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.

Thimbleberry Festival 2026

Quick Festival Highlights:

💖 Berry Delicious Markets: Thimbleberry infused & inspired offerings, music, crafts, and more!

Downtown Houghton Farmers Market | Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Thursday Hancock Farmers Market | Thursday, August 20, 2026
Calumet Farmers Market | Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Don't miss the Big Annie Statue Unveiling & Parade in the Calumet Green Space!

📗 Storybook Walk: Explore a Keweenaw nature preserve page by page!

This year features a locally written and illustrated thimbleberry children's book - this week will be its big unveiling! More details to be announced.
Location TBD

🍸 Thimbleberry Bites & Sips!

Explore the iconic berry one taste at a time! Participating establishments around the Keweenaw are celebrating the thimbleberry their own special way:
- Beviamo Wine: thimbleberry-infused cocktail

🥾 Thimbleberry Guided Hike: Join a group to seek out berries in the wild!

Join the Thimbleberry Lady herself (and other local foodway folks) in a guided jaunt out into nature to learn about thimbleberries, how to find them, and how to pick sustainably.

🎯 Games & Fun

Check back soon for more activities at Keweenaw establishments to round out your summer days with fun and sweet flavor!

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 a community celebration, and it grows stronger every year thanks to the people and businesses that make it possible. Whether you're a local business, artist, vendor, nonprofit, or community group, we'd love to collaborate.

Host a berry-themed special, create a unique festival experience, offer a family activity, or partner with us in a way that celebrates the Keweenaw's favorite wild berry. Every idea helps make the festival more memorable for residents and visitors alike.

Have an idea? We'd love to hear it. Email us to start the conversation about participating in a future festival.

Want to help the festival grow? Explore our sponsorship opportunities and see how your support helps create new experiences while connecting your business with thousands of festival attendees.

SUPPORT THE FEST