June
Pride Fest
June 14, 2025
Come together to honor the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights, while acknowledging that there is still work to be done. Set along the shore of Lake Superior in Mattson Lower Harbor Park, the day will be filled with exciting entertainment, including the much-loved annual drag show, plus an array of vendors offering delicious food, refreshing beer and unique goods. Attendees can also explore a variety of LGBTQ+ resources available throughout the event.
Great Lakes Rodeo
June 13-14, 2025
Saddle up for two back-to-back days of fun this Father's Day Weekend. Whether you enjoy watching the cowboys attempt to ride a bull or get a good laugh from the rodeo clown, the Great Lakes Rodeo has something for the entire family in Gwinn.
Marquette Trails Fest
JUNE 20-22, 2025
A celebration of the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) trails with a weekend full of mountain bike races, trail running events and social gatherings. With events for all ages, the festival features downhill mountain bike races, enduro races, dual slalom, cross-country mountain bike races, criterium races, a Twin Peaks trail half marathon and a 5K trail run.
Art Week
June 23-28, 2025
Experience Marquette’s impressive art scene at the city of Marquette Art Week. Celebrating artists, organizations and businesses in and around the area. Attendees can enjoy numerous exhibits, concerts, workshops, installations, demonstrations, live performances and more during the last full week of June.
Great Lakes Hog Rally
JUNE 26-28, 2025
The Great Lakes Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally will bring motorcyclists from all over to Marquette County for three days of scenic rides and camaraderie. Starting in Marquette, participants will enjoy breathtaking rides through the rugged Upper Peninsula, exploring Copper Harbor and the surrounding charming small towns.
July
Marquette Fireworks & 4th of July Sensory Friendly Laser Show
July 3-4, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with two nights of lights in Marquette. On July 3, enjoy a fireworks show and countdown laser display on the historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock. Then, on July 4, the Sensory Friendly Laser Show offers a calmer way to celebrate the holiday—perfect for families and those with sensory sensitivities. As the largest architectural laser show in North America, it's a one-of-a-kind experience on the shore of Lake Superior.
Hiawatha Music Festival
July 18-20, 2025
The only event of its size and scope in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Hiawatha features traditional music with performances of bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues and folk styles. Attendees can take a seat and listen or dance along to local, regional and national artists at this unique music fest.
Blueberry Fest
July 25, 2025
This long-standing event celebrates the start of blueberry season with vendors, live music and endless blueberry bliss in downtown Marquette. With blueberry pizza, beer and, of course, fresh-picked blueberries, this all-day berry bash is a must for the summer itinerary.
Art on the Rocks
July 26-27, 2025
This two-day juried exhibition on beautiful Lake Superior has understandably become one of the area’s finest and most competitive art shows. With over 140 artists flocking to Marquette for the event each year, this art show is sure to be the can’t-miss art event of the summer.
August
Wings over Marquette
August 2-3, 2025
Hosted by Michigan Flight Museum and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, this thrilling inaugural air show will bring high-flying excitement to Marquette County. Witness aerobatic performances from award-winning pilots, including 13-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Rob Holland. Guests can enjoy rides in historic World War II-era planes, such as the B-25 bomber, C47 transport and Vietnam-era Huey Helicopter.
Ore to Shore
August 8-9, 2025
Don't miss Michigan’s largest – and the third largest in the Midwest – point-to-point mountain bike event. The long-distance 48-mile course takes riders through some of the most beautiful sights in the area, giving them a final chance to drift through the crisp summer air of Michigan before the fall season. Additional routes include the 28-mile Soft Rock, 10-mile Shore Rock, four-mile Junior Rock and one-mile Little Rock, inviting all skill levels to join in the fun.
Marquette Trail 50
August 15-16, 2025
The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon (a foot race with distances beyond the marathon distance of 26.2 miles) for ultramarathoners organized by ultramarathoners. The course is located on Marquette's superior trail network which has attracted runners from across the country. The events include 50K, 50M, 5K, and 1M—making it an event for runners of all levels.
Marquette Marathon
August 30, 2025
Lace up for the 2025 Marquette Marathon, an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon. This unique course showcases the stunning natural beauty of the region, beginning in the small iron mining town of Ishpeming and ending at the Superior Dome in Marquette. From Start to Finish: net elevation drop of 814 feet.
