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Thimbleberry Festival Full Schedule

Events & Vendor Offerings

Aug 17–23 – Storybook Walk at Paavola Wetlands 📚

Follow pages of Berry Song by Michaela Goade along a kid-friendly trail at this Keweenaw Land Trust site, rich with thimbleberries. The story celebrates harvesting traditions, family bonds, and connection to the land. Self-guided, free & open to all.

 

Aug 19 – Thimbleberry Tasting at Houghton Farmers Market 🥗🍞

3–6 PM, Downtown Houghton Waterfront
Sample thimbleberry vinaigrette paired with fresh sourdough from market vendors. Hosted by Meghan Jaszczak of Copper Shores. Free samples while they last!

 

All Week – Farmers Markets 🧺

Houghton – Tuesday, August 19, 3–6 PM
Hancock – Thursday, August 21, 3–6 PM
Calumet – Saturday, August 23, 10–2 PM

Shop berry-inspired products, from jam and baked goods to art and handmade gifts.

  • Vendor Offerings (2025)

    • ​Houghton: 
      • Living Proof Brewing: Thimbleberry Kombucha
      • North Harvest CSA:  Thimbleberry jam and Thimbleberry thumbprints and  Thimbleberry Bundt cakes​
      • Sovereign Skincare: Thimbleberry salve
      • The Forager & The Baker: Thimbleberry jam
      • Maximum Effort Bakery: White chocolate brownie with Thimbleberry puree
    • Hancock: 
      • Mary Grandroff: Thimbleberry jam
      • Pennie's Bakery: Thimbleberry baked goods
      • Julies's Chocolate: Thimbleberry truffles
    • Calumet: 
      • Faith Lemonade: Thimbleberry lemonade made with Keweenaw Jambler's fresh made thimbleberry syrup
      • Keweenaw Jambler: Thimbleberry jam
      • Terri’s Gourmet Cookies: Thimbleberry Cups with homemade jam.
      • Two Old Broads: Cupcakes & Thimbleberry thumbprints
      • Living Proof Brewing: Thimbleberry Kombucha
      • North Harvest CSA:  Thimbleberry jam and Thimbleberry thumbprints and  Thimbleberry Bundt cakes​
      • Sovereign Skincare: Thimbleberry salve
      • The Forager & The Baker: Thimbleberry jam
      • Maximum Effort Bakery: White chocolate brownie with Thimbleberry puree