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Petoskey Winter Carnival – February 16 – 19, 2017


A  tradition that you don’t want to miss – includes Petoskey’s famous bump jumping competition and a fun cardboard challenge! Gather your boxes and duct tape and plan to enter the race!

Downtown Petoskey is partnering with the long-running Winter Carnival and will tap back into its roots with ice sculptures displayed on downtown sidewalks and in Pennsylvania Park! Look forward to ice skating, retail therapy, a ghost walk and more in Downtown Petoskey and other events at the Petoskey Winter Sports Park.

The Winter Carnival will celebrate its 89th year in 2017 – be a part of this fun tradition!

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Petoskey – Downtown and Winter Sports Park

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Boyne Highlands – Ski League Championships – March 25, 2017


Get your team together one last time this season and see where you stack up against teams from all over the state. The 28th Ski League Championships is a great afternoon of team racing and camaraderie.

Teams are comprised of 7 ski racers, one of which must be a female. Race will take place on North Challenger and teams are encouraged to “tailgate” at the bottom of the slope.

Important! Each participant must show ID confirming 21 years of age or older, must read and sign their own the liability indemnification form, and pick up racing bib and T-shirt at registration.

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Boyne Highlands – “Chocolate Cake” Downhill – March 26, 2017


Each year, our Boyne Highlands Downhill competition brings the thrill of World Cup-style downhill racing to Boyne Highlands. Open to all ages and ability levels, this popular annual event allows competitors to race on one of two courses – Leprechuan or Olympic – with awards for male and female winners in a variety of race classes.

Since its inception, the Boyne Highlands Downhill has built its reputation as Michigan’s premier alpine racing event, drawing competitors from throughout the region. And whether you come as a racer or a spectator, the fun goes well beyond the slopes, with demos, special events and an awards party that brings the competition’s excitement to an action-packed finish.

On-Site Registration and Bib Pick-up: Slopeside Lounge

Olympic Course Divisions

  • 50 & over, 40-49, 30-39, 19-29, 15-18, Open Class (14 & over)
  • NOTE: must be at least 14 years old on race day in order to enter Open Division

Leprechaun Course Divisions

  • 5 & under, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 50-59, 60 & over

All racers will receive a commemorative t’shirt at registration. In addition, all racers are invited to the awards party after the race where appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will also be available. All racers must pass through the start wand in order to be entered into the prize drawing at the awards party.

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Boyne Highlands – 10th Annual Biketemberfest – September 15 – 17, 2017


Grab your bike and a few friends and head to Boyne Highlands for the 10th Annual Biketemberfest Fall Frenzy hosted by Zoo-de-Mack, September 15-17. This weekend is packed with non-stop fun and one of the most beautiful scenic rides in northern Michigan, perfect for beginners and experts alike. Two night weekend packages start at $236 per person based on double occupancy.

Offer Includes

Package Includes:

  • Two nights lodging
  • Full breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday
  • Registration Fee
  • Two private parties
  • Saturday’s ride with lunch in the Village at Bay Harbor
  • Scenic Chairlift Rides
  • Bike Park access

For more information visit www.zoo-de-mack.com!

$236 per person rate based on quad occupancy including taxes and resort fees. Reservations must be pre-paid and are non-refundable.

Offer valid for August 1 to September 14

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