Schedule Of Events
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM : MAPS Traditional Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes & sausage, served with butter, syrup, coffee, or juice.
Location: Manistee Middle/High School, 525 12th Street, Manistee, MI
Cost: $10 per person
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Riverside Toys: Free Slot Car Racing
Come try out slot car racing at Stewie’s raceway for some Free Family Fun! Adult supervision required.
Location: Riverside Toys, 389 River Street, Manistee MI
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
10:00 AM - Dusk : Whispering Pines Petting Zoo
Come see a wide variety of fun animals at this free petting zoo, perfect for the whole family!
Location: Douglas Park, 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 : Benzie Area RC Club Air Show
Watch a spectacular sky show featuring radio-controlled model aircraft! Free admission and fun for all ages. This is a free show.
Location: Douglas Park Softball Field, Manistee, MI
12:00 PM : Timber Art: Chainsaw Carvings
Timber Art chainsaw carvings every day of the festival at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM!
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
12:00 PM : Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) 29th Annual Jiingtamok (Powwow)
The LRBOI 29th Annual Jiingtamok (Powwow) takes place July 5th & 6th, with Grand Entries at 1 PM and 7 PM on July 5th, and 12 PM on July 6th. Free camping with showers and bathrooms (first come, first served). This is a drug/alcohol-free event. No violence or politics. No dogs. The LRBOI is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Location: 2596 Loon Drive, Manistee MI
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Axe Throwing with Tapped Axes
Experience the thrill of axe throwing with Tapped Axes! Located at Douglas Park in the Marketplace. Open 12PM-5PM on July 2-4 & 6, and open 3PM-8PM on July 5.
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Anderson Midway Carnival
Enjoy rides, games, food, and family fun at the carnival!
Location: Douglas Park, Manistee, MI
1:00 PM & 3:15 PM : Manistee Saints v. Fulton: Baseball Home Game
Join the Manistee Saints for their home match again the Fulton Sultans! Two total games will be played, the first at 1PM and the second at 3:15PM.
Location: Kliber Field at Rietz Park, Manistee, MI
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Scottville Clown Band Concert
A local favorite! Bring your chairs and refreshments for this humorous and energetic performance.
Location: Lions Pavilion, Douglas Park (First Street Beach), Manistee, MI
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Manistee Harbor Tours: Lake Michigan Sunset Cruise
Close out the Forest Festival with a tranquil 2-hour cruise along the Manistee waterfront.
Location: 428 River Street (on the River Boardwalk), Manistee, MI
