A Waterskiing Squirrel and More at the Manistee National Forest Festival

By Jamie Kauffold | June 28, 2025

Just one of many highlights of the Manistee National Forest Festival, July 2-6, is Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel! See Twiggy hit the waves every day at 11am, 2pm, and 5pm at Douglas Park. Other signature events include the Great Lakes Timber Show with chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping and log rolling, an Independence Day Parade, Manistee Beach Jam with Working on Famous, Benzie Area RC Club Air Show, and much more. manisteeforestfestival.com