Events in Manistee County

Welcome to the Manistee County event calendar. We’re glad you’re here!

Select the event below to learn more about events happening in Manistee County.
Have events to add? Email anna@visitmanisteecounty.com with more details!

Run the Pier 5k

July 26, 2025

Not only are you and your friends/family outside getting exercise and fresh air during the nicest time of the year in Michigan, but you are contributing to a charitable event that focuses on raising funds for local causes. 

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Brethren Days

August 29-31, 2025

This annual event hosts fireworks, live music, beer tent, arts and craft show and more!

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Bear Lake Days

July 11 – 13, 2025

Bear Lake Days is an annual community event filled with over 30 family fun events, including fireworks, parade and horse pull!

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Onekama Days

July 31 – 4, 2025

Live music, car show, arts & crafts fair, parade and more!

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LaborFest

August 30, 2025

Celebrate the 8th anniversary of LaborFest on August 31, 2024 at Douglas Park in Manistee! ​LaborFest is a celebration of the region’s rich industrial history and the laborers who support the Salt, Lumber & Sand industries. All proceeds go to current community projects to enhance and better our community.

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Rusty Fish

October 4, 2025

The Rusty Fish was designed to show Manistee County that off the beaten path gravel and trail-ways can interconnect to a much broader Northern Michigan Trail system. The Rusty Fish routes showcase our beautifully wooded forest areas and scenic rivers.

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Kaleva Heritage Days

July 19-20, 2025

This annual event hosts a car show, 5k, live music, tractor show and more!

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Copemish Heritage Days

August 1-3, 2025

This family friendly event has something for everyone! Live music, bounce house, pony rides, parade, fireworks and tons of other events. 

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Minnehaha Brewhaha Music Festival

August 30-31, 2024

The festival will highlight the talented local bands that call northwestern Michigan home, from students who are just starting their music careers to the homestyle jamboree bands of music lovers. Enjoy local food trucks and a tasting sponsored by regional breweries.

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Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend

December 4-7, 2025

Step back in time as you take part in one of Michigan’s most unique holiday celebrations.  An entire weekend of excitement including the Victorian Sleighbell Parade with horse drawn entries, bagpipers, reindeer meet and greet and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian style attire. The highlights of the parade are the draft horses pulling a 30 foot Christmas tree down River Street followed by a beautiful display of luminaries, caroling, and the lighting of the tree.

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Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend

December 4-7, 2025

Step back in time as you take part in one of Michigan’s most unique holiday celebrations.  An entire weekend of excitement including the Victorian Sleighbell Parade with horse drawn entries, bagpipers, reindeer meet and greet and carolers elegantly dressed in Victorian style attire. The highlights of the parade are the draft horses pulling a 30 foot Christmas tree down River Street followed by a beautiful display of luminaries, caroling, and the lighting of the tree.

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Arcadia Daze

July 25 – 27, 2025

This festival is a great local event that celebrates the heritage of Arcadia Michigan and includes live music, fireworks, kids activities and the Scottville Clown Band.

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Big Bear Butt Cruise

August 23, 2025

This annual cruise is composed of four different rides: 60k, 130k, 170k and a 210k ride. All will take you across Tippy Dam and on some of Manistee County’s best roads across our beautiful rivers, through our scenic forests and out to the majestic bluff views of Lake Michigan.

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