September Events: Northeast Region
Northeast Michigan offers 17 famiily fun events this September. Come take a cruise, see some lighthouses, enjoy a fair or two and even going elk watching. This September offers sunny days and cool nights and lots of great activities.
Les Cheneaux Lighthouse Experience
Date: 09/05/12
Location: Shepler’s Lighthouse Cruises, Mackinaw City
New for 2012! This cruise is bigger and better than ever! Join us on a 5.5 hour extended cruise into the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands in northern Lake Huron. On the way to the stunning Les Cheneaux Islands, you will pass by British Landing on Mackinac Island where, 200 years ago on July 17th, Fort Mackinac was captured by the British in one of the first major events in the War of 1812. You will also enjoy exceptional views of six lighthouses including Martin Reef, Spectacle Reef, and for the first time on this cruise, the Detour Reef Light, in addition to the Bois Blanc Lighthouse, the Round Island Light and the Round Island Passage Light. The cost includes a boxed lunch. Adults $77.50, children (ages 5-12) $42.50
Hopps of Fun Beer & Wine Festival
Date(s): 09/07/12 – 09/08/12
Location: Mackinaw Crossings, Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Crossings will host “Historic Depot Happy Hour Hopps of Fun.” This unique event will feature as extensive sampling of 50+ award winning Michigan micro brewed beers and over 40 wines from Michigan’s four internationally recognized wine regions. Plenty of food, wine, beer, entertainment and fun from 5pm till 11pm on Friday and 1pm till 11pm on Saturday
Murder Mystery at the Sportsplex
Date(s): 09/07/12 – 09/08/12
Location: Otsego County Sportsplex
Cocktails 6pm, dinner: 6:30pm
Date(s): 09/07/12 – 09/09/12
Location: Downtown Posen
In downtown Posen, a weekend filled with family fun, carnival, parade, arts & crafts, live entertainment and food
Antiques & Collectibles Outdoor Market
Date: 09/08/12
Location: Pavilion on Court on downtown Gaylord
Antiques and collectibles under the pavilion in downtown Gaylord. Furniture, primitives, textiles, and vintage fabrics, glass, pottery, post cards, toys and much more for sale
Owosso Tractor Parts Antique Tractor Show & Parade
Date(s): 09/14/12 – 09/15/12
Location: Mackinaw Bridge
September 14 – Antique Tractor Parade on Mackinac Bridge beginning at 10am – tractors will start in Mackinaw City and cross the bridge to St. Ignace. Hundreds of tractors will make this crossing. September 15 – Tractors on display at Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace. Tractors 1965 and older. Club Membership required
An Evening in the Logging Camp
Date: 09/15/12
Location: Hartwick Pines Visitors Center & Logging Museum
Hartwick Pines State Park will be hosting “An Evening in the Logging Camp” Lantern program on September 15, 7pm to 9pm. Take this opportunity to journey back to the year 1896 and meet some of the members of the Salling, Hanson and Company’s “Section 9 Camp” as they prepare for the upcoming winter logging season. Costumed interpreters will portray several members of the camp including Karen “Bessie Michelson (the future Karen Hartwick), a local boarding house owner, the landlooker, the camp clerk, the camp cooks, a teamster, and some of the “shantyboys” –the men who did the cutting of the trees. From these men and women you will learn all about the life in a camp, the variety of work that was done in logging in the Grayling area and the rest of Michigan and some of the dangers of the job.
Extended Eastbound Lighthouse Cruise
Date: 09/15/12
Location: Shepler’s Lighthouse Cruises, Mackinaw City
In addition to the lighthouses you see on our standard Lake Huron cruise, on a Shepler’s Extended Eastbound Lighthouse Cruise you’ll be treated to a chance to see the elusive Spectacle Reef Lighthouse. This lighthouse may only be viewed up-close from a boat and the cruise allows you unbelievable photo opportunities of this remarkable lighthouse. Lighhthouses on the standard cruise are Bois Blanc Island Light, Cheboygan Crib Light, Fourteen Foot Shoal Light, Poe Reef Light, Round Island Light, and Round Island Passage Light. The cruise is four hours long.
