Fatty Caddy Fat Tire Bike Race, January 10th, – Cadillac Pathway. 13- mile course consisting of three laps through the wooded trails, a longer, two-lap raced covering 22 miles. Courses are designated for seasonal and newcomers to Fat Tire Biking. Learn more at facebook.com/TheFattyCaddy.

Midwest Snow Kite Jam, February 6th-8th- Lake Cadillac/Lake Mitchell- where kite enthusiasts harness the wind to glide across snowy landscapes using traction kites. The Midwest Snowkite Jam | February 6 – 8, 2026 | Cadillac, MI

Cadillac Earth Day Celebration, TBD- Cadillac Commons. This event was established 35 years ago and will be bigger than ever in 2024. Bring the family to celebrate our Earth as dozens of vendors share activities and information on how we can protect our environment. Free tote bags & tree seedlings (while supplies last), live music and kids activities are planned at The Market. Details at cadillacearthday.org.

Spring Carnival at Northern District Fair- April 30th- May 3rd– seasonal celebration featuring classic carnival rides by Skerbeck Family Carnival, games, food, and family-friendly entertainment. –Northern District Fair 

Mesick Jeep Blessing, May 2nd – Ellen’s Corners. The 23rd annual event where many gather for a blessing then head out on area off-road courses, including vendors, kids activities, prizes and 2,000-plus Jeeps on display. Learn more on their Facebook page.

Mesick Mushroom Festival, May 8th-10th – Downtown Mesick. Mushroom capital of the United States, lots of great activities for all ages, such as concerts, kids events, craft vendors, annual parade and many more. Details at mesick-mushroomfest.org.

Cadillac’s Go Topless Jeep Event, May 16th – TBD Take the top off your jeep and join us for fun! With hundreds of other Jeep enthusiasts, this first time event will feature a show n’ shine, flex competition, food, raffles, music & more! Learn more about it here.

Classics on the Canal- June 13th, Mitchell State Park/ North BLVD.- Vintage Campers, Boats and Car show, live music, entertainment, craft and many more. Cadillac West

Cadillac Freedom Festival, July 2nd-4th – Cadillac Commons. Celebrate our nation’s freedom & independence along the shoreline of Lake Cadillac with a variety of events including the car & motorcycle show, parades, vendors, free family activities, fireworks and more- Learn more at CadillacFreedomFestival.com.

Greatest 4th in the North, July 3rd-5th – Lake City. Events include parade, live music, 5k race, Fireworks over Lake Missaukee and more! Details can be found here!

LeRoy Razzasque Days, July 10th-12th – LeRoy. Always the 2nd Weekend in July, this community festival is a family-friendly event with something for everyone, including a parade, kids activities, sports tournaments, live music, vendors, beverage tent & more! Find details at: razzdays.org.

McBain Heritage Day’s- July 17th-18th- McBain– annual community festival celebrating the history and traditions of McBain with parades, live music, food, and family-friendly activities.

Cadillac Festival of the Arts, July 17th-18th – Cadillac Commons. An annual celebration with 100+ artist booths, food & entertainment. Learn more at: Phyllis Olson Juried Art Fair or Cadillac Festival of The Arts.

Marion Old Fashion Days- July 31st-August 2nd- Marion. Hometown festival that celebrates classic small-town charm with parades, live entertainment, food vendors, and family activities. Marion Old Fashion Days

Harrietta Blueberry Festival, August 1st.- Harrietta –A FREE and fun, family friendly event! Activities include the pie eating contest. frozen t-shirt contest as well as a quilt show and petting zoo. Don’t forget the ice-cream sundaes, hand-held pies, t-shirts and fresh blueberries for sale, or if you want to pick your own, Blueberry Hill is just down the road! Learn more at: harriettamichigan.com/blueberry-festival/

Missaukee Chamber Car Cruise & Car Show, August 7th-8th – Lake City. 30th Annual Car Cruise and Car Show, is a 2 day event in downtown Lake City. Lots of activities such as a craft shows, kids card box races, entertainment, any many more. All details found at Missaukee Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mitchell Street Market Block Party, August 8th – Main Street Closed. Visitors can expect to find unique gifts, sales and treats as they walk down main street while it’s filled vendors and activities. Fun for families of all ages, you can expect to shop great deals out on the sidewalks, hear live music & activities for the kids. Details to come at DowntownCadillac.com.

Northern District Fair, August 16th-22nd – Wexford Co. Fairgrounds. For more than 100 years, the NDF has welcomed families to enjoy multiple carnival rides, games, exhibits, animals, derby, vendors and fun. Details can be found at: northerndistrictfair.org.

Buckley Old Engine Show, August 14th-16th – Buckley. The 58th Annual Buckley Old Engine Show, featuring displays, show groups, hands on exabits, craft vendors. With a variety of different activities for all ages.  Learn more here on their website.

Wexford County Wings & Wheels, August 22nd – Wexford Co. Airport. Bring the kids for this fun day featuring a fly-in, pancake breakfast, free Young Eagle flights for kids, classic cars & aircrafts on display along with many booths set up where organizations can highlight their group in an effort to promote careers in aviation! Learn more about it at: facebook.com/flycadillac

Manton Harvest Festival, September 4th-7th- Manton Since 1924, this festival has been a time honored tradition of community events, live music and gathering of people all across northern Michigan. Learn more at: mantonmichigan.com/harvest-festival.

Hughston’s Cow Camp Rodeo, Labor Day Weekend – McBain. This annual rodeo draws crowds from miles around and includes several types of competitions as well as on-site camping, chili cook off & more! Learn more at: facebook.com/HughstonsCowCampRodeo.

Great Lakes Fish Decoy Carving Association 2025 World Championships, September 11th-13th – TBD. This event features a collectors show, trading, decoy carving, and more. For more information glfda.com.

Festival of the Pines, September 18th-20th – Lake City. This annual festival celebrates our Christmas tree growers, farmers and logging industry businesses with events that include chainsaw carving competitions, live music, beverage tent & more! Find the details at: missaukeechamber.com/festival-of-the-pines

Cadillac’s Craft Beer Festival, September 26th – Cadillac Commons. Enjoy the best variety of Michigan Craft Beverages in a fun tailgating atmosphere, overlooking Lake Cadillac! With food & retail vendors, yard games and live music there is something for everyone, so grab some friends and meet us downtown for a great cause. Details at ccbeerfest.com.

Fall Color Jeep Fun Run, October TBD – This 3rd annual event requires an entry fee/map per Jeep. Visit all four participating stores (TBD) and one other location (listed on the map) and get your map stamped at each store to get put into a drawing.  Additional details will be available at each stop.  Find more info here on Facebook.

Christmas in the Park, November 27th – Cadillac Commons. Join us at the Cadillac Commons for the annual Christmas tree lighting with carols, hot chocolate, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus and more! Learn more at: facebook.com/CadillacChristmasinthePark