From Pirates to Puppies, there’s plenty of fun out there this weekend!

Downtown Boyne City is taken over by Pirates this week, plus, it’s Fair week in Traverse City! The International Ironworkers festival is this weekend in Mackinaw City, and, you only have a few more chances to catch a ballgame at Turtle Creek Stadium this year. Then on Saturday, it’s a four-legged fashion show in Northport!
 
Boyne City PirateFest
Through August 13^th
Events include the Port Royal Bash, a Disc Golf Tournament, Tommy’s PirateFest Poker Run, Pirate Princess & Queen Banquet, live music, the PirateFest Parade, Highlander Games, and lots more fun! Get the complete schedule of events at boynecitypiratefest.com
 
Northwestern Michigan Fair
Through August 12^th
There’s still plenty of fun to be had at the Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, through this Saturday. Fun fair food, the midway, lots of animals and exhibits, plus fun events at the Grandstands every night! Get all the info at northwesternmichiganfair.net
 
39^th annual International Ironworkers Festival
August 11^th-13^th, Mackinaw City
Celebrate the brave men who built the Mackinac Bridge!  Watch ironworkers compete in the world championship column climb, rod tying, spud throw, rivet toss, & knot tying competitions.
 
Last call for the Traverse City Pit Spitters!
August 9^th-12^th, Turtle Creek Stadium, Traverse City
The Pit Spitters end their regular season at home this weekend-Wednesday & Thursday they play the Kenosha Kingfish, and Friday and Saturday, come out to see them face the Rockford Rivets, with fireworks after the game both nights! First pitch nightly at 7:05. For tickets and more info, click here.
 
Annual Northport Dog Parade
Saturday, August 12^th, Noon, Downtown Northport
This year’s theme is Canine Couture: A Doggie Fashion Show. Dogs & their families will walk the red carpet in Downtown Northport while dressed in their fashionable best. In-person registration begins at 10:30. The parade line-up will start at 11:30 am and the parade will commence at noon.