From Fair Fun to Fast Cars, it’s another activity packed weekend!

This weekend wraps up the Emmet-Charlevoix county fair in Petoskey, with all the exhibits, rides, and fantastic food. You can shop for fine art on Torch Lake on Saturday, or take a walk through Traverse City while learning about it’s history. Corvette owners are headed to an annual gathering in Mackinaw City, and there’s fun in the skies over Shanty Creek in Bellaire through the weekend!
 
 
Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair, August 20th-26th
Come get your annual dose of fair fun in Petoskey! There’s the midway and carnival, 4-H and animal exhibits, great shows in the grandstand, fun fair food, and lots more! Get the complete schedule of events at emmetchxfair.org
 
 
Alden Depot Arts Festival, Saturday, August 25th, 10am-5pm, Historic Alden Depot
Browse through one-of-a-kind arts and crafts on the spectacular shores of Torch Lake. Admission is free. Get more info at http://business.elkrapidschamber.org/events/details/alden-depot-arts-festival-15354
 
 
Traverse Area Historical Society Walking Tours, Saturday, August 25th, 10:30am
Participants will meet at the Perry Hannah Statue at the corner of 6th and Union Streets. Learn about the history of some of Traverse City’s most famous locations from a representative of the Traverse History Center. The tour is free but donations are appreciated. Learn more at traversehistory.wordpress.com
 
 
Corvette Crossroads Auto Show, Saturday, August 25th, 10am-8pm,                                                              Mackinaw Crossings, Mackinaw City
Corvette owners from all over the country will be showing off their rides at this annual show, which includes a parade of Corvettes across the Mackinac Bridge at 7pm.
Learn more at https://www.mackinawchamber.com/event/corvette-crossroads-parade/
 
 
Balloons Over Bellaire, Aug 24 and 25, Shanty Creek
Gather atop the slopes of Summit Mountain both Friday and Saturday evening to watch more than 20 brightly colored balloons take flight. And come early on Saturday morning to watch the balloonists soar above Torch Lake. These events all depend on fair weather…get more info at shantycreek.com