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2010 Calendar of Events
for the Copper Harbor Area & Neighboring Communities
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New Years Eve
Party at Zik's Bar (Pines Resort) featuring the music of Chasin' Steel
Bonfire in the Township Park and fireworks at midnight.
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5th Annual Antique Snowmobile - Run for Fun
Friday the 19th through Sunday the 21st - Schedule of Events:
Friday - Late afternoon ride to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
Welcome Reception and Social at the lodge - live music 6-8 pm
*Outdoor ice rink – provide own skates
*Bonfire in the Grant Township Park (BYOB) 9 pm to ?
Saturday - Mid-morning Ride 10am (Approx 10 miles roundtrip)
*Cookout in the harbor at 1 pm
*Antique Sled Preview - registration & showing - Post ride at the
Mariner North parking lot = $10.00 registration fee per sled
*Swap Meet at the Visitors Center
*Stride-for-Pride Radar Run (non-sanctioned)
>>Evening Events<<
*Awards and Prizes presentation
*Live Music at the Mariner North "The Wingnuts" 9 pm to 1 am
Sunday - Mid-morning ride to the top of Brockway Mountain to relax and reflect.
For more info: Phone Wendell at 906-369-0627 or e-mail dubya1965@yahoo.com
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March
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March 12-14, 2010 - The Copper Country is going to the dogs! Calling all dogs to the 1st Annual Copper Dog 150 Sled Dog challenge! Join us on the snow covered streets of historic Calumet, MI and experience one of sled dog racing's few downtown starts. Watch the anticipation build on Friday evening as teams of canine athletes and their drivers approach the chute bouncing and banging to launch, then tearing off into the night to chase and be pursued.
Michigan's Copper Country, located in the northernmost part of the Western Upper Peninsula, is the ideal location for winter fun and excitement this year. Technically an island, the peninsula enjoys heavy lake effect snow on trails as rich in natural beauty as they are in history. Spectators will enjoy following the dog teams as they traverse 150 miles of beautiful and scenic Copper Country woodlands. The unique combined stage/checkpoint format allows many opportunities for spectators to cheer on the teams as they pass through crossings, villages, and checkpoints from Calumet to Gay to Copper Harbor and back again. For more information, visit the website linked at left.
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May
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Keweenaw's International Migratory Bird Day Festival in Copper Harbor
Weekends throughout the month offer great birding, presentations, bird walks, dinners and more. Whether you are a serious birder, casual observer or outdoor enthusiast, we have something for you. Please see website linked at left for all the info!!
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June
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Copper Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner
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The Longest Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 19th - The tournament is held on the waters of Lac La Belle, Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor and Lake Medora. No boat is permitted more than 5 miles from the Lake Superior Shoreline. Tournament tentatively begins at 6 am on Saturday, June 19, and ends at 3:30 pm with the Awards Ceremony at 8 pm at the Mariner North in Copper Harbor. Check in and weighing of fish will be done at the Gaslite General Store. A pre-tournament meeting will be held on Friday, June 18 at the Copper Harbor Community Building and will include refreshments, live music and a fish boil. For more information call (906) 289-4637.
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Father's Day Golf Outing
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The 'Zik" Annual Golf Tournament
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July
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Independence Day Celebration in Copper Harbor
Saturday, July 4th - Enjoy our annual parade, games and cookout in the Township Park and a fantastic fireworks display! Don't miss it!!
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Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery Civil War Encampment
July 30th to August 1st - History comes alive at Fort Wilkins State Park on US-41 just east of Copper Harbor tentatively on Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1. Battery D, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, a Civil War era living history group returns to Fort Wilkins for a weekend encampment. The weekend event will be open to park visitors from 8 am to 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 8 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Battery D will interpret army life of the period demonstrating artillery and small arms drills, period cooking and soldiers' pastimes. A daily or annual motor vehicle permit is required to enter the park. For more information, contact Fort Wilkins at 906-289-4215.
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Hog Fest in Copper Harbor
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August
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The Copperman Triathlon
Saturday, August 7th - The Copperman Triathlon comes to Ft. Wilkins State Park on US-41 in Copper Harbor on Saturday, August 7. Swim tranquil Lake Fanny Hooe, bike the rocky shores of Lake Superior & run through the wilderness on shaded roads. Sponsored by the Keweenaw Memorial Medical Center. For information visit the website at left or call Terry Smythe at 906-482-8201.
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Fort Wilkins by Candle Light
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Eagle Harbor Art Show
Saturday & Sunday, August 14th & 15th - St. Peters by the Sea on M-26 in Eagle Harbor hosts the annual Eagle Harbor Art Fair Saturday and Sunday. For information and entry forms contact Edith Wiard at 906-337-5066 or ewiard@up.net. Booth applications are also available on the website.
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Art in the Park
Saturday & Sunday, August 21st & 22nd - "Artwork, entertainment and refreshments all together in one of the most beautiful settings in the midwest." The annual Art in the Park will be held at the Grant Township Park in downtown Copper Harbor on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 with live entertainment both days. Homemade goodies will be available at the Bake Sale both days with hot pasties available for lunch. For information contact Johanna at 906-289-4363.
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September
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Copper Harbor Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race
Sunday, September 5th - The 17th Copper Harbor Fat Tire Festival includes 12 & 20 mile cross country mountain bike races on Sunday, a preview ride on Saturday and the Junior Fat Tire Kid's Races on Sunday. Live blues music, refreshments & good times follow the awards presentation in Grant Township Park on US-41 in Copper Harbor, so plan on spending the night! For more information, contact Sam at (906) 289-4303 or sam@keweenawadventure.com
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Labor Day Golf Scramble
- At the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
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Copper Harbor Chili Cook-off
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October
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3rd Annual Harbor Fest
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'Celebrating Our Womanhood' Health Retreat
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Mount Bohemia Scenic Chairlift Rides
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December
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CHIA presents the 3rd Annual...Winter Wonderfest!
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