2025 Event Schedule
The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce is the host and coordinator of the Manistee National Forest Festival.
Events listed under ‘Signature Festival Events’ are directly coordinated by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, including sponsored events. Additional events are individually run and operated by local organizations and businesses.
If your business or non-profit is hosting an event during the Festival (July 2 – July 6), please submit it and fill out the online form before June 6th to be included in the digital brochure. Any events submitted after June 6th will only be listed below.
This page is updated regularly, so be sure to check back for the most up-to-date schedule!
- Signature Festival Events
- Wednesday, July 2
- Thursday, July 3
- Friday, July 4
- Saturday, July 5
- Sunday, July 6
Signature Festival Events
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: July 2 – 6: 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 pM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves. Free to attend!
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
💥 Madkat Taggers: Gel Ball Tag
Time: July 2 – 6: 11:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Come enjoy a family-friendly game of gel-ball tag, located in the Marketplace at Douglas Park! $5 per game per person.
Sponsored by: Watson’s Motors Manistee
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: July 2 – 6; 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🪓 Axe Throwing with Tapped Axes
Time: July 2-4 & 6: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / July 5: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Experience the thrill of axe throwing with Tapped Axes! Located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace.
🎠 Anderson Midway Carnival
Time: July 2: 4:oo PM – Dusk / July 3-4: 1:00 PM – Dusk / July 5: 12:00 PM – Dusk / July 6: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Kick off the festivities with rides, games, food, and family fun at the Anderson Midway Carnival!
🎟️ Wristbands will be available for $25 on July 2 and 6, $30 on July 3-5. You may also purchase individual tickets for $1.50 each, 15 tickets for $20.00, or 50 tickets for $50.00. Tickets are also available to purchase online.
🐐 Whispering Pines Petting Zoo
Time: July 3 – 6: 10:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly petting zoo with animals from Whispering Pines. Free to attend!
Sponsored by: Dr. Shrink, Inc. & Manistee Tire Service
🎆 Fireworks over Lake Michigan
Time: July 3: Dusk (~10:30 PM)
Location: First Street Beach, Manistee, MI
Celebrate Independence Day with a classic fireworks show over Lake Michigan!
Sponsored by: Little River Casino Resort
Rain Date: Saturday, July 5th
🇺🇸 Independence Day Parade
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: River Street, Manistee, MI
Celebrate a tradition dating back to the 1930s! The parade begins at Division Street and travels along River Street, ending at the Armory Youth Project. The United Veterans Council will hold a flag raising ceremony prior to the Independence Day Parade at 9:45 AM.
Sponsored by: 4Front Credit Union & Spicer Group, Inc.
🪚 Great Lakes Timber Show
Time: July 4 & 5: 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park Softball Field, Manistee, MI
Put on your plaid and get ready for the Great Lakes Timber Show! Featuring chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean humor for the entire family. This is a free performance.
Sponsored by: Filer Credit Union, TES Filer City Station, and Will Zoscsak Logging
🏖️ Manistee Beach Jam, featuring Working on Famous
Time: July 5: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: First Street Beach, Manistee MI
Come rock out at the 2025 Manistee Beach Jam with Working on Famous! This is a free event, and is BYOB.
Sponsored by: Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
✈️ Benzie Area RC Club Air Show
Time: July 6: 12:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park Softball Field, Manistee, MI
Watch a spectacular sky show featuring radio-controlled model aircraft! Free admission and fun for all ages. This is a free show.
🤡 Scottville Clown Band Concert
Time: July 6: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lions Pavilion, Douglas Park (First Street Beach), Manistee, MI
A local favorite! Bring your chairs and refreshments for this humorous and energetic performance. This is a free concert and for all ages!
Sponsored by: Wyatt Ford & Wyatt Chevrolet
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – Manistee, MI
🔍 A Red, White & Boom Shop Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Pure Manistee Gifts, 333 River Street, Manistee MI
We’re hiding small Pure Manistee tokens all around the store — find one and win a prize! Limit 1 prize per person, while supplies last.
