Check out some of these great events in the Lake Gogebic Area:
August 15-17 – Lac Vieux Desert Annual “Pow-Wow” held at the Old Indian Village on Lac Vieux Desert Lake. Info 906-287-1599.
August 16 – Lake Gogebic Community Quilters Quilt Show – 10am-4pm (et_ at Bergland Township Hall. Quilts of all sizes on display and
various items may be purchased.
August 17 – Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair. www.oldvictoria.net.
August 22-24 – Porcupine Mountain Music Fest. www.porkiesfestival.org.
August 30 – “Jimmy Buffet, Margarita Party” at The Gogebic Lodge. Info 906-842-3321.
August 29-31 & Sept 1 – Ontonagon “Maxwell Street Days”
Friday: Antique Tractor & Car Show & Mike Urbis Dance 9-12pm (et)
Saturday: Aspirus Hospital 10K & 5K run at 10:00am
Sunday: Parade at 2:00pm -
Monday: Kiddy Parade at 1:00pm
September 5-7 – Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored 37th Annual Fall Walleye Fishing Tournament
Click here for registration form
September 6 – OVSC Annual Turkey Shoot at Sucker Creek Range in Paulding. Everyone Welcome!
September 10 – Opening of Black Bear Season.
September 12 – Marenisco Sports Club Hunters Banquet at Township Hall. Info www.marenisco.org
September 13 – LacVieux Desert Resort Casino – Patrick “Hank” Hazen Memorial Golf Tournament.
Info 906-358-0303.
September 15 – Opening of Ruffled Grouse and Small Game Season. Ends Nov 14, opens again Dec. 1-Jan.1.
September 19 – 25th Anniversary of George and Carolyn owning the Hoop ‘N Holler.
September 20 – Trail Marathon at the Porcupine Mt. Wilderness State Park. Featuring a full marathon, half marathon,
5K and kids 2K at the Ski Hill. For info & registration visit www.greatlakesendurance.com.
September 20-27 – Michigan Trails Week.
Sept 20-Oct. 5 – Chair Lift Color Tour at the Porkies.
September 22 & 23 – Youth & Disabled Veterans Deer Hunting.
September 25 – MI-TRALE Senior Citizens Fall Color ORV Ride.
September 25-28 – Bessemer 36th Annual “Pumpin Festival.
www.bessemerpumpkinfest.com
September 26 & 27 – “Log Jamboree” in Ewen. Friday – 10-3pm craft sale/luncheon & LogJam Variety Show At E-TC school – 7pm.
Saturday: 11am, Parade & kids games. Dance with Borderline at 8pm.
October 1 – Opening Day of Deer Bow & Arrow Season.
October 4 – Lobster Boil at the Gogebic Lodge. Call 906-842-3321 for reservations.
October 4 – Great Lakes Endurance Run at the Porkies. www.greatlakesendurance.com
October 11 – OVSC 17th Annual Sportsmen’s Unlimited Banquet at 6:00pm (et) at Twilly’s Bar & Grill in Bruce Crossing. For membership
information contact Steve Worachek at 906-988-2323.
October 17 & 18 – Lake Superior Pro-Rally. The oldest, meanest, toughest rally on the Circuit. www.lsprorally.com.
October 18-20 – Ontonagon Valley Sprotsman Club Youth Varmint Hunt. For youth ages 12-16 (rifle/shotgun) 10-12 (bow) hunting w/parent
or guardian. Registration forms available October 1.
October 19 – Porcupine Mountains State Park Trail Run. Call 906-885-5206 for more information.
November 1 – Christmas Craft Fair at Marenisco Township Hall from 10:00am-2:00pm (ct).
November 8 – Aspirus Grand View Holiday Bazaar.
November 10 – Porcupine Mt Folk School – Music Jam at 7:00pm (et). Bring your own instruments.
November 15 – Opening Day of Firearm Deer Season.
November 15 – 6th Annual Christmas Bazaar at Ewen/Trout Creek School from 10:00am – 2:00pm (et).
November 29 – 6th Annual Craft Show at the Konteka in White Pine.
November 30 – “Breakfast with Santa” at the Konteka. Breakfast Buffet & Holiday Photo Session. 9:00am – 2:00pm (et).
December 1 – Opening of Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trails.
December 2 – 25th Annual Tree of Love Lighting Ceremony at Aspirus GrandView Hospital at 7:00pm (ct).
Call 906-932-2443 to purchase light in memory of loved one.
December 5 – Jack Frost Festival – Featuring Festival of Lights Parade at 6:00pm. Gingerbread house display, Gogebic Range Concert Band in Ironwood. www.ironwoodchamber.org for schedule of events.
December 5 – 7 – “Hometown Christmas” in Ontonagon. Parade, community tree trimming, mule drawn wagon rides, light tours, dance, crafts, fireworks. 906-884-4837 or ont [dot] hometownchristmas [at] yahoo [dot] com.
December 5 – Opening Day of Muzzleloading Season.
6th Annual Lake Gogebic Ice Fishing Tournament
January 26-27th
Contact: Jim Eismueller, Walleye Lodge (906) 575-3557