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F is for Festivals

Take a tour,
get inspiration;
enjoy a

Great Lakes celebration.

Every October lighthouse lovers gather
in Alpena, Michigan, for the Great Lakes
Lighthouse Festival. Four days of events—
tours, cruises, exhibits—bring lighthouse
fans from all over the country to enjoy
themselves, learn about lighthouses, and
help preserve these historic buildings.

Communities and organizations on the
Great Lakes offer an array of festivals
E is for Elevation celebrating lighthouses and the area’s
rich maritime heritage. Among them are:
The Split Rock Lighthouse
stands in place February
high above • Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival
the sheer rock face. June
• Michigan West Coast Lighthouse Festival
• Door County Lighthouse Festival

July
• Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival

September
• Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration
October
• Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival

Join the celebration. There’s something for
everyone—boat rides, farmers’ markets,
crafts, tours, concerts, exhibits, and special
activities for kids.