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.
Latest News & Updates...
February Jams @ The FoldJanuary 14, 2026On the first and third Sunday of each month, our community holds a Sunday Jam at The Fold office. On February 1st, the Slow Fiddle Jam takes place from 1-3 pm, followed by the Phil Watts Old Timey Jam from 3-5 pm. On February 15th, the same ...
Preserving the Roots: The Make-Believe Spurs Honoring Woody & Arlo GuthrieJanuary 14, 2026We are kicking off 2026 with a Preserving the Roots Hiawatha on Tap, featuring The Make-Believe Spurs! 🌟 The Make-Believe Spurs will be showcasing the history & music of Woody Guthrie and Arlo Guthrie! Mark your calendars for January 21st from ...
Songwriter’s Woodshed: The Make-Believe SpursDecember 11, 2025Songwriter’s Woodshed is back! We are thrilled to have our first SW of 2026 be hosted by The Make-Believe Spurs. Listen, or bring a song/instrument, and get feedback from your fellow music peers. No experience necessary! We hold these events ...