Welcome to beautiful 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 relaxation 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! |
 | 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
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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's Art on the Lake
Saturday, September 5, 2009
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 Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 26, 2009 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
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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, Cookie Walk, Children’s Pinata, Ice Golf, Turkey Bowling, Kid’s Mini Sled Challenge and Snow Sculptures.
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: Wednesdays, starting June 24th, Music in the Park beginning at 6:30 pm in Curtis Park. Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets and enjoy.
Saturday, July 4th - Follywood - Variety Show & Luncheon, Call 586-9974 for information.
Sunday, July 5th - Independence Day Parade, 12:30, Vendors, Food & Beverage Tents in the Park, starting at 10 am. Boat Parade, 9:00 pm on the South Lake, Fireworks at Dusk.
July 25th - 6th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting & Auction held at Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn, call 586-6000 for info
July 30th, 31st, & August 1st, Theatrical Performance "Fish & Visitors" at the Erickson Center.
August 5th - Sidewalk Sales in Curtis! For a more detailed & complete list of events click on Curtis Events At A Glance
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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 – 1st Monday 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
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Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Officers:
John Townley, President
Steve Taylor, Vice President
Jill Stamper, Secretary
Rick Clark, Treasurer
Members at Large:
Kim Bushey
Michelle Galla
Scott Himes
Kim Grimwood
John Goulette
Pat MacLachlan
Linda Vos
Office Manager:
Beth Nicholls |
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