Mancelona is in Antrim County, and in the Northern Region. This community is located on US Hwy 131, and southwest of Gaylord. This village, incorporated in 1889, was named for the daughter of Perry Andress who first homesteaded here in 1869 with his family. Today, Mancelona has two major events taking place annually: The Bass Festival in the spring and the White Pine Stampede in January, the Stampede attracts cross country skiers from around the world. The downtown area has been improved considerably through out the business district and the general appearance of the downtown area. Also near the downtown area is a large park with ball fields and a campground and a playground. Accommodations in Mancelona include Mancelona Motel and Rapid River Motel. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
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MorelFest Boyne City MI May16-19 Each May, Boyne City fills with hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country who come seeking that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
National Cherry Festival Traverse City MI June29-July6 The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable.
National Baby Food Festival Freemont MI July18-21 Show is rain or shine, no lawn chairs, no coolers, no strollers, no smoking or alcohol.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival Charlevoix MI July20-27 What began as a simple candle-lit boat parade has grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summer season and attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse Mackinac Island MI August8-11 Mackinac Island Carriage and Saddle Horse Parade, the Breeds of Mackinac presentation, musical kurs featuring the beautiful Friesians, lectures on the role of the horse in Mackinac's history.
Apple and BBQ Cook-Off Festival Hart MI September13-14 BBQ Cook-Off events, classic auto and truck show, dune buggy show, apple pie contest, beautiful baby contest. Farm fresh apples and craft show.
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