LAKE GOGEBIC AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007

January 4-13
Sledfest - 10 days of exciting snowmobile events.
Check www.sledfest.com “LGACC Fun-Run”.
Check www.lakegogebicarea.com

January 19    
Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb at Copper Peak.  Call 906-884-9101 for info.

February       
Check www.ontonagontheater.org for upcoming schedule of
events.

February 8-10
Telefest in the Porcupine Mountains.  www.porkies.com

February 9-10
USSA Snowmobile Races in Ontonagon. www.ussaprostar.net

February 16  
4th Annual Jock Kemp 5k Snowshoe Race. Call 906-884-6165.

February 16 & 17
Michigan FREE fishing weekend – No license required.

February 23  
25th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament – The Gogebic Lodge.

February 23  
Snowburst Winter Festival at Porcupine Mountains. 
Call 906-884-4274 or www.porkies.org for info.

March 1        
Snowmobile Drag races in Ontonagon. Call 906-884-9109 for info.         

March 15      
Hoop ‘N Holler’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.

April              
ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature
at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of  large ice bergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior.
   

April 1
 
New fishing license required for 2007.

May 15         
Adventure Mine opens in Greenland  Call 906-883-3371 for info.     

May 15         
Opening of Walleye & Northern Fishing Season.

May 15         
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber’s monthly Rod & Reel begins May thru September.  Call 906-575-3545 for info.

May 16, 17 & 18
5th Annual Ontonagon Lake Trout Classic. Call 906-884-2770 for info.  “Powder-Puff” Tournament on Friday A.M. & Barbecue Cookout.

May 17 & 18
Lake Gogebic 3nd Annual Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament. Check website for info www.lakegogebicarea.com.

May 17         
City Wide Garage Sale in Wakefield.  Call 906-224-0075 for info.

May 24         
Opening of Smallmouth Bass Season.

May 24         
Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park – Interpretive
Activities begin Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day. 
Call 906-885-5275 for list of events or www.porkies.org.

Memorial Day Weekend
Porcupine Palooza.  Visit the Porkies, see how many Porcupines you can find. Who will win the big prize?!

June 7           
11th Annual Lake Gogebic Garden Club Sale at the Hoop’N Holler.

June 7 & 8    
Michigan FREE fishing weekend – No license required.

June 7           
“Feather-Fest” – Outdoor Music Festival at Tailfeather’s Bar & Grill.  For info call 906-575-3893.

June 13, 14 & 15
Bergland Volunteer Fire Dept “Jack & Jill” Softball Tournament at Bergland Township Park.  Call Twp office 906-575-3522 for info.

June 14           
Lake Gogebic Fireflies All-Lake Garage Sale.  Call 906-842-3638 or 842-3311 for info.

June 22         
24nd Annual “Tour Da Lake” Bike Ride at 2pm (EDT)  Contact Swede at 906-932-5858 for details.

June 22         
Log Cabin Days” at Old Victoria in Rockland.  Info at 906-886-2617.

July 3            
Street Dance hosted by Marenisco Volunteer Fire Dept.

July 4            
Parade, Concessions and Fireworks – Marenisco.

July 4            
Fireworks at dusk – Gogebic Lodge

July 3            
Community Concert (choir & orchestra) at 7pm (CDT) Eddy Park in Wakefield.  Fireworks to follow.

July 4            
Wakefield Children’s Parade at noon.

July 6            
Hoop‘N Holler  7th Annual Cardboard Boat Race at 2pm (CDT)
For kids and adults. 
Call 906-575-5555 for details.

July 12          
Lake Gogebic Fireflies Craft & Bake Sale.  Call 906-842-3638 for info.  At Gogebic County Park .  Lunch will be served.

July 12          
“Lobster Boil” at Gogebic Lodge.  Call 906-842-3321.

July 13          
“Children’s Festival” – sponsored by Ontonagon Tourism Council.  Old-fashioned games and fun.  Call 906-884-2187 for info.

July 19          
19th Annual North Country 100 Bicycle Tour. Call Wakefield Chamber of Commerce at 906-224-2222.

July 24-27     
Ontonagon County Fair in Greenland.  Call 906-883-3162.

July 26          
MI-TRAIL ATV Extreme Challenge Series at Ontonagon County.  Fair – Greenland.  Call 906-884-9101 for info.

August 3       
Lake Gogebic Fire Dept Annual Chicken Dinner sponsored by Lake Gogebic Fireflies Auxiliary.  Serving at noon (CDT) at West Shore Fire Station on M-64.

August 17     
26th Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair.  www.oldvictoriarestoration.org           

August 22-24
4rd Annual Porcupine Mountain Music Festival. Call 884-4274 or www.porkies.org  for info.

August 30     
“Bergland Bay Day” – Pancake Breakfast at Township Hall, Parade at Noon following with lunch & children’s games at the Park.

Sept 4, 5 & 6
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber Sponsored 31st Annual Walleye Tournament.  Info at www.lakegogebicarea.com.

September 10
Opening of Black Bear Season.

Sept. 12, 13 & 14
Hunter’s Harvest Festival Porcupine Mountains.  Folk School
Open House, demonstrations, AIRP workshop, camping demos, hunter’s safely and more

September 15
Opening of Small Game and Ruffled Grouse Season.

September 20
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored Four Person Golf Scramble - $1,000 Hole in One Contest, Gogebic Country Club at 1pm (CDT). www.lakegogebicarea.com

September 26 & 27
“Log Jamboree” in Ewen.  Friday – craft sale.  Sat. at 1pm & 4pm (EDT) Scheer’s Lumberjack Show.  Call Rae Kaari at 906-988-2424 for info.

October 1      
Opening Day of Deer Bow & Arrow Season.

October 4      
Annual Ruffled Grouse Tournament at Tailfeather’s Bar & Grill. Call 906-575-3893 for info.

October 4      
Lobster Boil at Gogebic Lodge.  Call 906-842-3321 for reservations.

October 10 & 11
“Pumpkin Fest” in Bessemer.  Call 906-667-0802 for info

October 24, 25 & 26
Ontonagon Haunted Lighthouse production.

November 15
Opening day of Firearm Deer Season.

December 1  
Opening of Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trails

December 6, 7 & 8     “Hometown Christmas” in Ontonagon.  Live reindeer, parade and fireworks.  Call 906-884-4837 for info.

December 7  
Opening day of Muzzleloading Season.

December 31
New Year’s Eve Party – Gogebic Lodge – Central Time Zone.

December 31
New Year’s Eve Party – Hoop ‘N’Holler – Eastern Time Zone.

December 31
New Year’s Eve Party – Root Cellar – Central Time Zone.

December 31
New Year’s Eve Party – Tailfeather’s Bar & Grill – Eastern.

*The lake falls into two times zones so you can enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations two times in one evening!

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