Festival on the Farm
Date: 09/15/12
Location: Gladwin
We have had everything from goats milk, soaps, artists, crafts, to farm produce. Goods and wares of all kinds. Games and prizes for little ones, and always something good to eat. Blue Barn Gallery & Farms is at 2628 W Ridge Rd; Gladwin, MI, 48624. No admission
Date: 09/15/12
Location: Wellington Farm Park, Grayling
This special event will feature artists, musicians, authors and storytellers from all across Northern Michigan. All of the Wellington Farm, USA historic buildings will be in operation during the one-day festival. In addition there will be artists, craftsmen, storytellers and musicians scattered about the park. A food concession will be available so families can plan on spending the entire day at the farm.
Date: 09/15/12
Location: Wellington Farm Park, Grayling
The Wellington Country Music Show, a variety show with old-fashioned country music and corny country humor, is scheduled for Saturday, September 15. Presented on a picturesque outdoor stage, the Wellington show is a full evening of fun entertainment. Price of admission for the show is only $12.50 and tickets are presently available at the farm’s Visitor Center. Wellington Farm, USA is within easy reach of Exit 251 of I-75 and Exit 206 of US-127
Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour
Date(s): 09/15/12 – 09/16/12
Location: Mackinaw City
The “Big Mac” Tour is designed as a recreational tour, it is not a race, but a test of stamina and a chance for families to enjoy this popular sport together at their own pace. These scenic tours will offer 25 mile, 50 mile, 75 mile, and 100 mile routes between Mackinaw City and Harbor Springs. Our scenic tour will take you along the Lake Michigan shoreline…pass sparking water, windswept dunes, through the renown “Tunnel of Trees”, over rolling hills, through quaint resort towns and old Indian villages, and across the Mackinac Bridge. Riders pre-register, meet, and depart from Mackinaw Recreation Complex
Paul Bunyan Days
Date(s): 09/15/12 – 09/16/12
Location: Oscoda
Chainsaw carving competition where chainsaw carvers turn logs into intricate sculptures (sold at auction), Lumberjack show, arts & crafts show, classic car show, kids games, food vendors, & so much more. Located at the Paul Bunyan Field (center of Oscoda on US 23)
Extended Westbound Lighthouse Cruise
Date: 09/16/12
Location: Shepler’s Lighthouse Cruises, Mackinaw City
Take an extended Westbound Lighthouse Cruise and get an up-close glimpse of Skillagalee Lighthouse added to our standard westbound tour. You will be able to take some wonderful photos from a great vantage point on board this cruise. The cruise is 3.5 hours long. Lighthouses you will see on the standard Westbound Lighthouse cruise are: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, St. Helena Island Light, Gray’s Reef Light, White Shoal Light, and Waugashaunce Lighthouse. Adults $61, children 5-12 $35.
New this year, Shepler’s will be offering some great new cruises in cooperation with the International Dark Sky Park at the Headlands in Mackinaw City. Come experience the sunset and moonrise on the Straits of Mackinac. Each cruise will be narrated by Mary Stewart Adams, International Dark Sky Park expert. You will be inspired by her knowledge of the night sky and her enthusiasm for the stars. 8 – 10pm. $20 per adult and $10 per child ages 5 to 12.
Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival
Date(s): 09/29/12 – 09/30/12
Location: Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, West Branch
We’re about the friendliest little fiber festival around. We work to bring together small producers of fiber products and fiber fan(atic)s and we have a great time doing so. Fiber and food vendors, fiber classes, sheep and pasture management sessions and a pasture tour.
Elk Viewing Carriage Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event
Date(s): 06/03/12 – 12/27/12
Location: Thunder Bay Resort, Hillman
Join us as we kick off the season. The elk are in velvet leaving a smooth rounded appearance for the antlers. Book one of our Elk Viewing Carriage/Sleigh Rides, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event Packages to see these amazing creatures (bring your camera!) and prepared to be pampered with a five course gourmet meal! Also during your evening guests get a chance to sample local Michigan wine that are perfectly paired with your courses.
