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There's always something fun and exciting going on in St. Ignace. Find out what's happening right now!


Locals on the Bay! Free Waterfront Entertainment Series

August 20th, 2008
AT 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  Music Event
Location:  St. Ignace City Marina Pavilion
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  1-800-970-8717

Enjoy waterfront entertainment by local musicians during an evening performance on the shore of Lake Huron, new marina pavilion, downtown St. Ignace. Donations accepted.

This week's performer is Gene Perry, who will be singing and playing unplugged favorites.

Bayside Live! Waterfront Entertainment Series

August 21st, 2008
AT 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  Music Event
Location:  St. Ignace City Marina Pavilion
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  1-800-970-8717

Bands, folksingers and comedians entertain and amuse the audience during free evening performances on the shores of Lake Huron, new marina pavilion, downtown St. Ignace.

This week's entertainment is by 'Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies', who will perform 50s & 60s music.

Rendezvous at the Straits Pow Wow

August 23rd -24th, 2008
Topic:  General Event
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Location:  New France Discovery Center, St. Ignace
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  643-8717 or 800-970-8717

A Rendezvous at the Straits French Voyager Reenactment and Powwow, a family event celebrating the history of the St. Ignace area, will take place Saturday, August 23, and Sunday 24, 2008,  at the Father Marquette Memorial Park in St. Ignace.  Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for elders and students.  There will be no charge for children younger than 12.

This family event is to be alcohol and drug free.  It is sponsored by the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau Special Events Committee, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippews Indians, the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce, and the Michilimackinac Historical Society.

Bayside Farmer's Market

August 23rd, 2008
From 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 Noon
Topic:  General Event
Location:  St. Ignace Marina
Contact:  Michelle Walk, MSU Extension
Phone:  906-643-7307

Every Saturday through September.  For vending information, call Michelle at the MSU Extension Office, 906-643-7307.

Live at the Pavillion Wine Tasting

August 26th, 2008
From 5:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  The Pavillion, 180 N. State St.
Phone:  643-8717 or 800--970-8717

Local businesses will prepare hors d'oeuvres, and live music provided by local artisans.  Samplings from local, national and international wineries.

The $5.00 admission includes six 1-ounce wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Wine Tastings will be held every Tuesday evening through September 30.

Sponsored by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Winery.

Locals on the Bay! Free Waterfront Entertainment Series

August 27th, 2008
AT 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  Music Event
Location:  St. Ignace City Marina Pavilion
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  1-800-970-8717

Enjoy waterfront entertainment by local musicians during an evening performance on the shore of Lake Huron, new marina pavilion, downtown St. Ignace. Donations accepted.

This week's performer is a group called 'Catholic Girls Gone Bad', who will perform songs from the 30s on up.

Historic Walking Tour

August 27th, 2008
AT 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  Museum of Ojibwa Culture
Phone:  643-8717

Hidden Shadows, Ghostly Ships, and Mysteries Abound . . . .

Join Host Jim Couling, a U.P. Storyteller, as he leads you on an Historic Walking Tour through downtown St. Ignace.  Group will meet at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture before heading out on the tour.

This event is free to the public.

Arts & Crafts Dockside

August 30th -31st, 2008
Topic:  Art Fair
Location:  New Marina Dock, downtown St. Ignace
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  1-800-970-8717

Over 100 exhibits of original and unique arts and crafts along the waterfront. Musicians, dancers, and jugglers add to the festivities.

Show Hours:
Saturday, August 30 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bayside Farmer's Market

August 30th, 2008
From 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 Noon
Topic:  General Event
Location:  St. Ignace Marina
Contact:  Michelle Walk, MSU Extension
Phone:  906-643-7307

Every Saturday through September.  For vending information, call Michelle at the MSU Extension Office, 906-643-7307.

Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk

September 1st, 2008
AT 7 a.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  North end of the Mackinac Bridge
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  1-800-970-8717

Join thousands of walkers and make the five-mile trek across the Mighty Mackinac Bridge!  Walkers can start up until 11:00 a.m.

The annual trek across the 5-mile long Mackinac Bridge occurs on Labor Day, the only day of the year pedestrians are allowed on the bridge. Walkers begin in St. Ignace at the north end of the Bridge and walk south. The walk is one-way, and bus transportation is available to return you to St. Ignace until 2:30 p.m..

Live at the Pavillion Wine Tasting

September 2nd, 2008
From 5:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  The Pavillion, 180 N. State St.
Phone:  643-8717

Local businesses will prepare hors d'oeuvres, and live music provided by local artisans.  Samplings from local, national and international wineries.