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
💥 Madkat Taggers: Gel Ball Tag
Time: 11:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Come enjoy a family-friendly game of gel-ball tag, located in the Marketplace at Douglas Park! Open every day of the festival from 11:00 AM to Dusk. $5 per game per person.
Sponsored by: Watson’s Motors Manistee
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🪓 Axe Throwing with Tapped Axes
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Experience the thrill of axe throwing with Tapped Axes! Located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. Open 12PM-5PM on July 2-4 & 6, and open 3PM-8PM on July 5.
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🎠 Anderson Midway Carnival
Time: 4:00 PM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Kick off the festivities with rides, games, food, and family fun at the Anderson Midway Carnival!
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🌅 Manistee Harbor Tours: Sunset Cruise
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 428 River Street (on the River Boardwalk)
Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour sunset cruise on the Manistee waterfront as the holiday celebrations begin.
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Manistee, MI
🌳 Manistee National Forest Open House
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Chittenden Nursery, 1170 Nursery Rd., Wellston, MI 49689
Join us for the Annual Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station Open House!
There will be fun for the whole family, with kids’ activities highlighting the science that happens in the Huron-Manistee National Forests: Wildlife, Silviculture, Fisheries, Heritage, Botany, Fire, Recreation and Timber. Special appearance by Smokey Bear.
🔍 A Red, White & Boom Shop Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Pure Manistee Gifts, 333 River Street, Manistee MI
We’re hiding small Pure Manistee tokens all around the store — find one and win a prize! Limit 1 prize per person, while supplies last.
🐐 Whispering Pines Petting Zoo
Time: 10:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly petting zoo with animals from Whispering Pines. Free to attend!
Sponsored by: Dr. Shrink, Inc. & Manistee Tire Service
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
📖 Sandcastle Story Time at 5th Avenue Beach
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 5th Avenue Beach, 108 Lakeshore Drive, Manistee, MI
Join Miss Angie from the Manistee County Library for beachside stories and playtime with the library’s beach toys.
Note: No RSVP required — meet near the shore.
_ Stories of Hope – Open House
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 50 Filer St. Suite A (The Briny Building)
Join us at Samaritan Way on July 3rd, 2025 for a special Stories of Hope Open House event. This community gathering is designed to provide a peaceful, sober, and safe refuge during the National Forest Festival, offering support for those on the journey to recovery and struggling with addiction. Enjoy free refreshments, including sloppy joes, chips, waters, and other snacks and beverages while connecting with others in recovery. The event will feature two inspiring local guest speakers who will share their powerful testimonies. Any questions or concerns please reach out to Destinee at (231) 510- 6776.
💥 Madkat Taggers: Gel Ball Tag
Time: 11:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Come enjoy a family-friendly game of gel-ball tag, located in the Marketplace at Douglas Park! Open every day of the festival from 11:00 AM to Dusk. $5 per game per person.
Sponsored by: Watson’s Motors Manistee
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🪓 Axe Throwing with Tapped Axes
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Experience the thrill of axe throwing with Tapped Axes! Located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. Open 12PM-5PM on July 2-4 & 6, and open 3PM-8PM on July 5.
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🦅 “Birds of America” Page Turning & Tea Party
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Manistee County Library, 95 Maple Street, Manistee MI
Explore a historic, pre-Civil War folio of The Birds of America. Includes a short history talk, live page turning, and refreshments.
Audience: Adults. Free admission. Space is limited — no registration required.
🎡 Anderson Midway Carnival
Time: 1:00 PM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Rides, games, food, and fun for the whole family!
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
✨ Fused Glass Wave Workshop
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: The Purple Paintbrush, 338 River Street, Manistee MI
Create a beautiful fused glass wave suncatcher! We will walk you step-by-step through the entire creative process. Reservations are required.
🎟️ Reserve your space online
🔥 Campfire Stories at the Story Park (Adults Only)
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Story Park, Manistee County Library, 95 Maple Street
Hear thrilling tales from Manistee’s past, including the Orchard Beach trolley disaster and the tallest man in the world.
