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The Petoskey area hosts a variety of events, including our favorite special events list to the left that we look forward to every year!

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Young Americans Northern Michigan Concert Series
June 8th - 17th, 2012
Office: Cultural/Art Event
(Sun. Fri. Sat. )
Location: Northern Michigan
always a delight – this talented group of young people will have you singing and clapping along with them. Come join in the fun of the Young American’s Golden 50 years! Shows include June 8th 9th – Cheboygan Opera House at 7:30pm for tickets call 231-627-5841, June 10th – Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center, 4pm and 7:30pm, June 15th – Bay View Auditorium, 7:30pm, June 16th – Boyne City High School, 7:30pm and June 17th – Charlevoix High School, 7:30pm. For tickets call 231-526-3152. For more information visit www.youngamericans.org
63rd Annual Lilac Festival
June 8th - 17th, 2012
Office: Festivals/Fairs/Parades
Location: Mackinac Island
Flowers, food, games and parades commemorate these scented flowers all week long on historic Mackinac Island. Visit www.mackinacislandlilacfestival.org for more information.
Hayrides
June 9th - October 31st, 2012
Office: Family Fun
(Sun. Sat. )
Noon to 4 pm
Location: Pond Hill Farm - Harbor Springs

Every Satruday and Sunday through October 31st, enjoy a fun filled hayride around the farms fields, pastures, vineyard, forests and ponds. Includes a stop at teh Trout Pond to feed the fish! $4 per person. Kids 2 and under are free.

Phone: 231.526.3276
East Jordan Freedom Festival
June 14th - 17th, 2012
Office: Festivals/Fairs/Parades
Location: East Jordan

Something for each member of the family or group. Four days of music, food and fun.

29th Annual - Petoskey Soccer Tournament
June 15th - 17th, 2012
Office: Sports
Location: Click Road and River Road Soccer Fields

The Petoskey Youth Soccer Association offers a competitive soccer tournament in a variety of age groups at various locations on Click and River Roads in Petoskey. Don't miss the opportunity to play in Northern Michigan.

10th Annual In-Water Boat Show
June 15th - 17th, 2012
Office: Festivals/Fairs/Parades
Location: Bay Harbor

Join us at the Bay Harbor Lake Marina. This year's show will feature in-water displays from personal water craft to luxury yachts as well as on-land displays.

Friday 3pm - 8 pm, Saturday 10am - 8 pm and Sunday 10am - 3 pm

18th Annual - Petoskey Sand Dig Beach Volleyball Tournament
June 16th - 17th, 2012
Office: Sports
Location: Petoskey State Park

Where better to play volleyball than on one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Michigan?  Join in the fun and chances to win cash and prizes at this, the longest running Beach Volleyball Tournament in northern Michigan, at the Petoskey State Park! Visit www.petoskey.us to register. This will be a great time whether you're playing or just watching the excitement!

Summer Solstice Art Show
June 16th - 17th, 2012
Office: Cultural/Art Event
Location: Charlevoix

The 14th Annual Summer Solstice Art Show will take place downtown Charlevoix at East Park. Show hours are Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. The show features quality art displayed on the shores of scenic Round Lake Harbor. 

5th Annual Father's Day Cruise-In Car Show
June 17th, 2012
Office: Family Fun
9 am to Noon
Location: First Presbyterian Church

Join the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs for the "5th Annual Father's Day Cruise-In Car Show" featuring dozens of classic, vintage and antique cars, trucks and hot-rods! Fast becoming a summer favorite, this event is open to the public and registration to participate is not
required.For more information, please contact Lynn or Guy Britton at 231-526-1233. The church is located at the intersection of Lake and Cemetery Roads in Harbor Springs. Worship Service is from 10-11 and is optional.

Phone: 231-526-1233
15th Annual Biennial Hemingway Society Conference
June 17th - 22nd, 2012
Office: Festivals/Fairs/Parades
Location: Petoskey
Hemingway fans won’t want to miss joining in the retreat “Up North” where the young Ernest spent so many summers. Visit some of the places he frequented, including the family cottage on lovely Walloon Lake. These are some places which influenced his life and stories. For more information visit www.hemingwaysociety.org
Summer Sunset Vespers Concerts
June 17th - August 12th, 2012
Office: Cultural/Art Event
(Sun. )
Time: 8 pm
Location: Hall Auditorium - Bay View

Summer Sunset Vespers Concerts

A staple since the 1800s when families used to gather at the end of the day to sing hymns, this ongoing tradition has evolved into a magnificently eclectic concert series with something for everyone. Attendees will find an exciting blend of returning faculty and talented newcomers, all seamlessly woven together for an enriching evening of vocal and instrumental music for the whole family.

Each performance is held at 8 pm in Hall Auditorium.

Performance Schedule

OPENING NIGHT


Opening night of this series combines virtuosic playing and singing, a joyful reunion of old friends, and a chance to experience one of the most unique forms of entertainment in the country.
JUNE 17

HOW GREAT THOU ART


Celebrating the sacred traditions of Judeo-Christian faiths, tonight’s concert repertoire comes from the pages of Bay View history and honors the early days of the vespers series. Come enjoy an evening of music that calms the mind and energizes the spirit. 
JUNE 24

HEROES


Both the myths that we pass down and the visionaries that lead society to better days are honored as tonight’s repertoire includes music from The Man of La Mancha to the Tony-award winning musical The Lion King and will uplift people of all ages.
JULY 1

FROM BACH TO ROCK


In the time of J.S. Bach, musical borrowing was viewed as the highest form of flattery. This concert experience features a rollicking evening of both originals and their modern arrangements, both of which have delighted their listeners, with songs from Barry Manilow to Perry Como, and Funny Valentine to Fascinatin’ Rhythm.
JULY 8

FAVES & WINNERS


ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES & ADRIAN BOYER COMPETITION WINNERS AUDIENCE FAVORITE! Come experience a professional orchestra, the winners of the annual aria/concerto competition, and your favorite orchestral hits including the overture to The Barber of Seville and the very best in orchestral pops programming.
JULY 15

BROADWAY THEN & NOW


Timeless hits from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, recent revivals of How to Succeed in Business with Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, and a world-class, faculty artist medley from Bernstein’s Wonderful Town will bring down the house.
JULY 22

EPIC MOVIE THEMES


Don’t miss music from The Sting, Amadeus, The Godfather, James Bond, My Fair Lady and The Star Wars Trilogy, to name a few. This program will have you humming along and tapping your toes and reminiscing on some of the greatest movie themes, featuring Mozart, John Williams, and more.
JULY 29

BACK TO THE BEATLES


One of the most groundbreaking bands in history, the Fab Four has been covered by respected musicians since 1964, giving Lennon and McCartney’s lyrics, melodies, and harmonies new life that pays tribute to the originals in exciting ways. From a heartfelt version of Let It Be to a humorous operatic parody, grab your ticket to ride. 7:45 PM SING ALONG
AUGUST 5

FINAL VESPERS


Come bid farewell to the 50 college students and 30 faculty members that have brought world-class talent to the region all summer long in a concert experience that pulls together tradition, innovation, moments both sentimental and funny, and sweet and saucy.
AUGUST 12

 

 

 

 

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