Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival

August 18–22, 2026

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. We’re “reseeding” the celebration with a series of small but flavorful happenings across the Keweenaw.

Join us from August 18-22, 2026 for markets, tastings, family adventures, and more — all connected by the spirit (and flavor!) of the thimbleberry.

Quick Festival Highlights:

📚 Storybook Walk – TBD
🥗🍞 Thimbleberry Tasting – TBD
🧺 All Week – Farmers Markets

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.