Discover Beaver Island
America's Emerald Isle
&
International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Notice
Options For Traveling to Beaver Island
During Closure of Beaver Island Township Airport
From June 1 through June 25, 2026
Subject to weather and construction progress.
By Air: Island Airways flies multiple times daily between Welke Airport on Beaver Island and the Charlevoix Municipal Airport
Island Airways: Phone: 800.524.6895 | Website: https://islandairways.com
By Ferry: Beaver Island Boat Company travels between Beaver Island and Charlevoix twice per day during the closure period
Beaver Island Boat Company (BIBCO): Phone: 231-547-2311 | Website: https://www.bibco.com
Beaver Island Boodle Scheduled for Saturday June 6, 2026
Has been cancelled
Refunds will be issued
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.
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.
Island Webcam
See what is going on at Paradise Bay, weather, traffic and more…
Water Trail
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Friends of Beaver Island
BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN:
Unspoiled — Unhurried —
Unmatched in Natural Beauty!
📣 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 & WVBI 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗘! 🎉
✨𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘽𝙄𝘾 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙠!✨
The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗪𝗩𝗕𝗜 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 is here, and this year’s prize package is guaranteed to get people talking: a 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗝𝗲𝗲𝗽 plus 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗘-𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀!
That’s right—𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 takes home all three prizes! 🚙🚴♂️🚴♀️
🎟️ 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦:
• $50 for 1 ticket
• $100 for 3 tickets
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗠 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝗝𝗘𝗘𝗣
Finished in black with Army-style markings, this fully electric, Beaver Island road-legal vehicle is ready for town trips, beach runs, and Island boodles alike.
✅ Seats up to 6 passengers
✅ Top speed of 25 mph
✅ Cargo-hauling rear seat
✅ Fully electric 48V motor
✅ Distinctive Island style
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦
Built for adventure, these powerful all-terrain e-bikes feature:
⚡ Up to 33 MPH
🔋 Up to 75 miles of range
🏕️ Fat tires for sand, gravel, and trails
⛰️ Full suspension for a smooth ride
🌙 Built-in lighting for safer riding day and night
🎟️ Every ticket gives you a chance to win ALL THREE incredible prizes while supporting two organizations that help keep Beaver Island connected, informed, and thriving: your Beaver Island Community Center and WVBI. Only 1500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held at 8:00 p.m. on November 28, 2026, at the Shamrock Bar & Restaurant.
Who would you take for your first ride around Beaver Island? Tag them below! 👇
📍 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.
📜 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.
🎫 𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳: 𝘝𝟣𝟣𝟪𝟤𝟨
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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.
