2009 Calendar of Events
for the Copper Harbor Area & Neighboring Communities

January
New Years Eve
Party at Zik's Bar (Pines Resort) featuring the music of The Black Flies.
February
4th Annual Antique Snowmobile - Run for Fun
Friday through Sunday - February 6th, 7th & 8th
Friday - *Welcome Reception - *Bonfire in the Grant Township Park 6:00 - ? (Bring your own beverage) *Pre-registration for antique sleds 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm $5 Registration fee/sled (to cover trail permit) *Outdoor ice rink on site – bring your own skates
Saturday - *Antique Sled Preview - registration & showing 11:00 am to 12:00 pm*Antique ride @ 1:00 pm and cook-out ‘on the trail’*live music at the Mariner North with "The Edge" from
10:00 pm – 1:30 am
Sunday - *morning ride to the top of Brockway Mountain
Come and join the fun in Copper Harbor!
May
Raptors of Brockway Mountain Presentation
Saturday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm - Raptor expert Vic Berardi will be doing a presentation about the birds of prey that migrate through our area every year at this time. Come and learn more about these fascinating birds and their migration! Held at the Community Hall. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Keweenaw's 4th Annual International Migratory Bird Day in Copper Harbor
Friday & Saturday, May 15th & 16th - Come up and celebrate with us! You're in for some excellent birding, speakers, kids activities, presentations, live music and a barbecue. Visit link at left for more information.
June
Copper Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, June 12th - Come out and show your support for this great group of dedicated fellas! Held at the Mariner North from 5 pm to 8 pm. Adults $8, Children $5. 50/50 raffle, silent auction and bake sale too!
The Longest Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 20th - The Longest Fishing 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 begins at 6 am on Saturday, June 20, 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 from 7 - 9 pm on Friday, June 19 at the Copper Harbor Community Building and will include refreshments, live music and a fish boil. For more information call (906) 289-4637.
Father's Day Golf Outing
Sunday June 21st - at the Keweenaw Mt Lodge. A 2-man scramble, father's bring your son's! Discounts on Carts, prizes and food too!
Adults $15, Kid's $10. ALL PROCEEDS TO THE COPPER HARBOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Registration @10:30 and Tee Off @11:00am. Great weather in the outlook for tomorrow. Come out and support the fire department and celebrate Father's Day!!!!
The 'Zik" Annual Golf Tournament
June 27th & 28th
July

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!!

Keweenaw Trail Run
Friday & Saturday, July 11th & 12th - Join us in the wild and beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula for an epic weekend of trail running, delicious food and fun! Events include the 10km run on the tranquil Garden Brook Trail in Copper Harbor, the youth 2km run over open grass and forest, and the Hill Climb from the Eagle Harbor beach to the Mt. Lookout summit on Saturday and the 25km run through the rugged backcountry forests of northern Keweenaw County on Sunday. The weekend also includes awards, organic cotton T-shirts, breakfast of organic & locally grown foods and a strong commitment to the environment. More information, registration forms and online registration will be available on the website. Visit link at left.
'End of the Road' Classic Car Show
Saturday, July 18th

