An annual summer tradition, Evenings on River Street are a Wednesday-night favorite featuring lots of food from local restaurants, kids activities and live music.

Harbor Days is a four day community celebration for all ages, highlighting the best of Elk Rapids dynamic history, picturesque harbor and wonderful community.

Vendors from 13 counties bring seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, dairy products, plants, and more.

The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere from 7 miles to all 42 miles.