Celebrate Christmas in Marquette Region of Michigan
The holidays are the perfect time of the year to travel around our beautiful state and enjoy the Holiday Light Displays, exciting Christmas Parades, magical Holiday Shows and Events.
Of course Christmas is the time when we all gather in the local Christmas Tree Farms to pick out the perfect Christmas Tree, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider while taking a horse drawn sleigh-ride through the woods of Michigan. Enjoy Life, Christmas Life, with Michigan Life!
What to See and Do in Region 14 -Marquette Area
We are located in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have 25 acres of sheared Spruce and Balsam available for choose and cut customers. Directions From Iron Mountain, Mi., take M-95 to M-69 east to Foster City. Turn North at gas station on Harry Peterson Road one mile. |
February 15-19, 2024 The UP200 is one of the top 12-dog mid-distance races in the Midwest, as well as being an Iditarod qualifier. The UP200 trail covers 230 miles of challenging terrain from Marquette to Grand Marais, Michigan and back again through forested land and near-wilderness. Mushers face hills, creek crossings, deep snow, and isolated trail. |
April 15, 2023 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM Each year in April as the frozen grounds of Lake Superior’s shore attempts its thaw, Festival of the Angry Bear comes out of hibernation and takes over Spring Street in downtown Marquette. Modeled after some of the great beer festivals of Europe, the festival is a showcase of barrel-aged beer, live music, and delicious food. |
We are a fourth generation family farm providing fresh Christmas trees and wreaths to the local area for over 55 years. We've been busy this year working to improve your experience on the farm. New this year, you'll be able to stay out of the weather in the big green barn, enjoy a hot cider or coffee and doughnut. |
December 14, 2024 A Crystal Christmas takes place on the the 2nd Saturday of December and boasts an Ice Shack parade of hilarious Northwoods themed floats! |
Loud Acres is a organic farm with fresh veggies and farm fresh eggs! Continuing our family traditions for working at the farm for over 100 years! |
U.P. Chaga Connection is a small family oriented company that started out in 2016 by looking for natural alternatives to things to make us feel better in life without the harsh side affects of pharmaceutical. |
FEB 3, 2023 – FEB 4, 2023 Heikki Lunta Winter Festival kicks off with the lighting of the traditional bonfire at Tobin and Iron Streets. The weekend is full of fun outdoor events for the entire family including an Ice Fishing Tournament. Spend your evenings at local restaurants and pubs serving great food and drinks. |
As a microbrewery, our focus is on providing a wide variety of beer styles in addition to fostering the local interest in the brewing of craft beer. |
Gaming - Baraga |
The DeVos Art Museum presents ten to twelve exhibitions a year with an emphasis on modern and contemporary art & the permanent collection. The museum is open year-round. |
Gaming - Marquette Slots! Ojibwa Casino Hotel The Ojibwa Casino hotel offers comfortable, accommodating rooms with reasonable rates. Stay and play with the Ojibwa Casino Resort and enjoy the following accommodations: |
November 28 - December 28, 2024 Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock will once again turn Marquette’s century-old Lower Harbor Ore Dock into the backdrop of a holiday light display. The show will kick off on Thanksgiving and run on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights through New Year’s Eve. |
“The PASTY OVEN is a dream come true.” It started with Gene’s Mother’s recipe; which was used to open a pasty shop in Quinnesec, MI, near Iron Mountain. The Pasty Oven pastys’ popularity grew rapidly. The decision was made to build a USDA plant, so our pastys (trademark spelling) could be distributed throughout the world. |
Open for Tastings Sun-Friday 12pm to 8pm; Sat 3-7pm “Currently only Wine will be for sale, beer is a future project” |
December 13, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Annual ‘Winter Snow Fun’ Holiday Parade and Annual City of Marquette Tree Lighting. Bundle up with friends and family as illuminated floats, tinsel-strewn trucks and colorful carolers transform Third Street into a magical scene from the North Pole. |
Saturday December 7, 2024 Christmas in Lights in Iron River is the first Saturday of December and features a lighted parade of more than 30 floats carrying 1000’s of lights followed by a stellar fireworks show. |