Wednesday Night Music on River Street
An annual summer tradition, Evenings on River Street are a Wednesday-night favorite in beautiful downtown Elk Rapids. Come downtown every Wednesday from June 25 through July 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event features food from local restaurants, kid’s activities, live music and more. Stores stay open late and the Social District will be open during Wednesday Evenings on River Street.
Each week features different music from some of Michigan’s most talented artists.
2025 Band Line-up TBD
Elk Rapids Farmers Market. The Market is held on Friday mornings, 8am to Noon in the Cedar Street Parking Lot in Downtown Elk Rapids, beginning May 30th through October 3rd.
2025 ELK RAPIDS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS
Come enjoy our 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Shows, located in the heart of the Village of Elk Rapids on River Street. Our shows feature 60+ artisans and crafters. The show features art and homemade items in many areas including coastal art, home decor, jewelry, ceramics, woodcrafts, photography, skincare products, candles, soups, apparel, specialty food and much more.
2025 Arts & Crafts Show dates are: Shows run each day from 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday, May 24
Saturday, June 28
Thursday, July 31 (during Harbor Days Festival)
Saturday, August 3
Cherry Festival is held in Traverse City June 28th- July 5, 2025
Trails for hiking
Tart Trails: https://www.traversetrails.org/about/
Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area: https://www.glacialhillstrails.org/
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy: https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/
Michigan DNR nonmotorized trails: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr
North Country Trail organization: https://northcountrytrail.org/
Paddle Antrim (Chain of Lakes Water Trail): https://www.paddleantrim.com/
Top of Michigan Trails: https://www.trailscouncil.org/
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/trails.ht
Also check out Elk Rapids -Chamber at the following website.
Check out some of our favorite Restaurants for a great meal or drinks.
- Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Restaurant 617 Ames Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 (231) 264-0530
- Cellar 152 Pub and Provisions Wine and Gourmet Market 152 River Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 (231) 264-9000
- The DAM Shop 118 Bridge Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 (231) 498-5855
- Ethanolo¿y Distillation 127 Ames Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 (231) 498-2800