Fun for the whole family!
June 15-18, 2023
Get ready to celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, right here in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan.
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Helicopter Rides • Live Music • Fireworks • Parade • WATER ACTIVITIES • Classic Car Show • Touch-A-TrucK
About the Festival
Bridgefest is a weekend celebration of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and the communities that it connects. Bridgefest is in its 36th year of this annual celebration, with this year being its 63rd year dedication of the Bridge!
News and Announcements
Stay up to date on the latest Bridgefest news!

Making of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge
A digitized film they made on the construction of the Portage Lift
November 21, 2019
Bridgefest Sponsors & Partners
This celebration of our communities couldn’t take place without the support of our generous sponsors.
Partner-Level Sponsors

Gast Graphics, LLC

Mark Heinonen Productions
Fireworks-Level Sponsors

Eagle Radio