Summer Solstice Celebration

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Join us Friday, June 20th starting at 6:00pm Eastern time for the longest day of the year, at our Summer Solstice Celebration. The Finnish Kivajat Dancers will be joining us again, as well. Following the festivities, we will enjoy s'mores and participate in a bonfire ceremony for letting go.

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Artist Presentation: Joanna Walitalo

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Joanna's primary art teacher throughout her life has been her mother, Barb Rogers, whom she says taught her how to see the world. She taught her through example, guiding her vision of the world. She has also had the privilege of taking classes with Armin Mersmann, whose influence is evident ...

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Folk School Open House

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Join us for an Open House at the Porcupine Mountains Folk School on Sunday, July 6th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. This free event is open to all ages. You will find us in the old carpenter's shop near the Union Bay Campground.  More details to follow.

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Artist Presentation: Nikki Kazmar

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Artist Nikki Kazmer was born in Southeast Michigan and has an appreciation for Michigan scenery in her blood. She grew up spending the summers at her grandparents’ cottage near Gaylord. Whether going to Big Bear Lake or spotting elk through binoculars at Louis M. Grown Nature Preserve, her grandpa’s definition ...

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Artist Presentation: Roxanne Everett

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Presentation Canceled- Artist unable to attend her residency due to an injury.  We wish her a speedy recovery! Roxanne Everett is a contemporary landscape painter who is inspired by wilderness areas. She received a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Idaho and a master's degree in forest sciences at ...

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Porcupine Mountains Music Festival

Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex

Advance Tickets on sale now! Get your 2 Day passes for $115 now through June 30, 2025! (Regular price of $120 starting July 1) BUY TICKETS The 19th Porcupine Mountains Music Festival will be held August 22 & 23, 2025. 2025 ARTIST LINEUP! SCYTHIAN, BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO, JR. & THE LEGENDARY ...

$120

Artist Presentation: Ed Buonevecchio

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Born and raised in Camillus, New York, Ed graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a BFA in Communication Design. After an established career as a graphic designer, art director, and illustrator in upstate New York, Chicago, Tulsa, and Greenville, South Carolina, he and his wife moved to Arizona. Captivated by his ...

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North Country Trail Work Session, a National Public Lands Day Event

North Country Trail Work Session, a National Public Lands Day Event What: Volunteer trail work session on the North Country Trail. The North Country Trail is a Congressionally designated National Scenic Trail that stretches from North Dakota to Vermont. Approximately 33 miles of this special trail are found within the ...

Brush Cutting Work Party

Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex

Volunteers are needed for a brush cutting work party at the Porkies Ski Area. This event is important because it helps get ready for the 2026 Midwest Telefest. Everyone is welcome to join, no matter how much experience you have. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new ...

Artist Presentation: David Berg

Folk School Building 107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI, United States

Dave is a self-taught printmaker who has been refining his craft since 2018. A native of Michigan’s upper peninsula, Dave draws much of his inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes near his home in Marquette. His work reflects a deep connection to the region, with each print offering viewers a window ...

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Artist-in-Residence Open House

Porcupine Mountains

  OPEN HOUSE – Friends of the Porkies Artist-in-Residence Program Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park ️ October 11th Join us for a special Open House celebrating the Friends of the Porkies Artist-in-Residence Program! This free, family-friendly event features three locations across the park where you can explore incredible artwork created ...

Brush Cutting Work Party

Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex

Volunteers are needed for a brush cutting work party at the Porkies Ski Area. This event is important because it helps get ready for the 2026 Midwest Telefest. Everyone is welcome to join, no matter how much experience you have. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new ...

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