The Locavore Festival will return to Houghton’s waterfront pier May 23, featuring more than 60 vendors from the local area who produce handmade goods, fresh farm products and small-batch food and beverages.
The festival will run from noon until 4 p.m., marking one of the waterfront pier’s first events of 2026. Since Houghton completed work on the waterfront pier, the community has used the space for various events.
Danielle Perkowitz, community development manager for the city of Houghton, said community support has helped local producers thrive.
“I think that also helps these small producers, these small farms flourish because they have so much community support and people want to support local,” Perkowitz said. “People want to buy local. They want to show up for their community members.”
Perkowitz noted that farmers markets are receiving more vendor applications than in previous years, indicating growing interest in local production. Due to the festival’s growth, organizers will set up sections for people sorting through artisan crafts, for those grabbing a bite to eat and for those picking up fresh ingredients from the farmer’s section to take home for meals.
Those interested in finding details about the Locavore Festival can find more information online. Find a list of vendors expected to set up booths at Locavore Festival on May 23rd, below. This year’s festival will also include organizations from the Copper Country so attendees can learn more about initiatives, projects and volunteer opportunities.
Artists & Makers
- Topaz’s Trinkets
- Good Grub Gifts
- Four Winds Fragrance & Flame
- Sovereign Skincare
- Searra Liggett Photography
- Lahja
- Wreaths By Design
- Red’s Berry Sweet Art
- Cedar Lake Workshop
- AMSchaeferART
- The Jackman Collection
- Cabin Fever Creative
- Snarky Spark
- Between the Pages
- Binjocreations
- BaysideFineArt
- UP Designs by Jak / Jackie and KatyEllenich
- Hollies Hobbies UP
- Copper Country Collective
- At The MomentCrafts
- KariJKrafts
- Double Tail Designs, LLC
- Studio 13
- Wild Hunt Custom Cutlery
- Annie Rocks Paint
- Dreams & Designs Studio
- LilliepadPoetry
- Osma Acres Artistry
Cottage Food, Baked Goods & Treats
- Birdseye Maple
- Julie’s Chocolates
- The Forager & The Baker
- M&M Goodies
- Copper Country Sweets
- Superior Cupcakes
Farms & Producers
- BigGoatFarm
- TroemnerFarm
- Minnie Farms
- Boersma Family Roots
- Ghost House Farm
- Diamond S Ranch
- Whispering Wild Market Farm
- Dragon Tree Gardens
- Senise Family Farms
- North Harvest
- Jakertonfarms
- Second Chance Farms
Food & Beverage
- Living Proof Brewing Co.
- Griffin Family Cafe & Catering
- Copper Island Bagel Bus
- Bosio Biscuit Company LLC
- Participating social district locations will have alcoholic beverages available to take down to pier
Community Organizations & Services
- VFW CLK Post 3900
- Pewabic Street Community Garden Plant Sale (shoutout)
- Copper Country Humane Society
- Copper Shores Community Health Foundation – Victim Services & Prevention
- Keweenaw Mutual Aid Collective
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District
- Portage Lake District Library (open during event)
- From The Ground
