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
11
Thu
2026
Helicopter Rides
Jun 11 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jun
12
Fri
2026
Helicopter Rides @ Ramada Inn
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kids Day on Quincy Green @ Quincy Green
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kite Flying @ The Quincy Mine Shaft
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Food, Beverages and Music @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 12 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 12:00 am
Vendors on the Waterfront @ Ray Kestner Houghton Waterfront
Jun 12 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 12:00 am
Music – Uncles Pete’s Red Hot Revue
Jun 12 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parade Line-Up
Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Thatcher Markham Memorial Run
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm
Bridgefest Parade
Jun 12 @ 7:05 pm
Friday Headliner – Rewind
Jun 12 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 13 @ 12:00 am
Jun
13
Sat
2026
Bridgefest Paddle Tour @ Portage Paddle Sports
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 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 14th, 2025 @ 9-10:30 AM ONLY

 

Keweenaw Chain Drive @ UP Health System - Portage Parking Lot
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Pickleball Tournament @ Laurn Grove Park | Hancock
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Mary at 906.482.2422 to Register!

Tennis Tournament @ Terrace Park | Hancock
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am

Tennis Tournament | Doubles Format
Time: 9 am
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Terrace Park | Hancock

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

Bridgefest Touch-A-Truck + Boats @ Houghton Waterfront Pier
Jun 13 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join us during Bridgefest weekend for some FREE family fun!
Touch-A-Truck + Boats is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb, and TOUCH vehicles, and boats of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family.
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Face Painting
Balloon Artist
Carnival Food
Family Fun
MTU Athletics
If you are interested in being involved and bring a vehicle, please reach out to the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce at info@keweenaw.org or 906-482-5240.  ALL entries MUST be parked between 8:30 am – 9:15 am in designated areas.
Bridgefest Volleyball Tournament – 6 Person – Coed @ Chutes & Ladders + Hancock Beach
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Helicopter Rides
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bridgefest Art Show on Quincy Green
Jun 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bridgefest Classic Car + Vintage Motorcycle Show @ 400 Quincy Street | Parking Deck | Hancock
Jun 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Kids Games @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wristbands $5 for 2 hours, $10 for day

Cornhole Tournament – Hancock Hockey @ 400 Quincy Street | Parking Deck | Hancock
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dunk Tank @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hancock | Houghton Athletic Boosters Fundraiser

Music – TOM-n-DIRK
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Respawn Laser Tag @ Ray Kestner Waterfront Park
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ticket Price + Time may VARY!

Cribbage Tournament @ Nutini's Supper Club
Jun 13 @ 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

Hancock Street Dance – Bling Crosby @ 400 Quincy Street | Parking Deck | Hancock
Jun 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

400 Block – Quincy Street | Hancock

Rubber Ducky Races
Jun 13 @ 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 13 @ 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.

Music – BackTraxx
Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Vollwerth’s Hot Dog Eating Contest @ 400 Quincy Street | Parking Deck | Hancock
Jun 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bridgefest Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show @ Waterfront
Jun 13 @ 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 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Happy 65th Birthday – Quincy Mine Shaft – Flag Raising
Jun 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Music – Groove Candy
Jun 13 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Buoyard Viewing Party by Small Craft and Takkas Saunas
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hancock Street Dance – Outlaw’d @ Hancock | 400 Street
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

400 Block – Quincy Street | Hancock

Saturday Headliner – Chad Borgen and The Collective
Jun 13 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 12:00 am
Jon Davis Memorial Fireworks | Presented by Incredible Bank
Jun 13 @ 10:35 pm

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

 

Fireworks approx. 10:35 PM

Jun
14
Sun
2026
Father’s Day Ice Cream Special
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

$1 OFF ICE CREAM
Portage Paddle Sports
Houghton Waterfront