Fun for the whole family!
June 11-14, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the 66th Anniversary of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, right here in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan.
Helicopter Rides • Live Music • Fireworks • Parade • WATER ACTIVITIES • Classic Car Show • Touch-A-TrucK
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About the Festival
Bridgefest is a weekend celebration of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and the communities that it connects. Bridgefest is in its 39th year of this annual celebration, with this year being its 66th year dedication of the Bridge!
Fireworks SPonsor
News and Announcements
Stay up to date on the latest Bridgefest news!
David Crowley Tribute
Bridgefest’s beloved Parade Coordinator David Crowley was a dedicated volunteer and tireless
Making of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge
A digitized film they made on the construction of the Portage Lift
Bridgefest Sponsors & Partners
This celebration of our communities couldn’t take place without the support of our generous sponsors.
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Partner-Level Sponsors
Waterway-Level Sponsors