Copper Harbor Hog Festival & Ride-In (All Bikes Welcome)
Friday & Saturday, July 24th & 25th - Kick off the event Friday evening with a benefit cruise on the Isle Royale Queen @ 8:00 pm, $15.00 a person (that's a discount of $5.00)
The Event starts at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday - FOOD:  Pig roast, corn roast, Beans, Slaw and a beer pit! - BIKE SHOW: Custom, Classic, Rat, Stock - Best Dressed Biker Dog contest
Horseshoe Tournament & other outdoor games - 50/50 Raffle
Live Bands - Recess Bullies 1:00 - Black Flies 4:00 - Mojo Perry Blues Band 7:00-10:00
Mojo’s CD Release Party too!
NOTE:The Mariner North & Zik's Bar will have bands starting at 10 P.M. to take you the rest of the way so be sure to make your lodging reservations early!
Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery Civil War Encampment
Friday, July 24th thru Sunday, July 26th - History comes alive at Fort Wilkins State Park on US-41 just east of Copper Harbor Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. 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.
Copper Harbor 'Hog' Festival and Keweenaw Ride-in
Saturday, July 25th
Mount Bohemia Scenic Chairlift Rides
July 24th thru August 1st - Ride the chairlift to the top of Mount Bohemia for one of the best views in all of the Keweenaw. Pack a lunch and have a picnic up top. See four lakes,mountains, and miles of wilderness from up top. When its time to go back down either take the chairlift back down or hike down one of the hiking trails on Mount Bohemia. For more info visit website linked at left or call 231-420-5405
August
The Copperman Triathlon
Saturday, August 1st - The triathlon is held from Ft. Wilkins State Park on US-41 in Copper Harbor. 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 call Terry Smythe at 906-482-8201.
Fort Wilkins by Candle Light
Saturday, August 8th -

Eagle Harbor Art Show
Saturday & Sunday, August 8th & 9th -St. Peters by the Sea on M-26 in Eagle Harbor hosts the annual Eagle Harbor Art Fair Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9. For information and entry forms contact Edith Wiard at 906-337-5066 or ewiard@up.net.
Art in the Park
Saturday & Sunday, August 15th & 16th - Artisans from throughout the midwest congregate for this 2 day show in the heart of Copper Harbor. Both days offer live music, homemade goodies available at the bake sale with hot pasties and a brats/hot dogs cookout by the CHFD for lunch. This event is a proven treat for the eyes, ears and the eats...and one that you won't want to miss! Rain of shine in Grant Township Park. Call Johanna at 906-289-4363 for any details regarding this event.
September
Keweenaw Adventure Company Website Copper Harbor Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race
Sunday, September 6th. - 23 & 13 mile Cross Country Mountain Bike Race. Not part of any point series and with no major prize money at stake, this end of summer gathering of the mountain bike tribe will ooh and ahhh racers as they wind through one of the most scenic, fun and challenging race courses in the Midwest . Live music to follow in the Twp. Park ~ 7:00pm.
For more information, contact Sam at (906) 289-4303 or sam@keweenawadventure.com
Visit website at left.
Labor Day Golf Scramble
Monday, September 7th - At the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
Antique Car Show
Sunday, September 13th - At Fort Wilkins State Park
Copper Harbor Chili Cook-off
Saturday, September 19th - Held in the Grant Township Park
Goecaching in the Keweenaw
Saturday, September 26th - At Fort Wilkins State Park.
October
2nd Annual Harbor Fest
Saturday, October 3rd -
'Celebrating Our Womanhood' Health Retreat
Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th - At the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
Mount Bohemia Scenic Chairlift Rides
October 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th - Ride the chairlift to the top of Mount Bohemia for one of the best views in all of the Keweenaw. Pack a lunch and have a picnic up top. See four lakes,mountains, and miles of wilderness from up top. When its time to go back down either take the chairlift back down or hike down one of the hiking trails on Mount Bohemia. For more info visit website linked at left or call 231-420-5405

Lake Superior Pro Rally
Friday & Saturday, October 16th & 17th -The Lake Superior Pro Rally is organized by the Lake Superior Region of the Sports Car Club of America, Inc., and has twice (1996 and 1998), garnered recognition as "SCCA Pro Rally of the Year." Although there has been some shuffling of positions, the award-winning organizing committee hasn't changed very much since then. This rally, held in Baraga, Houghton & Keweenaw counties is billed as one of the meanest, toughest pro rallys in North America. A complete week-end schedule and spectator information is available on the website.
Keweenaw Cup Cyclecross Bike Race
Saturday & Sunday, October 24th & 25th -
December

Winter Wonderfest! in Copper Harbor