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Hiawatha Music Festival

Hiawatha Music Festival
2145 Sugar Loaf Avenue
906-226-8575

About Us

The Hiawatha Festival is the only event of its size and scope in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Without Hiawatha, local performers and fans would have to travel between four and six hours to the nearest comparable festivals.

The Festival is held the next-to-last Full weekend in July, at the Marquette, Michigan, at Tourist Park.

Each year's event features traditional-music styles that include Bluegrass, Old-Timey, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic Blues, and Folk - including singer/songwriters.  It also features traditional dance styles.  Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites.  The Festival opens its gates at 1pm on Friday.  Events begin with the Opening Ceremony we call Thunderation!  It's followed by the Friday night Get Acquainted Dance at Second Stage.  These are the only events on Friday.  Food Concessions open when the gates open on Friday.  Children ages 0-8, Tweens ages 9-12, and Teens ages 13-17 activities and performances run all day on Saturday and Sunday with a special Teen only Dance Saturday night at Second Stage.  Various musician-led Workshops, open jams, dance sessions run throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.  The heart-warming and time-honored Children's Parade takes place late Sunday afternoon.  Artists in the Round, a juried traditional arts show, is on Saturday and Sunday, and our Young Artists Corner on Saturday afternoon.

Recent News

44th Annual Hiawatha Music Festival

The Hiawatha Festival is the only event of its size and scope in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Without Hiawatha, local performers and fans would have to travel between four and six hours to the nearest comparable festivals. Each year's event…

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43rd Annual Hiawatha Music Festival

Mainstage Schedule: Friday, July 21, 2023 6:00 Thunderation Drum Circle - Bring Your Own Drum (a few will be available) 7:00 Wild Goose Chase Cloggers Call the Get to Know You Dance 8:45 Djangophonique 10:30 Strung Together Saturday, July 22,…

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