Welcome to Curtis Michigan and the Manistique Lakes Area - "A Unique Waterfront Village located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula!
Curtis Michigan is surrounded by the three beautiful Manistique Lakes - the largest lake complex in the Upper Peninsula!   
Visitors find relaxtaion and excitement when visiting our year-round community.  Curtis also provides residents and visitors alike with a huge array of events! 
Manistique Lakes Area is really the place to be!
Curtis Michigan and the Manistique Lakes invite you to explore this great water-filled area!
Manistique Lakes
If you enjoy water recreation - Curtis Michigan and the Manistique Lakes have got you covered!
The six major lakes are: North Manistique Lake at 1,722 acres; Big Manistique Lake at 10,130 acres; South Manistique Lake at 4,001 acres; Milakokia Lake at 1,956 acres; Lake Ann Louise at 311 acres; and Millecoquins Lake at 1,890 acres. 
Curtis Michigan is located 65 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge.  Visit our Maps page for more details.

Over 20,000 acres of Curtis Michigan area lakes to Enjoy!
With numerous other small lakes in the area, a visitor has well over 20,000 acres of inland lake water to enjoy, in addition to the great lakes of Superior and Michigan, and hundreds of miles of rivers and streams!
Curtis Michigan Fourth of July Celebration» Curtis Michigan Fourth of July Celebration 

Families vacation in Curtis Michigan for the variety of activities that nature and area businesses have to offer! 16,000 visitors gather for the "Biggest Little Town Parade in Michigan" Independence Day Celebration is spectacular with fireworks beginning at dusk (aprox 9:30).
Curtis Michigan Art on the Lake - Art Food Music and more!» Curtis Michigan's Art on the Lake

Art on the Lake is held on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. It is a one day event featuring artists such as: Gail Snively, Helga Flowers, Rachel Gibson, and many more! 
Come and bring your friends & family to an event that is surrounded in art, music, great food, and fun! 
Curtis Michigan Art on the Lake - Art Food Music and more!» Curtis Oktoberfest
Curtis Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Octoberfest.  Held in downtown Curtis at the corner of Lake St & Main St.  from 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm.  
Local vendors, children's games, face painting, Chamber sponsored beer tent with UP micro-brewed beer, German inspired food, all day entertainment.
Curtis Winter Carnival has something for everyone!» Curtis Winter Carnival
Many fun events on the ice – South Manistique Lake, Chili Cook-off, Curtis Fish Coop ( Ice Fishing) Music, Food Booths, Bake Sale, Children’s Games, Cake Walk, Children’s Pinata, Ice Golf, Turkey Bowling, Kid’s Mini Sled Challenge and Snow Sculptures. 
Curtis Fireworks and more - bring the whole family!

Curtis Michigan - A Unique Waterfront Village
Large groups, families, and couples will enjoy our relaxing and fun atmosphere. We have everything in one area to fulfill all of your vacation needs! Lodging, restaurants, lounges / taverns, recreational rental facilities, 3 area golf courses, gift shops, antique shops, attractions, floral shops, gas & grocery stores, and more!

Here is What's Coming Up Soon:
For a more detailed event list, click on Curtis Events At A Glance

April 25, 2008 (Friday) Community Idol, Sponsored by the CCAC will be held April 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Bystrom Auditorium in Newberry.  For more information call 906-586-9974

April 26th, 2008  (Saturday)  50's / 60's DANCE - sponsored by the 3 Lakes Area Fireworks Council. Dance will be held at the Whitefish Inn from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.  Downtown Curtis. 

April 28th, 2008 (Monday) The Curtis Elementary Volunteer group will be hosting a presentation on snakes.  The Lansing speaker Jim McGrath from Nature Discovery will be at the Curtis Elementary School to discuss all things snakes at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $3.00 per person.  Please contact Jodi Speiles at 586-3575 for more information.

May 23, 24 & 25th, 2008 - 6th Annual Walleye Jamboree - Memorial Weekend for more information click on Curtis At a Glance.  

May 23 & 24, 2008 - Curtis True Value Grand Opening, Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.  Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  The Curtis Chamber of Commerce will be there to BBQ Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Saturday from 12 NOON - 2:00 PM.  You can register to win fantastic prizes.  Other prizes will be given away every hour.   

June 7, 2008 (Saturday) Open House at the Erickson Cultural Center - More information to follow.

June 7, 2008 -  Portage Township Clean-Up Day.  Sandtown road dump site. 8AM to 2PM. Must be a member of Portage Township.  For more information call the Township Office at 906-586-9522

June 8, 2008 (Sunday) Grand Opening of the Erickson Cultural Center - Marquette Male Chorus performs at 2:00 p.m.- will include songs, solos and bell ringing. 

Curtis Women's Club formerly the Curtis Ladies Aid has officially changed it's name.  Monthly luncheon meetings, fun and community work will continue.  Call Chris at 586-6509 for more information.

Upper Peninsula Single District 10 Lions Club is collecting used computer ink cartridges (except Epson) to help raise money for the 2008 Curtis Independence Day parade.  Cartridges may be placed in designated boxes at the Fish & Hunt Shop, Curtis Elementary, Manistique Lakes Clinic, State Savings Bank in Curtis, Naubinway and Manistique, Jack's Supervalue in Manistique, Newberry high School and First National Bank in Newberry.  For more information call Rich Owen 586-6194.

Classes offered at the Curtis Park Center:  
Garden Club – 2nd Monday of the Month at 7:00 pm
Yarn Workers / Knitting – 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm – 9:00pm
Spinning and Weaving – 3rd Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am – 1:00pm 
Second Saturday Writers Club – 2nd Saturday of the Month at 1:30 pm (May 12 is the final meeting before summer break, meetings will resume in the fall)
Bead Group – 2nd Thursday of the Month at 6:30 pm – 9:00 

Curtis Michigan Lodging—Bed and Breakfasts (b&b's), Inns, Hotels, Motels, Cabins, Campgrounds, & Resorts
Businesses—Bait Shops, Banks, Churches, Florists, Gas Stations / Propane, Gift Shops, Grocery Stores, Historical Museum, Health Clinics, Laundromat, Libraries, Marinas, Mini Golf, Party Stores, Post Office, Realtors, Sporting Goods Store, & more.
Curtis Restaurants —Cafes, Pizza Parlors, Ice Cream Parlors, and Restaurants 

Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Officers:
Pat MacLachlan, President
Bud Chamberlin, Vice President
Sue Fleishmann, Secretary
Rick Clark, Treasurer
Members at Large:
Valerie Streeter
Teri Petrie
Office Manager:
Heather Goldthorpe


Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsors:
 

 

Manistique Lakes Realty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 
 
 
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