Skitoberfest at Boyne Mountain
Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting., all at amazing Boyne Mountain!
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Enjoy amateur snow carving, outhouse races, sleigh rides, poker walk, chili cook-off, and more at Mackinaw City's Winterfest Celebration!
Northern Michigan Camping & RV Show
Thursday-Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 12-5pm. Admission is three non-perishable food items or cash donation to benefit the homeless in Otsego County. The Ellison Place- 150 Dale Dr., Gaylord. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Fat & Flurrious Fat Bike Race
The race begins in downtown Boyne City and ends at Avalanche- 184 Prospect Ct., Boyne City. Once there, participants race on the same singletrack and two tracks that are open in the summer. There’s also an after-party and awards at Stiggs Brewery- 112 S. Park St., Boyne City. For more info or to register, visit fatandflurrious.com.
Sledding & S’mores
Free sledding and s’mores at Kiwanis Park- 1100 Arbor St., Harbor Springs. For more information, call Rachel Roon at (231) 526-2104.
Mackinac Island Twilight Turtle Trek
A 2-mile, lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. Begins at the corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road. with a bonfire and hot chocolate. For more information, visit mackinacparks.com.
Candlelight Hike at Mt. McSauba
Self-guided hiking, snowshoeing, or cross country skiing along a candlelit trail ending with a fire and hot cocoa. Trek begins at the sledding hill parking lot. For more information, contact the Charlevoix Recreation Department at (231) 547-7183. Mt. McSauba- 09223 McSauba Rd., Charlevoix.
Dogman Challenge Fat Bike Race
Dogman is part of the 2024 Tour De Fat Bike Race Series. The series includes Fat & Flurrious, Dogman, Fat Chance, VASA and Fatty Caddy. For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com. 09223 Mt. McSauba Rd., Charlevoix.
Mackinaw City Winterfest
Annual festival includes fun for the whole family with outhouse races, obstacle course, chili cook-off, and more.
Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style setting., all at amazing Boyne Mountain!
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