Folk Fest 2025 Set for July 11–12 with Expanded Vendor Lineup, New Safety Measures & Live Entertainment

MANISTIQUE, MI — The 2025 Folk Fest, organized by Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce and the Folk Fest Committee, is set to bring the heart of Manistique to life on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 with an expanded lineup of vendors, live entertainment, and a renewed focus on public safety.

This year’s festival features 86 vendors, including 13 food vendors, offering plenty of family fun and good eating—perfect for what we hope will be a warm summer weekend! Vendors will line Cedar Street from the Post Office to State Savings Bank, covering both sides of the street. Booth setup will begin on Friday afternoon, with the festival running through Saturday evening.

To enhance public safety and ensure a smooth flow of both pedestrian and vendor traffic, concrete crowd safety barriers will be placed at key downtown access points beginning early Friday morning and remain in place until Sunday morning. These large barriers, provided by Zellars and installed by City of Manistique and Zellars, are part of a new safety plan developed by Manistique Public Safety Director Tim Russell, the City Council, STC, and Schoolcraft County Commissioners.

“We know the closure of Cedar Street can be inconvenient for some,” said Victoria George, Executive Director of Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce. “But our priority is the safety of our community, our vendors, and our visitors. We’re grateful to local businesses and the City for supporting this improved safety plan.”

Vendor Set-Up and Tear-Down Instructions:

With restricted access due to barriers, the Folk Fest Committee will have volunteers on-site to assist with unloading. Vendors will be asked to unload, park offsite, and return to set up.

Set-Up Times:

• Friday, July 11: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

• Saturday, July 12: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM]

  
  

Traffic Flow Details:

• South Cedar Vendors (between Oak and Walnut):

  Enter via Maple (M-94) → through parking lot → left on Walnut → left on South Cedar to booth. Exit via Oak and Arbutus.

• North Cedar Vendors (between Walnut and Main):

  Enter via Main → through State Savings Bank lot → left on Cedar to booth. Exit via Walnut → parking lot behind South Cedar.

The Vendor and Barrier Maps denote booth numbers, directions, and access points. Vendors are encouraged to remember their booth numbers for smoother arrival. Entertainment Lineup Folk Fest 2025 will feature live entertainment throughout both days—including regional bands, local talent, and community performances on the stage in front of Lake Effect Community Art Center. From toe-tapping tunes to hometown favorites, there’s something for every music lover to enjoy.

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