What’s Next?
We put together a list of events happening in Calumet and around the Keweenaw that we think everyone should be aware of for 2024! We've also included some national holidays and school schedule items that typically impact foot traffic or staffing in our community. We hope this list helps you better coordinate your year, for staffing, advertising, and your own promotions.
Saturday April 20th
Re-Opening of The Copper Scoop. Location 324 5th St. Calumet
Saturday April 20th
Record Store Day at Kitschy Spirit 9-4pm. RSD exclusive releases, turntable raffle, live music from 6pm on. Location 307 6th St. Calumet
Friday, April 26th
MTU Commencement/Graduation Weekend
Saturday, May 4th
Re-Opening of Copper Country Associated Artists Gallery. 11am. Door prizes, art demos, food & music. Location 205 5th St. Calumet
May 5th
Sunday Afternoon at Suomi Opisto. Fundraiser for Real People Media/Keweenaw Storytelling Center. 2-4:30. Location Old Main Inn, 603 Quincy Street, Hancock. Afternoon tea, silent auction, live music & storytelling.
May 25th-Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday,
Friday- Sunday, May 24th-26th
Ride the Keweenaw
Friday, May 24th
CLK High School Graduation
Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day
Thursday- Sunday, June 13th-16th
BridgeFest in Houghton
Saturday, June 15th
Keweenaw Chain Drive Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, June 15th
Calumet Farmers Market (Agassiz Park) Opens
The Calumet Farmers Market will relocate to Agassiz Park this season to avoid conflicts with the redevelopment of the 300 Block Greenspace. Construction is anticipated to be complete in 2024. The market is open Saturdays from 10-2pm for 18 weeks.
Sunday, June 16th
Father’s Day
Monday June 17th
Annie Clement’s Day
Honor “Big Annie”, a key player in the labor movement and member of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame!
Friday & Saturday, June 28th-29th
Dam Jam Music Fest
Located at Calumet Lions Park
Thursday, July 4th & 4th of July Weekend
July Date TBD
Kids Fishing Tournament at Swedetown Ponds
Saturday, July 20th
49th Annual Canal Run
Saturday, July 27th
Keweenaw BrewFest
Saturday, August 3rd
20th Annual Great Deer Chase
Annual MTU Alumni Reunion
Saturday & Sunday, August 10th - 11th
61st Eagle Harbor Art Fair
Saturday, August 17th
20th Annual Main Street Calumet Pasty Fest
Main Street Calumet’s signature summer event held in downtown Calumet!
Copper Harbor Art in the Park (Saturday & Sunday)
Keweenaw Brewfest - Date for this event has NOT been confirmed but occurred on this weekend in 2023.
Monday, August 26th
MTU Classes Resume
Friday, August 30th
Copper Harbor Trails Fest
Monday, September 2nd
Labor Day (Weekend)
Saturday, October 12th
The last Saturday for the Calumet Farmers Market in Agassiz Park
Saturday, October 19th
Calumet Cool Season Market Kicks Off at the Drill Shop/Curling Club
Saturday, October 26th
Main Street Calumet Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, November 14th
Main Street Calumet Ladies Day Out
Mid- November
Calumet Cool Season Market Closes for the Season on Nov 16th
Saturdays in December
Main Street Calumet Christmas in Calumet, Saturdays in December - Details TBD
Saturday, December 14th
MTU Midyear Commencement
We put together a list of events happening in Calumet and around the Keweenaw that we think everyone should be aware of for 2024! We've also included some national holidays and school schedule items that typically impact foot traffic or staffing in our community. We hope this list helps you better coordinate your year, for staffing, advertising, and your own promotions.
Saturday April 20th
Re-Opening of The Copper Scoop. Location 324 5th St. Calumet
Saturday April 20th
Record Store Day at Kitschy Spirit 9-4pm. RSD exclusive releases, turntable raffle, live music from 6pm on. Location 307 6th St. Calumet
Friday, April 26th
MTU Commencement/Graduation Weekend
Saturday, May 4th
Re-Opening of Copper Country Associated Artists Gallery. 11am. Door prizes, art demos, food & music. Location 205 5th St. Calumet
May 5th
Sunday Afternoon at Suomi Opisto. Fundraiser for Real People Media/Keweenaw Storytelling Center. 2-4:30. Location Old Main Inn, 603 Quincy Street, Hancock. Afternoon tea, silent auction, live music & storytelling.
May 25th-Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday,
Friday- Sunday, May 24th-26th
Ride the Keweenaw
Friday, May 24th
CLK High School Graduation
Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day
Thursday- Sunday, June 13th-16th
BridgeFest in Houghton
Saturday, June 15th
Keweenaw Chain Drive Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, June 15th
Calumet Farmers Market (Agassiz Park) Opens
The Calumet Farmers Market will relocate to Agassiz Park this season to avoid conflicts with the redevelopment of the 300 Block Greenspace. Construction is anticipated to be complete in 2024. The market is open Saturdays from 10-2pm for 18 weeks.
Sunday, June 16th
Father’s Day
Monday June 17th
Annie Clement’s Day
Honor “Big Annie”, a key player in the labor movement and member of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame!
Friday & Saturday, June 28th-29th
Dam Jam Music Fest
Located at Calumet Lions Park
Thursday, July 4th & 4th of July Weekend
July Date TBD
Kids Fishing Tournament at Swedetown Ponds
Saturday, July 20th
49th Annual Canal Run
Saturday, July 27th
Keweenaw BrewFest
Saturday, August 3rd
20th Annual Great Deer Chase
Annual MTU Alumni Reunion
Saturday & Sunday, August 10th - 11th
61st Eagle Harbor Art Fair
Saturday, August 17th
20th Annual Main Street Calumet Pasty Fest
Main Street Calumet’s signature summer event held in downtown Calumet!
Copper Harbor Art in the Park (Saturday & Sunday)
Keweenaw Brewfest - Date for this event has NOT been confirmed but occurred on this weekend in 2023.
Monday, August 26th
MTU Classes Resume
Friday, August 30th
Copper Harbor Trails Fest
Monday, September 2nd
Labor Day (Weekend)
Saturday, October 12th
The last Saturday for the Calumet Farmers Market in Agassiz Park
Saturday, October 19th
Calumet Cool Season Market Kicks Off at the Drill Shop/Curling Club
Saturday, October 26th
Main Street Calumet Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, November 14th
Main Street Calumet Ladies Day Out
Mid- November
Calumet Cool Season Market Closes for the Season on Nov 16th
Saturdays in December
Main Street Calumet Christmas in Calumet, Saturdays in December - Details TBD
Saturday, December 14th
MTU Midyear Commencement