Local Events & Information
The Portage Lake Association is proud to bring some great events to locals and tourists alike. Check out our events below, along with many other local events and things to do throughout the year.
Portage Lake Association Events
Concerts in the Park
Onekama Days
Fall Festival
Celebration of Lights
Join us for the annual Celebration of Lights every November. Click for more.
Christmas in Onekama
PLA Fundraisers
Community Events
Manistee County Fair 2020
2020 SCHEDULE Near & Farr Friends
Click to enlarge.
More Local Information
Vogue Theatre
Check out the Vogue Theatre Movie Schedule and visit the renovated theatre in Downtown Manistee. Featuring new releases, $0.25 kid movies and $2 classics.Douglas Valley Winery
Check out the Douglas Valley Winery for local wine tastings, hours and events.Ramsdell Theatre
The historic Ramsdell Theatre features live performances, an art gallery, Met Opera Live and many tours, classes and workshops.Tight Lines for Troops
Every May Tight Lines for Troops organizes a free fishing tournament on Lake Michigan for all veterans in Michigan.MANISTEE AREA – approx. 15 minutes South; Take M22 SE to US 31 South
Manistee Visitor’s Center: Events
Manistee County Area
Approx. 15 minutes south - take M22 SE to US 31 South
City of Manistee: manisteemi.gov
Manistee Chamber of Commerce: manisteechamber.com
Manistee Visitor's Center Events, Things to Do, Lodging & Dining: visitmanisteecounty.com
Frostbite Saturday & Chili Crawl - Manistee (February)
Wine, Women & Chocolate - Downtown Manistee (May)
Manistee Forest Festival – Manistee (July) click here for brochure
Hops & Props – Downtown Manistee (September)
Boos, Brews and Brats – Downtown Manistee (October)
Sleighbell Parade Old Christmas Weekend – Downtown Manistee (December)
Ladies’ Night – Downtown Manistee (December)
Men’s Night – Downtown Manistee (December)