10am
Organized by the Water wonderland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, this show features 50 boats from around 1900 to current wooded classics. Live musical entertainment and lunch available through the event, on the boardwalk in Traverse City.
