Sugar Island Fest

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Festival Info

About the Fest

The annual Sugar Island Fest is celebrated on Sugar Island in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It was reestablished in 2001 as a fundraiser to help finance local projects, including black- topping a main island roadway and improving access to a beautiful piece of recreational beach.

The Sugar Island Fest has welcomed people from as far away as Australia with music, local crafts, food vendors and fun for the entire family.

A large group of organizers, staff, groundskeepers and musicians volunteer their time and talents each year to provide audiences with the best entertainment and activities.

For questions regarding scheduling contact Dave Morrison

Volunteering

The heart and soul of our festival are the people that volunteer their time and talents every year. From the groundskeepers that cut the fields, to the organizers and workers, to the musicians that keep us all entertained, the primary goal is to help provide an enjoyable event the local community can take part in. Over the years, volunteers have been critical to the festival's sucess and longevity, and that still holds true today.

Of course, without the music on-stage, there would be no festival, so we depend on the generosity of the musicians for their time and talents. There is always an interest in sharing the stage with new faces and voices, so if you are a performer, please contact us with your information.

If you wish to inquire about volunteer positions, please contact Mindy.
mindy@sugarislandfest.org

Getting Here

Directions

Head East on Portage Ave
Continue onto Riverside Dr
Turn left at the Ferry Dock
Board the Sugar Island ferry
Exit onto 1 1/2 Mile Rd
Turn right at S Westshore Dr
Turn left at E 3 Mile Rd/Lecoy Rd
Head up the hill and you'll find the entrance to the festival site on the north side of the road.

Grounds Map

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Admission

Admission is $20.00 per person for a 3-day souvenir button.
Kids 12 and under are free.
Must be accompanied by an adult.
Buttons can be purchased in advance and are available at the Hilltop Bar and Westshore Convenience Store on Sugar Island.
No day passes available, weekend passes only.
Rustic camping is available and costs $30.00 for the weekend (buttons/passes not included)
Crafters and vendors of all types are welcome. Vendor permits are $50.00 for the weekend. Camping at your booth is an additional $10.00. If camping in a different location, the normal rates apply.

Be sure to bring cash as cards aren't accepted at the Fest

2023 Lineup

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Friday

Dave Morrison	4:00 pm
Kaleb Shannon	5:00 pm
The Nameless	6:00 pm
2 Cents	7:00 pm
3 Zip	8:00 pm
3½ Men	9:00 pm

Saturday

Open Mic	11:00 am
February Sky	12:00 pm
Ashley & Simpson	1:00 pm
The Russell's	2:00 pm
Blue Lines	3:00 pm
Gentleman George	4:00 pm
The Hixx	5:00 pm
The Nameless	6:00 pm
2 Cents	7:00 pm
3 Zip	8:00 pm
3½ Men	9:00 pm

Sunday

Open Mic	11:00 am
February Sky	12:00 pm
Ashley & Simpson	1:00 pm
Blue Lines	2:00 pm
Gentleman George	3:00 pm
Schutz Family	4:00 pm

Register for the Open Mic at 10:30am

Sound by Wayne Lawrence, Open Mic MC: Al Gross - "The Bearfoot Baladeer"

Activities

Beanbag Tournament

Grab a partner for the Saturday afternoon beanbag tournament. It's been steadily growing in popularity so make sure you register at the signup board at the cook shack.

Kids Activities

The Sugar Island Fest is fun for all ages! A section of the grounds right off the stage is devoted to children's activities, including swings, a BIG sand pile and an area to play ball, throw frisbees, etc. There's also a giant, inflatable obstacle course (which will be shut down and cleaned every 2 hours). Volunteers are available to keep an eye on things, or if preferred, you can keep an eye on the kids and still catch the action on stage.

Dance Floor

Be sure to bring your dancing shoes because there's a dance floor directly in front of the stage. You'll be able to bust a move while listening to some amazing live music.

Camping

Grab your tent or RV and head on over because no summer is complete without a camping trip. The Sugar Island Fest is your weekend getaway, complete with live music and roasted marshmallows. In addition to hotdogs, hamburgers, and fries, the cook shack also offers an all you can eat breakfast from 9:00am-11:00am Saturday and Sunday for $5.00.