Leelanau News and Events

Fourth of July Schedules Take Shape In and Around Leelanau County

By Craig Manning | June 29, 2026

Leelanau County’s event slate for the nation’s 250th birthday is set, ahead of this weekend’s massive holiday weekend. The Ticker has your guide to what’s going in in the various villages and towns in and around the peninsula, as well as just over the county line.

Glen Arbor

>The evening of Friday, July 3 will feature a 7:30pm performance by the Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band at Glen Arbor Township Park, performing “patriotic music and many musical favorites.” Locals are encouraged to “bring your own chair and a wide brim hat for sun protection” to enjoy the free concert.

>Glen Arbor’s Independence Day festivities will continue on July 4 with …

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Northport Run For Cancer Funds Upcoming

The 47th Annual Northport Run for Cancer Funds takes place Saturday, July 4, at the Northport Visitors …

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GTB Shares Details For 33rd Annual Pow Wow Celebration

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) has shared the details for it 33rd …

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Third Annual 'Golf Fore LIFT' Fundraiser Set For July 16

Leelanau Investing For Teens (LIFT), the Suttons Bay-based out-of-school activity and enrichment program for grades 6-12, has …

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Following Unexplained Delays, Grand Traverse Band Election Finally Proceeds

After two publicly unexplained postponements, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians finally held its …

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