2023 Folk Fest Economic Impact

on the Travel and Accommodation Industries

The 2023 Manistique Folk Fest was an incredible celebration of culture and music, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to its success. This year, our surveys focused on the travel and accommodation industries, and the findings have provided us with valuable insights.

We are deeply grateful to all our attendees, volunteers, and sponsors who have made this event a continued success year after year. Your dedication and enthusiasm make the Manistique Folk Fest an exceptional and vibrant community gathering. We can't wait to see you again next year for another fantastic music, culture, and community celebration.

We are grateful to all who participated in this year's survey. Your input is essential to our impact report.

As we look ahead to next year's Folk Fest, we are excited to expand our research to capture the impact this event has on our local restaurants, bars, and retail shops. The support of these establishments is vital to the festival's success, and we can't wait to share the complete picture of how the Folk Fest benefits Schoolcraft County as a whole.

Thanks again to everyone who helps make Manistique's Folk Fest a success year after year, especially the sponsors who make it financially possible.