The $5.00 admission includes six 1-ounce wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Wine Tastings will be held every Tuesday evening through September 30.

Sponsored by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Winery.

St. Ignace Mud Run

September 6th, 2008
Topic:  General Event
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  643-8717 or 1-800-970-8717

What is a Mud Run?? It's a chance to bring out your 4 x 4 and compete in the most ultimate and unforgiving terrain - a "Pit of Mud".  Just trying to make it through the pit is not the only challenge, as you compete for time and distance against other 4 x 4's.

Truck registration: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.  Mud flies at Noon.

Concessions on site.

"J" Track, ATV's and dirt bikes can run the pit beginning at 11:00 a.m. for free -  helps mush it up for the trucks!

38th Annual Mackinac Island 8-Mile Road Race

September 6th, 2008
AT 9:30 a.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island
Contact:  Janet Peterson
Phone:  800-970-8717
Web Site:  www.runmackinac.com

Walkers will start together after last runner clears the start line.  Kids 1/2 K and 1/4 K will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Mackinac Island Races and Kid's Races will start and finish at Mission Point Resort on the east side of Mackinac Island (about 1/2 mile from boat docks).

Register online at www.gaultracemanagement.com

The 38th Annual Mackinac Island 8-Mile Road Race is sponsored by the St. Ignace Kiwanis Club.

If entry is mailed, and paying by check, make check payable to:  St. Ignace Kiwanis Club.

Mail to:

St. Ignace Area Schools
W443 Portage
St. Ignace, MI  49781

Live at the Pavillion Wine Tasting

September 9th, 2008
From 5:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  The Pavillion, 180 N. State St.
Phone:  643-8717

Local businesses will prepare hors d'oeuvres, and live music provided by local artisans.  Samplings from local, national and international wineries.

The $5.00 admission includes six 1-ounce wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Wine Tastings will be held every Tuesday evening through September 30.

Sponsored by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Winery.

13th Annual Big Rig Truck Show

September 12th -14th, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
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Location:  St. Ignace
Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  906-643-8087
Web Site:  www.autoshows.com

See these awesome semi-trucks with customized cabs, extraordinary paint/artwork and neon light displays.

Sept. 13th - Semi-trucks on display and "Parade of Lights" at dusk.

Sept. 14th - Semi-trucks on display and awards.

17th Annual On The Waterfront - Car/Toy/Truck Show & Swap Meet

September 12th -14th, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
Location:  St. Ignace
Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  906-643-8087
The final auto-lover's weekend offers something for all interests: all-category car show, collectible toys and swap meet. This show is held in conjunction with the 13th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Big Rig Truck Show. 

Owosso Tractor Parts & Equipment Tractor Show

September 12th -13th, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
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Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  906-643-8087

September 12

  • Antique Tractor Parade on Mackinac Bridge at 12:00 Noon - tractors will stage in Mackinaw City and cross the bridge to St. Ignace.  Up to 800 tractors will make this crossing!!!

September 13

  •  Kewadin Shores Casino Display, Tractors 1962 and older
  • Club Membership required

Live at the Pavillion Wine Tasting

September 16th, 2008
From 5:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  The Pavillion, 180 N. State St.
Phone:  643-8717

Local businesses will prepare hors d'oeuvres, and live music provided by local artisans.  Samplings from local, national and international wineries.

The $5.00 admission includes six 1-ounce wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Wine Tastings will be held every Tuesday evening through September 30.

Sponsored by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Winery.

Live at the Pavillion Wine Tasting

September 23rd, 2008
From 5:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  The Pavillion, 180 N. State St.
Phone:  643-8717

Local businesses will prepare hors d'oeuvres, and live music provided by local artisans.  Samplings from local, national and international wineries.

The $5.00 admission includes six 1-ounce wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Wine Tastings will be held every Tuesday evening through September 30.

Sponsored by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Winery.

Yeti Tech Triple Crown Disc Golf Tournament

September 27th, 2008
Topic:  General Event
Web Site:  www.Yeti-tech.com
P.D.G.A. sanctioned.  Open to all . . . beginner to pro.  For details, visit Yeti-tech.com

Live at the Pavillion Wine Tasting

September 30th, 2008
From 5:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  The Pavillion, 180 N. State St.
Phone:  643-8717

Local businesses will prepare hors d'oeuvres, and live music provided by local artisans.  Samplings from local, national and international wineries.

The $5.00 admission includes six 1-ounce wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Wine Tastings will be held every Tuesday evening through September 30.

Sponsored by the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Winery.

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