Note: Bring your own chair/blanket. Library closed during event. Weather dependent.
Audience: Adults. Free and open to the public.
🚤 Manistee Harbor Tours: Fireworks Cruise
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 428 River Street (on the River Boardwalk)
Enjoy a 2-hour sunset cruise with a perfect view of the fireworks show!
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
🎆 Fireworks over Lake Michigan
Time: Dusk (~10:30 PM)
Location: First Street Beach, Manistee, MI
Celebrate Independence Day with a classic fireworks show over Lake Michigan!
Sponsored by: Little River Casino Resort
Rain Date: Saturday, July 5th
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Manistee, MI
🧨 Manistee Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Manistee Middle/High School, 525 12th Street, Manistee MI
The Fun Run begins at 8:15 AM and the 5K at 8:30 AM. Prizes will be held in 15 age divisions, with overall trophies to 1st Male and 1st Female and also 1st Masters (40+) Male and 1st Masters Female. All proceeds will go to the Manistee Community Track. Registration is $30 ($20 for Fun Run) until June 28th, t-shirt included. $35/$25 after June 28th.
🎟️ Registration information here.
👨👩👧 Forest Festival Family Day
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Tabernacle Manistee Campus, 77 Hancock Street, Manistee, MI
Bring the whole family for a day filled with food, prizes, and fun, hosted by The Tabernacle.
🛍️ Yard Sale Fundraiser for 2026 Costa Rica Youth Trip
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Faith Covenant Church, 475 8th Street, Manistee, MI
Support local middle school students by shopping at this multi-family yard sale! All proceeds go toward their June 2026 Costa Rica trip.
🎨 Manistee Arts & Crafts Show
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Armory Youth Project, Manistee, MI
Discover handcrafted goods from talented artisans. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and unique finds!
Presented by: Armory Youth Project & Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
🔍 A Red, White & Boom Shop Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Pure Manistee Gifts, 333 River Street, Manistee MI
We’re hiding small Pure Manistee tokens all around the store — find one and win a prize! Limit 1 prize per person, while supplies last.
⛪ Guardian Angels Church Historic Tour & Catholic Mass
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 371 5th Street, Manistee, MI
Historic 1888 Guardian Angels Church is open for self-guided tours from 10am-2pm. The 110-year old pipe organ will provide musical entertainment inside, and the historic calliope will provide entertainment outside the church. Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm inside the church.
🐐 Whispering Pines Petting Zoo
Time: 10:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Meet friendly animals at this free, family-friendly petting zoo.
Sponsored by: Dr. Shrink, Inc. & Manistee Tire Service
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
📚 Bluey Visits the Bookstore
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Hoot & Honey Bookstore, 358 River Street, Manistee MI
Stop by to meet Bluey at the bookstore and say “Hello!” to this beloved character.
🐍 Art Snake 2025 – Art Studio Tour
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Art Studio tour around Portage Lake, Onekama MI
Take a drive around Portage Lake and enjoy exceptional art from local artists! Featuring Les Scruggs, Andrew Jagniecki, Corene Kufta, Jim Schuessler, Susan Barnard, Jamey Barnard, Mike Grant, Susan Joseph, Phil Joseph, Mary Fairgrieve, Melanie Parke, Richard Kooyman, Kristine Harvey, and Jef Bourgeau.
💥 Madkat Taggers: Gel Ball Tag
Time: 11:00 AM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Come enjoy a family-friendly game of gel-ball tag, located in the Marketplace at Douglas Park! Open every day of the festival from 11:00 AM to Dusk. $5 per game per person.
Sponsored by: Watson’s Motors Manistee
🪚 Great Lakes Timber Show
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park Softball Field, Manistee, MI
Free, 30 minute shows on July 4th and July 5th at 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM. Put on your plaid and get ready for the Great Lakes Timber Show! Featuring chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean humor for the entire family.
