With northern Michigan being a tourist tradition, it’s not surprising that we make hay while the sun shines – and by hay, I mean FESTIVALS!
In my research, I found over 75 festivals and events in northern Michigan – just in the month of August! Add in the 20+ county/city fairs, and my vision is starting to blur from the abundance of options vying for my free time. So many choices…so little time…a lamentable fact of life. Fortunately, a few types of events caught my eye.

Golfing is one of the many attractions that draw tourists and residents alike to northern Michigan.
There's no doubt that Northern Michigan abounds with spectacular restaurants offering a vast array of food genres. What you may not find is the local's favorite flavors of delectable cuisine.
