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What’s Happening In Northern Michigan: Petoskey Sidewalk Sales, Boat In Movies, Great Lakes Fish Boils

Summer sidewalk sales, a fishy tradition in Suttons Bay and a unique way to take your significant other to the movies.

Courtney Sheffer from the is back with all the details and a look at What’s Happening in Northern Michigan.

The in Petoskey will take place this Friday and Saturday, when the downtown merchants will move their stores into the streets, and present their wares in a traditional, old-fashioned sidewalk sales venue.

Streets in downtown Petoskey will be closed off to everything but foot traffic, and sidewalk dining options in local restaurants will be available.

There will also be entertainment for the entire family with the farmers market, concerts in the park and movie in the park at dark on Friday.

Saturday is the last day to complete the scavenger hunt in downtown Petoskey, with the prize drawing and treats and games for the kids.

Come to Petoskey early to get the best bargains, and stay for the day in the beautiful and historic downtown.

Experience traditional at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay.

Join them Friday evenings through the fall season as they carry on this local cultural custom.

The evening starts with a short presentation about the historical significance of fish boils, followed by the spectacular boil-off signifying that the fish is done.

You can then enjoy dinner in the dining room or on the newly renovated patio.

Adults also receive a complimentary glass of Black Star Farms’ wine or featured craft cocktail.

These dinners do sell out, so purchase your tickets online early.

in the park are happening this summer at Hotel Walloon on Walloon Lake in the Village Green Park.

Movies start 20 minutes after sunset and can be watched from the park’s lawn or from your boat!

Tune in on your boat radio to listen to the sound.

Boat In Movies take place every Wednesday through the end of August, so you still have five weeks to head to Walloon Lake and catch an outdoor film.

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