Port Austin Porch Fest 2026 – Set For June 27 With 26 Music Sites Across Village
Port Austin Porch Fest XI is set for Saturday, June 27, 2026, with 26 music sites, local hosts and added weekend performances across the village.
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Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
Pigeon Band Shell Marks Season 35 With Music, Memory and a Timely Reason to Stop in Pigeon
Pigeon Band Shell opens its 35th season June 18 with five Thursday night concerts at Pigeon Recreation Park. The 2026 lineup includes rock, dueling pianos, big band, gospel and Woodstock-era music, with advance tickets available at several Thumb-area businesses.
Stunning Hotel Ojibway Sault Ste Marie – A 1938 Look at One of Michigan’s Grand Hotels
Step back to 1938 and visit one of Michigan’s most iconic historic hotels. This Michigan Moments video showcases the Hotel Ojibway in downtown Sault Ste. Marie during its golden age, when tourists, elegant automobiles, and Great Lakes travelers filled its front entrance. Learn about the hotel’s rich history, its connection to the Soo Locks, and the enduring legend of Room 616 that continues to intrigue visitors today.
Elkton, Michigan 1940 – The Day the Star Theater Welcomed Hollywood
Watch this Michigan Moments episode as we travel back to downtown Elkton, Michigan, in 1940, when a single photograph captured a community on the brink of change. One vintage photograph tells an entire story. Parked automobiles line Main Street beneath the …
History of Deford Michigan: How a Small Railroad Stop Became a Busy Farm Community
The History of Deford Michigan comes alive through rare early 1900s photos showing the depot, Bruce Block, post office, hotel, school, grain elevator and Standard Condensed Milk Co. plant. Together, they show how a small Tuscola County town became a working farm and rail hub.
Caseville Ribstock 2026 Brings 3 Big Days of BBQ, Music and Summer Fun
The 18th Annual Ribstock Festival in Caseville, Michigan, is a three-day celebration from June 26–28, 2026. It features rib cook-offs, live music, and community activities, showcasing local pride and supporting regional tourism and businesses.
Michigan Ghost Towns – 18 Lost Towns That Tell The State’s Strangest History
Michigan ghost towns offer a glimpse into the state’s boom-and-bust past. From mining camps and lumber ports to company towns and abandoned villages, these 17 lost communities reveal how industries, railroads and changing economies shaped Michigan’s history and left lasting stories behind.
Forgotten History of the Ghost Town of Sigma Michigan (1910 – 1925)
Sigma, Michigan, rose around 1910 as a railroad lumber town in Kalkaska County. Its depot, camps, shops and holiday crowds show a brief boom built on timber and rail service.