December 1, 2025

Line-up for Escanaba Christmas Parade being finalized

ESCANABA — With cold temperatures and a chance of snow in the forecast, downtown Escanaba is preparing for a festive and wintry night Friday for the annual Christmas Parade. Leading the parade this year as Prince and Princess will be 7-year-olds Gerard Ellis and Marissa Miron, chosen by random drawing. The pair will ride at […]
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October 9, 2025

Harvest Festival for Kids at Escanaba Farmers Market Saturday

ESCANABA — A Harvest Festival for kids will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Escanaba Farmers Market. Parents are invited to bring their children for fall-themed activities, games, crafts, and treats while exploring the market’s fresh local produce and goods. “It’s a celebration for the children,” said Judy Schroeder, Market Manager […]
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June 4, 2025

Lunch on Ludington music to bring people together at Escanaba Marketplace

ESCANABA — The Lunch on Ludington Music Series begins Wednesday, June 4, in Escanaba. Live music is offered for nine weeks at the Escanaba Marketplace. Wendy Pepin with Blues for a Cause started the music series as a way to give a break to those working during the summer. She now offers the summer program […]
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March 26, 2025

Escanaba natives to headline new LogJam Music Festival on Ludington Street

ESCANABA — Ludington Street is turning into a stage for an unforgettable day of live music and lumberjack action in June in celebration of Escanaba’s rich timber heritage. The first-ever Escanaba LogJam Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 28 in Escanaba’s downtown. It is sponsored by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority. “The festival pays […]
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March 20, 2025

Musicians needed to celebrate Summer Solstice at new Make Music Escanaba event

ESCANABA — Escanaba is joining more than 150 cities across the United States and 120 countries worldwide who participate in offering free, public musical events on the first day of summer.  A website has been set up to give musicians the opportunity to register for the first annual Make Music Escanaba event. It also gives […]
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February 21, 2025

Restaurant Week in Esky puts focus on downtown food during winter

ESCANABA — Restaurants in Escanaba’s downtown are getting ready to offer new menu items and highlight what makes them special for Restaurant Week in Esky starting Sunday, Feb. 23. It comes at a time when business may be slow because of cold weather.  “We have many great opportunities for people to enjoy different kinds of […]
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February 11, 2025

Beautification Committee to address look of Escanaba's downtown

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority is developing a beautification committee to address the look of the downtown. DDA Chair Sue Parker says the goal is to determine how the floral program will continue in the downtown. “It was started by Delta Country Master Gardeners with the hanging baskets. As time goes on, they […]
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January 13, 2025

Vintage window display wins Escanaba’s Winter Windowland contest

ESCANABA — The store display at Jen’s Gems by Peach in Escanaba stood out as one of the best decorated for the holidays in the downtown with its vintage look. Shoppers choose the downtown business as the most festive storefront in the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Walking in a Winter Windowland competition. James Ayotte, […]
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December 18, 2024

Development in Downtown Escanaba to activate vacant space, create three apartments

ESCANABA — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a revitalization project in support from the Build MI Community Grant initiative, meant to activate vacant spaces and create housing in Escanaba. It was one of three announced in the state. Spaulding Real Estate, LLC plans to activate vacant space above Cat-Man-Do’s, an established business at 1223 Ludington St. in downtown Escanaba to create three new […]
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December 12, 2024

Contest looks for best decorated downtown Escanaba business

ESCANABA — Escanaba’s downtown businesses could be recognized for decorating their buildings for Christmas through a new promotional project to encourage a festive atmosphere in the city.  Residents are being asked to choose their favorite decorated business and vote online to determine the best looking storefront in the downtown. The Walking in a Winter Windowland promotion was initiated […]
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