Up North Events
SAVORING SUMMER’S END by ALLISON JARRELL
September is for sips and trips. Paddle Antrim Festival
FRI / 1 The Minnehaha Brewhaha Music Festival returns with two days of music, brews and food. Camping available at Arcadia Marine. music-moves-me.org
photo by Kelly Rewa
SUN / 3 The 6th annual B3 Festival (Beer, Blues & Barbecue) takes place on the slopes of scenic Treetops Resort in Gaylord. This year’s event features a tribute to Bob Seger with headliner Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience. Attendees can also enjoy a large variety of Michigan craft brews and a pig roast. Tickets are $35. MyNorthTickets.com SAT / 9 The U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette offers a selection of 600 craft beers from 80 Michigan breweries, plus an array of tasty local eats and a talented lineup of musicians. travelmarquette.com
THURS / 14 The annual Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways of Northern Michigan with a two-day paddle event along the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose-your-own-adventure paddle allows you to decide how far you want to travel. paddleantrim.com SUN / 17 Frankfort once again hosts Ironman 70.3 along the shores of Lake Michigan. ironman.com
WED / 20 Savor a romantic Dinner in the Vines at 45 North Vineyard & Winery in Lake Leelanau, featuring four courses expertly paired with the vineyard’s wines. $110 per person. MyNorthTickets.com FRI / 22 Harbor Spring’s Festival of the Book is a multi-day gathering with 30-plus nationally known authors and illustrators. The festival highlights all things books during keynotes, luncheons and readings. Sept. 22–24. hsfotb.org
SUN / 24 Head to the Pine Performance Center in Curtis to soak in The Magic of the Night Sky in Upper Michigan—an immersive ultra-HD visual presentation by astrophotographer Shawn Malone. He’ll share memorable experiences in the field and photos and videos curated from 25 years of avid night sky watching including magnificent aurora events, Milky Way landscapes, eclipses, comets, meteor showers and the ever-elusive S.T.E.V.E. Tickets are $12–$15. MyNorthTickets.com WED / 27 2023 marks the 10th year of the Up North Pride celebration, with a continued mission of making the region a more diverse, inclusive and safe place for everyone. Northern Michigan’s official 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration returns to Traverse City Sept. 27–Oct. 1. upnorthpride.com
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