| Newberry, Michigan Attractions, Upper Michigan Attractions, Newberry MI Lodging, Tahquamenon Falls, Upper MI Snowmobiling, Upper MI ATV / ORV |
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Our featured Upper Peninsula attractions include the historic Lower Tahquamenon Falls and Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Oswald’s Bear Ranch, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Lighthouse, Tahquamenon Falls Wilderness Excursion & Toonerville Trolley Wilderness Train Ride, Tahquamenon Logging Museum, and Crisp Point Lighthouse.
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 | EUP Interactive Map Our new Interactive Map can help you locate, learn and plan your next UP Vacation itinerary. Browse our Eastern Upper Peninsula region from Seney to Mackinac Island. The map offers some useful tools that allow you to zoom, pan, and select your icons of choice. The map icons highlight: EUP Featured Attractions, Waterfalls, Lighthouses, and Newberry MI Lodging.
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 | Active Adventure Newberry, MI has the terrain, lakes, forests and four seasons to deliver Active Adventure like no one else. Newberry ranks #5 in the Nation for snowmobiling by America's Best Online and #3 by Lake Superior Magazine! We offer the superior setting for Upper Michigan snowmobiling, ATV / ORVing, hunting, boating, jet skiing, and dog sledding. Plan your active adventure with us and surround yourself with the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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 | Soft Adventure Activities Newberry is surrounded by many great year-round activities. Soft adventure enthusiasts will enjoy our pristine forests that make up the “heart” of the U.P. Visitors enjoy fishing, Michigan morel mushroom picking, bird watching, hiking, biking, photography, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, workshops, and golfing. We are located near Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, rivers, streams, and the Manistique Lakes – Upper Michigan’s largest lake complex.
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 | Attractions with Special Events The Tahquamenon Falls Logging Museum serves up a real lumberjack breakfasts on scheduled days, Oswald's Bear Ranch has spring and summer opportunities to have your picture taken with the cubs, and the Tahquamenon Falls Wilderness Excursion & Toonerville Trolley Wilderness Train Ride offers a very unique trip throughout the Tahquamenon area.
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| The Tahquamenon Falls State Park has many year-round events to check out that all ages will enjoy: Hike Between Da Falls, bird watching, interpretive programs, and their seasonal boat rental, just to name a few. Nature lovers will enjoy the Seney Wildlife Refuge. They hold many special events that are both educational and exciting. |
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Upcoming Events
Lumberjack Breakfast
Every Fourth Saturday from 25 May. 2013 to 22 Jun. 2013.Lumberjack Breakfast at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum
M-123 north of Newberry
7am-Noon
Breakfast served from 7am-noon. Come out for a great breakfast of bacon, eggs, homemade sausage, pancakes and fried potatoes cooked over an authentic wood stove and served in the Cook Shack as it was done 100 years ago. Cost is $7.50 each.
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Newberry's 4th of July Celebration
4 Jul. 201310:30am - Newberry Independence Day Parade, Newberry Avenue. This year's theme is "The Swinging Sixties", with members of The Newberry High School Class of 1963, who are celebrating their 50th Reunion, acting as Grand Marshalls along with local centenarian Mrs. Pauline Rose. Participants are encouraged to dress up and build floats that salute everything that makes the '60's memorable. Cash prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded in 4 categories: Judges Award, Best Use of Parade Theme, Best Commercial Float, and Best Family/Organization Float. Also prizes for the coolest decorated bikes and scooters. Participants sign up the day of the parade outside the Newberry American Legion and line up along East Victory Way at 10am. Sponsored by Newberry Kiwanis Club.
Following the Parade: Annual Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue and Pet Pals Brownie Bonanza, Newberry American Legion.
9:30am-1pm: Newberry Farmers Market, across from The Scoop on Newberry Avenue. Locally produced foods, fresh fish, handmade artisan products and Community Canopy.
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Opening Art Reception
26 Jun. 2013Gone Fishin art exhibit Opening Reception
5:30-7:30
Erickson Center for the Arts.
View the exhibit and meet the artists. Free. For more information call 906-586-9974.
