Local Events

13th Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival – October 9-12, 2008

Many activities right in Alpena. Go to their website: www.lighthousefestival.org

Alpena Farmer’s Market

Located behind City Hall near the boat harbor, open every Wed. and Sat. mid July-mid October, 8am-12noon or until sold out. Call ahead to confirm days/hours and for special event dates.

Alpena’s Friday Night Downtown – Every Friday night in July

Family fun with entertainment and surprises!

10th Annual LaFarge Downtown Alpena Riverfest – June 2009 dates to come

Help celebrate the Thunder Bay River’s past, present, and future. For more info. 800-4-ALPENA

6th Annual Alpena Blues Festival – June 2009 dates to come 

For more information, go to their website: www.alpenablues.com

Alpena 4th of July Celebration! – July 4, 2009

An entire day of fun in Alpena! Parade at 11:00 am, Rubber Duck Race - ducks released at the 9th Street bridge at 1:00 pm, Alpena City Band Concert - free at the bandshell, and fireworks at dark

35th Annual Brown Trout Festival – July 2009 dates to come

Many activities during the above dates - art on the bay, big tent events, raffles, contests and more! Go to their website: www.alpenami-browntrout.com

Alpena County Fair – July -August 2009 dates to come

26th Annual Tractor and Steam Engine Show – August 2009 dates to come 

For more information, call 989-358-0380

24th Annual Ramblin’ Rods Car Show – August 2009 dates to come

For more information, call Vic 989-356-9233

Harrisville Harmony Weekend – August 2009 dates to come

Wonderful Art & Craft show, music, Parade Sunday @ 1:00 pm Go to their website: www.harrisvilleartscouncil.com

13th Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival – October 9-12, 2008

Many activities right in Alpena. Go to their website: www.lighthousefestival.org