Up North Busker Fest
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-19 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
What’s a Busker you ask? A Busker is a person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations. This one of a kind festival has something for everyone. You will be kept busy with performances taking place on two stages, kids activities, visits by live Mermaids, musicians, jugglers, craft show, beer tent and much more.

East Jordan Music in the Park Concert Series - Two Beats
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Come by boat or by car to Memorial Park in East Jordan to enjoy some great free music. Live entertainment on the Memorial Park Bandshell. Grab some dinner or drinks, bring your chairs or blankets and sit back next to the beautiful South Arm of Lake Charlevoix next to the city harbor and enjoy the show. Shows start at 7:00 PM

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square - Country Thunder
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Bring your chair or blanket and join us for some free, live music in the Ellsworth Community Square. Snacks will be available for purchase. Come enjoy the show!

Jordan Valley Community Band
2025-07-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Join the Jordan Valley Community Band for some live music on the shores of the beautiful South Arm of Lake Charlevoix in East Jordan’s Memorial Park Bandshell. Bring your chairs or blankets, enjoy some local food and relax with some wonderful music.

East Jordan Music in the Park Concert Series - Union Guns
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States

East Jordan Garden Club Flower Show
2025-07-26 12:00 - 16:00 | East Jordan City Hall, 201 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Everyone is welcome to stop by East Jordan City Hall (front entrance) for the East Jordan Garden Club Flower Show. Club Members will have flower displays following the theme “Mystical Garden”. While the flowers displays are not for sale, there is a “Peoples Choice Award” that will be given, so stop in, visit the show and vote for your favorite.

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square - RPM
2025-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States

East Jordan Music in the Park Concert Series - Max Lockwood Band
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States

Portside Art Fair
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-08-03 16:00 | Elm Pointe, 1656 S. M-66 Hwy, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
This long running art fair is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Arts, Crafts, Food and music are all part of this family event, held at the beautiful Elm Pointe in East Jordan. With Lake Charlevoix as a backdrop.

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square - Foghorn Jazz Band
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States

Play the River - West Michigan Offshore
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-09 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
The West Michigan Offshore power boat club will take over the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix on Friday & Saturday, August 8th & 9th. View the boats Friday evening during the dock party in the East Jordan Marina from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Live music from the East Jordan Music in the Park starting at 7:00 PM. The boats will leave for a poker run on Saturday morning and return back to the East Jordan Marina in the evening.

East Jordan Music in the Park Concert Series - The Crampton Brothers
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Memorial Park Bandshell, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States

Raven Hill "Reach For The Stars"
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-16 | Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Visit https://miravenhill.org/ for more information

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square - Open Mic Night
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Do you love to sing? Would you like to share your gift with the community? – If so, please join us on August 13 at the Ellsworth Community Square and show us what you got!
Bring your chair or blanket and join us to cheer on some local talent for “Open Mic Night” in the Ellsworth Community Square. Snacks will be available for purchase. Come enjoy the show!

5th Annual Summer Garden Party
2025-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Charkevoix Conservation District, 303 North St, Boyne City, MI, 49712, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 14th, from 5-7pm, for our 5th Annual Summer Garden Party! Stroll through our Native Plant Educational Garden to learn all things about native plants. District staff, along with other local conservationists, will be on hand to assist you with questions about the benefits of planting native in your yard. This is a great opportunity to view live plants up close and learn which ones might be best for planting on your land before purchasing them at our Fall Native Plant Sale on September 13th (Noon-3pm). Also on hand, will be copies of our plant species list and garden habitat flat order forms for the fall sale. Light snacks and refreshments will be available, we hope to see you there!

Blood Drive
2025-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | JV EMS Authority, 555 Maple St, East Jordan, 49727
Jordan Valley EMS Authority Community Blood Drive – East Jordan Community – Fire Station Training Room
Appointments Preferred – Call 866-642-5663

Kiersten's Ride
2025-08-16 | Chandler Hill Campground, 2930 Magee Rd, Boyne Falls, MI, 49713, United States
Horseback / Walk / ATV Ride fundraiser for suicide awareness & prevention.

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2025-09-04 08:00 - 17:00
Travel at your own pace across C-48 The Breezeway stopping at the local farm markets, corn mazes, shops, restaurants, events and much more! Pick up your “goodie bags” at Royal Farms in Atwood from 10:00 AM – Noon

GLCO Opens 25th Season with Beethoven’s Eroica and Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos
2025-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
The 25th Anniversary Season for the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) opens at 7 PM on Saturday, September 6th in John M. Hall Auditorium, in Bay View, Petoskey. The performance, under the baton of Maestro Libor Ondras, will feature Beethoven’s Eroica and Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos.
Eroica, Beethoven’s favorite symphony, is widely considered a landmark in the transition between the Classical and Romantic era.
Mozart’s (only) Concerto for Two Pianos features guest piano soloists Tony Patterson and Casey Robards.
Also performed will be Match by Tony Patterson, and First Movement of Symphony in E-flat Major by Anton Eberl.
Tickets (Assigned seating at $35, $45, $65) are available at glcorchestra.org/concerts/ or at 231-487-0010. Call for complimentary tickets for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under.

