Discover Beaver Island
America's Emerald Isle
&
International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Explore Beaver island
The largest island in Lake Michigan, Beaver Island hosts many activities for every nature lover. The year round population is approximately 600 – with a large percentage of Irish descent. Time slows down here, offering a peaceful, relaxed way of life. Tour the Island by bicycle, or bring your car over on the ferry or rent a car to circle the Island in an afternoon.
Things To Do And See On Beaver Island
New & Updated Events 2026
BEAVER ISLAND BOODLE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Come take part in this 5K walk/run. New date in 2026 as part of Lilacs & Lyrics, Saturday, June 6. Race begins at 9:30 AM the Community Center. It is fun for every one no matter what ability or level of seriousness. Registration: Adults- 25 dollars Children/seniors (60 and older) – 25-dollars Family of 4- 95 dollars. Prizes/medals awarded for adults and youth in 1st/2nd and third place. Registration also gets you a free boodle shirt.
Dark Skies
Because of our location in the middle of northern Lake Michigan Beaver Island is one of the finest dark skies star gazing locations in the United States. We are far away from the light pollution of any large metro areas.
Island Webcam
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Water Trail
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BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN:
Unspoiled — Unhurried —
Unmatched in Natural Beauty!
✨ ☘️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪! ☘️ ✨
Get ready to feel the magic on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 & 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵! Tickets for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Emerald Isle Irish Feile are 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘, and we’ve got an unforgettable lineup of good times coming your way!
Tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/emerald-isle-irish-feile–2026
🎻 𝗔 𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣
☘️The Arranmore Pipe Band is back!!
☘️ Jerry Early is bringing a group from Arranmore that’s sure to keep the party going all weekend long
☘️ Beaver Island stalwarts Stay Happy Band and Danny Gillespie & Friends
☘️Performances by Altan, Brother Crowe, Bastard Bearded Irishmen, Roane and 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘!
🐦 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘
Hurry! There are only 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 at $𝟴𝟱—once they’re gone, prices will rise to $95.
🏆 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥! 🛡️
We’ll be announcing the 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Tuesday at 5:00PM at The Shamrock! Don’t miss the excitement as we reveal this year’s champion! 💚
🎟️ 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲!
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Beaver Island Community Calendar
The Beaver Island Community Calendar is maintained by WVBI. Content here is included in WVBI’s weekday on-air Community Calendar report at 9, noon, 3 and 6. These events are also shown on the digital displays around town and across as well as in previews for movies at the BIC Center. Want digital signage at your business or rental? Learn more here.
NOTE: This version of the calendar does not include community board and governance meetings or other events not likely to be of interest to visitors. To see those or to view more than the events for the next two weeks shown below, visit the full WVBI Community Calendar.
