The Hiawatha Music Co-op seeks to provide and promote traditional music and dance, to educate and inform society about traditional American music, and to encourage the appreciation of this music through our annual festival and various year-round events. Our 46th Annual Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival will take place from July 17 to 19, 2026!
The Hiawatha Festival is the only event of its size and scope in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Without Hiawatha, local performers and fans would have to travel between four and six hours to the nearest comparable festivals. The Festival is held the next-to-last FULL weekend in July, at the Marquette, Michigan, at Tourist Park.
We have discontinued the email address info@hiawathamusic.org.
Our new email address is hiawathamc@gmail.com.
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Songwriter’s Woodshed: Sea HoundsJanuary 29, 2026Come see artist group, Sea Hounds, at Songwriter’s Woodshed on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 PM! Sea Hounds (Chelsea Monaghan & Vince Bashi for SW) is a dynamic trio blending lush reverb, fun melodies, and cathartic soundscapes. The band dives deep ...
HOTAP: Adam Carpenter & The Upper HandJanuary 29, 2026Our February HOTAP artist is Adam Carpenter and the Upper Hand! Come by Ore Dock Brewing Co on Wednesday, February 18th, from 6-8 PM for a fantastic evening of music. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. All ages ...
February Square DanceJanuary 29, 2026Hiawatha now has its own Hiawatha House Band & will be holding monthly square dances at our Hiawatha office, aka The Fold, until May 2026! Mark your calendars for our next dance on February 12th. This is an ages 14+ event, and we’ll have lots of ...