Newberry Area EventsFor a complete listing, please visit the Interactive Calendar of Events. When scheduling your visit to Newberry, Michigan, around a specific event, please contact the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-906-293-5562 to ensure that these dates listed below have not been changed due to circumstances beyond our control. Before visiting, check for current events and feel free to give us a call at 1(906) 293-5562 or 1 (800) 831-7292. Thank you very much |
For a listing of activities at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Click Here For a listing of activities at Seney National Wildlife Refuge, click here Big Valley Ski Hill (on Hamilton Lake Road) will be open in January and February, weather and snow permitting, from 12:00-5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays. Come out for some family fun! The Ice Rink in Newberry is also open. Click Here for schedule and details for the ice rink and the Big Valley Ski Hill.
Ice Fishing Open on all Refuge Ponds at Seney National Wildlife Refuge from Sunday January 1- Tuesday, February 28. For more information call 906-586-9851.
Friday-Sunday, January 13-22 6th Annual Mike Maki Predator Challenge, Newberry. Hunting competition. On Sunday, January 22, check in is from 11am-2pm at the Newberry American Legion, with prizes at 3:00. For more information or to register for the competition, call Chuck Johnson at 906-293-3971.
Saturday, January 21 **Explore the Arts, 1-4pm, Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis. Have you ever wanted to learn a new hobby or craft or are you looking for others who share the same interests? If so, then this event is for you. Area artists, musicians and crafters will display or demonstrate their talents during this this event. Stop by and visit with those who want to share their love of their particular music, craft or hobby. Sign up for clubs and classes, network with others if you are already involved or just Explore the Arts! For more information call Melissa at 586-9974. **CANCELLED**5th Annual Blessing of the Snowmobiles (11am) and Radar Run (1-4pm), Downtown Paradise, just west of the blinking light. For more information click here. or call 906-492-3538 or 906-492-3219 **CANCELLED**
Saturday, February 4 Guided Snowshoe Hike at 3:00pm. One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended). Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls. Call 906-492-3415 for more information. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm 2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Hot chocolate and cookies provided (bring your own mug). Great Migrations: The Science of Great Migrations and Lake Invaders: The Fight for Lake Huron. For more information call 906-586-9851. Saturday, February 11 ** One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended). Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls. Call 906-492-3415 for more information **Cabin Fever Cabaret, Grand Marais, a fun, enjoyable evening out for the entire family featuring local talent with refreshments and desserts. The Grand Marais Cabaret Chorus, Scott Barr, The Sault (Soo)-premes, the Flaming Agates, and the duo of Frank Mead and Melissa Carothers are already planning their acts. Everyone is invited to participate!! Acts should be 3-5 minutes including instrumentals, bands, vocals/singing, comedians, dramatic readings, small skits, raps, etc... The sky is the limit! If interested in performing, contact Melissa at mcarothersup@gmail.com. ** Cabin Fever Dance, 7pm-11pm, Featuring Evergreen7, Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis Dance those blues away to the tunes of Evergreen 7, a favorite Munising band. $10 admission at the door. Cash bar available. **Hike at Tahquamenon Falls State Park, 10:00am, meet at the Upper Falls Fact Shack; snowshoe or ski; late lunch at the Brewery. Sponsored by The Hiawatha Shore-To-Shore Chapter of the North Country Trail Association. For more information contact Stan or Kay at kay1940@lighthouse.net or 989-350-2826
Sunday, February 12 2pm-5pm Winter Family Fun Day at Big Valley Ski Hill, Hamilton Lake Rd, Newberry. Come out for great family fun. Free lift tickets and skis, bonfire, snowshoeing, downhill races, cider and hot chocolate! For more information contact MSU Extention at 293-3203.
Tuesday, February 14, 7pm 2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Hot chocolate and cookies provided (bring your own mug). Great Migrations: Race to Survive and Division Street For more information call 906-586-9851. Friday-Saturday, February 17-18 ** Mardi Gras De Snow, Snowmobile Festival of Races & Games, Paradise, MI. Variety of races on Friday and Saturday. Awards banquet Saturday evening. For more information call 906-492-3219 or go to www.paradiseareanightriders.com ** 20th Annual Top of the Lake Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show in downtown Naubinway, MI (on US2). Friday Breakfast Ride: breakfast at the Naubinway Pavillion (8:00 to 10:00am) followed by a ride to Cranberry Lake and back with side trips from Cranberry Lake. Following the ride there will be a light supper at the Pavillion (5:00 to 7:00). Saturday:10:00am-3:00pm is the Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show with food booths and a swap area. Banquet is 4:30pm to 6:00pm, at the Garfield Township Hall, Engadine, and includes drawings and auctions. For more information call Charlie or Marilyn at 906-477-6192 or 906-477-6298 or email info@snowmobilemuseum.com
Saturday, February 18 ** Curtis Area Winter Carnival, 10am-4pm, South Manistique Lake, Curtis, MI. Many fun events on the ice: Dog Sled Rides, Chili Cook-Off, Ice Fishing, Music, Food Booths, Bake Sale, Children's Games, Cookie Walk, Children's Pinata, Ice Golf, Turkey Bowling, Kid's Mini Sled Challenge, Snow Sculptures. Bring the whole family! For more information call 906-586-3700. ** Family Music Concerts, Erickson Center, Curtis. Warm up and join in the Curtis Winter Carnival events at the Erickson Center! Kitty Donohoe will perform family friendly music on the hour beginning at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Hot chocolate, concessions and restroom facilities available. For more information call 586-9974 ** UP200 Sled Dog Championship, Grand Marais, MI. Welcome the mushers and their four-footed teams to Grand Marais, the halfway point in the UP200; the teams arrive late morning and afternoon at the Community Center on Brazel Street. For more information go to http://up200.org/viewing-areas/ ** Guided Snowshoe Hike at 3:00pm. One-mile Lantern Lit Ski & Snowshoe Trail from 6:00-8:00pm (headlamp/flashlight recommended). Free Snowshoe rental from 1-8pm. Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Falls, M-123 north of Newberry. Call 906-492-3415 for more information. ** Tahquamenon Snowshoe Race, Upper Tahquamenon Falls. 5K, 10K, 20K and 800 meter Kids Snowshoe races. Many age groups with awards to the top three in each age group for each race. For more information go to www.greatlakesendurance.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 7pm 2012 Film Festival at Seney National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Forever Wild: Celebrating Americas Wilderness and Elsa's Legacy For more information call 906-586-9851.
Friday – Saturday, February 24-25 Great Lakes Antique Snowmobile Series, Newberry One Lunger 200, Snowmobile Race, Tahquamenon Motor Sports Track, Newberry, MI. Snowmobile race for 1980 and earlier chassis on a ¾ mile track. Qualifying on Friday from 9:00-3:00. Friday afternoon kid’s race- 3:00pm- with 2 age divisions. Saturday race starts at 10:00am. Admission- $8.00. For more information, call S&J Sports at 906-293-9330 or visit www.greatlakesseries.com
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