As you probably already know, in the U.P., we don't just face winter—we embrace it. This is why so many of our favorite annual events take place from December through February. From holiday festivities to extreme outdoor activities, find your new wintertime tradition in hg6668皇冠登录, MI.
12月
Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock
Every Thursday, 星期五, and Saturday, December 1 - December 30 + NYE!
We're lighting up the Ore Dock for the holidays AGAIN!
回来 by popular demand, Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock will return for its second edition this 11月ember and December. Scheduled for every Thursday, 星期五, and Saturday evening beginning late 11月ember and running through 12月31日, the light display will transform the Ore Dock with the colors of the season.
度假市场
2024年日期待定
Shop like a local this holiday season at the first annual 度假市场! Find products from local farmers, 种植者, 食品生产商, and artisans to make the perfect holiday gifts. From 10 AM-2 PM every Saturday, December 2nd through 16th, inside the hg6668皇冠登录 Commons.
NYE球落
12月31日
Make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember—ring in the new year with locals and visitors alike at the NYE球落 in hg6668皇冠登录.
Commemorate the start of 2023 with a live countdown, 音乐, 激光光, and dancing from 11 PM to 1 AM on Washington Street in the heart of downtown hg6668皇冠登录.
1月
Upper Michigan 冰比赛
2025年日期待定
Hosted by the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association, the Upper Michigan 冰比赛 take place every Saturday from early January to mid-March at Forsyth 城镇hip Ball Park in Gwinn, MI. Cheer on the racers as they complete laps on an icy loop on rigged motorcycles and quads while competing for the best times.
137th Annual Ishpeming 滑雪 Jumping Tournament
2025年日期待定
See skiers soar like never before at the 137th Annual Ishpeming 滑雪 Jumping Tournament. Local and international skiers meet in Negaunee at the Suicide 滑雪 Bowl to compete for the greatest distance.
Watch in awe as they launch off a 90-meter ski jump displaying their courage and technique while tailgating around some of the biggest bonfires you’ve probably ever seen.
Noquemanon 滑雪 Marathon
2025年日期待定
的 Noquemanon 滑雪 Marathon is not only the Midwest’s premier cross-country ski event but also one of the largest point-to-point ski marathons in the country.
Whether you sign up for the 12k or 50k, you’re in for a journey that’s as scenic as it is epic, skiing some of the freshest and finest trails in the Upper Peninsula.
2月
海基Lunta
2025年日期待定
Celebrate all things SISU and snow at the 海基Lunta festival in historic downtown Negaunee.
海基Lunta returns this winter with the exhilarating "Irontown Rail Jam" and more special annual classics! Whether you spectate or participate, the ski and snowboard competition kicks off 星期五 evening on Rail Street.
Duck into local restaurants and pubs to fuel up and warm up between the weekend’s events.
Meijer Winter State Games
2025年日期待定
的 Meijer State Games of Michigan is returning to the Upper Peninsula with the hg6668皇冠登录 Winter Games! 的 2024 Games include a variety of sports in multiple venues across the hg6668皇冠登录 area.
UP200
2025年日期待定
Cheer on mushers and their packs at one of the most anticipated events of the year. 的 UP200 sled dog race is among the top 12-dog mid-distance races in the Midwest, as well as an Iditarod qualifier.
的 excitement begins at the starting line, 星期五 (2/16) on Washington Street in downtown hg6668皇冠登录, as the teams embark on their snowy 230-mile journey to Grand Marais and back. 然后是周日早上, show your support as the teams return to cross the finish line in Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
极地卷
2025年日期待定
的 极地卷 is the ultimate winter adventure race. Although the 15 and 30-mile mass start options sold out on the opening day of registration you can still sign up for the 极地卷 EX-pedition, where you can ride 15-30 miles or tackle the 30 or 60-mile duathlons—on your own time until March 15.
Looking for something on the lighter side? Check out the snowshoe sampler featuring three short 2-5 mile loops.