Sponsored by: Filer Credit Union, TES Filer City Station, and Will Zoscsak Logging
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🧑🎨 Henna Tattoos & Face Painting
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Purple Paintbrush, 338 River Street, Manistee, MI
We will be offering kids face painting as well as all natural, temporary henna tattoos at the Purple Paintbrush studio.
🎟️ $5-15, first come, first served.
💨 19th Annual 4th of July Cigar Event
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Surroundings, 423 River Street, Manistee MI
Featuring CLE and Asylum cigars and event-only specials!
🎡 Anderson Midway Carnival
Time: 12:00 PM – Dusk
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee MI
Enjoy a full day of rides, games, and treats at the carnival!
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
🪶 Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) 29th Annual Jiingtamok (Powwow)
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 2596 Loon Drive, Manistee MI
The LRBOI 29th Annual Jiingtamok (Powwow) takes place July 5th & 6th, with Grand Entries at 1 PM and 7 PM on July 5th, and 12 PM on July 6th. Free camping with showers and bathrooms (first come, first served). This is a drug/alcohol-free event. No violence or politics. No dogs. The LRBOI is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
🌠 Little Big Shots Talent Show
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Armory Youth Project, 555 First Street, Manistee MI
Hosted by the Manistee Blue Tigers Committee, the Little Big Shots program with performances by local youth ages 4 – 16, showing off their talent!
🍖 Manistee American Legion Post 10: 3rd Annual Barbeque
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 10 Mason St, Manistee MI
Join the Manistee American Legion Post 10 for a FREE barbeque meal (donations recommended), open to legion members and non-members alike. Featuring live music, a cornhole tournament, silent auction items, and tap beer from Third Life Brewing (drink tickets available to purchase).
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
🪚 Great Lakes Timber Show
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park Softball Field, Manistee, MI
Free, 30 minute shows on July 4th and July 5th at 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM. Put on your plaid and get ready for the Great Lakes Timber Show! Featuring chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean humor for the entire family.
Sponsored by: Filer Credit Union, TES Filer City Station, and Will Zoscsak Logging
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🪓 Axe Throwing with Tapped Axes
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Experience the thrill of axe throwing with Tapped Axes! Located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. Open 12PM-5PM on July 2-4 & 6, and open 3PM-8PM on July 5.
🌊 Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.
Sponsored by: Edward Jones: Reau Wealth Management Group, DTE Energy Foundation
🏎️ Riverside Toys: Free Slot Car Racing
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Riverside Toys, 389 River Street, Manistee MI
Come try out slot car racing at Stewie’s raceway for some Free Family Fun! Adult supervision required.
🪚 Great Lakes Timber Show
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park Softball Field, Manistee, MI
Free, 30 minute shows on July 4th and July 5th at 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM. Put on your plaid and get ready for the Great Lakes Timber Show! Featuring chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean humor for the entire family.
Sponsored by: Filer Credit Union, TES Filer City Station, and Will Zoscsak Logging
🪵 Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Sponsored by: Zoscsak Logging & Trucking
🪶 Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) 29th Annual Jiingtamok (Powwow)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 2596 Loon Drive, Manistee MI
The LRBOI 29th Annual Jiingtamok (Powwow) takes place July 5th & 6th, with Grand Entries at 1 PM and 7 PM on July 5th, and 12 PM on July 6th. Free camping with showers and bathrooms (first come, first served). This is a drug/alcohol-free event. No violence or politics. No dogs. The LRBOI is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
🏖️ Manistee Beach Jam, featuring Working on Famous
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: First Street Beach, Manistee MI
Come rock out at the 2025 Manistee Beach Jam with Working on Famous! This is a BYOB event.
Sponsored by: Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
🌅 Manistee Harbor Tours: Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 428 River Street (on the River Boardwalk)
Cap off your day with a peaceful 2-hour sunset cruise. While fireworks were on July 3, the view will still be spectacular.
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
🎆 Custer Fireworks Show at Whiskey Creek Campground
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: 5080 Sippy Road. Custer, MI 49405