East Jordan Cornerstone Church
2025-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | East Jordan Cornerstone Church, 201 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The East Jordan Cornerstone Church
Invites you to join us in welcoming Pastor Shane Chellis & his family
Sunday, September 7
This special service will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Pastor Shane Chellis will be in the pulpit for his first sermon.
Following the service there will be a time of fellowship and a special coffee hour

Join the Northern Michigan Chorale Fall ’25 Season
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1450 E. Mitchell Rd., Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Join the Northern Michigan Chorale, a choir group for adults, college and high school students. No auditions required. Rehearsals for our fall concert are Mondays 7 – 9 PM starting September 8th at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1450 E. Mitchell Rd. in Petoskey. Early registration and music pick-up date is Monday August 25th from 6 – 7 PM. The fall concert is at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts November 15th and 16th, featuring music from Broadway, cinema, pop classics, holiday and more. Visit nmchorale.org for more info.

Paddle Antrim Festival
2025-09-11 17:00 - 2025-09-13 18:00 | Chain of Lakes – Antrim County, MI, United States
Paddle the Chain of Lakes from Ellsworth to Elk Rapids or just do part. This event kicks off in Ellsworth a Thursday Night Registration Party where everyone is invited with a Food truck & live music. Friday morning the group takes off from Ellsworth on the two day adventure. With food, fun and parties along the way. Visit https://www.paddleantrim.com/ to find out all the details.

Annual Fall Native Plant Sale
2025-09-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Charkevoix Conservation District, 303 North St, Boyne City, MI, 49712, United States
Now is the time to start planning your native gardens! Our Annual Fall Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday September 13th from Noon-3pm at the District barn. This is an extra special plant sale because this year we are partnering with the Lake Charlevoix Association and the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy!
The Native Plant Sale is a Browse-n-Buy style event where you can purchase a variety of quart and gallon size potted native plants. Or, pick-up your pre-ordered Garden Flat Kit, one of several variations complete with 38 individual plugs, to enhance your garden, woods, shoreline or backyard sanctuary! More details about the Garden Flat Kits and what’s included can be found on our website, www.charlevoixcd.org. The plant species list and garden flat order forms will be available online after our Annual Garden Party in August. So, if you want to get your eyes on the species list early, come to our Summer Garden Party!

Call for Artists – Jordan River Arts Council 6x6 Fundraiser Returns!
2025-09-14 12:30 - 16:30 | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Jordan River Arts Council is excited to announce the return of its popular 6×6 Fundraiser & Exhibition, a creative celebration that directly supports JRAC’s general operating fund. We invite JRAC members, friends, and local artists to contribute original 6” x 6” artworks to this exciting event. Entry Deadline: August 4 at https://www.jordanriverarts.com/6-by-6
Art Preview Opens: Sunday, September 7, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Opening Reception & Artwork Sales at JRAC: Sunday, September 14, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Join us to showcase your creativity, support your local arts community. Submit your entry online soon!

GLCO presents Nancy Stagnitta Jazz Trio in free recital
2025-09-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Crooked Tree Art Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, 49770, United States
GLCO presents Nancy Stagnitta Jazz Trio in free Sunday Series

Nancy Stagnitta brings her jazz trio to Petoskey. This performance, free of charge, is part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Sunday Series of small orchestra ensembles in neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The 4 PM concert will be held at Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey on Sunday September 21, 2025.

Nancy, principal flutist for the GLCO and Traverse City Philharmonic (TC Phil), is on the faculty of Interlochen and is a leading global crossover artist in jazz and classical music. She has just completed touring with Paul Simon and his all-star band for the “A Quiet Celebration” tour through the US and Canada. Filling out her acclaimed trio are bassist Jack Dryden and jazz pianist Bryn Roberts.

Fall Fest
2025-09-26 17:00 - 2025-09-27 23:00 | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 North Lake Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Beer tent, kids activities, food trucks, live music, early trick-or-treating, softball tournament and much more. Fun for the whole family.

East Jordan Homecoming Football Game
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Boswell Stadium, 101 North Maple St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Boswell Stadium is the place to be to cheer on the East Jordan Red Devils Football team for homecoming.

Breezeway Fall Color Cruises
2025-09-27 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Cruise the C-48 Breezeway at your own pace stopping along the way to visit wineries, pumpkin patches, orchards, shops, restaurants, art centers and more. Pick up your “goodie bags” with trip tips, and goodies at Royal Farms in Atwood from 10:00 AM – Noon or while supplies last.

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2025-09-27 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
