Manistee National Forest Festival

Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025 at 10:00am

Various Venues in Manistee, MI

Schedule Of Events

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM : A Red, White & Boom Shop Scavenger Hunt

We’re hiding small Pure Manistee tokens all around the store - find one and win a prize! Limit 1 prize per person, while supplies last.

Location : Pure Manistee Gifts, 333 River Street, Manistee MI

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel

60 minute shows every day of the festival at 11AM, 2PM, and 5PM, located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. You’ve never seen an act like this: it’s Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel! Come meet the little legend and watch Twiggy catch some waves.

Location : Douglas Park, Manistee, MI

11:00 AM - Dusk : Madkat Taggers: Gel Ball Tag

Come enjoy a family-friendly game of gel-ball tag, located in the Marketplace at Douglas Park! Open every day of the festival from 11:00 AM to Dusk. $5 per game per person.

Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI

12:00 PM : Axe Throwing with Tapped Axes

Experience the thrill of axe throwing with Tapped Axes! Open 12PM-5PM on July 2-4 & 6, and open 3PM-8PM on July 5.

Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI

3:00 PM : Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings

Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!

Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI

4:00 PM - Dusk :  Anderson Midway Carnival

Kick off the festivities with rides, games, food, and family fun at the Anderson Midway Carnival!

Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Manistee Harbor Tours: Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour sunset cruise on the Manistee waterfront as the holiday celebrations begin.

Location: 428 River Street (on the River Boardwalk)


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