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Beaver Island Township Airport
Has Reopened as of Friday June 26, 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.
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
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.
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(opens in a new tab)BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN:
Unspoiled — Unhurried —
Unmatched in Natural Beauty!
𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳–𝟭𝟮
𝙄𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘, 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, & 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙄𝘾 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧
The Emerald Isle Irish Feile arrives on Beaver Island this week, bringing a wonderful celebration of Irish music, culture, language, and community to the island—and your Community Center will be at the heart of the festivities! Alongside our regular weekly programs, we’ll be welcoming festival performers, workshops, interviews, and special events throughout Friday and Saturday. The Féile is completely sold out, but we’re excited to be one of the places helping bring this incredible weekend to life!
𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟳
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🇺🇸
𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟴
🪑 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩
A supportive, seated fitness class designed to build strength, balance, and confidence through gentle movement.
𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟵
🧘 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
Slow down and recharge with a calming practice focused on relaxation, flexibility, and mindful movement.
🀄 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗴 | 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩
Whether you’re a seasoned player or curious to learn, everyone is welcome for a morning of friendly competition and fun.
🪑 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
Enjoy gentle, supported movement designed to improve mobility, ease tension, and leave you feeling refreshed.
🎱 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 | 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩
Spend the afternoon with friends, enjoy a few laughs, and see if you’ll be the next lucky winner!
𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟬
A quieter day at the Community Center gives us a chance to catch our breath before a very busy and exciting weekend! ☘️
𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟭
🍩 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 + 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 & 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝘀 | 𝙇𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙮
Enjoy coffee, donuts, and great conversation. Free for veterans and seniors ages 60+, thanks to Apex Insurance.
🧘 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 | 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩
Start the weekend feeling strong and refreshed with an energizing all-levels yoga class.
☘️ 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 | 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩
Featuring Roane, whose driving acoustic sound, soaring vocal harmonies, and fresh take on traditional and original Celtic music have earned them a devoted following. The festival is completely sold out.
🎶 𝟱:𝟰𝟱–𝟳:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
Hailing from Pittsburgh, the Bastard Bearded Irishmen bring a spirited, high-energy take on Irish music and a healthy dose of Celtic revelry to the BIC Center stage. The festival is completely sold out, and wristbands will be checked at the auditorium door.
🎻 𝟴:𝟬𝟬–𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
One of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional music groups, Altan has spent four decades bringing the distinctive fiddle traditions and songs of County Donegal to audiences around the world. Their appearance has an especially meaningful connection to Beaver Island through the island’s historic ties to Donegal and Arranmore. The festival is completely sold out, and wristbands will be checked at the auditorium door.
𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟮
☘️ 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
The weekend continues with the Féile Hall of Fame Ceremony, featuring the Arranmore Pipe Band, returning to Beaver Island from our sister island of Arranmore in County Donegal.
🎤 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬–𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗧𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
A special live conversation featuring 𝘼𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣, with Beaver Island dancers joining the program. The festival is completely sold out, and wristbands will be checked at the auditorium door.
🗣️ 𝟮:𝟯𝟬–𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 | 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙪𝙩
Join 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙𝙮 for a special opportunity to explore the Irish language and culture. The festival is completely sold out, and wristbands will be checked at the door.
🎸 𝟱:𝟬𝟬–𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 brings together Beaver Island and Arranmore musicians, reflecting the very connection at the heart of the Féile itself. The festival is completely sold out, and wristbands will be checked at the auditorium door.
🎶 𝟵:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢
The Kreellers close out the evening with their lively blend of Celtic music and modern energy, bringing the Féile’s Saturday night to a spirited finish. The festival is completely sold out, and wristbands will be checked at the auditorium door.
𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 & 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬. ☘️
It’s going to be an extraordinary weekend of music and connection. We’re thrilled to be part of this special celebration and to welcome so many performers and festival-goers through our doors. Here’s to a weekend celebrating the remarkable connection between Beaver Island, Arranmore, and the wider Irish community! 🇮🇪💚
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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.
