Festival Schedule

Plan out your Bridgefest weekend! There are so many great events to attend over this four-day festival. Choose a few or go to all! 

Please note that all times and events are tentative and are subject to change.

Have questions? Contact us

Jun
15
Thu
2023
Helicopter Rides @ Ramada Inn
Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lake Superior Helicopters
Ramada Inn, Hancock
Prices Vary

Jun
16
Fri
2023
Helicopter Rides @ Ramada Inn
Jun 16 all-day

Lake Superior Helicopters
Ramada Inn, Hancock
Prices Vary

Bridgefest Engineering Camp @ Quincy Green
Jun 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bridgefest Engineering Camp

Free to ALL participants – supplies provided!

Sponsored by City of Hancock and OHM Advisors

 

 

 

Kids Day on Quincy Green @ Quincy Green
Jun 16 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hot Diggity Dog Day @ Quincy Green
Jun 16 @ 2:00 pm
Food, Beverages and Music @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 16 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 17 @ 12:00 am
Respawn Laser Tag @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 16 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vendors on the Waterfront @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 16 @ 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Pine Mountain Music Performance @ Rozsa Center
Jun 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Parade Line-Up
Jun 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Thatcher Markham Memorial Run
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm
Bridgefest Parade
Jun 16 @ 7:05 pm
Music Headliner – Chad Borgen and the Collective
Jun 16 @ 9:00 pm
Jun
17
Sat
2023
Helicopter Rides @ Ramada Inn
Jun 17 all-day
Bridgefest Paddle Tour @ Portage Paddle Sports
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Join us for our first Bridgefest Paddle Tour!

Register Online:
https://portagepaddlesports.com + BOOK NOW
$5 10′ Paddle Boards
$5 11′ Paddle Boards
$5 12′ Paddle Boards
$5 Single Person Kayaks
$10 Tandem Kayaks Sits 2 riders
$10 Family Kayak Sits up to 4 riders
$15 Pedal Kayaks
Prices for Saturday, June 17th, 2023 @ 9-10:30 AM ONLY

 

Keweenaw Chain Drive @ UP Health System – Portage Parking Lot
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Pickleball Tournament @ Laurn Grove Park | Hancock
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Mary at 906.482.2422 to Register!

Tennis Tournament @ Terrace Park, East Hancock Tennis Court
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am

Tennis Tournament | Doubles Format

Time: 9 am

Date: June 17, 2023

Location: Terrace Park, East Hancock Tennis Court

Contact: 906-482-2422 for more information and to register

Bridgefest Touch-A-Truck @ SDC | Lot 24 & 85
Jun 17 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join us during Bridgefest weekend for some FREE family fun!
Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and TOUCH vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family.
This will be taking place in the SDC parking lots 24 & 85  in Houghton on Saturday, June 17th from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
All entries MUST be parked between 8:30 am – 9:15 am or AFTER the parade on Friday night, in designated areas.
If you are interested in being involved and bringing a vehicle, please reach out to the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce at info@keweenaw.org or 906-482-5240.
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Face Painting
Balloon Artist
Carnival Food
Family Fun
Keweenaw Classic Car Show @ SDC | Lot 24 & 85
Jun 17 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join us during Bridgefest weekend for the Keweenaw Classic Car Show
Location – SDC | Lot 24 & 85
Saturday, June 17th at 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Registration from 8:30 am to 9:15 am
Award Presentation at 1 pm
Concessions and LIVE MUSIC on-site!
Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Kids Games @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wristbands $5 for 2 hours, $10 for day

Dunk Tank @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Food, Beverages and Music @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Music – Rewind
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Respawn Laser Tag @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ticket Price Varies

Respawn Laser Tag @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ticket Price Varies

SHiNE Dance Fitness™️
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Vendors on the Waterfront @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Vendors on the Waterfront @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Cribbage Tournament @ Armando's/Doghouse
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Must PRE-REGISTER – Call Mary at 906-482-2422 for questions or to register.

$20 entry fee per team

Rubber Ducky Races
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Rubber Ducky Race by St. Ignatius Loyola Church

Two-time slots:

1 PM & 2:30 PM

 

 

Bridgefest Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show @ Waterfront
Jun 17 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come watch the Plum Ski-ters perform at Bridgefest!

The event will take place on the canal! Grab a seat in Houghton or Hancock to view the show.

 

Bridgefest Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show @ Waterfront
Jun 17 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Come watch the Plum Ski-ters perform at Bridgefest!

The event will take place on the canal! Grab a seat in Houghton or Hancock to view the show.

Chicken BINGO @ Ray Kestner Waterfront
Jun 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Music -Tom Katalin
Jun 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Music – Splyt Shift
Jun 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pine Mountain Music Performance @ Rozsa Center
Jun 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Headliner – Outlaw’d
Jun 17 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 18 @ 12:00 am
Bridgefest Lighted Boat Parade
Jun 17 @ 9:15 pm
A “Bridgefest” lighted boat parade is also being organized on the Portage Canal. The Parade is being sponsored by Keweenaw Boat Tours.
PRIZES ON 1st, 2nd, & 3rd BEST DECORATED BOAT, donated by Visit Keweenaw
Boats are encouraged to line up at the Super 8 dock in Houghton no later than 9:30 PM, with the parade starting at 9:45 PM going West.
Please no watercraft that requires the bridge to be lifted.

Please REGISTER your boat entry with Keweenaw Boat Tours, Jason Swain at 906.281.1556

 

Sponsored by Keweenaw Boat Tours
Jon Davis Memorial Fireworks
Jun 17 @ 10:35 pm

Jon Davis Memorial Fireworks
Portage Lake Waterway
(West of the Lift Bridge)
Accompanying music on 97.7 FM WOLV radio

 

Fireworks approx. 10:35 PM