12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb

We went looking for over a dozen free things to in Michigan’s Thumb. This are fun for the family and only cost your time and travel.

Caseville Ribstock – 15 Years of Smoky BBQ & Music In the Upper Thumb For 2023

by Michael Hardy

Get ready to savor the ultimate fusion of food and music! The Caseville Ribstock Festival in Michigan’s idyllic Upper Thumb is a BBQ and country music extravaganza that can’t be missed. Bring your appetite, your dancing shoes, and your spirit of fun. This summer, Caseville is where the party’s at!

Find Treasure at Port Austin Market Every Summer Weekend

by Michael Hardy

Port Austin Summertime Farmers Market is a great way to spend a morning sorting through trash and treasure.

Its also has some wonderful sites and smells to perk up your mood after a long week.

100 Strong Harbor Beach Truck Show Roars Through the Upper Thumb

by Michael Hardy

The Harbor Beach Truck Show wound its way through the Michigan Thumb.

Over 100 gleaming semi trucks greeted each town with a big rig salute.

Caseville Harbor During A Michigan Fall

by Michael Hardy

The Fall in Michigan always seems incredibly short. Sometimes boats are still in the water as November rolls in.

Will we the last one out of the water yet again? It is kind of lonely to be one of the last ones out of your slip in the Fall in Caseville harbor.

Under the Radar, Michigan Visits the Thumb

by Michael Hardy

Under the Radar, Michigan focuses on the best that Michigan has to offer. The thirty-minute program is broadcast regionally on PBS stations and available on-line. The host Tom Daldin guides views on the best restaurants, sites to see and interesting towns. Like Thumbwind, they want to discover and show people places and things that are unique about Michigan.