Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival

August 17 - 23, 2025

Presented by From the Ground Farmers Market Collective and Visit Keweenaw

Celebrating A Summer Icon

The Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival is a fresh take on a beloved tradition — a week of community-rooted events highlighting the tiny berry with big local pride. Instead of one large gathering, we’re “reseeding” the celebration with a series of small but flavorful happenings across the Keweenaw.

Join us from August 17–23, 2025 for markets, tastings, family adventures, and more — all connected by the spirit (and flavor!) of the thimbleberry.

Quick Festival Highlights:

📚 Storybook Walk – Aug 17–23
Paavola Wetlands, Hancock – Pages of Berry Song posted along a kid-friendly trail.

🥗🍞 Thimbleberry Tasting – Aug 19
Houghton Farmers Market – Thimbleberry vinaigrette + market-fresh sourdough with Meghan Jaszczak of Copper Shores.

🧺 All Week – Farmers Markets
Houghton (Tues), Hancock (Thurs), Calumet (Sat) – Berry-inspired foods, art, and gifts.

Full Schedule

Thimbleberry FAQ

New to thimbleberries? Our FAQ shares their history, flavor, and why this wild berry is a beloved Keweenaw treasure and a jam-lover’s dream.

The Jam Lady

Wood'n Spoon

The Jampot - Society of St. John

Local Shops & Signature Menu Items

The festival is just one week, but thimbleberry goodness is available all year! Check out these mom-and-pop shops and local makers selling jams, jellies, baked goods, and more!

🌱 Help Us Grow the Tradition

The Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival is just getting started, and we’d love your ideas to help it flourish. Whether you’re a vendor, local business, artist, or community group, there’s room for your creativity — from berry-themed menu items to special events and partnerships. This year is our reseeding year; next year, we’re aiming bigger! If you’d like to be part of future festivals, email us to share your ideas and join the growing patch.