October 2, 2026

Fall Fun Up North: Sept. 27 Festivals

By Jamie Kauffold | Sept. 20, 2025

Fall festivals are definitely in the air, and headlining this week is Leelanau UnCaged! With continuous live music on the streets of Northport from noon-10pm, Sat., Sept. 27, you’ll find seven stages and 34 acts, plus a water blessing over the bay, art activities, craft vendors, and much more. On the same day is also the Elk Rapids Fall Festival on River St. downtown from noon-5pm and the Harvest Festival in downtown Boyne City from 9am-3pm with children’s games, local harvests, and fall fun!

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