Summer may be winding down, but the fun ramps up this weekend!

You can grab great deals on the streets in Traverse City this Friday…or head to Elk Rapids for festival fun for the whole family! Boyne Falls celebrates their Polish heritage this weekend, while there’s beautiful art on display and for sale in Suttons Bay. Or, head to Mackinac Island for a bike ride exploring some of the islands lesser known features and attractions!
 
Downtown TC Street Sale
Friday, August 4^th, 8am-9pm
Front Street between Union and Park Street will be closed and businesses will have great deals for you to check out all day long! Plus, stay for the first Friday Night Live of the season with live music from the Accidentals, food and more fun! Find more info here.
 
Elk Rapids Harbor Days
August 2^nd-6^th
Featuring the Arnold Amusements carnival, an Arts & Crafts show, Cornhole tournament, live music, and one of the best fireworks shows of the season on Saturday night! Get the complete schedule of events at elkrapidsharbordays.org.
 
48^th Annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival
August 3^rd-6^th
Enjoy the polka tent, carnival, youth bike parade, Bump-N-Run, Grand Royale Parade, cornhole tournament, live music, great polish food, and much more. Find the complete events schedule online at boynefallspolishfestival.com.
 
Sutton’s Bay Art Festival
August 5^th & 6^th, Marina Park, Suttons Bay
Featuring work by over 100 artists, a library book sale, food vendors, & activities for children. There will also be a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Hours are Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10-4. Admission is free.
 
Mackinac’s Forgotten Features
Saturday, August 5^th, 5:30pm
Mackinac State Historic Parks will host a guided bike ride to learn about features on the island that have been long lost or forgotten, such as the Thimble Cave or Dousman’s Distillery. Guests will also hear unfamiliar tales of familiar locations, like Skull Cave and Friendship’s Altar. Get details here.