This late May festival in Northern Michigan will celebrate Michigan morels with activities of all kinds, from cooking demonstrations with professional chefs to learning how to hunt for mushrooms in the woods. The festival also includes a beer tent, carnival, arts and crafts show, live music, and much more.
Apple trees in and around Traverse City blossom starting in late April and may last through the middle of May. Cherry blossom season is shorter, lasting only a few weeks throughout May.
Every year, usually in late March, the Soo Locks open for the shipping season. The event draws thousands of visitors to stand on the viewing platform and witness the mechanical marvel. You can also learn about the history of the site and the effects that it had on the industrial and cultural development of the area.
Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort continues to draw visitors explicitly for the purpose of skiing well into the spring. While it’s far from the only option for skiing and snowboarding, it’s one of the best resorts in the Upper Peninsula!
Flint has one of the best farmers’ markets in Michigan. This nationally-recognized farmers’ market features vendors of every kind, from local farms to butchers, fresh cheeses, locally-made craft beer and wine, baked goods, art pieces, and more.