Events
May 22 – 25:
Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sales: Welcome to the summer season in the Village! Relish in the beginning of the season and enjoy shopping at our lovely boutiques, as well as grabbing a coffee, lunch or a glass of wine or cocktail at our many food and drink options!
June 13:
Classic Car & Boat Festival: Red Carpet presentation at 10am on Main Street, and a
collection of the finest classic, future classic & rare cars and boats in the country. For
more information, visit the website here.
June 19 – 21:
In Water Boat Show The very latest in watercraft both in-water + on-land. Great
exhibitors with the latest in boating accessories and specialties. A great way to enjoy
Father’s Day Weekend, as well as a fabulous kick-off to the boating season in northern
Michigan! For more information, visit the website here.
July 3:
Kanin Wren Band Performance @ 7pm | Fireworks over the Bay @ 10pm: Born from a fan-favorite surprise section of her Taylor Swift Experience, Kanin Wren’s Pop Summer Tour is the soundtrack of the season. Celebrating the music of Taylor Swift, Sabrina
Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, plus original songs, the show delivers powerhouse vocals, a full live band, and nonstop sing-alongs. A Best Tribute Artist Nominee, Kanin has toured 15 states, been featured in Rolling Stone, and named
Emerging Artist of the Year by Local Spins—making this a must-see summer concert! VIP seating will be available on the North Lawn for this very special evening. Tickets and more information can be found here. (link coming soon!) A beautiful fireworks display over Little Traverse Bay will follow the concert.
July 4:
Main Street Parade @ 11am: The Bay Harbor 4th of July Parade on Main Street is as
unique as it is fun! Themed GEM cars, awesome costumes, classic cars and lots of candy
for the kids! All are welcome to join us for this wonderful and safe Bay Harbor tradition
as we celebrate Independence Day! Our local veterans will lead our parade, making it
even more special.
July 9 @ 11am
Boyne Thunder “Roars” into Lake Marina: These amazing vessels and their crews roar
in for lunch and stroll through the Village as well. Don’t miss the opportunity to see
these spectacular watercrafts lined up at the Marina, it’s a great time for an “up close”
photo opportunity!
July 25 & 26:
26th Annual Bay Harbor Arts Festival: Bay Harbor is pleased to host our 26th Annual Arts Festival in one of the most beautiful venues in northern Michigan! Set upon five miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and the deep-water harbor of Bay Harbor Lake, it is a truly
spectacular backdrop for the artists and patrons alike. The Bay Harbor Arts Festival is a lovely, “boutique” event with a variety of fabulous fine artists, as well as an artisan market. The weekend event also features children’s art activities and live music both
Saturday and Sunday.
September 4 – 7:
Labor Day Sidewalk Sales in the Village: Find your perfect treasures in our specialty
boutiques! Open all weekend long! Enjoy shopping all weekend long, and also strolling
through our food and drink options! Shop, eat, sip…repeat!
September 11 – 13:
Balloons Over Bay Harbor: The most uplifting event of the Fall Season including hot air
balloon launches, tethered rides, night glows, main street market, food trucks, family
fun + more. The most updated information can be found on our website here.
October 14 – 18:
Bay Harbor Concours d’Elegance: Set along the shores of Little Traverse Bay and framed by the brilliance of peak autumn color, the Bay Harbor Concours d’Elegance is a refined five-day gathering dedicated to automotive mastery and cultural significance. Historically important automobiles, visionary designers, collectors, manufacturers, and industry leaders convene in an environment defined by shoreline beauty, elevated hospitality, and thoughtful curation. Follow the website here for all the latest
information: https://www.bayharborconcours.com/
October 31: 4pm-5pm
Trunk or Treat in the Village: A Halloween tradition! Hundreds of local families ascend
to Bay Harbor for an exhilarating hour of fun, candy and costumes. Main Street is closed
and lined with decorated vehicles, making it a safe way to start off the Halloween trick
or treating in the local communities.
December 5:
A Very Bay Harbor Christmas: Our 2nd Annual Event will bring joy and cheer to our charming Village. A Holiday Market + Evergreen Elegance Tree Fundraiser benefitting The Nehemiah Project will be held at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. More fun will
spill over into the Village with holiday inspired activities in our restaurants and wine and spirit tasting rooms! More information will be coming soon!