Events

 

Summer


Skerbeck Carnival

Carnival held downtown with food and rides. Held April 29 - May 1.

 

4th of July Celebration

 Parade runs through town and is followed by a celebration with family, food, and fireworks at Al Quaal

 

St. Rocco's Italian Fest

Celebration of Italian heritage with food, family, and live music. Held at Al Quaal on July 24, 2010.

 

Festival of Treasures

Main Street is closed off for the day on July 2, 2010, many vendors sell handmade crafts - jewelry, soaps, woodworkings, etc.

 

Renaissance Festival & Art Faire

 A festival celebrating the Renaissance era. This event includes live music, dancing, jousting, and many arts & crafts booths. Held August 7, 2010.

 

Buzz the Gut

Classic car show followed by cruise through Ishpeming & Negaunee. Held August 8, 2010.

 

 

Winter


Ski Jumping Tournament

 A ski jumping tournament is held each year at Suicide Hill. 

 

Al Quaal Tubing & Cross Country Skiing

Al Quaal park holds tubing and cross-country skiing through most of the winter

 

Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade

Main Street is closed off for a Christmas parade, followed by Ishpeming's Christmas tree being lit. Here you can visit Santa

This page was created by Larissa Larson & Alexandra Gravedoni on 2009-04-05.  Page last modified 2009-03-08.

Photo Sources:

Carnival - http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/510768078_3a4cd8e4d4.jpg?v=0

Ski Jump - http://www.skisprungschanzen.com/usa/usa_ishpeming6.jpg