Fourth of July
Endless Activities Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the serenity of Boyne Mountain. Hike or bike on scenic trails, take a dip in the pool, hit the links for a round of golf, or take a stroll on SkyBridge Michigan. Explore the Area Boyne Mountain is nestled in the heart of northern Michigan, a region brimming with small-town charm. Take a day trip to explore local shops, restaurants, and charming lakeside towns. Festive Fireworks Most nearby towns host Independence Day celebrations with parades, fireworks, and community gatherings. We'll be happy to provide you with a list of local events to help you plan your perfect Fourth of July itinerary. Read on to get the full scoop on local happenings.
The best place to spend the Fourth? Right here in northern Michigan. A Fourth of July spent right here in our backyard is summer in its truest form—filled with parades, beaches, hot dogs, fireworks, and more.
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Fourth of July Weekend Schedule
- 8:30am-1pm: Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market
- 6-9pm: Boyne City’s Stroll the Streets | Downtown Boyne City
- 6-9pm: Live Music - Charlie Reager | The Beach House Restaurant
- 9:30pm-12:30am: Live DJ - DJ T-Bone | Snowflake Lounge
- 8am-Noon: Boyne City Farmer’s Market | Veterans Park, Boyne City
- 10am-5pm: Loon Days Art & Craft Show | Village Green Park, Walloon Lake
- Noon-3pm: Live Music - Charlie Reager | The Beach House Restaurant
- 4-7pm: Live Music - Brian McCosky | SkyBridge Michigan Food Truck
- 7-10pm: Live Music - Adam Hoppe | Forty Acres Tavern
- 9:30pm-12:30am: Live DJ - DJ Bill Da Cat | Snowflake Lounge
- 10am-5pm: Loon Days Art & Craft Show | Village Green Park, Walloon Lake
- Noon-1:30pm: Patriotic Boat Parade | Boyne City Marina
- 1-5pm: Cornhole Tournament benefiting Waterfront Field of Dreams | Old City Park, Boyne City
- 6-10pm: Live Music - Jedi Mindtrip | Village Green Park, Walloon Lake
- 10:30pm: The Big Show Over the Little Village Fireworks | Village Green Park, Walloon Lake
- 10am - 5pm: 48th Annual Waterside Art & Craft Fair + Food Trucks | Veteran's Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 10am - 6pm: Bounce Houses, Rock Wall & Water Slides: $15 Bracelet | Veteran's Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 7-10pm: Petoskey Steel Drum Band + Fireworks Show | Bay Harbor
- 7:30am: 47th Annual Independence Day Run: 10k & Two Mile FUN Run along beautiful Lake Charlevoix | Race starts and ends at Peninsula Park, Boyne City | Online Registration
- 8am: Paul Revere 5K &10 Mile Run | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Boyne Area Gymnastics | Lake Street by the Log Cabin
- 9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Lake Side Elite | Water Street
- 9:30am: Pre-Parade Entertainment by Boyne Area Skate Park | Lake Street by Veteran's Memorial Park
- 10am-5pm: Art in the Park | Zorn Park, Harbor Springs
- 10am: GRAND PARADE | Downtown Boyne City
- Grand Marshal: Janet Froats-Shepherd
- Honored Citizens: Lynda Christensen + Jim & Jessica White
- Honored Business: BC Pizza Boyne City - Chris & Sandy Nelson
- 11am: 4th of July Parade on Main Street | Bay Harbor
- Noon: Live Music - The Horton Bay Creek Band | Horton Bay General Store
- 1pm: Horton Bay 4th of July Parade | Horton Bay General Store
- 1pm: 4th of July Parade | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 1-7pm: Live Music | Veteran's Memorial Park, Boyne City
- 1-3pm: "Country Thunder"
- 3-5pm: "Yankee Station"
- 5-7pm: "Crosscut Kings"
- 2pm: Boyne Area Chamber's 35th Annual Duck Race | Boyne River
- 6pm: Grandpa Shorter’s Fourth of July Parade | Downtown Petoskey
- 7pm: Tommy Tropic - World Famous Juggler Performs | Sunset Park, Boyne City
- 7-10pm: Live Music | Festival Place, Petoskey Waterfront (behind Public Safety near Breakwall)
- The Third Degree
- Rusty Drake
- Recovery NOTES
- 10:30pm: Fireworks Show | Downtown Harbor Springs
- 10:30pm: GRAND FIREWORKS | Over Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City
- 10:30pm: Brilliance over the Bay Fireworks Show | Petoskey Bayfront Park