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Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers Car Show
On Friday,Saturday from 19 Jul. 2013 to 20 Jul. 2013.Downtown Newberry
Fun for all ages! Friday night is Cruise Night with the lineup starting at The Knollwood Inn on M-28 at 6pm for a cruise to Curtis and Engadine.
All proceeds benefit local charities. For more information call 906-293-3816 or email dvfall2@yahoo.com .
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Grand Marais Offshore Challenge
On Sunday,Friday,Saturday from 28 Jun. 2013 to 30 Jun. 2013.Annual Grand Marais Off-Shore Challenge
Grand Marais
The action kicks off Friday, June 28 with a Captains Dinner, followed by two days of fishing and an awards ceremony on Sunday.
For more information see: www.grandmaraismichigan.com
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Curt Knierman Memorial Fun Walk/Run
29 Jun. 20138:30am - 1 mile Kid's Run
9:00am - 5K & 8K Fun Run
9:15am - 5K and 1 mile Walk
The event is in Newberry, MI beginning at the Newberry High School Track, 700 Washington Blvd.
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Wildlife Wednesdays at Seney
On Wednesday from 5 Jun. 2013 to 28 Aug. 2013.Wildlife Wednesdays at Seney National Wildlife Refuge
7-9:30 p.m. June, July, and August
Join us for a casual, guided auto tour. Tours take you onto part of the Marshland Wildlife Drive, Fishing Loop, and into the backcountry. This is a great chance to view wildlife, enjoy the scenery, and ask questions. We will be on the lookout for a variety of wildlife, while sharing refuge history and management practices.
For more information call (906)586-9851
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Helen Newberry Joy Foundation Golf Outing
19 Jul. 2013HNJH Foundation Golf Outing Fundraiser at the Newberry Country Club. Four person teams will compete in 18 holes of golf.
For more info, please call Deb Doyle at 906-293-9200.
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Music In The Park
On Wednesday from 19 Jun. 2013 to 7 Aug. 2013.Live Music at The Erickson Center Park, Curtis, MI
In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Erickson Center.
For more information, go to http://www.ericksoncenter.org
Schedule:
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Flea Market at Tah. Logging Museum
Every Second Friday from 14 Jun. 2013 to 9 Aug. 2013.Flea Market at Tahquamenon Logging Museum
11am-4pm.
Vendors: bring your own tables
$15min. for 15 ft. $1 per ft. thereafter.
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Maritime Speaker Series
21 Jun. 2013Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Maritime Speaker Series 2013
Whitefish Point
$5 general public; Free for members
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Annual Children's Fishing Day
22 Jun. 2013Annual Childrens Fishing Day- Catch the Excitement!
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in cooperation with the Seney Natural History Association, invites you to participate in the Annual Childrens Fishing Day at Seney National Wildlife Refuge. On the day of the event young anglers are required to register at the Visitor Center before fishing. Fish entries will be accepted between 9:00am and 2:00pm at the Visitor Center. Fishing stations will be set up along the Refuges Fishing Loop. A limited amount of fishing poles and bait are available for participants to use at these stations. Fishing is allowed from the shore along designated fishing pools and show pools. Lead sinkers are not allowed.
Activities and games for the whole family begin at 12:00pm in the Visitor Center and include arts and crafts, games, and much more. Certificates will be awarded in different age categories. Prizes, provided by local businesses, will be awarded by random drawing. A complimentary fish dinner for all participants and their families will be held at 3:00pm, followed by the awards ceremony.
For more information call 906-586-9851, ext. 15.
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Black Bear Run
4 Jul. 201331st Annual Black Bear Run, Engadine & Naubinway, MI,
Race starts at 9:00am and is a 12K run or 6K run or walk. On-site registration will be held at the Anchor In Naubinway from 4 pm to 6 pm on July 3, 2013 and 7 am to 8:15 am on July 4, 2013. Entry fee is $25.
This annual event is held on the 4th of July with over 200 participants in every age range. Sponsored by The Engadine Sports Boosters, DeWyse Construction and Anchor In Naubinway.
For more information and to pre-register see: www.black-bear-run.com
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6th Annual Above the Bridge Songwriter's Weekend
On Sunday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday from 20 Jun. 2013 to 23 Jun. 2013.6th Annual Above the Bridge Songwriters Weekend
Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn and Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis.
