It’s a weekend full of festival fun!

It a great time to head to the movies in Traverse City this week, or head to Harbor Days in Elk Rapids for some fun down by the water! They’re celebrating their Polish Heritage in Boyne Falls, and you can catch a glimpse of the orient on Lake Charlevoix with the first ever Dragonboat Festival! And if you’re looking for fun with Fido, head to Woofstock for a great time for a good cause!
 
Traverse City Film Festival, July 31st th
rough August 5th
See rare, indy films, documentaries and more at 10 different venues throughout downtown Traverse City, including free nightly movies on the inflatable screen at the Open Space! Learn more at traversecityfilmfest.org
 
 
Elk Rapids Harbor Days, August 1st through the 4th
Featuring a carnival, yoga on the beach, a bicycle stunt show, pet show, and a great fireworks display on Saturday night.  Get the complete schedule of events at elkrapidsharbordays.org/events-schedule
 
 
44th annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival, August 2nd through the 5th
Celebrate Boyne Falls Polish heritage with a weekend full of events! There is a car show, lots of live music, a carnival, great food, grand royale parade and more. Get the complete schedule of events at boynefallspolishfestival.com
 
 
Charlevoix Circle of the Arts Dragon Boat Festival, Saturday, August 4th, 8am,                    Ferry Beach, Charlevoix
The opening ceremonies begin with a practice known as “Awakening the Dragon” in which the Dragon’s eyes are dotted to symbolize the dragon coming to life. Races will be run in heats throughout the day. This event is free to watch. Get more info at charlevoixdragonfestival.org
 
 
5th Annual Woof-Stock Pet and Music Festival, Saturday, August 4th, 12-5pm,                     Mackinaw Trails Winery, Petoskey
Bring the whole family for this pet-friendly event! More than 10 bands will be performing on 2 different stages, plus there will be live and silent auctions, great food, beer and wine, horse drawn wagon rides, pet agility demonstrations, and the ever-popular Doxie Derby at 3pm. Admission is by donation.