Heikki Lunta Winter Festival
The City of Negaunee's Heikki Lunta Festival is an unforgettable celebration of winter wonder in the heart of the Upper Peninsula. From heart-pounding snow sports to family-friendly activities, this event promises frost fun for all.
Event Schedule
Friday, February 2, 2024
5PM Lighting of the bonfire
5-10PM Irontown Rail Jam
5-7PM Fish Fry
6-9PM UP Luge Club public sliding
6-8PM Snowshoe lantern tours of historic old town
8-11PM Negaunee VFW open house
Saturday, February 3, 2024
7AM-2PM Teal Lake ice fishing tournament - *POSTPONED*
8AM-NOON Breakfast at The Eagles
9AM-11AM Breakfast at The Elks
10AM-2PM Ishpeming Ski Club open house
11AM-2PM UP Luge Club activities
1-3PM All school art show
3-6PM Sledding, gourmet s'mores and miniature horse rides
5:30 & 7PM Snowshoe lantern tours of historic old town
6-9PM Negaunee VFW open house
8:30PM Fireworks
Sunday, February 4, 2024
12:45-3:30PM Freeze Yer Fanny fatbike race
1PM Pasty eating contest
Event Details
Enjoy your favorite adult beverage from a participating vendor in designated Downtown areas from noon until midnight. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted, and that all drinks must be purchased from one of the following approved vendors and remain in one of the approved social district cups:
- Jackson's Pit
- Tino's
- Smarty's
- Barr's Bar
- Elks
- U.P. Brewing Co.
- Strega Nonna
Live Music & Entertainment
Prepare to be entertained as some of the best musicians in the region share their talents throughout the weekend at a number of venues. See the Heikki Lunta event listings on Facebook for time and location details.
Tunnel of Lights
Located on the 300 block Iron Street, Negaunee's Tunnel of Lights is a picturesque spot to snap a photo to remember your favorite Heikki Lunta memories. Share your images on social media using the hashtag #ForgeYourAdventure.
Eateries & Drinkeries
Downtown Negaunee is home to a number of beloved local pubs and restaurants. Stop in to any of the participating businesses below and enjoy food and beverage specials all weekend long:
- Jackson's Pit | 305 Iron St. | 4PM - Midnight
- Midtown Bakery | 317 Iron St. | 9AM - 6PM
- Barr's Bar | 511 Iron St. | 11AM-2PM
- Smarty's Saloon | 212 Iron St. | 12PM - Midnight
- Upper Peninsula Brewing Company | 342 Rail St. | 12PM-11PM
- Campfire Coffee | 320 Iron St. | 7AM-6PM
- Tino's Bar & Pizza | 220 Iron St. | 4PM-10PM
- Gravedoni's Pizza | 81 Croix St. | 11:30AM-8PM
- Strega Nonna | 432 Iron St. | 5PM-10PM
- Border Grill | 400 US Hwy 41 | 11AM-8PM
- Pasquali's | 100 Cliff St | 4PM-9PM
- Negaunee Elks | 107 Pioneer Ave | 9AM-11AM
- Negaunee Eagles | 311 Iron St. | 5PM-7PM (Friday Fish Fry) | 8AM-Noon (Saturday Breakfast)
- Negaunee VFW | 208 Gold St | 11AM - Midnight
Free Parking
There are a number of free parking lots and spaces throughout the City of Negaunee. Free parking will be marked by green Heikki Lunta signage.
Event Sponsors
Thank you to the following businesses for being major supporters of this year's Heikki Lunta Festival:
- Jackson's Pit
- Northern Michigan University
- TV6
- Sunny 101.9
- Oberstar Excavating
- 44 North
- Ultra Construction
- Honor Credit Union
- The Fire Station
- Midway Rentals and Sales
- The Compound
Fireworks sponsored by:
- UP Engineers and Architects
- Jackson's Pit