The Above the Bridge Songwriters Weekend is an all inclusive weekend workshop with award winning musicians/songwriters including Jill Jack, Chris Buhalis, John Latini, Jamie-Sue Seal and Jay Stielstra. A non-lodging option including meals and workshop fees available for local residents.
The public is welcome to come and listen to participants of the Above the Bridge workshop on Thursday and Friday evenings, June 20 & 21, at Chamberlins Ole Forest Inn.
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Curtis 4th of July Celebration
7 Jul. 2013Curtis 4th of July Parade
12:30: "Biggest Little Town Parade in Michigan", This year's theme is "Remember When". Lions Club Chicken BBQ and Chamber Food and Beer Tent, along with Art and Craft vendors all day at the Erickson Center Park.
Dusk: Fireworks over the Lake.
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Newberry Farmer's Market
On Thursday from 30 May. 2013 to 26 Sep. 2013.Locally produced foods, fresh fish, handmade artisan products, community canopy featuring various civic groups.
Questions? Call Jennifer Lasslett at 906-293-8069 or email jjlasslett@hotmail.com
Check us out on facebook: Newberry Farmers Market
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Pictured Rock Cruise
23 Jun. 2013Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise,
with the Newberry Chamber - Sunday, June 23!
Join us for a beautiful tour of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on board a Pictured Rocks Cruise. Arrive at Munising City Pier by 2:30 for 3:00 departure. Wonderful food catered by Zellar's Village Inn is provided courtesy of 1st National Bank of St. Ignace. Beer and Wine available, soft drinks provided.
Tickets are only $20 (couples $35) for Chamber Members and $25 (couples $45) for non members and are available at the Newberry Chamber office or 1st National Bank of St. Ignace-Newberry. Call 906-293-5562 for more information.
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Magnum Opus Road Rally
22 Jun. 2013Magnum Opus Road Rally, auto race on a closed course consisting of gravel roads in Luce County, with a total of over 50 stage miles.
Cars will be on display at the Luce County Fairgrounds between 11:30-12:30.
This race is sanctioned by Rally America (www.rally-america.com) Local sponsors are needed. For more information see the official Website: www.magnumopusrally.com. Anyone interested in sponsorship can contact Tim Maskus at 906-450-4312
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Marquette Male Chorus
23 Jun. 2013Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis
The 30 member Marquette Male Chorus will delight you with their performance.
Tickets available at the door.
Contact Information:
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Old Man in Love
29 Jun. 2013Two Act play written and performed by Jay Stielstra, accompanied by Chris Buhalis, Jason Dennie and Judy Banker.
Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis. 7:30pm
An old man reminisces about the great loves of his life: the women, woods and water of Northern Michigan.
For more information contact Melissa Ronquist: info@ericksoncenter.org or 906-586-9974.
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Musical Tribute to the C.C.C.
15 Jul. 2013A Musical Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corp
7pm
Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis
Escanaba based author Bill Jamerson presents a musical storytelling about the Civilian Conservation Corp including their work at Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
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Naubinway's 4th of July Celebration
On Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3 Jul. 2013 to 5 Jul. 2013.Naubinway, off US 2
6:00pm: Kiddie Parade, Line up for parade at 5:30pm at Naubinway Pavilion, parade at 6pm followed by Kid's Games at The Naubinway Pavilion.
8:00pm: Games with Community Friends,Lake Michigan on Lake Street; games including Corn Hole, Ladder Golf and more.
10:00pm: Outdoor Movie on the Lake, Lake Street, Naubinway, showing "Parental Guidance".
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Paradise 4th of July Celebration
4 Jul. 20137:00am-11:00am: Pancakes at Whitefish Township Community Center
1:00pm: Parade, downtown Paradise
3:00-5:00pm: Games at The Whitefish Township School Grounds
Dusk: Fireworks behind The Whitefish Township Community Center, over Whitefish Bay
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Grand Marais 4th of July Celebration
4 Jul. 2013Theme: Land of the Free Because of the Brave
11:00am-4:00pm: Silent Auction, Old Post Office Museum
1:00pm: Parade, Parade Line Up at noon at The Community Center
Following Parade: Fireman's Challenge, Pie Sale and Brats at The Methodist Church
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