Tag: July 4

With the fabulous summer celebration of the 4th of July comes Americans all over with high hopes for a gorgeous summer day of barbecuing,...

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  Marquette, Lower Harbor Park – July 4, 2011 – A 14 and 16 year old duo, The Goldmine Girls, won Great Lakes Radio/Texaco Country Showdown at Lower Harbor Park. Ten contestants sang to win a slot to compete at the Regional Contest and win at $1000.00.   Contestants Participating John Rowe The Goldmine Girls [...]

Negaunee – The Jackson Mine Farmers Market will be open on Wednesday, July 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Jackson Mine Park on Tobin Street in Negaunee. Homemade baked goods will be available inside the Negaunee Senior Center. For more information...

Negaunee – A Pioneer Days Wine Tasting Party will be held on Tuesday, July 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Negaunee VFW. For more information, call 475-4273.

Marquette – The Marquette County Exchange Club will sponsor its 26th annual International Food Fest on Monday, July 4 from noon to 10:30 p.m. at Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. The festival will feature a variety of Chinese, Italian, Thai, Middle Eastern, Cajun and American foods, children’s games, Abracadabra Arcade Jumps and live [...]

Marquette – The Marquette Fourth of July Parade will be held on Monday, July 4 beginning at 2 p.m. on the corner of McClellan and Washington Streets. The parade will follow Washington Street to South Third Street and end at Baraga Avenue.

Marquette – The Marquette Area Fourth of July Committee will host the annual 1 mile and 2.5 mile Sunrise Dog Dash on Monday, July 4 from 7 to 9 a.m. beginning at Picnic Rocks. No streets will be closed for the event and the public is asked to exercise caution while driving in the area [...]

Marquette – The Marquette Elks Club will be having a Burger and Hot Dog Sale on Monday, July 4 at the Elks Club during regular club hours. Proceeds will go to Bay Cliff Health Camp.

Ahmeek – The Ahmeek Fire Department will host the 102nd Annual Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 4 beginning with a parade at 11 a.m. in Ahmeek. Live music will be offered throughout the day as well as kids games, food, beverages and raffles at the Ahmeek Fire Department. All proceeds go to the Ahmeek [...]